We’ve been in and continue to be going through a stressful time. Amid all the chaos, we can finally be outside and gather safely (with appropriate precautions) again. The crew looks ahead at this summer and how gathering is so important to keep ourselves and our communities grounded. Also, find out what some of our favorite summer songs are!
The crew share stories of when the first became conscious of race and racial tensions as well as recent experiences. Memories from Pre-K to getting in trouble in high school to burning soup in college, the patterns of biases and microaggressions are smilier for each crew member.
As we find ourselves mourning for another unarmed Black man killed by police, the Counter Stories crew reflects on the trauma our communities are experiencing. We’re joined by lawyer and mother Calandra Revering who penned a letter to her son that touched the hearts of all who read it.
Guest: Sindy Morales Garcia, co-founder of Courageous Change Collective
Calandra Revering, a lawyer and entrepreneur
We’ve known that oppression is alive and real in America, but it seems “whole” white people are just discovering it. It’s important to acknowledge the intersectionality of oppression through our communities. What does authentic solidarity looks like and what does it require from each of us to stand together that is transformative. Guest: Sindy Morales Garcia, co-founder of Courageous Change Collective
The murder of six Asian women in Georgia, on top of three murder-suicides, on top of vicious attacks on Asian elders, on top of a global pandemic is exhausting. On this week’s special episode of Counter Stories, four Asian women talk about healing and moving forward. Guests: Jennifer Nguyen-Moore, Linda Her, Megan Boyle