Black Guy White Guy Talking Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:44:11 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1231298 en-us © 2026 Black Guy White Guy Talking yes 8934a7ff-bec4-5dae-b9a0-5f581818a8bb BGWGTalking episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) BGWGTalking https://storage.buzzsprout.com/e5y0oglicyvmptdf453ceufujwfs?.jpg Black Guy White Guy Talking Zachary Watterson Elwyn Laud-Hammond #21 - Yusef Komunyakaa #21 - Yusef Komunyakaa In this episode, we welcome the distinguished poet Yusef Komunyakaa, celebrated for his poetry exploring African American identity, his experiences of the Vietnam war, and a writing style influenced by jazz and blues. We begin by discussing one of his latest projects, the comic series Jupiter Invincible, before diving into his poem-writing process. Komunyakaa also reflects on his upbringing in Louisiana, as well as thought-provoking topics like the concept of racism as a mental illness and Christ as a socialist. 

An excerpt from this interview can be found in the Georgia Review here.

]]> In this episode, we welcome the distinguished poet Yusef Komunyakaa, celebrated for his poetry exploring African American identity, his experiences of the Vietnam war, and a writing style influenced by jazz and blues. We begin by discussing one of his latest projects, the comic series Jupiter Invincible, before diving into his poem-writing process. Komunyakaa also reflects on his upbringing in Louisiana, as well as thought-provoking topics like the concept of racism as a mental illness and Christ as a socialist. 

An excerpt from this interview can be found in the Georgia Review here.

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-14687721 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400 2227 1 21 full false #20 - Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor #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.

]]> 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.

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-12350780 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2042 1 20 full false #19 - Gabriel Bryant #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 as the importance of collective responsibility to ensure its growth.  We also discuss the efforts and significance of past and present leaders within the black community.

]]> 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 as the importance of collective responsibility to ensure its growth.  We also discuss the efforts and significance of past and present leaders within the black community.

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-12111581 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500 2804 1 19 full false #18 - Nell Irvin Painter #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 mobilization, and disenfranchisement. Nell reflects on the connection between being an artist and a historian, her encounters with Malcolm X, religion, and the meaning of race. Also, we talk about the impact of the summer BLM protests, capitalizing ‘White,’ hope for the future, and so much more.

Episode links:

Painter’s NYT article, It Shouldn’t Be This Close. But There’s Good News, Too:
 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/05/opinion/election-voting-violence.html

Painter’s Washington Post article, Why ‘White’ Should Be Capitalized, Too: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/22/why-white-should-be-capitalized/

Painter’s book, Creating Black Americans:
https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Black-Americans-African-American-Meanings/dp/0195137566
http://www.nellpainter.com/publications/creatingreviews.html

Painter’s book, The History of White People:
https://www.amazon.com/History-White-People-Irvin-Painter/dp/0393339742
https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/28/books/review/Gordon-t.html

Painter’s artist book, American Whiteness Since Trump:
https://jamesfuentes.online/nell-painter-american-whiteness-since-trump

Painter’s artist book, From Slavery to Freedom:
http://www.nellpainter.com/art/slaverytofreedom.html

Biden’s ‘you ain’t black’ comment in interview:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/22/politics/biden-charlamagne-tha-god-you-aint-black/index.html

]]> 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 mobilization, and disenfranchisement. Nell reflects on the connection between being an artist and a historian, her encounters with Malcolm X, religion, and the meaning of race. Also, we talk about the impact of the summer BLM protests, capitalizing ‘White,’ hope for the future, and so much more.

