Solidarity Conversations - #7 Jason R. & Shantell G.

If you’ve been following along all the episodes, you know the talk with the interracial couple The Tidwells was an explosive one. Get ready for a flipped perspective of an interracial couple in this current tough racial climate as we speak with Jason and Shantell.

This episode Jason, Shantell and Ty discuss racial roots in Virginia and the couple names some of their struggles to be seen equally individually and collectively as an interracial couple.

Shantell and Ty discuss the “angry black woman” syndrome and what it’s like trying to be the “good black woman” trying not to offend others. Jason with a passion for fairness and equality, discuss his new organization and how they are preparing to help change the world through their advocacy work.

This dynamic couple has a super interesting perspective due to their previous careers in the Army and current careers in legal and corrections, and unique family make up. Lean in as we discuss life, love, the struggle and racial tension in this episode with Jason and Shantell.