Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/among-neighbors The Among Neighbors Podcast is a program that aims to have thoughtful conversations on issues of race, power, and privilege. Initially started as a joint project between the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh and Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation, the show explores conversations that Pittsburghers rarely have about issues that divide and unite us. Episodes, hosted by Barbara Johnson and Andrew Conte, have featured topics such as the origins of Black History Month, interracial friendships, media discrimination, and inclusive holiday celebrations. © 2025 Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, 51f6418b-e6dc-5e8a-b794-3d8ad074cf28 no en-us Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:33:58 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:15:11 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/M3fDbASkbZwmiOyLJZm44chu2hCJ8L6bfkszPhfWiwg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEwNjgxLzE2NTI5/ODI5NTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, The Among Neighbors Podcast is a program that aims to have thoughtful conversations on issues of race, power, and privilege. Initially started as a joint project between the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh and Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation, the show explores conversations that Pittsburghers rarely have about issues that divide and unite us. Episodes, hosted by Barbara Johnson and Andrew Conte, have featured topics such as the origins of Black History Month, interracial friendships, media discrimination, and inclusive holiday celebrations. The Among Neighbors Podcast is a program that aims to have thoughtful conversations on issues of race, power, and privilege. Power, Privilege, Social Justice, Media Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson No No 11 11 Women and Minority Owned Businesses full d7b6ca99-12b1-4dd7-952f-f30cb9dee114 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5dabd729 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 20:39:59 -0700 Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, 1206 This podcast explores the challenges faced by Small Businesses owned by Women and Minorities. This podcast explores the challenges faced by Small Businesses owned by Women and Minorities. Power, Privilege, Social Justice, Media No 10 10 Why is Sunday morning the most segregated hour in America? full 898feb8d-3743-4925-b594-786bc4107085 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8e3cd31 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:26:43 -0800 Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, 1815 This podcast explores the history behind the racial divide that exists in America's churches. This podcast explores the history behind the racial divide that exists in America's churches. Power, Privilege, Social Justice, Media No 9 9 The Diverse History of Pittsburgh with Dr. Kimberly Ellis full 28634973-6c19-4319-943f-bccab41869fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/38a5f5fa Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:40:27 -0700 Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, 3194 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. 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 so Power, Privilege, Social Justice, Media No 8 8 The Origins and Importance of Black History Month with Samuel W. Black full c3b5b0ad-225b-47bc-9ef9-3e1a70602612 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7536b72f Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:33:37 -0800 Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, 2125 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. 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 sha Power, Privilege, Social Justice, Media No 7 7 Inclusive Holidays with Debbie Norrell and Wali Jamal Abdullah full e8392953-5fd9-4281-980c-2f2fdffecc24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7be60cb9 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:59:14 -0800 Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, 2320 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 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 Jama Power, Privilege, Social Justice, Media No 6 6 Interracial Friendships with Connie George and Marcus Charleston full 2de30d8f-1549-4938-9e45-574e9d9bfa91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65154bef Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:34:47 -0800 Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, 2774 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. 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 a Power, Privilege, Social Justice, Media No 5 5 Eliminating bias training? With Mell Steven-Cosnek full d9d70f78-f8a6-436f-870d-30266d08f6ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c5176b8 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:38:13 -0800 Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, 2502 In this episode, Andy and Barbara talk with Mell Steven-Cosnek. They discuss President Trump’s executive order to rule out racial bias training for the federal government and its contractors, the ways pop culture portrays race and gender, and whether students learn accurate American history. In this episode, Andy and Barbara talk with Mell Steven-Cosnek. They discuss President Trump’s executive order to rule out racial bias training for the federal government and its contractors, the ways pop culture portrays race and gender, and whether stud Power, Privilege, Social Justice, Media No 4 4 Covering Protests and Black Stories in Pittsburgh with Alexis Johnson full efc0c03b-dbb9-4f0d-adfd-09363aeea23c https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc1735d0 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:57:56 -0700 Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, 2797 In this episode, Andy and Barbara talk about the aftermath of the George Floyd protests and how support for the Black Lives Matter movement has changed. Then they are joined by Alexis Johnson, a reporter for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. They ask about her experiences covering the George Floyd protests in Pittsburgh. The support she received after sending a tweet poking fun at the mess typically made outside of Kenny Chesney concerts, that prohibited her and others at the Post Gazette from the protest coverage. They also talk about her journalism piece that focused on highlighting black restaurants in Pittsburgh and the struggles for reporters of color around the country. In this episode, Andy and Barbara talk about the aftermath of the George Floyd protests and how support for the Black Lives Matter movement has changed. Then they are joined by Alexis Johnson, a reporter for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. They ask about her Power, Privilege, Social Justice, Media No 3 3 Education During COVID-19 with Lori Delale-O'Connor and Amber Thompson full 3c56584c-9b8c-40be-abb0-c55c817c412c https://share.transistor.fm/s/47b5da32 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0700 Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, 2039 In this episode of Among Neighbors, Andy Conte and Barbara Johnson talk to Lori Delale-O'Connor and Amber Thompson about COVID-19 and how it has enhanced issues in the educational system. Delale-O'Connor is an assistant professor of Education at the Center for Urban Education. Thompson wrote a first-person story for Publicsource, "Black moms like me will not be patient with Pittsburgh Public Schools. We need to demand more." In this episode of Among Neighbors, Andy Conte and Barbara Johnson talk to Lori Delale-O'Connor and Amber Thompson about COVID-19 and how it has enhanced issues in the educational system. Delale-O'Connor is an assistant professor of Education at the Ce Power, Privilege, Social Justice, Media No 2 2 Examining Media in Pittsburgh with Letrell Crittenden full ac6daeb4-8506-4fe7-9240-ed80ce3d2b37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5acd0208 Thu, 14 May 2020 08:00:00 -0700 Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, Andy Conte, Barbara Johnson, 1641 In this episode of Among Neighbors, Andy and Barbara have a conversation with Letrell Crittenden Program Director and Assistant Professor of Communication at Thomas Jefferson University. They talk about Pittsburgh's lack of diversity in newsrooms and how that affects the coverage of stories. In this episode of Among Neighbors, Andy and Barbara have a conversation with Letrell Crittenden Program Director and Assistant Professor of Communication at Thomas Jefferson University. They talk about Pittsburgh's lack of diversity in newsrooms and how Power, Privilege, Social Justice, Media No