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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 011 Pre-Election Connection

Oct 15, 2020

In a cry for unity and compassion, Katani and Sara throw caution and journalistic objectivity to the wind and reveal their opinions about the upcoming election.

Ep 010 Zebra Conversations Coast to Coast: the Launch of Zebra Zooms

Sep 15, 2020

Pioneer Zebra Zoomers from Napa to New England share questions about each other's race and connect in the process.

Ep 009 Zebro Power: The Husbands Speak!

Aug 15, 2020

Katani and Sara’s husbands rock the house as they weigh in on everything from race to their shared experiences with high-octane spouses. Dubbing themselves the “Zebros”, Chris Sumner and Andy Hunter dig deep and laugh loud in their podcast debut.

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...