Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely, and Nic Stone discuss the experience of being a young black person in America through their books. They explore the themes of police brutality, the importance of dialogue and different perspectives, interconnectedness, accepting differences, and facing the reality of racism. The podcast also introduces Nic Stone as the author of 'Dear Martin' and mentions Margaret Atwood and her novel 'The Handmaid's Tale'.

D.L. Hughley and attorney Ben Crump discuss the police killing of Tyre Nichols and the precedent set by the swift arrests of the five Black police officers. Ibram X. Kendi & Nic Stone discuss why it is important to give yourself grace when learning how to be antiracist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.