Episode links:

Painter’s NYT article, It Shouldn’t Be This Close. But There’s Good News, Too:
 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/05/opinion/election-voting-violence.html

Painter’s Washington Post article, Why ‘White’ Should Be Capitalized, Too: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/22/why-white-should-be-capitalized/

Painter’s book, Creating Black Americans:
https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Black-Americans-African-American-Meanings/dp/0195137566
http://www.nellpainter.com/publications/creatingreviews.html

Painter’s book, The History of White People:
https://www.amazon.com/History-White-People-Irvin-Painter/dp/0393339742
https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/28/books/review/Gordon-t.html

Painter’s artist book, American Whiteness Since Trump:
https://jamesfuentes.online/nell-painter-american-whiteness-since-trump

Painter’s artist book, From Slavery to Freedom:
http://www.nellpainter.com/art/slaverytofreedom.html

Biden’s ‘you ain’t black’ comment in interview:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/22/politics/biden-charlamagne-tha-god-you-aint-black/index.html

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-6454792 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 3366 1 18 full false #17 - Healing from Trauma in Philadelphia with Brother Robb Carter #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 healing from the trauma of racism, working as a mentor for young men, connecting to the younger generation, and much more. We talk about why trauma is a taboo topic, the stigma around mental health and therapy in the Black community and recovering from dehumanizing situations. Also: the N-word, Trump, implicit biases, the police, microaggressions, spirituality and poetry.

Episode Links:

Police take a Black toddler from his family’s car and use his picture for propaganda:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/10/30/philadelphia-fop-posts-toddler/

]]> 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 healing from the trauma of racism, working as a mentor for young men, connecting to the younger generation, and much more. We talk about why trauma is a taboo topic, the stigma around mental health and therapy in the Black community and recovering from dehumanizing situations. Also: the N-word, Trump, implicit biases, the police, microaggressions, spirituality and poetry.

Episode Links:

Police take a Black toddler from his family’s car and use his picture for propaganda:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/10/30/philadelphia-fop-posts-toddler/

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-6341563 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 3657 1 17 full true #16 - Community & Religion with Terrell McCray #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 burial ceremonies and give eulogies with COVID-19 restrictions, the importance of seeing the world, and much more. Also, we talk about faith, spirituality, holding the Church accountable, and religion as a cause for connection but also strife.

]]> 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 burial ceremonies and give eulogies with COVID-19 restrictions, the importance of seeing the world, and much more. Also, we talk about faith, spirituality, holding the Church accountable, and religion as a cause for connection but also strife.

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-6234178 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 2072 1 16 full false #15 - Reparations Part 2 #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 get them, and why. Also, we ask the respondents an interesting question: what annoys them most about white and Black people. We reflect on each person’s response and weigh in with our own opinions and experiences. 

]]> 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 get them, and why. Also, we ask the respondents an interesting question: what annoys them most about white and Black people. We reflect on each person’s response and weigh in with our own opinions and experiences. 

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-6122311 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1303 1 15 full true #14 - John Murillo #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, our society’s obsession with filling silences, and the importance of solitude.

Episode links:

John Murillo’s book Up Jump the Boogie: https://www.amazon.com/Up-Jump-Boogie-John-Murillo/dp/0981913148

John Murillo’s book Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry: https://www.amazon.com/Kontemporary-Amerikan-Poetry-Stahlecker-Selections/dp/1945588470/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&qid=1611080922&refinements=p_27%3AJohn+Murillo&s=books&sr=1-4&text=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, our society’s obsession with filling silences, and the importance of solitude.

Episode links:

John Murillo’s book Up Jump the Boogie: https://www.amazon.com/Up-Jump-Boogie-John-Murillo/dp/0981913148

John Murillo’s book Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry: https://www.amazon.com/Kontemporary-Amerikan-Poetry-Stahlecker-Selections/dp/1945588470/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&qid=1611080922&refinements=p_27%3AJohn+Murillo&s=books&sr=1-4&text=John+Murillo

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-6012853 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2006 1 14 full true #13 - Toxic Masculinity Part 3 #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 masculinity means, and more. Also, we talk about the expectations society puts on boys, feminism, and our own experiences with toxic masculinity and the harm it causes.

]]> 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 masculinity means, and more. Also, we talk about the expectations society puts on boys, feminism, and our own experiences with toxic masculinity and the harm it causes.

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-5873401 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1804 1 13 full false #12 - Toxic Masculinity Part 2 #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 people, examples of toxic masculinity in daily life, boys playing with dolls, and more. Sandy, an educator from Philadelphia, reflects on her definition of toxic masculinity, the cycle perpetuated by our society and the media, harmful expectations, and more. Also, we talk about encouraging our sons to express their emotions, holding other men accountable, and Cobra Kai.

