In this conversation I talk with my friend Janell about the 5 things she has learned about racism. This conversation was originally part of a small conference that Janell spoke at and she was willing to share her five main points on the podcast. References to all resources are linked below.

1. Racism is real.

2. We must put aside shame so we can learn.

3. Our nations history matters.

4. Proximity is important.

5. What do we do with this information?

References:

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah: https://www.amazon.com/Born-Crime-Stories-African-Childhood-ebook/dp/B01DHWACVY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528319233&sr=8-1&keywords=born+a+crime

Propaganda – 20 Years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqAS2lPISa8

Roots Series (remake): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=airEw5tG9eo

The Myth of Equality by Ken Wytsma: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Equality-Uncovering-Injustice-Privilege/dp/0830844821/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1528319348&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=the+myth+of+equality&psc=1

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Mercy-Story-Justice-Redemption/dp/081298496X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1528319371&sr=1-1&keywords=just+mercy+by+bryan+stevenson&dpID=51VYZ%252Bgf58L&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: https://www.amazon.com/Hate-U-Give-Angie-Thomas-ebook/dp/B01M0614T9/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1528319400&sr=1-1&keywords=the+hate+u+give

All American Boys by Brendan Kiely and Jason Reynolds: https://www.amazon.com/All-American-Boys-Jason-Reynolds-ebook/dp/B00YNIIR3C/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1528319441&sr=1-1&keywords=all+american+boys

Seven Seconds: https://www.netflix.com/title/80117555

Fruitvale Station: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2334649/

Thirteenth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V66F3WU2CKk

Lime Ricki: https://www.limericki.com/

Mindy Maes Market: https://mindymaesmarket.com/?rfsn=664269.e0d24f

Janell’s Instagram: @janelliott8