It’s the summer of 2021 when this episode is released, and from this place, it can be hard to think about the future in the wake of the pandemic, not just in the world but in our own personal lives.
Knowing where we are in the world, knowing what tomorrow will bring, even with the usual annoyances and minor inconveniences that we encounter along the road…I know that I’m not the only person who misses knowing what tomorrow will bring.
From this place of unknowing, I post a question to Roberta Damon about Hope. While we didn’t come up with an answer, we discovered the possibility of rephrasing a question.
Some links to share
No matter where you happen to be, whether the pandemic poses unique challenges for you or you’re hearing this podcast in a time after the pandemic has drawn to a close, remember that you don’t need to know all the answers in the confusion of the world.
If your world has been impacted by the pandemic, here are some additional resources for you to enjoy and share:
NPR’s Short Wave’s episode, Caregiving During the Pandemic Takes a Toll on Mental Health, provides some good insights and wonderful resources.
Roberta’s Website: RobertaDamon.me
Throughline’s “James Baldwin’s Shadow” presents a remarkable episode about James Baldwin.
The 2016 documentary, I Am Not Your Negro, shares the final, unfinished book, Remember this House, by James Baldwin
The impact of James Baldwin cannot be emphasized. Be sure to check out the James Baldwin Official Website.
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