Episode links:

Tory Lanez shooting Megan Thee Stallion:

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-54469400

For equity coaching or social justice facilitation, contact or follow Sacil Armstrong at:

https://linktr.ee/sacilarmstrong?fbclid=IwAR2EbeDeiHvMuZrLATZmSyl8_dv4K8kHn2W5RaYhJHABzCFMterGRoee_4E

]]> 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 people, examples of toxic masculinity in daily life, boys playing with dolls, and more. Sandy, an educator from Philadelphia, reflects on her definition of toxic masculinity, the cycle perpetuated by our society and the media, harmful expectations, and more. Also, we talk about encouraging our sons to express their emotions, holding other men accountable, and Cobra Kai.

Episode links:

Tory Lanez shooting Megan Thee Stallion:

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-54469400

For equity coaching or social justice facilitation, contact or follow Sacil Armstrong at:

https://linktr.ee/sacilarmstrong?fbclid=IwAR2EbeDeiHvMuZrLATZmSyl8_dv4K8kHn2W5RaYhJHABzCFMterGRoee_4E

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-5764366 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1696 1 12 full true #11 - Toxic Masculinity #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 dominance, violence against women, holding ourselves accountable, and much more.

Episode links:

Colleen Clemens’s article in Teaching Tolerance: https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/what-we-mean-when-we-say-toxic-masculinity

Henry Giardina’s article in Buzzfeed:

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/hgiardina/embracing-maleness-in-an-age-of-toxic-masculinity

Jackson Katz’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jackson_katz_violence_against_women_it_s_a_men_s_issue?language=en

Philip Sayers’ article in The Walrus:

https://thewalrus.ca/when-male-writers-confront-toxic-masculinity/

Jia Tolentino’s book, Trick Mirror: 

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/aug/02/trick-mirror-jia-tolentino-review

]]> 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 dominance, violence against women, holding ourselves accountable, and much more.

Episode links:

Colleen Clemens’s article in Teaching Tolerance: https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/what-we-mean-when-we-say-toxic-masculinity

Henry Giardina’s article in Buzzfeed:

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/hgiardina/embracing-maleness-in-an-age-of-toxic-masculinity

Jackson Katz’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jackson_katz_violence_against_women_it_s_a_men_s_issue?language=en

Philip Sayers’ article in The Walrus:

https://thewalrus.ca/when-male-writers-confront-toxic-masculinity/

Jia Tolentino’s book, Trick Mirror: 

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/aug/02/trick-mirror-jia-tolentino-review

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-5655628 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1529 1 11 full true #10 - David A. Love #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 and violent policing. We talk about the use of mental health professionals and social workers instead of police, diversity training, the protests in Portland, the death penalty, and much, much more.

Episode links:

David A. Love’s article in The Appeal:
https://theappeal.org/police-reform-transformation-george-floyd/

David A. Love’s article in The Washington Post:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/08/05/portland-shows-that-white-allies-can-play-vital-role-social-justice-movements/

Witness to Innocence:
https://www.witnesstoinnocence.org/

]]> 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 and violent policing. We talk about the use of mental health professionals and social workers instead of police, diversity training, the protests in Portland, the death penalty, and much, much more.

Episode links:

David A. Love’s article in The Appeal:
https://theappeal.org/police-reform-transformation-george-floyd/

David A. Love’s article in The Washington Post:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/08/05/portland-shows-that-white-allies-can-play-vital-role-social-justice-movements/

Witness to Innocence:
https://www.witnesstoinnocence.org/

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-5584705 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2448 1 10 full true #9 - Defund the Police? #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 civil unrest in Minneapolis. Also, community justice, the influence of the media on our society, ALM, Antifa, and more.

Episode links:

FBI targets Black activists:

https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/fbi-targets-new-generation-black-activists

]]> 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 civil unrest in Minneapolis. Also, community justice, the influence of the media on our society, ALM, Antifa, and more.

