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Amy and Don Griffin, Jr. talk about what comes next on the eve of the 2024 U.S. Election and the need to take care of each other by nurturing mutuality in community. Some resources mentioned in this episode: The Practice of Mutuality https://www.bloomingtoncenterforconnection.org/2024/11/the-practice-of-mutuality/  Plan B Cheat Sheet (PDF) https://livesinthebalance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PlanBCheat-10-26-22.pdf  The Explosive Child https://drrossgreene.com/the-explosive-child.htm  Depolarizing Public Discussion: Strategies for Disagreeing Better https://www.celpr.com/depolarizing-public-discussion-strategies-for-disagreeing-better/  Column: New jail presents Monroe County with chance to make vital change https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/10/03/former-mayor-wants-monroe-county-to-steer-away-from-mass-incarceration/75473502007/ Anderson Orchard http://www.andersonorchard.com/  Rosana Lyrics https://genius.com/Toto-rosanna-lyrics  My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Game developer Christian Telesmar, creator of 'Disparity Trap', joins Amy and Don Griffin, Jr. in a crossover episode with the "Cadre" podcast to discuss Christian's board game about the game of real life. Christian explains the origins of the game and joins Don in speculating about expansion rules. Christian Telesmar attended college at the University of Washington (UW) with the intent of pursuing medical school but fell in love with theatre and knew that's where he was meant to be. After graduating from the University of Washington's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Acting program, he relocated to Los Angeles, California, where he resides today. His performance work includes appearances on FOX's Bones, 9-1-1: Lone Star, and The Young and the Restless. While in Los Angeles, Christian earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Purdue University Global and holds a Qualified Administrator license for the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI) from IDI, LLC. He is excited to be fusing his many passions, combining his love of art, business, and education in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion space with his board game, Disparity Trap. Christian will provide the keynote presentation on Friday, September 6 as part of the upcoming 2024 Relational Summit on Playful Connection. Don will be on a panel playing Disparity Trap during that session. Some resources mentioned in this episode: Disparity Trap board game https://disparitytrap.net/   "Disparity Trap Board Game" (Kickstarter video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOC8PB1aMS0   Lizzie Magie and the History of Monopoly https://blogs.bl.uk/business/2023/03/lizzie-magie-and-the-history-of-monopoly-1.html  Share the Flame consulting https://www.shareflame.com/ist-of-an-ism   What is the Neighborhood Revitalization and Land Banking Act? https://communityprogress.org/blog/what-is-the-neighborhood-revitalization-and-land-banking-act/  Myths about physical racial differences were used to justify slavery — and are still believed by doctors today. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/racial-differences-doctors.html  2024 Relational Summit https://www.bloomingtoncenterforconnection.org/2024-relational-summit/   My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Greg and Dan talk to Katherine Murphy, the Director of Communications for the City of Bloomington, about what's happening in Bloomington. Murphy notes the exciting list of shows coming to the city including her personal favorite, The High Kings, an Irish folk group based in Dublin. The High Kings are coming to Bloomington on Friday, August 23rd from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Visit artsblooming.org for tickets and more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, hosts Don and Amy discuss the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia, a tragic and often overlooked part of American history. They delve into the background of the MOVE organization, the events leading up to the bombing, and the aftermath, including the impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The conversation also touches on broader themes of racism, police brutality, and the challenges of fostering meaningful dialogue about these critical issues. Resources and topics mentioned in this episode: • "The Africas VS. America: Remembering one of the deadliest instances of police violence in U.S. history" (podcast) https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-africas-vs-america-remembering-one-of-the-deadliest-instances-of-police-violence-in-u-s-history-1.6738879  • "MOVE: Philadelphia's forgotten bombing" by Charles Abraham (PDF) https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1054&context=jmurj  • "The Outsize Role of Immigrants in US Innovation" (article) https://www.nber.org/digest/20233/outsize-role-immigrants-us-innovation  My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Amy and Don discuss the loss of a dear friend and colleague, Dr. Dolores Finger Wright, by reflecting on their brief experiences with her and her impact in how she lived. This podcast includes excerpts from Dr. Wright's appearance on this podcast in 2019 (season 1, episode 8) and clips from her appearance in the 2017 documentary "Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities" which highlight her experiences organizing the 1960 Greensboro Sit-In. We dearly miss you, Dr. Wright. Resources mentioned in this episode: • Clip of "Tell Them We Are Rising" (Facebook video) https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&mibextid=v7YzmG&v=1079030432306365  • "Suburbanization and the Color Line along Grandview Drive" (article) https://invisibleindianapolis.wordpress.com/2017/06/29/suburbanization-and-the-color-line-along-grandview-drive  • "Feb. 1, 1960: The Greensboro Sit-in Begins" (article) https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/greensboro-sit-in/  • Nice White Parents (podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nice-white-parents/id1524080195  • "One Year After Pulse" (article) https://time.com/one-year-after-pulse/  • "The Charleston Church Massacre (2015)" (article) https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/charleston-church-massacre-2015/    My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Don and Amy play with the RCT Toybox cards, focusing on a discussion around three concepts: relational movement, guilt, and calm.  