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The Story Exchange
Shakara Lawrence
Shakara Lawrence finds her voice and belonging through the power of theater and truth.
The Story Exchange
Erica Johnson
The Story Exchange is a “Moth Hour” style series created by the WHRO Emerging Leaders. This engaging series invites community members to share personal stories inspired by themes that shape our shared experience. Each event centers on a guiding question, sparking honest reflection, meaningful dialogue, and deeper connection across our region.
Erica Johnson
Season 1 Episode 23 | 5m 56s | CC
In this episode of The Story Exchange, storyteller Erica Johnson recounts her eye-opening experience hosting a couch surfer and joining her on a spontaneous hike through an exclusive country club in the Adirondacks. As a Black woman navigating spaces not always welcoming, Erica unpacks cultural assumptions, fear, and identity—ultimately finding unexpected connection and shared humanity.
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