Episode 113: Sojournies
March 11, 2020
Building on last week’s discussion about the Black travel movement, today’s episode focuses on what it means to make the world our classroom. Specifically, we interview Sojourner White, a MSW candidate studying international Social Work and the founder of Sojournies, a site that provides resources on traveling abroad and navigating the world as a Black woman. During the episode we learn more about Sojourner’s background and motivation for documenting her travels through Sojournies (57:20) and how she bridges academic pursuits and traveling (1:01:50). We then have a conversation about myths and misconceptions related to international travel (1:04:25) how identity shapes International interactions and experiences (1:07:00), and the unique issues and opportunities that come with being a Black woman traveling abroad (1:12:10). We close the episode by discussing Black history and culture across the globe (1:18:35), Black hair care while traveling internationally (1:22:35), Sojourner’s favorite destinations (1:26:32), what people should consider when traveling alone (1:29:35) and how graduate students can travel on a budget (1:34:40).
Other Topics Include:
00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne
01:48 - Coronavirus Response
10:20 - “Oh Lawd” News
34:00 - BhD Political Discussion
54:30 - Introduction of Today's Special topic
57:20 - Learn more about Sojourner White
1:39:00 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Episode
Resources
Sojournies - http://sojournies.com/
Facebook and Twitter - @Sojournies
Instagram - @Thesojournies
A malfunction causes red wine to flow from faucets in an Italian town - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/italy-lambrusco-wine-from-faucet-castelvetro-trnd/index.html
Arizona state House passes bill banning transgender female athletes from participating in school sports - https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/arizona-state-house-passes-bill-banning-transgender-female/story?id=69386064
After the Tornado, Vultures Descend on North Nashville - https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pith-in-the-wind/article/21120560/after-the-tornado-vultures-descend-on-north-nashville
A black student left his team bus to stretch. Police swarmed and put a gun to his head, lawsuit says - https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/02/15/jaylan-butler-aclu-lawsuit/
Nathaniel Woods' execution doesn't end the controversy over his case - https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/06/us/nathaniel-woods-executed-reaction/index.html
