Dr. Karen Merritt talks with her friend, Rev. Anne Kirchmier, about racism. Anne answers the questions she has been asking her friends of color and introduces the perspective of a White person working toward anti-racism.
Timestamps:
0:00-1:14: Introduction
1:19-22:27: Anne and Karen’s Conversation
1:19-2:44: How are you?
2:53-4:47: What is the current situation like for you, your family, and your congregation?
4:51-11:57: How have you personally experienced racism?
12:04-13:50: What is the significance of Black Lives Matter for you?
14:02-17:35: What do you feel White Christians can do to be allies? Is there anything you would like to say to White Christians?
17:58-19:58: What, if anything, gives you hope in this situation?
20:03-22:27: Joint Prayer, Lord’s Prayer
22:27-24:31: Conclusion
Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/
Learn more about racism and ways to fight it:
https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence
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