Resources mentioned in this episode: • "Wired to Connect" (book) https://amybanksmd.com/#av-tab-section-1-2-link  • "The Jenks Presents Wired To Connect with Amy Banks, M D" (video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBzQjieV7pY    My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Amy and Don dive into the intricacies of popular music and the persistent racism evident in how we react to it. They react to Beyoncé's new hit "Texas Hold'em" and her venture into the country genre, looking at the resistance from certain factions of society and questioning the inherent racial prejudice within it. Resources mentioned in this episode: • "Beyoncé - TEXAS HOLD 'EM (Music Video)" posted by rauhlren https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycwtqqhV6UE  • "Beyoncé Fan's Radio Request Reignites Country Music Debate" (NY Times, February 14, 2024, by Emily Schmall) https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/14/arts/music/beyonce-oklahoma-radio-station.html  • "Dolly Parton congratulates Beyoncé for hitting No. 1 on Billboard Hot Country Chart" (CNN, February 23, 2024, by Marianne Garvey) https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/23/entertainment/dolly-parton-beyonce/index.html  • Black Opry playlists (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/user/w57z8r3lywbmreubufwxm6vgf?si=OI0KTI1QR8aW3xqLIeA56A&nd=1&dlsi=862ee4561f6c4aad  • "Beyoncé Makes History as First Black Woman Atop Hot Country Songs Chart" (Billboard, February 20, 2024, by Jim Asker, Gary Trust) https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/beyonce-texas-hold-em-number-1-hot-country-songs-chart-1235610582/  • "The Black Origins of Country Music" (JME) https://www.wjct.org/jme/2022/06/the-black-origins-of-country-music/  • "Yup, Lionel Richie Totally Wrote the Second Verse of Kenny Rogers' ‘Lady' In the Men's Room" (Billboard, March 31, 2023, by Gil Kaufman) https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/lionel-richie-wrote-second-verse-kenny-rogers-lady-bathroom-1235296133/  • "What If Brock Purdy Were Black?" (First and Pen, October 30, 2023, by Yussuf Khan) https://firstandpen.com/what-if-brock-purdy-were-black/  • "New evidence shows how badly NFL teams discriminate against Black QBs in the draft" (SF Gate, September 11, 2023, by Marc Delucchi) https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/nfl-draft-analysis-racial-bias-quarterbacks-18355172.php  • "NFL Network graphic insinuating Brock Purdy is smarter than Dak Prescott is a bad look" (Deadpan, January 19 2023, by Stephen Knox) https://deadspin.com/dak-prescott-brock-purdy-nfl-total-access-playoffs-1850008853  • "Serena Williams became the greatest tennis player of all-time even as she endured racist and sexist attacks in the media" (Business Insiders, August 13, 2022, by Scott Davis, Trisha Gopal) https://www.businessinsider.com/serena-williams-endured-racism-sexism-media-throughout-career-2022-8  • "The Evolution of Taylor Swift From Country Star to Pop Icon" (Country Living, October 28, 2021, by Charlotte Chilton) https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/g36298587/evolution-taylor-swift/  • "‘DUKES OF HAZZARD' ACTOR JOHN SCHNEIDER UNDER FIRE FOR ‘RACIST' REMARKS ABOUT BEYONCÉ SINGING COUNTRY MUSIC: ‘EVERY DOG MUST MARK EVERY TREE, RIGHT?'" (Black Enterprise) https://www.blackenterprise.com/dukes-hazzard-actor-beyonce-dog/  • "Blaming President Donald Trump Is Too Easy: This Is Us. | Deadline | MSNBC" (YouTube, August 5, 2019, by MSNBC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKiB0APdxTo  • "Chris Stapleton & Justin Timberlake 's Epic Performance | Tennessee Whiskey & Drink You Away" (YouTube, August 18, 2023, by Dennis Mellon) https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/14/arts/music/beyonce-oklahoma-radio-station.html  • "Billboard removes rapper Lil Nas X from country chart" (AP, March 28, 2019, by Kristin M. Hall) https://apnews.com/article/6045fec139204644b616afb63622c2d9  • "Watch LUKE COMBS & TRACY CHAPMAN Perform "FAST CAR" at the 2024 GRAMMYs" (YouTube, February 15, 2024, by Recording Academy / GRAMMYs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEqb6xbeuCo  • "https://www.tiktok.com/@mygayfabulousfarm/video/7335886049572310318" (TikTok, February 17, 2024, by mygayfabulousfarm) https://www.tiktok.com/@mygayfabulousfarm/video/7335886049572310318  • "Ray Charles - Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" (YouTube, by Concord Records) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgWmP-F0RTPOl1OjguwDkKwjFFiMmQZs5  My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper. Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Don and Amy contemplate Paul Simon lyrics to prompt a discussion of shared suffering and challenges of staying engaged to work toward better things. Other topics along the way include finding a purpose for persisting, news of the death of Nex Benedict, being authentic about your own pain, and love's powerful role in driving life. Resources mentioned in this episode: • "The Cool, Cool River" lyrics by Paul Simon https://www.paulsimon.com/track/the-cool-cool-river-6/ • "A Federal Investigation Has Been Launched Into Nex Benedict's School District" (Them, March 4, 2024, by James Factor) The Department of Education will investigate whether Owasso Public Schools failed to respond appropriately to bullying and harassment. https://www.them.us/story/a-federal-investigation-has-been-launched-into-nex-benedicts-school-district My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

