The Ro & Jo Show/Ro Speaks

We are switching gears! This is our pilot episode of Ro Speaks where the hosts discuss insights related to Jo’s desire to change her negative thought patterns or beliefs. Any information shared should not be used as therapeutic guidance.

Discussing trending topics on Racism in America , how whiteness attempts to stop the education system from the history of racism, and why is Rachel Dolezol starring in a documentary about Black Beauty? https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html In late August, 1619, 20-30 enslaved Africans landed at Point Comfort, today's Fort Monroe in Hampton, Va., aboard the English privateer ship White Lion. In Virginia, these Africans were traded in exchange for supplies. Several days later, a second ship (Treasurer) arrived in Virginia with additional enslaved Africans. https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05 Critical race theory (CRT) is an academic movement of civil rights scholars and activists in the United States who seek to critically examine the law as it intersects with issues of race and to challenge mainstream liberal approaches to racial justice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ronjoshow/message

The maliciousness of racism and intolerance permeates every aspect of American society both directly and indirectly. Not a day goes by without a report of an awful offense directed towards people of color by their white counterparts. To say that racism is a public health crisis today is an understatement and it is up to us as individuals to be accountable for our hateful actions directed at those who we perceive as different. Our guest J, an Asian- American, will discuss her experiences with racism in North Fulton County Georgia and her feelings about the rise in violent crimes against Asian-Americans. It was actually shocking to hear of her experiences in North Fulton County GA but yet again it wasn't. It shows that racism, white fragility, and the mindset of white supremacy runs deep, so deep nobody knows when they are displaying these behaviors. Listen, like, and share! #stopasianhate 

In this episode of Untold Racism we discuss Black History Month and why, for some, opting out may or may not be what you think it is. 2020, once again shed light on the racism that exists in America and the white of things. Fast forward to February 2021 and somehow BHM and school curriculum is a hot topic. We were honored to have a special guest, Laura this episode. She will discuss her experiences this year with the Black History learning curriculum of her children (Kindergarten and Second grade). Laura is home schooling due to COVID, her eyes were opened to the reality of what schools are teaching about Black History. All three of us are still left to ponder... 1. Should history class be revamped? 2. Since Black History is American History should it be taught that way? 3. Is Black History Month another divisive seed planted at an early age? Final thoughts... Black History should be celebrated today and every day! If you have a SIDE HUSTLE and need a place to work, store goods, or host a podcast check out R2W.com!

Black children are placed in foster care 2.2 times more than white children and remain in foster care 2 times longer. On this episode we discuss how difficult it is to get children out of the system once placed, and how a white foster parent tried to keep black children from their family.