The Among Neighbors Podcast is a program that aims to have thoughtful conversations on issues of race, power, and privilege.
Initially started as a joint project between the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh and Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation, the show explores conversations that Pittsburghers rarely have about issues that divide and unite us.
Episodes, hosted by Barbara Johnson and Andrew Conte, have featured topics such as the origins of Black History Month, interracial friendships, media discrimination, and inclusive holiday celebrations.
This podcast explores the challenges faced by Small Businesses owned by Women and Minorities.
9 Mar 2022
Why is Sunday morning the most segregated hour in America?
This podcast explores the history behind the racial divide that exists in America's churches.
13 Apr 2021
The Diverse History of Pittsburgh with Dr. Kimberly Ellis
In this episode Andy and Barbara talk with Dr. Kimberly Ellis about the history of the Lower Hill District in Pittsburgh including the construction of the Civic Arena. Dr. Ellis talks about what that area can teach us about race, power and privilege in southwestern Pennsylvania.
18 Feb 2021
The Origins and Importance of Black History Month with Samuel W. Black
This week Andy and Barbara discuss the importance of Black History and how Black History should be seen as American History. They are then joined by Samuel W. Black, the Director of the African American Program at Senator John Heinz History Center. He shares his knowledge of the origins of Black History Month and how Americans can use this month as an example of learning about other cultures that are ingrained in the American experience.
14 Dec 2020
Inclusive Holidays with Debbie Norrell and Wali Jamal Abdullah
In this episode Andy and Barbara discuss how Santa is portrayed in American culture, and how Black Santas are less common. They are then joined by Debbie Norrell, a Lifestyle Writer at The Soul Pitt Quarterly and collector of Black Santas. Later Wali Jamal Abdullah, a Playwright, Actor, and Artistic Director, joins us to discuss is his experience playing Santa as a Black man. Also discussed are childhood Christmases and some thoughts on how to be more inclusive during the holidays.
23 Nov 2020
Interracial Friendships with Connie George and Marcus Charleston
In this episode Andy and Barbara talk about their experiences making interracial friends in Pittsburgh. We are then joined by Connie George and Marcus Charleston to discuss their friendships with the hosts and how race has affected them. The group chats about how the places where they grew up affected their friendships.
6 Nov 2020
Eliminating bias training? With Mell Steven-Cosnek
In this episode, Andy and Barbara talk with Mell Steven-Cosnek. They discuss President Trump’s executive order to rule out racial bias training for the federal government and its contractors, the ways pop culture portrays race and gender, and whether students learn accurate American history.
24 Aug 2020
Covering Protests and Black Stories in Pittsburgh with Alexis Johnson
In this episode, Andy and Barbara talk about the aftermath of the George Floyd protests and how support for the Black Lives Matter movement has changed. Then they are joined by Alexis Johnson, a reporter for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. They ask about her experiences covering the George Floyd protests in Pittsburgh. The support she received after sending a tweet poking fun at the mess typically made outside of Kenny Chesney concerts, that prohibited her and others at the Post Gazette from the protest coverage. They also talk about her journalism piece that focused on highlighting black restaurants in Pittsburgh and the struggles for reporters of color around the country.
8 Jun 2020
Education During COVID-19 with Lori Delale-O'Connor and Amber Thompson
In this episode of Among Neighbors, Andy Conte and Barbara Johnson talk to Lori Delale-O'Connor and Amber Thompson about COVID-19 and how it has enhanced issues in the educational system.
Delale-O'Connor is an assistant professor of Education at the Center for Urban Education.
Thompson wrote a first-person story for Publicsource, "Black moms like me will not be patient with Pittsburgh Public Schools. We need to demand more."
14 May 2020
Examining Media in Pittsburgh with Letrell Crittenden
In this episode of Among Neighbors, Andy and Barbara have a conversation with Letrell Crittenden Program Director and Assistant Professor of Communication at Thomas Jefferson University. They talk about Pittsburgh's lack of diversity in newsrooms and how that affects the coverage of stories.
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