In this episode, Don and Amy are discuss two RCT concepts: Model Me and Relational Images, those unconscious expectations that shape our interactions. Along the way, the pair talk about self-perceived flaws, binge-watching habits, societal pressures, and negativity fueling success. My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Don and Amy are joined by Jay Filer, a therapist-in-training at the Bloomington Center for Connection, to take a tour of Black Joy (specifically, their Black joy) found on social media. The conversation covers struggles with and benefits of use of social media, as well as some examples of what makes Jay laugh. After this conversation, TikTok removed sound from many videos due to a copyright dispute with Universal. It is unclear when or if the soundtracks of some of Jay's video links will be restored, but if there is no sound, that is likely why.   Resources mentioned in this episode include: "Katt Williams Scorches the Earth and Every Comedian on It" (Vulture, 2024) https://www.vulture.com/article/katt-williams-club-shay-shay-interview.html  "The Original Renegade" (The New York Times, 2020) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/style/the-original-renegade.html  "On its 40th anniversary, a look at how 'The Wiz' forever changed Black culture" (Los Angeles Times, 2028) https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-the-wiz-40-anniversary-20181024-story.html "Millions of videos have been muted on TikTok in 2024 – here's why" (Push, 2024) https://blog.push.fm/13564/millions-videos-muted-tiktok-2024/  Peach Cobbler (OldCountryCooking5) https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8V8jcoD/  Doing my hair to favorite yt people songs (being.lexiekay) https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8VRv6tT/  #2006 what year next? (vibin.wit.tay) https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8V8d9mx/  Stick figures violently eating mangoes (1_._panda_._1) https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8VR7nXS/  Additional links from Jay: • Drummers: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8VRnhF7/  • Relationship Hotline: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8V8jfmg/  • Makeup Looks: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8V8ePrj/  • Music: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8V81VCP/  • Friendships: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8V8FBHd/  • More about Friendships: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8VRTUso/  My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native and real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a parent educator and licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Amy offers individual therapy and parent support for people in the Bloomington area, workshops for parents and caregivers, and training on Relational Cultural theory.   Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

In this episode, hosts Amy Makice and Don Griffin Jr. delve into a thought-provoking conversation about the media's role in shaping perspectives and in turn, dividing society. The discussion ventures into the RCT concepts of "Model Me" and "Not Me" by Dr. Maureen Walker, exploring how extreme identification and fear can obstruct empathy, leading to conflicts. Resources mentioned in this episode include: "Admit Something" (Hafiz) https://www.centerforcompassionateleadership.org/admit-something-by-hafiz "A Few Notes on Love" (The Irreverent Psychologist, 2011) https://irreverentpsychologist.blogspot.com/2011/02/few-notes-on-love.html My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native and real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a parent educator and licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Amy offers individual therapy and parent support for people in the Bloomington area, workshops for parents and caregivers, and training on Relational Cultural theory.   Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Don and Amy resume their conversation together with a discussion about needing to feel smart, the ignorance of believing you know everything, and being around people who are willing to work through mistakes.   Resources mentioned in this episode include: Tyriq Memorial Fund (GoFundMe) https://www.gofundme.com/f/tyriq-memorial-fund  Neighbor of house party where 23-year-old fatally shot: ‘We were very lucky' (WISH-TV) https://www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-8/neighbors-narrowly-miss-gunfire-at-fatal-house-party-shooting/  My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native and real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a parent educator and licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Amy offers individual therapy and parent support for people in the Bloomington area, workshops for parents and caregivers, and training on Relational Cultural theory.   Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Katherine Murphy joins The Greg and Dan Show to preview the upcoming performance of Irish band The High Kings at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, July 7th at 7:30 PM. Murphy is the Communications and External Affairs Manager for the City of Bloomington. Purchase tickets at artsblooming.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Updated: 2:55 p.m. St. Cloud-based concert pianist Mark Ochu is looking forward to an eclectic evening by vocal and musical trio Partly Tame, presented by the Granite City Folk Society. The trio consists of the group's founder Mariénne Kreitlow, violinist Cristina Seaborn and Susan Schleper, vocals. “All three musicians are authentic performers … comfortable in multiple genres ranging from classical to folk, to slap stick comedy, to the introspective and spiritual,” Ochu said, adding that he never knows quite what will be on the program. He said Kreitlow, a composer, is an intuitive performer, shifting to incorporate poetry, jazz improv, and more as the mood of the show requires. The one-night show starts at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in St. Cloud. Art lover Doris Rubenstein of Richfield is excited that after several difficult years, the Artistry Theater and Visual Arts is in full swing. This week galleries will feature visual art shows by local artists, which Rubenstein says makes March a good time to discover or rediscover the Bloomington Center for the Arts. Landscape photography by Marc Ye of Lakeville, whose subjects and photo shoots range all over the world, opens his fine art show in the Atrium Gallery. An artist reception Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. is free and open to the public. The exhibit runs through April 23.  In the Inez Greenberg Gallery, Roshan Ganu, Chris Rackley and  John Swartwout's show uses art made both by hand and through technology to explore memory. Their show, “Hyper Memory,” runs through April 7. Artistry also helped mount an exhibit at Confluence Gallery, located at the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge, of the wildlife paintings by Kat Corrigan. “Wild and Precious Life” runs through April 5. Sarah Prindiville, director of fine arts in the Robbinsdale public schools, recommends “Once on This Island, Jr.” It's a 60-minute version of the Broadway musical packed with songs created by the same music-and-lyric team behind “Seussical!” and “Ragtime.” Set in Haiti, it's the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl, who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. Gods and goddesses are part of the story about class, culture, and the power of love. The production at Stages Theatre in Hopkins is directed and choreographed by Twin Cities theater-maker Kelli Foster Warder. Prindiville says students, some from her district, are part of the ensemble. “Once on This Island, Jr.” runs March 3 though March 19 and is recommended for ages 7 and up. Correction: A previous version misstated where an exhibit connected to the Bloomington Center for the Arts was taking place. The above version has been updated.

