EP 56 Abena Foli on Race - a podcast by k80jones

When did you realize that you are white?

Most white adults can’t recall an incident when they became aware of their race. But all Black parents have that conversation with their children at some point, and it often doesn’t start with a good experience.

In the latest episode of #foodheroespod, Abena Foli recalls the time when her friend’s daughter asked “Mommy – am I brown?” Her 5-year-old daughter had experienced her first brush with racism, which prompted the first of many conversations her mother would have.

It’s a reality and a privilege of existing as a white person: we are rarely compelled to face racism unless we choose to. And making that choice to have the hard conversations is…well, hard.

Abena was gracious enough to share her experience with us in the latest episode of Food Heroes Podcast. I encourage you to listen and take action on her advice! 

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