I Can’t Breathe

06/11/20 • 33 min

Anti-Black racism exists in North America through implicit and explicit biases. As Black Lives Matter protests sweep the nation, it’s important to understand exactly what’s going on and why it’s happening. Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson, a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, joins the show's season one finale to lend some insight into the role and toll of racism. Visit http://rianaelyse.com for more on Dr. Anderson’s work, and follow her on Twitter @rianaelyse. Music: "Another Brick in the Wall" by Fury Weekend. http://fixtstore.com/furyweekend

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