Episode links:

FBI targets Black activists:

https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/fbi-targets-new-generation-black-activists

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-5482999 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1756 1 9 full true #8 - Housing #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 flight, gentrification, and more. Also – having a conversation about our differing political beliefs, respecting others opinions, the divisiveness in America, and more.

Episode links:

Racially Restrictive Covenants in 20th Century Philadelphia:
https://www.philadelphiafed.org/consumer-finance/how-prevalent-were-racially-restrictive-covenants-in-20th-century-philadelphia

Trump rolls back fair housing rule:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/23/us/politics/trump-housing-discrimination-suburbs.html

]]> 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 flight, gentrification, and more. Also – having a conversation about our differing political beliefs, respecting others opinions, the divisiveness in America, and more.

Episode links:

Racially Restrictive Covenants in 20th Century Philadelphia:
https://www.philadelphiafed.org/consumer-finance/how-prevalent-were-racially-restrictive-covenants-in-20th-century-philadelphia

Trump rolls back fair housing rule:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/23/us/politics/trump-housing-discrimination-suburbs.html

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-5376100 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1549 1 8 full true #7 - Reparations #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 and a mule, the historical precedent for reparations, how reparations could be quantified, and the many differing opinions on the topic. 

Episode links:

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ article “The Case for Reparations’:

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/

H.R.40 Reparation Bill:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/40/text

From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century by William A. Darity Jr. and Andrea Kirsten Mullen:

https://www.npr.org/2020/06/17/879041052/william-darity-jr-discusses-reparations-racial-equality-in-his-new-book

Obama’s Eulogy for John Lewis:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/us/obama-eulogy-john-lewis-full-transcript.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/us/obama-eulogy-john-lewis-full-transcript.html

]]> 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 and a mule, the historical precedent for reparations, how reparations could be quantified, and the many differing opinions on the topic. 

Episode links:

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ article “The Case for Reparations’:

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/

H.R.40 Reparation Bill:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/40/text

From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century by William A. Darity Jr. and Andrea Kirsten Mullen:

https://www.npr.org/2020/06/17/879041052/william-darity-jr-discusses-reparations-racial-equality-in-his-new-book

Obama’s Eulogy for John Lewis:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/us/obama-eulogy-john-lewis-full-transcript.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/us/obama-eulogy-john-lewis-full-transcript.html

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-5268373 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1881 1 7 full true #6 - COVID-19 #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 inequality, Mike Tyson returning to the ring, sports coming back, and much more.

]]> 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 inequality, Mike Tyson returning to the ring, sports coming back, and much more.

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-5172103 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2029 1 6 full true #5 - Antisemitism #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 the damaging misinformation surrounding the topic. Also, we reflect on the importance of knowing details about your ancestry, the branches of Judaism in America, and more.

Episode links:

DeSean Jackson antisemitic quotes: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/desean-jackson-hitler-quote-louis-farrakhan-anti-semitic

Julian Edelman responds to DeSean Jackson:

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/09/us/julian-edelman-desean-jackson-trnd/index.html

Nick Cannon’s conversation with Professor Griff:  https://youtu.be/dKHvnXO33BA
https://www.rev.com/blog/transcripts/nick-cannon-transcript-fired-by-viacomcbs-for-perpetuating-anti-semitism

From the Rabbis arrested in St. Augustine:

https://rac.org/why-we-went-joint-letter-rabbis-arrested-st-augustine

]]> 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 the damaging misinformation surrounding the topic. Also, we reflect on the importance of knowing details about your ancestry, the branches of Judaism in America, and more.

Episode links:

DeSean Jackson antisemitic quotes: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/desean-jackson-hitler-quote-louis-farrakhan-anti-semitic

Julian Edelman responds to DeSean Jackson:

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/09/us/julian-edelman-desean-jackson-trnd/index.html

Nick Cannon’s conversation with Professor Griff:  https://youtu.be/dKHvnXO33BA
https://www.rev.com/blog/transcripts/nick-cannon-transcript-fired-by-viacomcbs-for-perpetuating-anti-semitism

From the Rabbis arrested in St. Augustine:

https://rac.org/why-we-went-joint-letter-rabbis-arrested-st-augustine

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-5075399 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2375 1 5 full true #4 - Gun Ownership #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 about gun violence, and discuss the cycle of mass incarceration in America. Also, protecting your family, hunting, accidents, and Japanese murder hornets.

