Athens for Everyone

Dr. Kate Morrissey Stahl is a an AASECT certified sex therapist and E-200 registered yoga teacher. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Sciences, master's degrees in both Communication and Social Work. She is a clinical assistant professor of Social Work at the University of Georgia.In her private therapy practice she specializes in working with desire issues, sexual function, sexual orientation, and gender expression. She leads groups that combine yoga with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Kate loves to play music and spending time with her spouse and two children.Revolution Therapy and Yoga: https://www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com/

Mariah Parker is the District 2 Commissioner for Athens-Clarke County. Mariah is a recording artist under the moniker Linqua Franqa. She is an activist, a podcast host, and an educator.  See Mariah's platform here:https://athensforeveryone.com/acc-commissioners/mariah-parker/Linqua Franqa on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/linquafranqa/?hl=enWaiting on Reparations podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waiting-on-reparations/id1516642543Mariah mentions the work of Battina L Love, Julio Cammarota, Django Paris, Steven Pinker, and the music of Aesop Rock. 

Teter Carrillo es la directora de Casa de la Cultura y es miembro de Dignidad Inmigrante en Athens. Dignidad Inmigrante en Athenshttps://www.facebook.com/dignidad.enathens/Casa de la Culturahttps://www.facebook.com/casadelaculturaathens/

Earnest Thompson has worked for over 30 years as a software engineer and technical writer. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-59. He has several published creative short stories and essays in Southern Distinction Magazine and The Atlanta Voice.  He hosts a show called The Earnestly Speaking Radio Show. http://www.theearnestlyspeakingshow.com/shows/4593691576

Sally is the Executive Director of The Cottage, Sexual Assault Center and Children's Advocacy Center. https://www.northgeorgiacottage.org/

Charles Hardy is the president and co-founder of Athens Alliance Coalition, Inc.Find out more about AAC at:http://alliancecoalitionllc.com

Mokah Jasmine Johnson is a community activist, social entrepreneur, and educator. She is the co-founder of the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, the founder of the Athens Hip-Hop Awards, the Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Fest, and she co-produces the Athens in Harmony Concert. Find more about Mokah:http://mokahforgeorgia.comGet involved with the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement:http://aadmovement.orgFind out about volunteering opportunities for MLK Day:http://accgov.com/mlkday

Jesse Houle is the commissioner for District 6 of Athens Clarke County. They've contributed greatly to Nuçi's Space, a nonprofit organization that focuses on preventing suicide. Jesse also cofounded Athens for Everyone! See Jesse's platform here:http://jesseforathens.comRecommendations from the interview:Demand Everything: Lessons of the Transformative Organizing Model by Steve WilliamsEast of Edenby John Steinbeck Off the Map Find here:https://crimethinc.com/books/off-the-mapSlapstickby Kurt VonnegutBeing Peace by Thich Nhat HanhThe Places that Scare You by Pema Chödrön Waiting for an Echo: The Madness of American Incarceration by Christine MontrossThe New Jim Crowby Michelle AlexanderDocumentary - the 13th Find on Netflix or here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8Anything by Ursula K. Le Guin, particularly The Dispossessed

Nick Bradfield is the owner and founder of Rabbit Hole Studios. He is an artist, and makes music with the White Rabbit Collective. He was also the co-founder of Eden's Cafe, a fully vegan restaurant that closed last year. https://rabbitholestudios.org/

Squalle is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and artist. Find The League of Step here: theleagueofstep.orgFind his new ablum, G4S x B4F, here (or any other streaming platform):https://open.spotify.com/album/2aLRCsgy5P4szjvPjIKS7c

David Hale is a visionary artist who owns and operates Love Hawk Studio. He is known internationally for his tattoo work. He draws inspiration from his family, nature, and Native American symbols. Find more from David by typing 'hawk.love' in your search bar.

Dr. Patricia "Pat" Priest is a writer, educator, and activist that founded or co-founded Athens in Harmony, Dancing With the Athens Stars, Stomp Out Domestic Violence, and Artists in Residence. She has been a part of countless projects that aim to bridge the gap between various communities in Athens, and has a strong passion for connecting people.

Lemuel "Life the Griot" LaRoche is the founder and executive director at Chess and Community Inc., a nonprofit youth empowerment organization dedicated to developing strategic thinkers and leaders in the Athens community. He is an accomplished writer and poet, having published two books: Hidden Ripples: Life's Unspoken Language and Tree of Life: The Human Ascension.Find out more about Life here: https://www.lemuellaroche.com/Learn more and get involved with Chess and Community here:https://www.chessandcommunity.org/This episode was recorded at Rabbit Hole Studios, a place for art and community. Find out how you can partner and get involved with the movement here:https://rabbitholestudios.org/Athens for Everyone is a progressive political organization that fights for social and economic justice on a local and state level. We do this work through community organizing, issue advocacy, and by participating in elections. Find out more here:https://athensforeveryone.com/Music by Freeman Leverett

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