This episode features Dr. Keo in conversation with Dr. Melvin Murphy and Lukas Velush about their book, "Crossing the Race Line: One Murder, Two Strangers, and a Journey to Healing and Change."
The Spark of Connection:
The conversation begins by introducing Melvin and Lukas, who met while working at Microsoft.
The book's backstory emerges from the murder of George Floyd and the global response.
A Turning Point:
Lukas describes the emotional turmoil following George Floyd's death and the...
This episode features Dr. Keo in conversation with Dr. Melvin Murphy and Lukas Velush about their book, "Crossing the Race Line: One Murder, Two Strangers, and a Journey to Healing and Change."
The Spark of Connection:
- The conversation begins by introducing Melvin and Lukas, who met while working at Microsoft.
- The book's backstory emerges from the murder of George Floyd and the global response.
A Turning Point:
- Lukas describes the emotional turmoil following George Floyd's death and the pressure he felt as a white person navigating conversations about race.
- Melvin, one of the few Black people at his workplace, highlights the constant burden Black people face in such situations.
- In a pivotal moment, Dr. Murphy flips the script, asking Lukas how he's doing instead of the other way around.
From Discomfort to Dialogue:
- Dr. Murphy's act of turning the tables opens a door for deeper conversation.
- Lukas, a writer by training, starts processing his emotions by writing a letter to Dr. Murphy.
- The letter explores Lucas's privilege, inaction, and desire to be a meaningful ally.
- Listen to this episode to explore the exchanges Dr. Murphy and Lukas had and see how their story unfolds.
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Linkedin (Dr Melvin Murphy): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melvin-murphy/
Linkedin (Lukas Velush): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukas-velush-5573762/
Twitter (Lukas Velush): https://twitter.com/luvelush
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