EPISODE · Sep 9, 2020 · 56 MIN
Good Night Irene
from Homecoming with Jessica · host Jessica Roemischer
Amidst the up-welling of consciousness about racial divides, suffering, disenfranchisement, I share memories of my youth...a girl born into a progressive, broad-minded family, and yet one who was buoyed by being white and middle-class. The complexity of my own story, as is the case for each of us, is a microcosm. As we seek to create a new world, whites and blacks together, our stories and music can be the ground for true equality and deep healing. Piano music: "Goodnight Irene," by Huddie Leadbetter - "Leadbelly" - arranged and performed by Jessica Roemischer
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Amidst the up-welling of consciousness about racial divides, suffering, disenfranchisement, I share memories of my youth...a girl born into a progressive, broad-minded family, and yet one who was buoyed by being white and middle-class. The complexity of my own story, as is the case for each of us, is a microcosm. As we seek to create a new world, whites and blacks together, our stories and music can be the ground for true equality and deep healing. Piano music: "Goodnight Irene," by Huddie Leadbetter - "Leadbelly" - arranged and performed by Jessica Roemischer
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