Welcome to Season 2 of the My American Meltingpot podcast! On episode 10 we're talking about interracial friendships, not interracial romances, friendships. Besties, BFFs and Bromances. We're asking the questions; why are interracial friendships important in working towards racial justice and why don't we see more of them both in real life and in pop culture? You might be surprised to know just how few Americans claim they have a friend of a different race. Joining me to dive into this discussion is one of my "interracial friends," Clarissa Cruz, a features editor at Entertainment Weekly who writes about movies, television and books for the magazine. We talk about some really great examples of interracial friendships depicted in pop culture, as well as what Hollywood is still getting wrong when it comes to showcasing friendships across the color line. Do you have friends who don't look like you? Tell us about him or her on the My American Meltingpot blog so we can keep this conversation going. Also, check the show notes for more resources and stats about the importances of interracial or cross-cultural friendships.