Welcome to the GRIT podcast - Getting Real; Immersed in Truth. We're continuing our 5-part series titled Coversations in Black & White. In episode 2, I talk to Tate, Missy's oldest son, about how his relationship with his adopted sister from Africa, led him to become an ally, advocate, and activist for people of color.

After show resources:

  There are groups forming on Social Media and locally that are committed to continuing the conversation on race and racial reconciliation. Participating in one that has people of color in them provides for a well-rounded discussion.

 I’ve listed suggested authors to read. Tate recommends anything by the following authors:

 W.E.B. Dubois The book I’m currently listening to is The Soul Of Black Folk. Although published in 1903, it is relevant to today’s observations on race and American History.

The book Tate is reading Toni Morrison The Source Of Self-Regard

Between Me And The World Ta-Nehisi Coates

White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism By Robin DiAngelo

I also Recommend:  

LaTasha Morrison - Be The Bridge 

Ken Wystma - The Myth Of Equality 

Other reading that would be valuable relating to the plight of Native Americans:

The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story Of Indian Enslavement In America Andrés Reséndez 

An Indigenous Peoples' History Of The United States (REVISIONING HISTORY Book 3) By Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (Author) 

To Learn More About Teach For America Visit Their Site  Https://Www.Teachforamerica.Org/

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