On this episode I brought together my two friends Joan Vargas and Ashleigh Rosary to have an open conversation about what happen on Jan 6th, how we processed it and our thoughts about it. We discuss how it was portrayed in the media but also how the media can be a distraction for what we need to do as minority groups to change the narrative and invest in our own communities. Everyone plays different parts in the change and that is okay. Some of us are meant to be the financial contributors of change, some be the front lines and the voice, and other are meant to organize. There is a huge list of roles and we need all of them.

Also find ways to educate yourself on things you are interested in. Yes most education does cost but there are ways to get free classes these days from real accredited schools. EdX is a great resource you can take classes from Harvard and other top colleges for free, and yes you can pay a small fee if you want a certificate of completion but the class is free. www.edx.com check out some of their classes they have journalism, sociology, data, and so much more.

All this to say is yes we need to be aware of current issues, take it in, and process however we process. Don't though, let it distract you from the overall of what we need to next, and what we need to do to change our community.

If you all have any comments on this feel free to send me a DM or Email like always. @_mandirose or brunchtalksmr@gmail.com