Interracial Friendships with Connie George and Marcus Charleston

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 group chats about how the places where they grew up affected their friendships.

What is Among Neighbors Podcast?

The Among Neighbors Podcast is a program that aims to have thoughtful conversations on issues of race, power, and privilege.

Initially started as a joint project between the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh and Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation, the show explores conversations that Pittsburghers rarely have about issues that divide and unite us.

Episodes, hosted by Barbara Johnson and Andrew Conte, have featured topics such as the origins of Black History Month, interracial friendships, media discrimination, and inclusive holiday celebrations.