Among Neighbors Podcast Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson,

This podcast explores the challenges faced by Small Businesses owned by Women and Minorities.

This podcast explores the history behind the racial divide that exists in America's churches.

In this episode Andy and Barbara talk with Dr. Kimberly Ellis about the history of the Lower Hill District in Pittsburgh including the construction of the Civic Arena. Dr. Ellis talks about what that area can teach us about race, power and privilege in southwestern Pennsylvania.

This week Andy and Barbara discuss the importance of Black History and how Black History should be seen as American History. They are then joined by Samuel W. Black, the Director of the African American Program at Senator John Heinz History Center. He shares his knowledge of the origins of Black History Month and how Americans can use this month as an example of learning about other cultures that are ingrained in the American experience.

In this episode Andy and Barbara discuss how Santa is portrayed in American culture, and how Black Santas are less common. They are then joined by Debbie Norrell, a Lifestyle Writer at The Soul Pitt Quarterly and collector of Black Santas. Later Wali Jamal Abdullah, a Playwright, Actor, and Artistic Director, joins us to discuss is his experience playing Santa as a Black man. Also discussed are childhood Christmases and some thoughts on how to be more inclusive during the holidays.

In this episode Andy and Barbara talk about their experiences making interracial friends in Pittsburgh. We are then joined by Connie George and Marcus Charleston to discuss their friendships with the hosts and how race has affected them. The group chats about how the places where they grew up affected their friendships.