In Pursuit of ...

In Pursuit of ...

By Eva Vega-Olds and Jason SiroisSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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In Pursuit of ... episodes

  • S2 E2 (Part 1 of 2): Anti-racist Relationships at Work: A Conversation with Benny Vasquez

    Eva and Jason connect with Chief Equity Officer at the KIPP Foundation, Benny Vasquez, to get his take on what makes a professional relationship anti-racist. You might be surprised by his response; listen to find out what he has to say.

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    Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett

    Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.

    36 min
  • S2 E1: Why the New Podcast Name?

    Eva and Jason decide to expand the scope of their conversations in season 2, which leads to a title change for the podcast. Tune in to hear why they think the name change is important.


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    Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett

    Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.


    23 min
  • S1 Epilogue: One Year Later...What Did We Learn?

    A year after recording their conversations for Season 1, Eva and Jason look back on what they learned and look forward to where they want to go as they continue to co-create their friendship on Season 2.

    Comments: https://www.facebook.com/In-Pursuit-of-Cross-Racial-Friendship-110036004084547

    Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett

    Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.

    47 min
  • S1 E10: Two Sides of the Care Taking Coin

    Eva and Jason discuss why they haven’t invited each other over to their friend and family gatherings.

    Share your comments: https://www.facebook.com/In-Pursuit-of-Cross-Racial-Friendship-110036004084547

    Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett

    Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.

    32 min
  • S1 E9: Tales of a Cultural Tour Guide

    Eva and Jason reminisce about the time Eva was Jason’s “cultural tour guide” when they went to the movies in NYC. Eva goes on to reveal why the world of theatre, which was a safe haven for Jason growing up, is not necessarily welcoming for all.

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    Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett

    Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.

    31 min
  • S1 E8: Racial Stress in Social Settings

    Eva and Jason reminisce about some of their social interactions over the years and examine the moments that might have been more stressful than fun.

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    Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett

    Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.

    36 min
  • S1 E7: The Impact of White Norms

    Eva and Jason continue the conversation from episode 6 to explore how the norms of predominantly white work spaces impact them as individuals and as friends.

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    Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett

    Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.

    32 min

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Wondering how to deepen your friendships and other relationships through an antiracism lens? Listen as two friends choose to take on the cross racial work of racial healing after recognizing that their work friendship wasn’t real at all.