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
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