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The Ro & Jo Show is changing the topic(s) of conversations. Though race relations was how we began our journey, life experiences has become our area of interest. Ro Speaks offers insights from a mental health & real world perspective on how to navigate issues of concern we (Ro & Jo) deal with, as well as you, the listener. We are excited about our new endeavor and hope that you enjoy listening.
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ronjoshow/message…
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Racism in America- An Asian-American Experience.
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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 acco…
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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, L…
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Black Children in Foster Care a Personal Journey!
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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Happy New Year! Let 2021 bring us more peace, love, and mindfulness. We are so excited to bring you the second season of Untold Racism. In this episode we talk about the impact 2020 had on us and how we plan to move forward with the Podcast. Future episodes will consist of Inter-Racial Adoptions, Capitalism, the importance of mindfulness, Albert Wi…
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Sickle Cell, the Unpopular Disease!
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What do you know about Sickle Cell, if anything? We wanted to start off 2020 with something personal and very important to us at the Ro and Jo Show! There are apporoximately 100,000 Americans with Sickle Cell Anemia, however Sickle Cell does NOT have a National Registry like other diseases. It is deadly, and does not get proper attention from the h…
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Today we are discussing reparations and how it would impact us as a society. Would it heal the trauma that has been caused already or would it create a bigger divide? We will also explain that 40 acres and a mule is NOT a myth and how Republicans awarded the land and how a Democrat took it back.... Everyone has an opinion on this topic. What is you…
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We are discussing the Tulsa, Oklahoma massacre of a black community known as “Black Wall Street", (the north (black) side of the tracks) which whites called "niggertown". Post slavery, black people in the area were forced to live in this part of town due to segregation, here they created a succesful area that included grocery stores, hotels, shoppi…
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We are talking about Linda Taylor the infamous "welfare queen". An interesting story that has many layers and sadly we cannot pull them all back because nobody knows them all. Unfortunately only Linda can tell us and may she RIH she died in 2002. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ronjoshow/message…
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We are recapping our previous episodes, discussing some of our reasons why, and just having a little fun with it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ronjoshow/message
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Today we discuss the theory of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome and how it has impacted Black America then and now! The first step to healing is recognizing the problem and moving past it but how can one do that when the world says there is no problem? Just one major issue most people of color face today. We do this podcast every week in hopes of reac…
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In 2018 there were ONLY 23 days when someone did NOT get killed by police! The USA imprisons more people than any other country in the world! How free are we really? These statistics impact people of color far more than any other race. We discuss some of the issues we hear about, see on the news, and read about. We talk about the amount of innocent…
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We discuss the history of black people on film and some of the misrepresentations they suffered due to the history of racism. Typecasting has long been an issue for blacks on film and television, however the narrative is changing. There are many new African-American screenwriters, directors, producers and actors (both male and female). They have us…
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This episode we discuss colorism and how it impacts you emotionally and socially. Also, that it is actually a global problem not just an American problem. Why does melanin cause so much discomfort not only to whites but to people of color as a whole. Who are you to judge who or what is black enough or not black enough? How do we stop the subconscio…
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We talk about the book "White Fragility" by Robin Diangelo and how she opened our eyes to so many issues and facts surrounding race in America then and now. It is definitely a must read for those of you who are always seeking truth, knowledge, and a positive change!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ronjoshow/mes…
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Today we discuss the Collective Conscious and how it impacts our daily lives which ultimately impacts everyone. We just want to remind you that individually we have the power to create and destroy ourselves! We need to remember, what we feel, we think, what we think, we speak, and what we speak, we act on! Choose it wisely and remember that our sou…
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What does PRO BLACK mean to you? And why does anything pro-black make white people uncomfortable or angry? In this episode we discuss if both families in the attached picture can be pro black? The reasons they can, and some reasons why some people think the bi-racial family cannot! The insidious racism that still exists today in society, in police …
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What box do you check for your biracial child? Or as a biracial adult what box do you check? Todays episode we discuss some of the issues biracial children may face and question why there is a box to be checked in the first place. As always digging into the gray area , questioning stereotypes, and as always hoping to close the gap and debunk some m…
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Listen to the disturbing clip of Hoover AL high school students sit around while laughing about bigotry, hatred, and murder. It is unbelievable that in 2019 students and teachers continue to flaunt their bigotry as a badge of honor. Listen as Ro and Jo discuss their thoughts on why racism starts at home and ideas on how we can put a rest to the hat…
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Just a little bit of who we are, and why we want to be the baddest Beez in Podcasting! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ronjoshow/message
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Today we are debunking some of the myths, and questioning stereotypes about interracial relationships and those who judge them! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ronjoshow/message
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Are we not all guilty of cultural appreciation?! Is there a gray area here?! But, of course! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ronjoshow/message
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We discuss the invisible tension between black & white women. Also, suggesting ways to open up to one another about the problems, stereotypes, and behaviors that prevent building authentic relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ronjoshow/message
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