Zebra Friends

ZEBRA FRIENDS: Katani Sumner and Sara Hunter navigate the minefields of racial sensitivity within the context of a best-friendship. Educator and Singer/Songwriter Katani grew up in Boston. Sara spent her childhood in a woodsy suburb far from the city. Their worlds collided on the soccer sidelines of their kids’ elementary school. Through honesty, humor, and years of shared experience, they have learned the joys, the challenges and the rewards of Zebra Friendship. Their mission: integration in the best way possible: friend by friend. Join the growing circle of Zebra Friends. Learn how on this month’s podcast. It’s time for real conversation in a safe space.

Ep 008 How to Become a Co-Conspirator During the Time of Covid

Jul 15, 2020

At a time when many of us are home, forced to pause and reflect on the injustice arrayed before us, we can learn to become co-conspirators fighting racism. Katani and Sara discuss specific books and TED talks to speed the learning process. What does it mean to have "skin in the game”? Find out on this...

Ep 007 Zebra Friends Special Edition: What's Going On?

Jun 16, 2020

Katani and Sara dive deep into turbulent times to examine causes, solutions, and why Zebra Friendship is more important now than ever. Sara wonders, “What can I do?”. Katani answers, “Fight against those powers that are trying to tell you that it’s us and them. Can we be great and move forward together? And not...

Ep 006 Celebrating the Global Launch of Zebra Friends Gatherings

May 14, 2020

Katani & Sara’s dream of gathering friends new and old to meet, mingle and discuss race in a safe space has come true and you’re invited!. The Zebra Friends launch party kicked off in Boston with family, friends and fans pre-Corona. There was laughter. There was food. There were shared horror stories of green bean...

Ep005 Connection in the time of Corona

Apr 15, 2020

Katani and Sara bridge social distance with a virtual embrace of their global audience. Affection and connection eclipse remoteness and isolation as the Zebra Friends tackle topics from church-going to transracial adoption.

Ep004 Girls’ Trip!

Mar 15, 2020

Follow Katani & Sara's pilgrimage to OPRAH and friends onstage during which Sara regrets asking Katani, “Who is this Tamela Mann?” Plus surprising answers to the burning questions: Is it ok for kids to sit together in the cafeteria based on race? Should we try to be color blind? What race relations topic is...