The Love, YEG Show

e19 - Black Lives Matter #YEG - Andrew Jones

Episode Summary

3-time Grey Cup Champion, Andrew Jones speaks about growing up in Canada as a black man. He shares his personal stories and his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement that's been globe around the world. This is a RAW and real conversation with friends about an emotionally charged subject that gives us hope for the future. Sherri Beauchamp & Jessie McCracken are both moved to tears when hearing Andrew talk about how he wants to be remembered - this is a MUST listen for anyone open to hearing about the change needed and the impact in our community right here in Edmonton, AB.

Episode Notes

[1:29] COVID-19 impact on Andrew's 1st born

[3:08] Who is Andrew Jones

[7:10] Watching The George Floyd video

[12:07] Black isn't a swear word

[17:21] Creating boundaries

[21:57] White Privilege

[24:49] The N word

[29:36] Tools for kids/adults 

[36:01] Finding middle ground

[42:21] How Andrew wants to be remembered

We need to stop normalizing these things from happening.

It's important for us now to start talking about this NOW for future generations.

Actions are louder than words.

It's been time for a long time now.