2BD - 2 Be Determined

On the latest 2BD episode, we address this month's designation of May 13th from City Council to recognize MOVE Day, 40 years after the bombing that took the lives of 11 men, women, and children. District Attorney Larry Krasner's primary win, the trial of Mark Dial in the killing of Eddie Irizarry Jr., and the ongoing conversations out of Cincinnati Ohio surround the case of Rodney Hinton Jr., and his son slain at the have of police. Tap in with us.------- FOR MORE 2BD, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to additional footage and projects from the team. visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/2BD_exe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for access.2bedetermined.co

Seasonal allergies, fighting pollution with pollutants, government overreach on freedom of movement-- There is much to discuss and much going on on the latest pod. We talk about the ongoing seasonal allergy countdown [Just a couple more weeks]. Why creating infrastructure around innovating waste is missing the point and why you should protect yourself from the upcoming Real I.D. requirements.------

In 1985, the city of Philadelphia dropped a bomb on the radical, Black-led environmental organization MOVE, it was just one of the three historical instances in which the U.S. government dropped a bomb on its citizens. May 13, 2025 marks 40 years since that instance of state-sanctioned terror perpetuated by the city's first Black mayor, Wilson Goode, with the support of the Philadelphia Police Department, and residents indifferent to Black life. Once again on the show, Mike Africa Jr. joins to reflect on what acknowledgement of that horrific event nearly half a century later even means. The observance of 40 years will be held at the site of the bombing on Osage Avenue, May 13th at 5pm.Also on the show, Kensington's opioid crisis continues with outrage over the latest of the city's efforts to contain the issue. And Trump's regime declares that U.S. citizens will be next in the deportation shipments to El Salvador and elsewhere . Tap in.FACT CHECK:In 1921: Militant coal miners in the midst of a labor dispute in West Virginia were bombed under the order of President Harding to quell the union uprising.In 1950: The U.S. Air Force in conjunction with Puerto Rican Governor Luis Muñoz Marín and and the Puerto Rican National Guard bombing neighboring towns of Jayuya and Utuado in order to kill the Puerto Rican independence movement perpetuated by the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party.------- FOR MORE 2BD, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to additional footage and projects from the team. visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/2BD_exe⁠⁠⁠⁠ for access.2bedetermined.co

According to Mike, there are three elements of a good leader. To lead by example, to inspire the people, and to serve the people. If you can't fulfill those duties, you don't deserve to be leadership.We follow up our last conversation with some updates from the ongoing fight to save the Cecil B. Moore Library in North Philly, some commentary on our criminal legal system and the song and dance that is parole. Also, SEPTA's mismanagement problems will be making its way to riders throughout the tri-state who will inevitably be footing the bill. Tap in.------- FOR MORE 2BD, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to additional footage and projects from the team. visit ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/2BD_exe⁠⁠⁠ for access.2bedetermined.co

Joining the pod as this week's special guest is Mike Africa Jr! Mike joins the show to detail what experiences shaped him as a child of a movement. He also gives the exclusive on the MOVE Archives and what is next for his family's storied history on Osage Avenue.----------FOR MORE 2BD, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to additional footage and projects from the team. visit ⁠⁠patreon.com/2BD_exe⁠⁠ for access.2bedetermined.co

Returning to the podcast with a novel to share is LindoYes!. Poet, creative, organizer, and now author, Lindo joins to detail the thoughts behind his forthcoming graphic novel, Pawnshop. An afro-futuristic Philly is centered in this dystopian piece that paints a picture of a new world built on affordable care and safety.————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to additional footage and projects from the team. visit ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/2BD_exe⁠⁠⁠ for access.2bedetermined.co

Newly elected chair of the Philly chapter, Alphonso Dashiell joins to detail his goals for building the Green Party in our neighborhoods. As the ongoing administration takes precise aim at education, there becomes an even more urgent need to provide chances for our youth, and prevent them from becoming cogs. Dashiell sees a need for constant resources provided by your local party.————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to additional footage and projects from the team. visit ⁠⁠patreon.com/2BD_exe⁠⁠ for access.2bedetermined.co

