In the first episode in the "Conversations From Away" series, cast members of the North American touring company of "Come From Away" join virtually to discuss why we are here. What are some of the issues we'll be tackling in the Black Lives Matter movement? How does the Coronavirus pandemic affect the urgency of this moment? What instances of systemic racism influence the daily lives of Black Americans? To learn more about this episode's featured organization, Color of Change, please visit colorofchange.org now to get involved or donate.

This episode's moderator: Aaron Michael Ray (he/him)

This episode's panelists: Christine Toy Johnson (she/her), Nick Duckart (he/him), Brandon Springman (he/him), Danielle K. Thomas

Edited by: Secret Story Film and Video

Produced by: Dominic Barbaro, Geoff Maus, Shawn Pennington

Special thanks to: On The Rialto, Junkyard Dog Productions