The holidays are officially here, and two long-standing Twin City traditions are just the thing to take your family's ho-ho-ho to the next level. WGLT's Lauren Warnecke visited Community Players and the Bloomington Center for the Arts as they made final preparations for their holiday revues.

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra (ISO) will change venues this fall, moving its main concert series in the Twin Cities to Illinois State University's Center for Performing Arts after nearly two decades at the downtown Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

A decline in demand has Chestnut Health rethinking some of its services. Black Dirt Musical festival comes to Bloomington. The Community Players production of Matilda: The Musical adds modern perspective to the Roald Dahl tale. And the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts has released it's new schedule.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, February 21. You'll hear what both the Normal and City of Bloomington councils are planning for their meetings tonight. Plus, WGLT's Ariele Jones speaks with Tahira Clayton, a co-leader of the Women in Jazz Organization who will be playing Billie Holliday in Bessie, Billie, & Nina - Pioneering Women in Jazz," which will be coming to the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts on Wednesday night.

Ann Etter of Northfield, Minn., recommends her favorite way to relax after a hard day of work: watching a performance by Northfield-based jazz ensemble Sweet Jazz. True to their name, the four-piece (sometimes five-piece) ensemble plays jazz standards, B-side jazz tunes that might be new for listeners and originals by pianist Peter Webb. Etter loves the way the ensemble matches their set to the seasons: “You see them in the spring, and it's going to feel more peppy. You see them in the fall, and it's going to feel more crisp. It's just an immersive experience.” Sweet Jazz's next live, outdoor performance is Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Contented Cow, overlooking the Cannon River in downtown Northfield. Kasey Southwick danced ballet for years with Continental Ballet Co. in Bloomington, and now she's looking forward to relaxing in the audience for its “Beer & Ballet” performance on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Schneider Theater at the Bloomington Center for the Arts. Southwick says the one-night event is a chill atmosphere that makes for an excellent introduction for adults who are new to ballet. The evening features a mix of short dance numbers choreographed by the director and by members of the company, set to a mix of classical and contemporary music. And, yes, the ticket price includes one beer.  Masks are recommended by the ballet company, which has this COVID-19 protocol: “We request that if you are not vaccinated you test negative before attending the theater in consideration for the safety of those around you.”  Novelist and playwright Kathleen Anne Kenny shared about a fellow Winona artist who's written for page and stage. Margaret Shaw Johnson's pandemic project was to transform her previous play “The Haunting of Potter's Field” into an illustrated book of narrative poems by the same name. The inspiration arose from Johnson's walks through Winona's historic Woodlawn Cemetery and its potter's field, where those who could not afford a burial plot were laid to rest. Based on historical research and supplemented with imagination, the poems tell a selection of stories about those whose lives ended in Winona. There will be a book launch on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Winona History Center, including a gallery show of the book's illustrations by Twin Cities artist Jared Tuttle and a performance of some of the original music that was composed for the theatrical production.

