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Best Of: The Race Card Project / The Early AIDS Crisis
Feb 10, 2024
Journalist Michele Norris discusses her Race Card Project, collecting Americans' thoughts on race in six words, while Kai Wright shares about the impact of the early AIDS epidemic. The podcast explores the complexities of race, marginalized perspectives, and family secrets. It also delves into the evolving understanding of the AIDS crisis, the experiences of healthcare workers, and the impact of shooting galleries on HIV spread.
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- The Race Card Project revealed that white Americans are actively engaged in conversations about race, challenging the assumption that only people of color discuss the topic.
- The early years of the AIDS epidemic were marked by limited understanding of its impact on marginalized communities, such as drug users, women, and children, and the podcast highlights the importance of activism and policy changes in addressing their needs.
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Americans' Thoughts on Race
Journalist Michelle Norris conducted the Race Card Project, an initiative that asked people to share their thoughts on race in six words. Surprisingly, the majority of responses came from white Americans, challenging the assumption that only people of color talk about race. This project evolved into a book titled 'Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity', which presents a diverse range of perspectives and experiences on race.
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