Your Black Friend is a podcast about Black folks answering questions that white folks have about what it means to be Black in the United States. The truth is that many white people don’t have any Black friends, yet they’re encouraged to become allies. In each episode host, Maxwell Griffin will invite a new Black friend on and they’ll candidly answer anonymous questions submitted by white people. Ultimately, the hope is that listening to these conversations help you go beyond allyship and become a co-conspirator in the work to dismantle systemic racism.
The Your Black Friend podcast is truly an eye-opening and enlightening experience. From the moment I started listening, it felt like Maxwell and Tony were inviting me into their world, sitting down with them on a couch, and engaging in a deep conversation over a cold beer. This conversational and comfortable atmosphere is one of the best aspects of the podcast. It allows for an open dialogue about important topics surrounding race and provides a platform for firsthand experiences of being Black in America.
What sets this podcast apart is its ability to be simultaneously refreshing, educational, and hard-hitting. The candidness with which Maxwell and Tony share their experiences is both refreshing and enlightening. They provide insights into everyday situations that many people may not have considered before, such as the choice of COVID masks based on safety concerns specific to their experience as Black individuals.
Furthermore, the educational aspect of this podcast cannot be understated. Each episode delves into thought-provoking discussions about fear, systemic racism, and community building. It challenges listeners to question their own perspectives and biases while offering valuable insights on how to navigate these issues in daily life.
One potential downside of the Your Black Friend podcast is that it may not appeal to everyone. Some listeners might find discussions about race uncomfortable or feel resistant to confronting their own privilege or biases. However, it is precisely these discomforting conversations that are necessary for growth and understanding. So while the podcast may not cater to all tastes, it serves as an important tool for promoting empathy and awareness.
In conclusion, I highly recommend the Your Black Friend podcast to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of racial issues in America. It offers a unique perspective that is both personal and informative. Listening to this podcast feels like making new Black friends who are willing to share their experiences honestly and openly. With each episode promising new guests with diverse experiences, there is much more to learn from this invaluable resource. Thank you to Maxwell and Tony for creating such an important platform for dialogue and education.
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Spencer is a Creative Director specializing in color, materials and graphics. We talk about having conversations about race, being a Black parent, preconceived notions of Black people and much more. This episode was produced by Priscilla Alabi and Teddy Grant.
Lynette is the Director of the Wallace House at The University of Michigan, home of the Knight-Wallace Fellowships for Journalists and the Livingston Awards. We talk about resources that portray life from our perspective, the spectrum of being racist or anti-racist and much more. This episode was produced by Priscilla Alabi (@Priscilla_Alabi) and Teddy Grant (@TeddygReports).
Tony is a digital sales team lead that currently resides in the Pacific Northwest. We talk about the beauty of being Black, getting more Black people outdoors and much more. This episode was produced by Priscilla Alabi (@Priscilla_Alabi) and Teddy Grant (@TeddygReports)
Zanele is a culture and diversity strategist based in Portland, Oregon, honored as one of the most influential women by the Portland Business Journal in 2020. We talk about Black hair, celebrating Black culture and much more. This episode was produced by Priscilla Alabi (@Priscilla_Alabi) and Teddy Grant (@TeddygReports)
Tony is an educator and soccer coach, currently at Locke High school serving Watts, Compton and the surrounding South LA area. We talk about simply being Black in America and what that means for us daily. We'll get into explaining whether or not Black people can get sunburned, how we feel during this most recent reckoning on race and racism in our country, how to get a Black friend and much more. This episode was produced by Priscilla Alabi (@Priscilla_Alabi) and Teddy Grant (@TeddyGReports).
If you had a Black friend, what is that lingering question you'd ask them? A 2014 Washington Post study said 75% of white people don't have any non-white friends. For the people who have Black friends, some simply feel uncomfortable talking about race and racism with their friends. Host, Maxwell Griffin will invite a new Black friend each week and they'll answer anonymous questions that people have about Black people and Black culture in the United States. So, if you don't have a Black friend, my Black friend is now your Black friend. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss an episode. Host: Maxwell Griffin Produced by Priscilla Alabi and Teddy Grant
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