With birds and dogs in the background, Don and Amy catch up on another week of stay-at-home life and trying to keep COVID-19 at bay. The friends talk about taking action, as well as the need to be and privilege of being vulnerable. They also share what things are giving them hope in these stressful times.Additional resources:"Secret of Life - James Taylor" (YouTube)https://youtu.be/yHWHPPHpAj8 "Cooper Loves Ice Cream" (YouTube, by CoopersDogpatch, February 23, 2014)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHvExOg4NI0"Early Data Shows African Americans Have Contracted and Died of Coronavirus at an Alarming Rate" (ProPublica, by Akilah Johnson and Talia Buford, April 3, 2020)https://www.propublica.org/article/early-data-shows-african-americans-have-contracted-and-died-of-coronavirus-at-an-alarming-rate "The Coronavirus Doesn't Discriminate, But U.S. Health Care Showing Familiar Biases" (NPR, by Black Farmer, April 2, 2020)https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/04/02/825730141/the-coronavirus-doesnt-discriminate-but-u-s-health-care-showing-familiar-biases The planned 2020 Relational Summit scheduled for May 14-17 has been postponed. Follow the Bloomington Center for Connection on Facebook to be alerted when a new date is scheduled. Stay safe!Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

A week into spring break, Don and Amy talk about how they are coping with the stay-at-home order from Indiana Governor Holcomb. In their discussion, they talk about how the COVID crisis is forcing us to wrestle with our humanity and our responsibility toward both the planet and each other.Additional resources:Indiana News Releases from Governor Eric Holcombhttps://www.in.gov/gov/newsroom.htmNSFH Mutual Aid for COVID-19https://nospace4hate.btown-in.org/nsfh-mutual-aid/People's Market of Bloomington, Indianahttps://www.facebook.com/peoplescooperativemarket/The planned 2020 Relational Summit scheduled for May 14-17 has been postponed. Follow the Bloomington Center for Connection on Facebook to be alerted when a new date is scheduled. Stay safe!Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

On the cusp of a stay-at-home order from the state of Indiana, Don and Amy try to stay connected through technology. During their Zoom conference, the friends talk about the uneven impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the assumptions of our previous lives, and the challenges of evolving old routines in face of the current crisis.Additional resources:"Commodores - Zoom" (YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZiODSzUiYU"Zoom Episode one - intro" (YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7gzHLKT5g4The planned 2020 Relational Summit scheduled for May 14-17 has been postponed. Follow the Bloomington Center for Connection on Facebook to be alerted when a new date is scheduled. Stay safe!Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

This episode, Don and Amy invite two guests into their conversation. Aleisha Kropf asks Dr. LaShawn Williams to help her explore what it means to discover your hometown was a Sundown Town, even when you don't visit anymore. Along the way, the group discusses the culture of silence, parenting children of color, and passing as a means of survival.Additional resources:"Was your town a sundown town?" (James Loewen, UU World, 2/18/2008)"'Sundown towns': Midwest confronts its complicated racial legacy" (Jack Shuler, CSM, 3/27/2017)Follow the Bloomington Center for Connection on Facebook to find out more about the 2020 Relational Summit, to be held in Bloomington, Indiana on May 14-17.Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Amy shares some exciting news with Don that the upcoming Relational Summit will include Drs. Judith Jordan, Amy Banks, Connie Gunderson, and Harriet Schwartz. The conversation this week also includes what it takes to be authentic and be safe, and how the central relational paradox keeps us from revealing our full selves.Join Amy, Don, and the Bloomington Center for Connection on September 19-22 for the second annual Relational Summit—"Learning Together"—hosted here in Bloomington, Indiana. For more details, follow the Bloomington Center for Connection on Facebook and other social media platforms.Buy tickets for the Relational Summit on EventBrite for September 19-22, 2019. Day passes are now available.Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

