Comedy
Welcome to today's episode of Stop Signs are Optional where BLACK LIVES MATTER. We are taking a pause from our normal subject matter and providing space to discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement, to honor George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tamir Rice, and countless unnamed Black innocent victims. To the Black Community: We see you; We hear you, We feel your frustrations, yet We have no idea what it’s like to LIVE your fears, frustrations, pain, and we are not trying to pretend like We do. As white women, we never have and never will experience racism in our country. That means we are not and could not be experts on this matter however we can act as facilitators. Lindsey and Allie welcome Micah Anderson: A Black Man in America to the show. Micah shares part of his life and experiences as a black man and how vastly different they are from a white life through code switching, softening his personality, and changing his demeanor to make others more comfortable. This episode was recorded exactly two weeks after the death of George Floyd. Key Moments: [4:35] Annoyed with 'white saviors' at protests and marches.[5:50] Lindsey and Allie are ready to get uncomfortable. [10:50] Lindsey's belief that once someone becomes an adult, racist actions become a choice. [13:05] All Lives Matter [14:25] I don't see color, I'm not racist. [16:46] Lindsey's past arrest history at 18 years old. [17:56] Micah Anderson joins the show! He needs no other credential other than 'A Black Man in America.' [23:00] Recent experiences at Black Lives Matter marches and protests. [23:50] The new White or non-Black guilt and weight is something that Black people have been carrying their entire lives and can never put it down. [29:00] Why is it so important to ask the Black community how they should be supported? [33:15] How to be impactful without harm. [43:15] Why does Micah (and others) refer to himself as a 'palatable Black man' and how does code switching apply to race? [46:40] "I have a Black friend/girlfriend/boyfriend." [57:36] Why are White people inherently scared of Black people? [59:50] Lindsey shares a story of learned racism from her childhood. [1:03:50] Diversity and inclusion versus marginalization of Black people. [1:05:20] The 13th Amendment, the documentary on Netflix, and that of the actual Constitution. [1:10:20] White guilt. How period pieces - movies - always paint Black people in a negative light. [1:13:08] Equality versus Equity: What's the difference? [1:20:40] It is not the job of a Black person to educate a White person. However, Micah believes it is necessary to be palatable to White people, initially, in order for the work to be shared. Relevant Links: Micah's Instagram: @mister.anderson If you would like to be a guest on the show OR use our show as a platform please reach out to us: Follow: www.instagram.com/stopsignsareoptional Contact: StopSignsAreOptional@gmail.com or call/text us at 407-434-0493 Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/ssao/message Check out @Lizzo Tiktok Thirteenth Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741?source=35 If you can’t be bothered with any of the above watch this, 45 seconds and answer the question: https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1266604941889634304 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ssao/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ssao/support