Episode Two: Black Lives Matter and Online Activism

One More Thing Podcast

English - May 14, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB
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*Trigger Warning* Police brutality, racially charged violence

In this episode of "One More Thing," Miya and Miranda get serious about recent names in headlines: Ahmaud Arbery and Dreasjon "Sean" Reed. The pair get candid about their perspective of the situation and how stories like these affect the way they carry themselves and care for others in their lives. Later, they dive deeper into online activism and what exactly a good ally to the black community looks like.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Keep updated with the @NAACP and blacklivesmatter.com for continuous updates on these two cases, getting involved in grassroots community efforts, and more.

Resource specific to Ahmaud Arbery:
Visit https://www.runwithmaud.com/ to get involved with #RunWithMaud and how you can help demand justice.

Resources specific to Dreasjon "Sean" Reed:
Consider calling the Marion County Prosecutor’s office to demand that charges are brought.
Visit The National Alliance on Mental Health at www.nami.org for resources on how to recognize the signs of mental and emotional distress in others.