Part 1-America’s Racial Trauma with Dr. Jason O’Rourke

Inspiring speaker and author, Dr. Jason O’Rourke, visits The PHILLIP Show and host Phillip O’Rourke with this two part interview to discuss the impact of Martin Luther King, Jr. and underscore the importance of individual participation in the pursuit of change and beyond the Civil Rights Movement and African American voices. As the director of Mission Integration and Spiritual Care and Chair of the Diversity Council & Ethics Committee, Dr. O’Rourke explains the trauma that the whole of America experiences (particularly surrounding Black History Month & Celebrations), but through the lens of both historical accuracy and lived experience. PART 1: Acknowledging Racial History 1.Unveiling the Layers: What is the TRUTH? 2. Facing the Truth: How to DEAL with the truth of racial bias in America 3. The White Plight: The sensitivities surrounding White Americas experiences. PART 2: The Power of Creating Race 1. Constructing Narratives: The origins of why. 2. Non-Negotiable Guarantees: Constitutional rights not up for discussion. 3. The Next Small Step: How to continue the DREAM. READ THE FULL ARTICLE & CONNECT WITH Dr. JASON O'ROURKE HERE