"Alma, Am I Racist?" An anti-racist, pro-black podcast

Whites Have to Start Talking Now

Brett and Natasha, an interracial couple return with tips on making progress in the "racism dialogue". Why do whites need to be the ones to start this? Brett and Natasha both give their input on how to proceed and what a bright future is possible if we do!

How An Inter-racial Couple Copes

Brett and Natasha are an inter-racial couple with 2 young children. They talk to me about the experiences involved in her being with a white man, his desire to protect her from constant and ongoing racism and how they navigate the world. 

Tips on Resolving Racism in Healthcare

Wimbi Simbi, environmental scientist and Global Citizen speaks to us from her native Zimbabwe. We continue the conversation surrounding systemic racism in healthcare internationally. This time, Wimbi gives great tips on ways we can resolve the racist and gender biases in healthcare.

Healthcare’s Hidden Racism-Part 1

In this episode we talk to Wimbi Simbi, who is an environmental scientist in Zimbabwe and has lived in Australia and South Africa. Wimbi tells her personal stories of being dismissed by much of the medical community because of her race and then gender. This part of white privilege isn't often addressed and Wimbi weaves the narrative beautifully.

Racism at Work is Real

Chisa Johnson shares her experiences of being in the workplace as a black woman, her best bosses and the sometimes subtle spillover of white privilege into the workplace.

Healing the Trauma of Racism

Recovery Coach, Peta Dukes of South Africa talks to us about the trauma of Apartheid and racism. Peta reveals what her Zulu mother taught her about the true meaning of "Ubuntu". There is hope and healing we can achieve together by exercising compassion and seeing humanity as a whole.

My Zulu Mother

Peta Dukes, a Recovery Coach, pianist and political activist in South Africa shares the story of Daphne, the Zulu mother who helped raise and inspire her. Peta talks to us about Apartheid, propaganda, the facade of freedom in 1994 when Apartheid ended and her hopes for the future.

Actions First-Healing Follows

Elke Geising, author of, Can We Talk, Will I Listen?
 (available on Amazon) joins us again for a continuing discussion of racism in South Africa, white power and taking active steps against racism leading to self-healing.

The Holocaust to Apartheid-Healing Dialogue

Our guest is Elke Geising, the author of the book, Can We Talk...Will I Listen?
A journey towards the healing power of dialogue
Elke recounts the horror of finding out about the holocaust as a young teen in Germany and then discovering that she was facing that same denial of horror living in South Africa, post-Apartheid. Elke Geising's healing journey can inspire each of us to face our truths and break the white silence.

Discrimination-Segregation-Vaccination

In America, the narrative is: This is a Pandemic of the Unvaccinated. Is it right to throw everyone into the same category? Pastor Kristian A. Smith 
talks to us about the difference between harm and discomfort. Are the unvaccinated deserving of the scapegoating going on? Tough questions, provocative answers!