Olivia talks about the aspects of healthy friendships that seems to be missing from many interracial connections, and how to be genuine in interracial relationships.

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Discussion Summary:

00:00: Intro.

01:57: Inspiration for the episode on friendship and racial tension.

03:04: Diversity in the friend groups of people of different races.

06:49: Viewing people as collections of stereotypes, rather than individuals.

09:46: Nonblack people who have relationships with black people, but dismiss the black experience.

12:44: Vulnerability in healthy relationships, why vulnerability can be dangerous for black people, and how our lack of vulnerability goes unnoticed.

16:31: How a symptom of blackhaustion shows up in interracial friendships, and the discomfort with discussing racial issues.

25:18: Final thoughts on how to be genuine in interracial friendships.

28:29: Outro.