Call Number Podcast: Talking About Race

Episode 59 features conversations about race in the US

February 16, 2021

Call Number Episode 59: Talking about Race

In Episode 59, Call Number with American Libraries looks at efforts to move forward the conversations about race and racism in the United States.

First, American Libraries Managing Editor Terra Dankowski speaks with Emmanuel Acho, sports analyst for Fox Sports and former NFL linebacker (and recent Midwinter Virtual featured speaker), about his YouTube series and subsequent book Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.

Next, American Libraries Senior Editor and Call Number host Phil Morehart speaks with Jessica Bratt, youth services manager at Grand Rapids (Mich.) Public Library, about the Let’s Talk about Race toolkit she created for librarians.

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