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Friday, April 19, 2024

Zebra Sisters

Two high-profile veteran journalists, Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell and former reporter and teacher Leslie Baldacci — one black, one white — bring context and spice to the events of the day and the dilemmas of our lives. They tackle the complexities of race relations with candor and humor.

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News
‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss Roseanne’s ‘bad joke’ and social media etiquette
In the Season 1 finale of “Zebra Sisters,” a podcast about race relations hosted by Mary Mitchell and Leslie Baldacci, the hosts call out
By Sun-Times staff
 
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Columnists
Presidential pardons, commutations seem less about mercy than political tactics
MITCHELL: So can you get a presidential pardon or commutation these days without a celebrity in your corner? Maybe more celebrities should speak up.
By Mary Mitchell
 
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‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss famous interracial relationships and Ida B. Wells
This week’s topics include President Trump’s posthumous pardon of African American boxer Jack Johnson and the Royal Wedding of England’s Prince Harry.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss growing home ownership gap
In the latest episode of “Zebra Sisters,” the hosts discuss the disturbing gap between white and black home ownership.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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Podcasts
‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss Water Tower Place apology, flash mob
Mary and Leslie are joined by diversity and exclusion expert Julie Heard, who explains how to break away from stereotyping and racial profiling.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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‘Zebra Sisters’ call out R. Kelly, Kanye West for ‘twisted’ racial comments
The hosts discuss Kesiena Boom’s “100 Ways White People Can Make Life Less Frustrating for People of Color.”
By Sun-Times staff
 
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Columnists
Water Tower Place officials privately apologize to black teens booted from mall
MITCHELL: Emilio Pledger, 14, called his ejection from the Mag Mile “messed up,” but said he was used to it.
By Mary Mitchell
 
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News
‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss how to overcome racial bias in Chicago
Hosts Mary Mitchell and Leslie Baldacci explore how racial bias and stereotypes can be overcome through diverse neighbors and interracial friendships.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss black hockey players, 50/50 Day in Ep. 12
In Episode 12 of “Zebra Sisters,” the hosts discuss the lack of diversity in hockey and the women’s movement.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss Starbucks arrests, diversity training in Ep. 11
Hosts discuss the arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia Starbucks in episode 11 of “Zebra Sisters.”
By Sun-Times staff
 
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‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss MLK’s legacy, mortality in Ep. 10
In episode 10 of “Zebra Sisters,” the hosts reflect on the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and try to come to terms with mortality.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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‘Zebra Sisters’ discuss racial profiling at Water Tower Place in Ep. 9
In episode 9 of “Zebra Sisters,” the hosts discuss an incident of racial profiling at Chicago’s Water Tower Place.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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Hosts take snarky Buzzfeed quiz in Ep. 8 of ‘Zebra Sisters’
Mary and Leslie take Buzzfeed’s “What is your bitch percentage” quiz and break down their thoughts on the b-word.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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News
Hosts discuss Rachel Dolezal, Nat Geo April Issue in Ep. 7 of “Zebra Sisters”
The hosts applaud high school students marching against gun violence, and Leslie shares how she’s reactivating her activism.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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Hosts talk ‘Black Panther’ and arming teachers in Ep. 6 of ‘Zebra Sisters’
In episode 6 of “Zebra Sisters,” the women discuss aging and “Black Panther.”
By Sun-Times staff
 
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Mary Mitchell recounts painful memories in Episode 5 of ‘Zebra Sisters’ podcast
By Sun-Times staff
 
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She said/She said: ‘Zebra Sisters’ Mary Mitchell, Leslie Baldacci on new podcast
Mary Mitchell and Leslie Baldacci, who are debuting their new podcast on race, the “Zebra Sisters,” begin the conversation.
By Mary Mitchell and Leslie Baldacci
 
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Podcasts
New Sun-Times podcast ‘Zebra Sisters’ tackles race relations with candor, humor
The Sun-Times is excited to announce the launch of “Zebra Sisters” a podcast hosted by Mary Mitchell and Leslie Baldacci and produced by Judi McCray.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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