In this episode Andy and Barbara talk with Dr. Kimberly Ellis about the history of the Lower Hill District in Pittsburgh including the construction of the Civic Arena. Dr. Ellis talks about what that area can teach us about race, power and priv

The Origins and Importance of Black History Month with Samuel W. Black

Feb 18th, 2021 35m 25s

This week Andy and Barbara discuss the importance of Black History and how Black History should be seen as American History. They are then joined by Samuel W. Black, the Director of the African American Program at Senator John Heinz History Cen

Inclusive Holidays with Debbie Norrell and Wali Jamal Abdullah

Dec 14th, 2020 38m 40s

In this episode Andy and Barbara discuss how Santa is portrayed in American culture, and how Black Santas are less common. They are then joined by Debbie Norrell, a Lifestyle Writer at The Soul Pitt Quarterly and collector of Black Santas. Late

Interracial Friendships with Connie George and Marcus Charleston

Nov 23rd, 2020 46m 14s

In this episode Andy and Barbara talk about their experiences making interracial friends in Pittsburgh. We are then joined by Connie George and Marcus Charleston to discuss their friendships with the hosts and how race has affected them. The gr

Eliminating bias training? With Mell Steven-Cosnek

Nov 6th, 2020 41m 42s

In this episode, Andy and Barbara talk with Mell Steven-Cosnek. They discuss President Trump’s executive order to rule out racial bias training for the federal government and its contractors, the ways pop culture portrays race and gender, and w

Covering Protests and Black Stories in Pittsburgh with Alexis Johnson

Aug 24th, 2020 46m 37s

In this episode, Andy and Barbara talk about the aftermath of the George Floyd protests and how support for the Black Lives Matter movement has changed. Then they are joined by Alexis Johnson, a reporter for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. They as

Education During COVID-19 with Lori Delale-O'Connor and Amber Thompson

Jun 8th, 2020 33m 59s

In this episode of Among Neighbors, Andy Conte and Barbara Johnson talk to Lori Delale-O'Connor and Amber Thompson about COVID-19 and how it has enhanced issues in the educational system.Delale-O'Connor is an assistant professor of Education

Meet the Hosts!

May 14th, 2020 27m 21s

In the first episode of Among Neighbors, we meet the hosts of the podcast, Andy Conte and Barbara Johnson. They explain the concept of this podcast and their hopes of having honest conversations about power privilege and race in Pittsburgh.

Examining Media in Pittsburgh with Letrell Crittenden

May 14th, 2020 27m 21s

In this episode of Among Neighbors, Andy and Barbara have a conversation with Letrell Crittenden Program Director and Assistant Professor of Communication at Thomas Jefferson University. They talk about Pittsburgh's lack of diversity in newsroo

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