Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW explore societal issues through the authentic lens of relational-cultural practices. ’My Racist Friend’ is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both.
My Racist Friend
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Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW explore societal issues through the authentic lens of relational-cultural practices. ’My Racist Friend’ is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both.
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November 6, 2024
Episode 4.12: Shaquita and Billy Bob
Amy and Don Griffin, Jr. talk about what comes next on the eve of the 2024 U.S. Election and the need to take care of each other by nurturing mutuality in community.
September 1, 2024
Episode 4.11: Disparity Trap
Game developer Christian Telesmar, creator of ’Disparity Trap’, joins Amy, Kevin, and Don Griffin, Jr. in a crossover episode with ”My Racist Friend” to discuss Christian’s board game about the game of real life. Christian explains the origins of the game, and Amy highlights two new RCT concepts: Desire for More and Strategies of Disconnection.
July 2, 2024
Episode 4.10: Let It Burn
<p>In this episode, hosts Don and Amy discuss the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia, a tragic and often overlooked part of American history. They delve into the background of the MOVE organization, the events leading up to the bombing, and the aftermath, including the impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The conversation also touches on broader themes of racism, police brutality, and the challenges of fostering meaningful dialogue about these critical issues.</p> <p> Resources and topics mentioned in this episode:</p> <p>• "The Africas VS. America: Remembering one of the deadliest instances of police violence in U.S. history" (podcast) <a href='https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-africas-vs-america-remembering-one-of-the-deadliest-instances-of-police-violence-in-u-s-history-1.6738879'>https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-africas-vs-america-remembering-one-of-the-deadliest-instances-of-police-violence-in-u-s-history-1.6738879</a> </p> <p>• "MOVE: Philadelphia's forgotten bombing" by Charles Abraham (PDF) <a href='https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1054&context=jmurj'>https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1054&context=jmurj</a> </p> <p>• "The Outsize Role of Immigrants in US Innovation" (article) <a href='https://www.nber.org/digest/20233/outsize-role-immigrants-us-innovation'>https://www.nber.org/digest/20233/outsize-role-immigrants-us-innovation</a> </p> <p> My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves.</p> <p>Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales.</p> <p>Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper. </p> <p> <a href='https://music.apple.com/us/album/your-racist-friend/298111036?i=298111049&ign-mpt=uo%3D4'>Buy "Your Racist Friend"</a> by They Might Be Giants on iTunes</p>
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