A Chat About Baltimore

On today’s episode, I had the chance to interview my father Michael White, on his experiences living in Baltimore city. We talked about his personal childhood, and whether outside factors, such as the Baltimore Riots of 1968 and the process of redlining, affected his upbringing and the people he surrounded himself with. He put an emphasis on the importance of being active while avoiding drugs and alcohol, which was common use where he was raised. We also took a dive in contemporary portrayals of Baltimore, mentioning the famous tv show The Wire that is based on the city as well as the 2015 protests from the death of Freddie Gray, a black man who died on his way to police custody. My father compares the similarities and differences he sees in Baltimore now versus back then and gives advice to the next generation regarding moving up in the world. Hope all of you enjoy it!