SWR Minisode: Unveiling the Ghosts of Segregation with Authors Richard Frishman and Brian Foster

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we engage in a deep and enlightening conversation with the creators of the book, 'Ghosts of Segregation: American Racism Hidden in Plain Sight.' The discussion involves photographer Richard 'Rich' Frishman and author Dr. Brian Foster. They discuss the concept of their book touching upon the profound connection between places with racial significance across the United States and the prevalence of racism in today's society. Both guests share their perspectives, their journey with the book, and the need for society to confront and comprehend the distant and recent past to address present racial inequities. 00:39 Introduction and Welcoming Guests 02:24 Introducing the Book: Ghost of Segregation 03:33 Guest Introductions: Rich Frishman and Dr. Brian Foster 06:32 The Journey of Creating the Book 12:57 The Surprising Discoveries During the Journey 16:11 Discussing the Impact of Racism Across the United States 24:59 The Power of Nostalgia and Responsibility 31:44 Exploring Time Travel and Racial History 32:48 Nostalgia and the American Road Trip 33:30 The Dark Side of Americana 35:41 Confronting Ignorance and Racism 40:10 The Struggle for Authentic Representation 52:20 The Role of Art and Literature in Social Change 58:23 Looking Towards the Future The book- https://www.amazon.com/shop/shewellread/list/19SX6FVNGFF0K?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfshewellread_60SMMWFAY85KBJNN6AH5 Books mentioned in episode- https://www.amazon.com/shop/shewellread/list/19SX6FVNGFF0K?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfshewellread_60SMMWFAY85KBJNN6AH5 We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to [email protected] or use the form at the bottom of the SWR Podcast page: https://shewellread.com/podcast/ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shewellread Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6-RqriJLTi6G0Munzr1ig More links including discount codes: https://msha.ke/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices