Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks to her friend, Sobi Walton, about racism. Sobi shares her experiences as an African-American woman in the military and in daily life in America. She also shares resources and her own ideas about creating change.
Timestamps:
0:00-2:55: Introduction
2:56-20:19: Sobi and Anne’s Conversation
2:56-3:08: How are you?
3:48-5:32: What is the current situation pertaining to racism like for you, your family, and your congregation?
6:17-8:07: How have you, in your life or your family’s life, experienced racism?
8:29-14:18: What can White Christians do to be allies?
14:31-17:24: What gives you hope?
18:03-20:19: Joint Prayer, the Lord’s Prayer
20:19-21:25: Conclusion
Referenced in this episode:
A Class Divided - Frontline (Jane Elliot’s “Blue Eyes/ Brown Eyes” Exercise): https://youtu.be/1mcCLm_LwpE
Of One Blood: How Did We Get Here? Race is an Idea - Part 1 by Yvita Marcus
Learn more and order: https://www.ofonebloodbook.com/about-the-book/
Waking Up White by Debby Irving: https://debbyirving.com/the-book/
Learn more about racism and ways to fight it:
https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence
Get information on how to register to vote where you live: https://vote.gov/
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