Black Guy White Guy Talking
Good friends talk about race and race relations.
Episodes
21 episodes
#20 - Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
In this episode we have an informative conversation with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, as we discuss the impact of Black Homeownership and the impacts that banks have had on generational wealth for black people.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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34:02
#19 - Gabriel Bryant
In this episode, we have an enlightening conversation with Gabriel Bryant about the state of the black community, the external and internal forces that impact the community, his ongoing service to the people that exist within it, as well ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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46:44
#18 - Nell Irvin Painter
In our season finale, we welcome leading American historian and author Nell Irvin Painter. We start by discussing the current political climate, why so many Americans voted for Trump, American exceptionalism, gentrification, political mobilizat...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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56:06
#17 - Healing from Trauma in Philadelphia with Brother Robb Carter
In Episode 17, we welcome Brother Robb Carter, a leading expert on African and African American history and culture, racial socialization, and the effects of trauma and white supremacy. We ask Brother Robb Carter about his experiences with heal...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:00:57
#16 - Community & Religion with Terrell McCray
In this episode we welcome Terrell McCray, a Baptist minister and senior human resources manager, to have a conversation with us about community and religion. Terrell tells us what motivates him to serve as a minister, what it’s like to perform...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:32
#15 - Reparations Part 2
In Episode 15, we visit the Point Breeze neighborhood in South Philadelphia to speak with local residents about their feelings on reparations. We hear people’s opinions on if they think Black people are owed reparations, who specifically should...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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21:43
#14 - John Murillo
In this episode, we invite distinguished poet John Murillo to talk about his poetry, storytelling, social justice, how Black people are portrayed in the media, and much more. We also discuss police community relations, being a poet of witness, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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33:26
#13 - Toxic Masculinity Part 3
In Toxic Masculinity Part 3, we welcome our friends Rayvon Sapp and Ben Polcer to continue last week’s conversation from the differing perspectives of black and white men. We discuss traditions, stereotypes, the mental health of men, what mascu...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:04
#12 - Toxic Masculinity Part 2
In Toxic Masculinity Part 2, we welcome two women to share their perspectives on toxic masculinity across color lines. Sacil Armstrong, an equity coach and social justice facilitator, discusses double standards, abuse, how gender roles confine ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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28:16
#11 - Toxic Masculinity
In Episode 11, we start off a three-part series on toxic masculinity. We talk about the definition of toxic masculinity, what it means to be a man, men expressing emotions, and mansplaining. Also, the impact of the Me Too movement, male dominan...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:29
#10 - David A. Love
In this episode, we welcome distinguished professor, journalist, and commentator David A. Love to discuss American policing: the history of law enforcement in America, the police as an occupying force, and the desperate need to transform racist...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:48
#9 - Defund the Police?
In Episode 9, we look at defunding the police – what it means, how it could happen, and why it matters. We talk about the issue of police brutality, how resources could be reallocated, the importance of standards and protocols, and the current ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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29:16
#8 - Housing
In this episode, we talk about the history of housing discrimination in America and how its legacy impacts Americans today – starting with Reconstruction, Jim Crow laws, and the Great Migration. We discuss racial covenants, redlining, white fli...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:49
#7 - Reparations
In Episode 7, we discuss the complex issue of reparations for Black Americans. We talk about the imprint slavery has on life in America today, including homeownership, generational wealth, education, health, and much more. We look at 40 acres a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:21
#6 - COVID-19
In this week’s episode, we talk all about COVID-19. We reflect on our own experiences adapting to change, losing loved ones, the importance of humility, and using this time as an opportunity to grow. We also look at COVID-19 and racial inequali...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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33:49
#5 - Antisemitism
In Episode 5, we cover antisemitism. We talk about DeSean Jackson posting a quote attributed to Hitler as well as other antisemitic incidents and what they mean. We look at the history of black and Jewish people working alongside each other and...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:35
#4 - Gun Ownership
In this episode, we talk all about gun ownership: how it differs in white and Black communities, its association with conservatism, white entitlement, and more. We reflect on the circumstances of Breonna Taylor’s killing, share personal stories...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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38:24
#3 - White Rage
In Episode 3, we look at white rage – examples of it and where it stems from. We talk about the Central Park bird watching incident as well as more complicated situations involving white rage, like when a white woman pulled a gun on a Black mom...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:04
#2 - Tearing Down Statues
In this episode, we talk about the complicated, controversial issue of tearing down statues. We discuss the lies in American history, the confederate flag, white supremacy, being actively anti-racist, and more. Also, we dive deep into the power...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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55:02