Shed - Conversations about race

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Shed - Conversations about race

In the wake of the George Floyd killing and protests around the world, host Eric Adams began interviewing Martha’s Vineyarders, both year-round and seasonal, black and white, about race. A therapist raised by a white mother and a black father, Mr. Adams drew on his experience with people in recovery to help his guests explore the unique experiences that shaped their lives. In a series of interviews to be released weekly on Fridays, Mr. Adams presents these conversations to encourage listeners to shed their old beliefs about race and make room for a new understanding of its impact and implications. Shed is brought to you by the Vineyard Gazette and was produced by Chris Fischer, Amy Schumer and Dana Edelman.  

  1. 02/15/2023

    Patty Favreau: Power in the Struggle

    Host Eric Adams interviews West Tisbury resident and financial executive Patty Favreau about her life as a Black woman and the challenges of raising biracial children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min

  2. 02/15/2023

    Kevin Hooks: Lessons from Sounder

    Host Eric Adams interviews former child actor and Hollywood director Kevin Hooks about the meaning and impact of his first film, Sounder.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min

  3. 02/15/2023

    Curtis Chandler: Empathy Matters

    Host Eric Adams interviews Edgartown police detective Curtis Chandler, a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), about approaching the job with a respect for mental health, addiction and implicit bias. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

  4. 02/15/2023

    Juli Vanderhoop: Cooking Up Community

    Host Eric Adams interviews Juli Vanderhoop, a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), about creating Orange Peel Bakery on Martha's Vineyard as a place where diverse cultures can find community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

  5. 02/15/2023

    Andy Italiano: Leading with Love

    Host Eric Adams interviews NFL cameraman Andy Italiano about the racism he saw growing up in Syracuse, NY and his decision to approach life with love and compassion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  6. 02/15/2023

    Walt Mimms: Mentoring the Next Generation

    Host Eric Adams interviews Walt Mimms, director of the Philadelphia-based Neighborhood First Program about mentoring at-risk youth and the healing effects of bringing kids to Martha's Vineyard for a week each summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  7. 09/09/2021

    Ryan Murtha: Am I a Racist?

    Host Eric Adams interviews Ryan Murtha, a local tradesman who sent him a message asking the question: Am I a Racist? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  8. 09/02/2021

    Awet Woldegebriel: A Black Man in America

    Host Eric Adams interviews Awet Woldegebriel who was born in Ethiopia and as a child came to U.S. as a refugee. He now works for UNICEF.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
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In the wake of the George Floyd killing and protests around the world, host Eric Adams began interviewing Martha’s Vineyarders, both year-round and seasonal, black and white, about race. A therapist raised by a white mother and a black father, Mr. Adams drew on his experience with people in recovery to help his guests explore the unique experiences that shaped their lives. In a series of interviews to be released weekly on Fridays, Mr. Adams presents these conversations to encourage listeners to shed their old beliefs about race and make room for a new understanding of its impact and implications. Shed is brought to you by the Vineyard Gazette and was produced by Chris Fischer, Amy Schumer and Dana Edelman.  

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  • Creator
    Vineyard Gazette Media Group
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Vineyard Gazette LLC
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