"When we learn something that we didn’t know, as I was alluding to when we started this conversation, it’s okay to sit in that discomfort and realize, you know what, I didn’t know that. I’ve shared with people repeatedly, 'okay - we can’t do anything about what you didn’t know at this point, but what we can do, is focus on what we plan to do with that knowledge'. So the longer you sit in that, the longer you can plan what to do."

"What Anti-Racism does is highlight the fact that oppression, racism, and marginalization is systematic in society, and to that end, we are all responsible for addressing it and mitigating it. Anti-Racism shines a light on society and says, 'what are you willing to do to create the society in which you'd like to live?'"

"George Floyd moments happen every day. The question is do we see them when they take place and are we willing to act out and step out and stand on faith to do something."

Positioned at the nexus of faith & matters pertaining to race, justice, and Catholic education, Just Conversations is a podcast that highlights historical and current happenings in the realm of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Anti-Racism, while focusing on solutions, systems-change, and the amplification of voices working to create a more egalitarian society for all.

Join educators Jamal Adams and Dr. Nate Sessoms as they engage in authentic, provocative dialogue seasoned with critical perspectives, scholarship, and life experiences. Together, they will conduct interviews and moderate panel discussions featuring campus and community leaders, interrogate issues related to mission & identity, and answer live questions from listeners.

Just Conversations also aims to increase levels of awareness, while normalizing conversations on all forms of marginalization and oppression. There’s room for everyone in the movement! So, no matter how much you know (or don’t know), we invite you to engage with us! After all, these are Just Conversations!