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.

Podcast host and journalist Kai Wright discusses the overlooked populations during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. They explore the perception of HIV/AIDS as a gay disease, the impact on children with HIV, the absence of church support, and the challenges of involving the black church in supporting AIDS victims. The podcast reflects on the lasting grief and personal connections to the AIDS crisis, as well as the trauma that fuels relentless activism.