Welcome to the Re-Weav podcast with Mitchele Anderson. Where we discuss what it means to weave unity in God’s community, sharing resources and stories to guide us on this journey.
Today is a special day, I am sharing my last conversion from summer 2020. Oh, and it is a good one! We will continue the series Through Their Eyes || Believing While Black with current conversations. Through the end of December we will hear the testimonies of fellow brothers and sisters in Christ from the black community, or more accurately the African diaspora. If you are a returning listener you know that the African diaspora refers to a diverse global collection of communities that are made up of sub-Saharan Africans or descendants of sub-Saharan Africans.
In each conversation we discuss identity, racism, faith, growth, & hope. We know that no cultural or ethnic group is monolithic. And still, I hope this series will provide you with an understanding of the experiences of our Black brothers and sisters in Christ. I pray that your hearts are soft and your ears are open to the possibility of a shift in perspective.
I recorded this interview in July of 2020, shortly after the death of George Floyd. I am grateful that my guest was open about their personal history and honest about their hurt as well as their hope.
On today’s episode I talk, to my dear friend Sade Balogun. Sade is a first generation African American who was born & raised in Chicago,Illinois. Professionally, she is a marketing manager of a global brand. She is wise, thoughtful and gracious. We talk about her diverse upbringing & how that has shaped her outlook on the world, the need for institutions/organizations to diversify and unify their spaces, the necessity of having a growth mindset, her personal experiences with discrimination & racism, and why change is valuable.
Ok, let's get into today's conversation.
Connect:
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Connect with Mitchele and see what fuels her on Instagram @mitcheleanderson
Connect with Sade on Instagram @fola_b
Additional resources:
JusticeBible Reading Plan by the BibleProject
TD Jakes Message
