Conversations in Black and White

Be a part of the conversation! *Disclaimer: ROKKIT88 had been driving for about 18+ hours before sitting down to record. Because of that, they say "ummm, uhh, and aannddd" quite a bit! Apologies.* Can a document promising to empower individuals and shrink government hide a more sinister agenda? Conversations in Black and White takes you through the layers of Project 2025, unearthing its potential to selectively uplift certain groups while marginalizing minorities, women, immigrants, and disa...

Be a part of the conversation! What if our conversations about race could spark real change? Join us as we navigate the complex terrain of racial discussions in America, starting with our own technical hiccups and the invaluable role of public libraries. Our journey begins with an exploration of colorism, where we dissect the societal preference for lighter skin tones within BIPOC communities, using both personal stories and public figures like OJ Simpson to shed light on its deep-seated impa...

Be a part of the conversation! Hello Everyone! Yes, it's been a while since we've put anything out. I went on vacation. Then Odeko went on vacation. While Odeko was on vacation I had a technical problem and couldn't put out an episode. I'm still a little upset about that actually. In this episode we talk about why it's important to believe POC when we speak on racial encounters we have had. We talk more about police brutality and lives of POC taken at the hands of police. I know, heavy stuf...

Be a part of the conversation! I weigh in on some of the general opinions, misconceptions, and confusion around the use of the n-word. Odeko is pretty much along for the ride on this one. We also talk about the cyclical relationship surrounding racial profiling, mass incarceration, and police brutality. Also, during a break, Odeko's cats decided to start their own podcast. While we don't have any audio, we have a cute pic!

Be a part of the conversation! In this episode, we discuss why hair isn't really just hair. It's a part of who we are and we express ourselves. Also, there are things we can say and do as children that can affect others long through adulthood and shape how they (or we) see themselves. Also, Odeko donates his very long hair and if you're ever so inclined you should too! (Sorry for the long delay. We had some personal/technical stuff going on for a minute.)

Be a part of the conversation! Since this is the first ever episode, it seems right to start with our first ever conversation. How do you ask someone about their ethnicity? Is it even okay to ask? Also, ROKKIT talks about the most racist thing she's ever heard anyone say.