Educator, organizer, and creative leader Ayinde Merrill joins the podcast to talk about his work helping to change the public information landscape in NJ and detail the journey and growth of his non-profit, Watu Moja. Seeking to connect folks of the Afrikan Diaspora, Watu Moja engages in storytelling, and other investments to help youth recognize the importance of unity among us. Merrill also shares his experiences in the heat of heightened public attention in the city of Camden, as several news outlets heralded the city's decision to relinquish public safety responsibilities to Camden County in 2013. ---- FACT CHECK: President Trump in his first day in office pardoned more than 1,500 individuals that engaged in a coup d'état at the U.S. Capitol Building. ————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to additional footage and projects from the team. visit ⁠patreon.com/2BD_exe⁠ for access. 2bedetermined.co

Frequent collaborator Aaron Shakur joins the pod for another annual rcap episode. We talk his latest album, the annual Black Friday sock drive, political prisoners. Full episode available on Patreon where we talk today's current news topics. ---- FACT CHECK: U.S. consumers spent more that 10.8 billion this passed Black Friday, as well as an additional more than 13.2 billion on "Cyber Monday" according to Adobe Analytics. ————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to this full episode as well as additional footage and projects from the team. visit patreon.com/2BD_exe for access. 2bedetermined.co

This week, we are joined by two activists engaged in the fight for land justice in South Philadelphia. Urban Forager Lady Danni and Anisa George (Save the Meadows) provide a look into the ongoing legal challenge to the $250 million remodeling of the park. Announced in 2019, the FDR Park Plan looks to destroy the habitats surrounding the park's former golf course in order to construct artificial turf playing fields rife with chemicals. To learn more about the fight and their current legal challenge, visit www.savethemeadows.com ————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co

This week, we are joined by two activists engaged in the fight for land justice in South Philadelphia. Urban Forager Lady Danni and Anisa George (Save the Meadows) provide a look into the ongoing legal challenge to the $250 million remodeling of the park. Announced in 2019, the FDR Park Plan looks to destroy the habitats surrounding the park's former golf course in order to construct artificial turf playing fields rife with chemicals. To learn more about the fight and their current legal challenge, visit www.savethemeadows.com ————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co

Residents of Washington Square West in Philadelphia have spoken. They support Chinatown's struggle against the arena. So why did its civic association stay silent? We are joined this week by No Arena Wash Square West. A collective of neighbors fighting to have their voices and research heard, we dive into the impact of the billion dollar Center City project that is “76 Place.” ———————————————— FOR MORE on the group, follow @noarenawashsquarewest on Instagram, and visit noarenawashsquarewest.com to get involved. Episode guests include group co-founder Jena Osman, Apurva Tandon, & Katie Low.

Welcome back for 2024. For our first show of the new year we are joined by a familiar collaborator of 2BD Media. Brother Tommy Joshua of the North Philly Peace park joins the pod to give some much welcomed updates on the upcoming Sala Keturah Peace Pavilion. Despite delays, the mixed-use pavilion is slated to be completed Spring 2024. It will host K-12 education classes, as well as other events and programming in the Peacetown (historically referred to as Sharswood) neighborhood of North Philadelphia. ————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co

Public land advocate Melvin Powell joins the 2BD podcast for yet another conversation on land in the city. Powell, formerly of Sunflower Philly, shares his expertise in caretaking vacant land and the legislative changes that could better help us access these underutilized spaces.————————————————————————————To stay up to date with all things 2BD Media, visit2bedetermined.co

This week, we are joined by Philly's historic House of Umoja. Queen Mother Falaka Fattah and Jacqueline Taylor-Adams join the podcast to detail the recent initiatives going on at the 55-year old non-profit, including the youth-led Peace Corps seeking to address the issue of community violence.————————————————————————————To stay up to date with all things 2BD Media, visit2bedetermined.co

Tune in for another yearly podcast episode with rapper and entrepreneur Aaron Shakur. We spotlight Shakur's 5th Annual Sock Drive for the less fortunate in Camden on Black Friday and what it has meant to turn that idea into a constant. We also dig into the music industry and the value of controlling your own content. ————————————————————————————To stay up to date with all things 2BD Media, visit2bedetermined.co

Land steward and chef Ben Miller joins the podcast to talk about his ongoing efforts to establish a community-based food system in Southwest Philly. Several vacant lots in the area now operate as the People's Garden, a neighborhood-controlled garden that brings farm fresh produce directly to visitors at the People's Kitchen, a non-profit started out of the COVID pandemic that now serves free meals weekly.

Penn Professor of City Planning Domenic Vitiello joins the podcast to take a look back, as well as forward at the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative in Philadelphia. This $300 million dollar program was first imagined during the administration of Mayor Street back in 2001 but its effects can still be seen to this day, as gentrification and mass construction now rule the orientation of the city. ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co

Black Farmer Stan joins the podcast to detail his work in creating the ReEntry Community Farm in West Philadelphia. Having found community and therapy through agriculture he's hoping his new guerrilla garden can do the same for others re-entering the city. To stay up to date with the garden, follow @reentrycommunityfarm on Instagram. ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co

Investigative journalist and storyteller Yohance Lacour joins the pod to give some backstory on You Didn't See Nothin', a 7 episode podcast series detailing the aftermath of the 1997 racist attack on Lenard Clark in Chicago. Now 26 years later, Lacour and I take a look at how similar incidents of racial violence persist and the role that media plays in all of it. Click to check out the podcast series You Didn't See Nothin', a collaboration between USG Audio and the Invisible Institute. ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co

Shameka Sawyer of the 5 Shorts Project joins the podcast to detail some of the work that they do in order to help aspiring video makers and storytellers see their vision actualized. We also talk more about "Bout Mine" a short documentary produced by the youth impacrted by gun violence in Philly. To see more of their upcoming work, check out 5shorts.org ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co

Fred Ginyard, Director of Organizing & Community for the Philadelphia Bail Fund joins the podcast to give some insight into the obscurities of the bail system in the city. Over the holidays, the fund organized donations to bail out Philadelphias stuck awaiting trial. For more information about the bail fund visit phillybailfund.org ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

LindoYes comes back to the pod once more to talk about his latest endeavor, Gumball Machine. Gumball Machine is a collection of poems and monologues that center the themes of soft masculinity and communal love. Based on Lindo's life and experiences, the one-person play is a raw and intimate look at the man behind the hoodie. Keep an eye out for all 4 of Lindo's gumball machines scattered across the Philly. ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Aaron Shakur joins the pod once again to recap the highs and lows of this past year and put forth some positive energy going forward with 2023. Trust the Process 3, the final installment of the TTP series drops on all platforms on 1/13/23. Stay tapped in. ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cameron Powell joins the pod to talk about his work with Philly Thrive, an environmental justice organization whose advocacy has centered around the harm inflicted on South Philadelphia residents by the oil refinery. ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we are joined by Cleo Silvers, a member of both the Black Panther Party as well as the Young Lords and a lifelong organizer. Cleo joins to detail some of her experiences organizing with these revolutionary groups, like the infamous Lincoln Hospital Takeover in 1970, as well as talk about the importance of community-centered work. —————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we are joined by Caiside Ní Chuinn, a barista and organizer at GoodKarma Cafe in Philadelphia. We get into talking about the union campaigns among coffee shops in the city as well as some of the tactics employed throughout the industry to stop worker movements. Follow @unitedkarma on instagram for more updates on their work. —————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dominique London joins the podcast to talk about her ongoing project, the London Legacy Garden, a school bus-turned community space in West Philly. She details what the project has meant to her and some of the work she will be doing in her position at UC Green. —————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Artist and uncopyrighting advocate Gwenn Seemel comes back on the pod to discuss the ethical problems with big social media companies (like Facebook and Instagram) and why leaving them behind altogether might be a move. To check out more of Gwenn's work ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In celebration of Black August, I talked to Nino Brown of the Party for Socialism & Liberation about his time organizing to save the Assata Shakur & Guillermo Morales Community Center in New York. In 1989, the center was dedicated after student-led protests at CUNY followed proposed tuition hikes. It served as a space for student organizers, LGBT and women's rights activism, and political organizing. Black August is a commemoration of freedom fighters, organizers, and activists, among others who gave their lives to the struggle for Black liberation. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Longtime townhomes resident and housing justice advocate Rasheda Alexander joins in to talk about the struggle at "The People's Townhomes," a majority Black housing complex in University City in West Philly. The site's affordable housing contract with the federal government (HUD) is set to expire Sept. 7, forcing nearly 70 low-income residents out of the housing complex that's stood for them for nearly 40 years. Read the op-ed by Rasheda Alexander and Sterling Johnson on the precursor to the townhomes during the Frank Rizzo administration. Stay updated @saveuctownhomes on Instagram or savetheuctownhomes.com ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In July of 2020, an unidentifiable body was found in a container on a vacant plot of land in South Philadelphia. Seeking to counteract the disturbing and traumatic discovery, community leader Boogie Rose stood together with the support of the surrounding neighborhood to enact the Community Healing Garden (CHG) on that very same plot of land. Now several months later they are fighting to sustain that body of positivity in a neighborhood that needs it. Documentary on the CHG: https://vimeo.com/643073655 Stay updated on Boogie and the Community Healing Garden ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"Rush $15 to the DNC," was the text sent to potential Democratic donors in response to the leaked Supreme Court ruling which threatens to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Katie Miernicki, a reporter with Liberation News joins the pod to provide some insight into the climate that has led up to this leak, the coming decision, and how states have already been responding. You can read some of Katie's recent work at LiberationNews.org https://www.liberationnews.org/oklahoma-legislature-takes-anti-abortion-offensive-to-new-depths-banned-from-the-moment-of-fertilization/ https://www.liberationnews.org/democratic-party-offers-nothing-to-the-struggle-to-save-abortion-rights/ To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week I'm joined by the crew of the Black Myths Podcast for yet another episode about Black people. Kam, Terrell, and Too Black detail what it's like to combat harmful media narratives about Black communities, and how these narratives play a role in our societal conditions.  Tap into the Black Myths Podcast To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related, go to 2bedetermined.co

On this double episode, we're recapping Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17) a relatively new observance that looks to de-stigmatize the struggles that Black women in particular face when it comes to childcare and motherhood. I'm joined by the founding president and CEO of Melinated Moms, Jaye Wilson to discuss how her organization looks to combat the challenges. Also, my own mother joins in to have a little heart-to-heart on the joys of pregnancy and motherhood. It's all 2BD. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related, go to 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the second half of our 2 part conversation, Tennyson Donyéa and I talk about his recent piece on reparations in New Jersey. We dive into New Jersey's history as the last slave state of the North and how its laws and practices present a unique case for the topic. And should we be past the point of merely studying reparations? Donyéa's piece on reparations: https://whyy.org/articles/new-jersey-has-struggled-for-centuries-to-talk-about-reparations-can-that-change-in-2022/ Check out blackinjersey.com or follow @blackinjersey on Instagram. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related, go to 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Looking to change the way Black culture and communities are reported on in NJ media, statehouse reporter Tennyson Donyéa (WHYY) joins the pod to talk about his media site blackinjersey.com. We get into his career in media, the barriers people of color face, and his recent works. (1 of 2) Follow @blackinjersey on Instagram. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related, go to 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Proof of Consciousness (P.O.C.) from Revive Radio & Media joins the pod to talk about her latest documentary, ‘Numb to Normalcy,' which tackles the gun violence epidemic in Philadelphia and how it affects the upcoming youth. To watch Numb To Normalcy: youtube.com/watch?v=CjEdu67zFF0 To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related, go to 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Journalist and filmmaker Landon Bost talks about his short documentary "Black Saviors," the story of a pharmaceutical rep working to restore the home of the doctor that saved MLK Jr's life while simultaneously fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. To watch Black Saviors: www.landonbost.com/black-saviors To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related, go to 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Just wanted to give a brief update going into the new year. Also, talk about a New Jersey bill that will allow police officers to review their own body camera footage. Zellie Thomas article: https://newjerseymonitor.com/2022/01/10/n-j-cops-shouldnt-be-able-to-view-body-cam-footage/ To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related, go to 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pageant queen, model, and CEO Chenoah Porter-Blount returns to the show to open up about her upbringing in the "worst place to raise your children." We get into the impacts of redlining and societal racism on an individual, and how Porter-Blount is looking to be a resource for young women with Stacey Blount's Rising Stars. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related, go to 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rising Instagram & TikTok Influencer @ydibiddie joins the pod for convo about accountability for those with big platforms and how social media can be used as a tool for good. ..and flat tummy tea. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related, go to 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

