A Conversation About Race in the Deep South

Racism is rooted in ignorance. We fear what we don’t understand. We react based on fear. It evolves into a huge problem. We simply don’t know or understand why people don’t do things the way we do. Take the time and make the effort to learn about other cultures and customs. Also, make the effort to not place a stereotype on any group, based on one experience or incident. Show more

My guest today is Rev Greg Manning. He is a facilitator for the coalition against death Ali that focuses on mitigating the effects of climate change and ending the poisoning of predominantly African American communities in cancer alley in Louisiana. Pastor Manning also the co-moderator for justice and beyond that Four-point platform to address systemic racism within our health system, criminal justice system, education system and economic development of people of color. He is also the pastor of Broadmoor Community church in New Orleans Louisiana