Can White and Black folks be authentic friends? PT 2

After popular demand for a part 2, here it is. We've included an extra guest, Serena Markstrom Nugent, who identifies as bi-racial Black and white, but states she LOOKS racially ambiguous. We agree that building authentic relationships can be challenging for a number of reasons. However, here in the PNW, race seems to be the major bridge to cross before ever reaching the point of authenticity, but why? We break down some possible barriers in this arena.    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support.