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Person in Charlotte conversations were engaged in response to Black Lives Matter (BLM), as a way for us to learn more about racism in America. We are meeting with our friends who have graciously agreed to have an open conversation...

Colleagues and friends Ola Sims Prejean [no age given] and Dr. Francesco “Frank” Crocco (47) discuss their work with their organization “Move the Mindset” and their efforts to move a statue of a Confederate general from downtown Lafayette, Louisiana.

Jay Tzvia Helfand (they/them) and Alex Marterre (they/them), a core member and co-conspirator respectively, of the anti-racist organization the White Noise Collective, reflect on a decade plus of community-building, political education, and movement support work.

Person in Charlotte conversations were engaged in response to Black Lives Matter (BLM), as a way for us to learn more about racism in America. We are meeting with our friends who have graciously agreed to have an open conversation...

Sarah Hale (54) and Erik DeVriendt (41) talk about faith, vocation, and how they are thinking through and responding to social and racial injustice in our city and nation today.

In this Interview I speak with Pedro Contreras about his experiences with racism and racial profiling in the U.S. specifically at Columbus Ohio, where he attended law school at The Ohio State University.

Everything. Anti-blackness, racism, BLM, compassion, empathy. Being raised a black woman in a wealthy, white, Southern community. A lot more.

[Recorded: Apostle Sarah Kelley (83) and Susan Perry have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Sarah was born and raised in Charlottesville, and shares early memories of experiencing segregation as a child and young adult. Sarah has been...

One Small Step conversation partners Bill Kosteas (44) and William Page (49) talk about the country's division and reparations for slavery.

Friends and colleagues in activism, Janet McKeithan (64) and Robbie Jones (62) talk about Janet's journey to ministry and activism and the impact of organization they work for in the community.

[Recorded: Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022] Brady (10th Grade) and Willa (10th Grade) have a short One Small Step conversation. They share their motivation for participating in the program, and talk about how recent political events have impacted their perspectives. Other...

Person in Charlotte conversations were engaged in response to Black Lives Matter (BLM), as a way for us to learn more about racism in America. We are meeting with our friends who have graciously agreed to have an open conversation...

Person in Charlotte conversations were engaged in response to Black Lives Matter (BLM), as a way for us to learn more about racism in America. We are meeting with our friends who have graciously agreed to have an open conversation...

Discussion between Pace Academy senior Isabel Battista and Pace Academy biology teacher Dr. Kaylan Haizlip about the events of 2020, from COVID-19, to the renewed racial justice and BLM movement, to the 2020 election.

Person in Charlotte conversations were engaged in response to Black Lives Matter (BLM), as a way for us to learn more about racism in America. We are meeting with our friends who have graciously agreed to have an open conversation...

Person in Charlotte conversations were engaged in response to Black Lives Matter (BLM), as a way for us to learn more about racism in America. We are meeting with our friends who have graciously agreed to have an open conversation...

[Recorded: Thursday, July 21, 2022] Lisa Woolfork (52) and Kendall King (25) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Both Lisa and Kendall have been active in the fight for racial justice in Charlottesville, and in this conversation,...

White Noise Collective NY Chapter leaders Lissa Vanderbeck, Natalie McClellan, Sarah Kaplan Gould, Lexi Sasanow and Kate McNeely speak with Zara Zimbardo about the legacy and impact of White Noise.

Toran Ailisheva and Zara Zimbardo, founders and core members of The White Noise Collective, talk about anti-racist ancestors, treasured memories of a decade spent in this work together, and wishes for how it may ripple out.

Peter and Judy reminisce about demonstrating for racial equity in Portland (2020-2021)

Person in Charlotte conversations were engaged in response to Black Lives Matter (BLM), as a way for us to learn more about racism in America. We are meeting with our friends who have graciously agreed to have an open conversation...

Shaquill Gibson (21) is interviewed by CHS staff person Kemali Green (28) about growing up in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn and his community there. They also reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic, incarceration and racial justice.

Person in Charlotte conversations were engaged in response to Black Lives Matter (BLM), as a way for us to learn more about racism in America. We are meeting with our friends who have graciously agreed to have an open conversation...

Lawrence "Anton" Seals (46) speaks with his friend and colleague Jacob Campbell (44) about the changes they've undergone in 2020 during the pandemic, racial justice, and how they're looking toward the future.

Lili Eskinazi (35) interviews her colleague Elisabeth Lopez (36) about the advocacy and racial justice work they do for immigrant and refugee children at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND).