Mar 21 2022
Celebrating Black History with Pearl and Michelle
Date: March 21, 2022 Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This Episode title and number: Celebrating Black History with Pearl & Michelle Brief summary of show: This week I am speaking with two Independence Center members, Pearl and Michelle about Black History Month and how members and staff have been celebrating this month. Pearl and Michelle both participate in the member led group, The Conversation Stars Here. This group meets weekly, and their mission is to “promote unity, dialogue, action, and education to create a safe, antiracist, and equitable atmosphere of belonging. This group discusses all types of diversity, equity, and inclusion matters but for the purposes of this conversation we will be speaking about Black History Month. Bullet points of key topics & timestamps: 1:15 - 2:30 Pearl & Michelle's Background 3:09 - 5:05 Black History Month 5:15 - 5:56 Why Celebrating Black History is Important for Black People 6:31 - 7:53 Establishment of Conversation Starts Here 8:09 - 11:14 How 'Conversation Starts Here' Benefits Members 11:23 - 14:12 Why It's Important to Celebrate Black History Month in February 16:03 - 21:57 Celebrations of Black History 25:31 - 28:42 Blackfishing or Passing for Black 28:53 - 29:36 Celebrating Diversity 35:03 - 37:11 Stigma of Mental Illness in the Black Community 37:11 - 40:15 Importance of Black Providers in Mental Health Settings List of resources mentioned in episode: Independence Center Passing Film Imitation of Life Film Black Girl, Bleu Film Social media handles, shareable link of podcast Follow Us @letsrethinkthispod on Instagram Become a Loyal Listener and support the podcast