DetoxPod 56 : A Conversation About Race, Pt. 1 (With Sammy Pisano & Christopher Cruz)

To say that racism is a pox on the United States of America is to understate the case greatly. While some people have only gotten hip to the injustices faced by all people of color, but especially Black people, as social media has gained traction in the last decade, every racial minority knows what it's like to encounter racism. For people like me (a Black man), the indignities of being othered are as normal as brushing your teeth, whether you're trying to get a bank loan approved, trying to shop, or just walking down the street. It's an ever-present menace.

 

This episode features a loose conversation about race. By loose, I mean two things. One, the conversation is super casual and two, while racism is a through line, it's not the only topic covered. If you're a regular listener to Detoxicity, you'll recognize and welcome back the gentlemen joining me for this conversation: Sammy Pisano and Christopher Cruz are previous guests, and their thoughtful takes (as well as the mutual respect and chemistry we have with one another) compelled me to bring them back. Over the course of our chat, we talk about everything from the 2016 and 2020 elections to educating our White friends to the diversity that exists within the Black & Latin communities.