ItsSoulReal Podcast: E2 – “What Kind of Black Are You?”

Jane Elliott is a renowned American educator, simulating her infamous Blue Eyes, Brown Eyes exercise and sparking racial discussions all over the country. In celebration of the Let's Ketchup Podcast's one year anniversary, the panel booked Elliott to have an endearing and provocative conversation on current times. What a feat! Check it out!

Under-representation misses the full spectrum of perspective and experience. It only tells one part of the story while the other pieces go undiscovered. How can all be heard if everyone is not in the room? Inclusion may have been discussed in years prior, but it was only until recently that the Frederick County government took action to diversify its workforce, evident by the newly formed Diversity Committee in 2018 tasked with working on a DNI, Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

The story of Black Girl Magic Sprinkles is about a little black girl aspiring to become a teacher but is discouraged because she cannot find any who look like her. With her magic sprinkles, the little girl can transform into anyone she wants to be! Writing and publishing a book was always on the Andersons' to-do list and the COVID-19 quarantine allowed the venture to flourish.