Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks with her friend, Rev. Hickman Alexandre, about racism. As an African American man, Hickman shares his experiences of dealing with racism in the church and through the church as well as in daily life.

Timestamps:

0:00-4:45: Introduction

4:49-30:47: Hickman and Anne’s Conversation

4:49-6:08: How are you doing?

6:34-12:55: What is the current situation pertaining to race and racism like for you, your family, and your congregation?

13:05-17:01: In your life, where and how have you experienced racism?

17:33-22:59: How can White Christians be allies? Is there anything you would like to say to White Christians?

23:10-27:19: What, if anything, gives you hope?

27:34-30:47: Joint prayer, Lord’s Prayer

30:47-32:38: Conclusion

Referenced in this episode:

Sharing Our Stories, Christ Church Cathedral Indianapolis: https://youtu.be/sbbHczs-pUg

Learn more about racism and ways to fight it:

https://www.naacpldf.org/

https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence

Get information on how to register to vote where you live: https://vote.gov/

Hickman’s church, St. James's Brookhaven, NY:

https://welcometostjamesbrookhaven.org/

https://www.facebook.com/stjamesbrookhavenny/

Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to support you in any way:

http://www.standrews-episcopal.org/

https://www.facebook.com/standrewsnewportnews/