Building Bridges With Black Men

Rightful Tenant, Wrongful Taser: The Shocking Reality of Police Responses

In this episode, we investigate an incident when a Black man calls the police for help, but instead of receiving assistance, he gets tased and arrested.  We ask the question: Before you call the police, what can you do to reduce your risk of being wrongfully harmed?

HVAC While Black: From Service Call to Police Call

In this episode, we unmask the harsh reality of false allegations and unjust targeting of Black workers in the home and property services industries. We ask the question: Before you call the police on Black HVAC workers simply trying to do their job, what else can be done?

From Homeowners to Handcuffs: The Unjust Arrest of a Black Couple in Their Own Home

In this episode, we deconstruct how the tradition of calling the police on Black families newly moving into all-white neighborhoods is still alive and well. We ask the question: Before you call the police on your new Black neighbor who's simply trying to live in peace, what else can be done?

Saucy Shenanigans: When Chick-fil-A Sauce Leads to a Police Call

In this episode, we investigate a situation when a Chick-fil-A manager called the police on a couple who was simply asking for more dipping sauce. We ask the question: Before you call the police on customers simply wanting more sauce, what else can be done?

Tis the Season for Accusations: Unpacking a Shoplifting Conspiracy Report

In this episode, we unpack the Christmas gift of having the police called on you while innocently shopping for a Christmas tree. We ask the question: Before you call the police on peaceful Christmas shoppers, what else can be done?

Neighborly Awareness: Hasty Police Calls and Neighbor Interactions

In this episode, we discuss how being a good neighbor does not mean being quick to call the police on every unfamiliar black man in the neighborhood. We ask the question: Before you call the police on a new face in the neighborhood, what else can be done?

Pause and Seek Understanding: Navigating Racial Conflict with Grace

In this episode, we attempt to check out how to resolve non-threatening public conflicts with Black men and boys. We ask the question: Before yelling for help in a non-threatening situation, what else can be done?

Biases at 30,000 Feet: Challenging Prejudices in Airline Security

In this episode, we try to land on how flight attendants think they are being trained to spot threats, but really they are just using their prejudices. We ask the question: Before you call the police on airline passengers, what else can be done?

The Detention Divide: Encouraging Educators to Tackle Discipline Disparities

In this episode, we discuss how educators can work to correct the trend of black boys being given detention more than other ethnic groups. We ask the question: Before we assign detention for the 20th time, what else can be done?

Fishing for Change: Baiting for Equality with Friends and Allies

In this episode, we go fishing for how friends of black men can be a supportive allies against discrimination. We ask the question: Before someone calls the police on your black friend, what else can be done?