This week, Amy and Don talk about the importance of defining racism as a systemic problem, and how people of color may perceive a racist situation differently than more privileged allies. They also discuss the ongoing trauma arising from the death of Indiana University graduate student Won-Joon Yoon 20 years ago at the hands of a white supremacist.For more information on the murder of Won-Joon Yoon in 1999, read "‘No Hate Speech. No Hate Crimes. Not in Our Town. Not Anywhere.’" by Abby Malala of the Indiana Daily Student.Join Amy, Don, and the Bloomington Center for Connection on September 19-22 for the second annual Relational Summit—"Learning Together"—hosted here in Bloomington, Indiana. For more details, follow the Bloomington Center for Connection on Facebook and other social media platforms.Buy tickets for the Relational Summit on EventBrite for September 19-22, 2019.Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Don and Amy are joined this week by Rev. Mary Ann Macklin, senior minister at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, Indiana. They discuss being faced with a decision to stay in the fight or walk away, and explore different ways to engage injustice.Join Amy, Don, and the Bloomington Center for Connection on September 19-22 for the second annual Relational Summit—"Learning Together"—hosted here in Bloomington, Indiana. For more details, follow the Bloomington Center for Connection on Facebook and other social media platforms.Buy tickets for the Relational Summit on EventBrite for September 19-22, 2019.Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Responding to a listener question, Don and Amy talk more about fear and trauma. The friends also discuss the validity of different ways to confront white supremacy and the importance of allowing space for growth when someone disagrees.Join Amy, Don, and the Bloomington Center for Connection on September 19-22 for the second annual Relational Summit—"Learning Together"—hosted here in Bloomington, Indiana. For more details, follow the Bloomington Center for Connection on Facebook and other social media platforms.Buy tickets for the Relational Summit on EventBrite for September 19-22, 2019.Buy "Your Racist Friends" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

Vocalist Maud Hixson talks about her two upcoming shows; a Cole Porter-themed show at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, and a 1930s-themed show in the Dunsmore Room at Crooners.

Vocalist Maud Hixson talks about her two upcoming shows; a Cole Porter-themed show at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, and a 1930s-themed show in the Dunsmore Room at Crooners.

Vocalist Maud Hixson talks about her two upcoming shows; a Cole Porter-themed show at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, and a 1930s-themed show in the Dunsmore Room at Crooners.

Bloomington (IL) Public Library is bringing New York Times bestselling author Erik Larson to Bloomington on April 12, 2017, to discuss his book, The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America, during a free author presentation at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. This month on Shelf Understanding, host … Continue reading 07 – Erik Larson Interview →

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, We'll introduce you to the new manager at U.S. Cellular Coliseum. The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts releases its lineup for the coming year. A Central Illinois native is doing cancer research for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Illinois State University College of Business helps insurance companies determine a more fair way to pay for car insurance. Plus, we sit down with one of the area's longest serving athletic directors, Andy Turner who is leaving Normal Community High School this summer.

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, we talk with a teacher who handled an incident of a student who was armed at school. We also spoke with a school leader who says protocol wasn't followed. Heart attack victims are getting much younger in the U.S. We get reaction from a local doctor. A national convention for mothers of faith is coming to Peoria. A sportscaster from Central Illinois penned a book about sports idols. Plus we'll share a laugh with comedian Paula Poundstone who is coming to the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts next month.

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Republican consultant Pat Brady reacts to the indictment against former U.S. House Speaker Denny Hastert. Two journalists share the story of women held captive for a decade in Cleveland. A survey shows Illinois should prepare for a shortage of nurses. The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts releases its annual concert schedule. And our weekly Throwback Thursday interview with former WJBC news and program director Steve Vogel. #PatBrady #DennyHastert

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, local leaders discuss their effort to try to recoup the job losses caused by Mitsubishi Motors' plans to stop production at the plant in Normal later this year. An automotive expert discusses the factors that led to the plant's downtown and what the plant's future might hold. The head of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts discusses a proposal to privatize the venue. A local author and nurse discusses a groundbreaking medical exchange with Russia that she chronicles in a new book. Plus WJBC's Throwback Thursday interview with Janae Henson. #Mitsubishi #BCPA

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Bloomington's mayor discusses what the city would do with a sales tax increase that the council will consider on Monday. We will meet Illinois Wesleyan's new president whose selection was announced this week. We'll get analysis on two pension reports that show six-figure pensions rising sharply in Illinois while the state is spending millions on retirement checks to those who have died. Susan Saunders chats with Old West legend James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok as done by 'All My Children' star Walt Willey ahead of his show at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts this weekend. Plus WJBC's Throwback Thursday interview with former assistant news director Lori Nelson. #WildBillHickok #WaltWilley #AllMyChildren