NYC Street photographer Anastasia Caulfield joins the pod to detail how she curates the world in her image. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related, go to 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For this week, I talked with journalist Jeremy (@tnwtlsaintjeremy) of TNWTL Media and People Globally. We talk about how connecting with others around the world can help formulate new perspectives on our own lives. You can also check out Jeremy's interview of me up on pglob.com In loving memory of Brian Palangi and all of those that were lost too soon. https://gofund.me/a1fa448b ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Aaron Shakur returns to the studio once again to give a little 2021 recap and preview what's ahead for both of us. We get into mental health, overcoming adversity and of course, Kyrie Irving & the NBA. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. Donate to $Teesbyshakur to support the sock drive on Nov. 26 TTP2 drops Nov. 5 on all streaming platforms. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's been a whole minute... But we're back at it. Also, check out the latest episode of the J.O.D Live Podcast I was featured on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode31-life-is-life/id1535368159?i=1000538081458 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/07XJOuT161IhJ96yBFOIcY?si=O4hqcU1lS-OHbTAE8BD_SA&dl_branch=1 To support the podcast subscribe at www.patreon.com/2BD ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt on Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co. You can also support the podcast via Cash App: $royalthomas2 and Venmo: @Royal-ThomasII --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Facts and myths you didn't already know, probably. To support the podcast subscribe at www.patreon.com/2BD ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @rt2hq on Twitter and @rt2hd on Instagram or go to royalthomas2.com. You can also support the podcast via Cash App: $royalthomas2 and Venmo: @Royal-ThomasII --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Enjoy a rebroadcast of episode 2 of 2BD. And check out the new web series by EarlyBirdTv, 'HotBox' starring @randolphsummiel on YouTube. In episode 2 I talk with rising actor/writer/director Randolph “Trae” Summiel about his navigation through the movie industry and what drives him. ————————————————————————————————————FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @rt2hq on Twitter and @rt2hd on Instagram or go to royalthomas2.com. I started a Patreon! To support the podcast subscribe at www.patreon.com/2BD You can also support the podcast via Cash App: $royalthomas2 and Venmo: @Royal-ThomasII

Organizer, journalist and West Philly native Lorenzo Pierce joins the pod for a conversation on policing in the city. We talk about his recent Op-Ed on Police Commissioner Outlaw as well as the incoming Citizen's Police Oversight Commission. You can hear more from Lorenzo by checking out the Self Ctrl Podcast or following @LorenzoForreal on Twitter. Lorenzo's piece: https://phillyliberationcenter.org/2021/06/01/no-confidence-unsatisfactory-the-progress-report-of-commissioner-danielle-outlaw/ My article on police oversight: https://www.gridphilly.com/blog-home/2021/6/2/will-the-citys-choice-of-expanded-oversight-actually-lead-to-change. To support the podcast subscribe at www.patreon.com/2BD ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @rt2hq on Twitter and @rt2hd on Instagram or go to royalthomas2.com. You can also support the podcast via Cash App: $royalthomas2 and Venmo: @Royal-ThomasII --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I sat down with Philadelphia poet LindoYes to discuss some of the recent challenges he's faced on Instagram and having his work shadowbanned. I started a Patreon! To support the podcast subscribe at www.patreon.com/2BD———————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @rt2hq on Twitter and @rt2hd on Instagram or go to royalthomas2.com. You can also support the podcast via Cash App: $royalthomas2 and Venmo: @Royal-ThomasII --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I sit down for a chat with @odetothesun and get to talking about rethinking what we put into our bodies in the form of medicine.—— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @rt2hq on Twitter and @rt2hd on Instagram or go to royalthomas2.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app