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UVA students, Kendal Johnson (21) from Hampton, Virginia, and Maeron Kebede (21) from Mclean, Virginia recorded a One Small Step Conversation as part of their course 'Lead From Anywhere.' They explored our experiences discovering politics and refining our political beliefs...

I took the time to interview my sister experience as being a white daughter and with a brown mom. (May 14, 2023)

Growing up in Milwaukee and Nigeria and how her husband and her were treated different based on race

Sue Italiano interviewing Felicia McConnell on race relations.

Gwen Grant talks about her racial justice work in the Urban League of Kansas City, the challenges related to race relations and living into one's purpose.

Rachael Carter is a part of the Partnership for Southern Equity's Team and has been working with them on staff for 2 years. Originally from Philadelphia, moving to Atlanta in 2018, Rachael has only increased her engagement in racial equity...

Interviewing my mother Kristi on her life from the 60s in Michigan to the present here in Massachusetts

Allison Bantimba is committed to anti-racist work and exploring creative ways to address systemic racism. She's a part of the design team and the main tech for Equitable Dinners. Here she talks about becoming more aware of racism in college,...

Niya Randall is an unapologetically Black mother who continues to disrupt inequities while working in social justice and education during these uncertain times. She’s one of our valued facilitators at Equitable Dinners. Here she talks about becoming aware of racism...

I interviewed my 69 year old grandmother. These questions were based on mental health, ,Covid-19 and Racism in the U.S.

George Braucht is from Macon, GA, with 40+ years in behavioral health and criminal (un)justice fields, applying community and positive psychology to peer support services. He's a long time facilitator for Equitable Dinners. Here he talks about growing up in...

Terra Gay has over 20 years of professional experience, including an extensive background in National Service leadership, training, consulting, organizational and entrepreneurial knowledge. She has a B.A. degree in African and African-American Studies from Emory University and a Certificate in...

Ariel Fristoe is the Artistic Director of Out of Hand Theater. She's a part of the team that creates Equitable Dinners, a program which connects people through facilitated conversations about race and racism. She talks with Adria Kitchens about pursuing...

Lexi Mckay is the Program Coordinator for Out of Hand theater, a freelance stage manager, and a writer. She's a part of the team that creates Equitable Dinners, a program which connects people through facilitated conversations about race and racism....

Voices in Action Mercer team from Charlotte office talked to race relations activists Sadie Daniels (92) and Kenneth Jones (80) about the past and present racial inequality.

As America's Covid-19 cases continue to multiply, the virus exposes inequity throughout our society and claims a disproportionate number of black lives. Citizen Advocate, Derona King is healing racial trauma by promoting good health and nutritional wellness with Zilphy's Garden...

In this discussion between a mother and daughter, Christina and Elizabeth Perez discuss the facets of Elizabeth’s life that have shaped her into who she is today. Beginning with her multiple moves as a child and her various exposure to...

I interviewed my step-dad, Dennis Evans. We talked about how even though he grew up in conservative Poplar Bluff, Missouri, he is not a traditional southerner.

Jackson Moreton interviews Eldon Blount on November 28, 2018 in Oxford, MS. Eldon grew up in Memphis, TN during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Public schools were still segregated and racial tensions were high. Eldon shares his experience...

Mother of middle schooler talks about opportunities at her son's elementary school and why she stayed in her community because of the educational opportunities despite initial racial profiling she received.

Troy and I sit and interview as the Black Lives Matter for vigil gets underway one short block from Sawtown Tavern. A peaceful demonstration is about to begin as Troy and I discuss how Sawtown is intent on creating a...

This conversation summarizes a friendship of over two decades between two women, one White and one Black. Insights and issues of race and personal growth are discussed.

A narrative of Theodora Lee Gregg's origins in Alabama, the story of her parents marriage, and moving to Ohio.

Minister's wife, mother, advocate, and friend to all