Episode links:

Couple points guns at protestors: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53481537

Clifford Thompson’s book, What It Is: Race, Family, and One Thinking Black Man’s Blues: 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/a-black-writer-on-individualism-identity-and-indifference-in-trumps-america/2019/12/19/200a0f62-1aa9-11ea-b4c1-fd0d91b60d9e_story.html

]]> 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 about gun violence, and discuss the cycle of mass incarceration in America. Also, protecting your family, hunting, accidents, and Japanese murder hornets.

Episode links:

Couple points guns at protestors: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53481537

Clifford Thompson’s book, What It Is: Race, Family, and One Thinking Black Man’s Blues: 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/a-black-writer-on-individualism-identity-and-indifference-in-trumps-america/2019/12/19/200a0f62-1aa9-11ea-b4c1-fd0d91b60d9e_story.html

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-4977578 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2304 1 4 full true #3 - White Rage #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 and daughter in Detroit. Also, we touch on looting, generational wealth, and redlining.

Episode links:

Central park bird watching incident: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/nyregion/amy-cooper-false-report-charge.html

Gun pulled in parking lot: 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2020/07/02/angry-exchange-video-shows-gun-being-pulled-mom-teen-orion-township-chipotle/5361865002/

]]> 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 and daughter in Detroit. Also, we touch on looting, generational wealth, and redlining.

Episode links:

Central park bird watching incident: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/nyregion/amy-cooper-false-report-charge.html

Gun pulled in parking lot: 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2020/07/02/angry-exchange-video-shows-gun-being-pulled-mom-teen-orion-township-chipotle/5361865002/

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-4844294 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1924 1 3 full true #2 - Tearing Down Statues #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 of language and symbolism in our daily lives that most of us don’t even notice.

Episode links:

Princeton name change: https://paw.princeton.edu/article/princeton-renames-wilson-school-and-residential-college-citing-former-presidents-racism

Nell Painter on American whiteness:

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/white-identity-america-ideology-not-biology-history-whiteness-proves-it-ncna1232200

]]> 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 of language and symbolism in our daily lives that most of us don’t even notice.

Episode links:

Princeton name change: https://paw.princeton.edu/article/princeton-renames-wilson-school-and-residential-college-citing-former-presidents-racism

Nell Painter on American whiteness:

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/white-identity-america-ideology-not-biology-history-whiteness-proves-it-ncna1232200

]]> BGWGTalking Buzzsprout-4773005 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 3302 1 2 full true #1 #1 Our Podcast was birthed from a friendship across color lines that developed between two fathers that became good friends, by making a decision to deeply unpack truths and untruths that are pervasive throughout the world; and discuss the impact that they have on race and race relations

In our first episode of Black Guy White Guy Talking, we reflect on our friendship, why we’re making this podcast, and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations about race. We discuss systemic oppression, choosing white awareness over ignorance, Black nationalism, BLM, looting, our personal experiences with racism, and much, much more.

Episode links:

Charles Johnson’s book, Grand: A Grandparent’s Wisdom for a Happy Life:

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/charles-johnson-grand-excerpt-on-impermanence

]]> Our Podcast was birthed from a friendship across color lines that developed between two fathers that became good friends, by making a decision to deeply unpack truths and untruths that are pervasive throughout the world; and discuss the impact that they have on race and race relations

In our first episode of Black Guy White Guy Talking, we reflect on our friendship, why we’re making this podcast, and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations about race. We discuss systemic oppression, choosing white awareness over ignorance, Black nationalism, BLM, looting, our personal experiences with racism, and much, much more.

Episode links:

Charles Johnson’s book, Grand: A Grandparent’s Wisdom for a Happy Life:

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/charles-johnson-grand-excerpt-on-impermanence

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