Soul Force Ones

We're back after a brief hiatus! On this episode, we speak with undergraduate student and poet Gabriela Portillo Alvarado about their Quaker faith, their research, and their poetry. Gabriela also shares a brand new poem, written for our conversation! Episode 43 features music by Ruby Ibarra and Cambiowashere.The Soul Force Ones theme song was produced by OJ the Producer.Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and check out soulforceones.com for more information. 

On this episode of the Soul Force Ones podcast, we speak with Josh Barousse, the co-founder and executive director of the award winning San José Spotlight, a non profit news organization dedicated to independent local reporting. We discuss a variety of topics ranging from journalism and the news to relationships, the differences between prayer and meditation, and work-life balance. After the interview, Jon and colin do the remix, where they reflect on a few of the episodes main themes. Get your notepad ready!Read the San José Spotlight.Find out more about the Soul Force Ones.This episode features the song Headlines by One Be Lo and Paper Boi featured in the FX show Atlanta. 

This week we are joined by Cherice Bock. Cherice works as a Creation Justice Advocate with Oregon Interfaith Power & Light and Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, and you can find more about her amazing work HERE. A few themes from  this episode are: our interconnectedness the importance of listening to how other species and parts of creation speak up to usthe notion of watershed discipleshiptraditional ecological knowledge andhope as an actionThis episode also features the song "Unconditional" by Lightheaded.Follow us on Instagram @soulforceones and find plenty of extra info online at www.soulforceones.com.

On episode 40 (40!!!), Jon and colin do something a little different. The hosts discuss a theme that spans several recent episodes, violence.  Is violence the antithesis of soul force?What does it mean to aspire for peace internally and externally?Is labor violent?... What about working yourself to death?Is there a violence of idleness?40 episodes in, and there's so much more to explore about Soul Force and that C.A.S.H. What's been your favorite episode so far? Shoot us an email at soulforceones@gmail.com and let us know what you think. We'd love to hear from you.Music included in this episode is from Oddisee and Cambio, and the Soul Force Ones theme song produced by OJ the Producer. 

Episode 39 features Dr. Ted Khoury, Associate Professor of Management and the Cameron Professor of Strategy, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship at Portland State University. An accomplished entrepreneurship scholar, Dr. Khoury discusses a few of the contributions of his collaborative work in refugee settings. He shares about his Palestinian background and how his family's experiences have influenced his teaching and his research, and he touches on the refuge he finds in music and his work. After the interview, Jon and colin do the remix, where they discuss a few themes from the interview at depth, or reflect on the conversation at large. You can find more on Dr. Khoury's work and today's featured music via the links below. Dr. Khoury's Google Scholar pagePSU Faculty Feature on Dr. KhouryDAM (Da Arab MCs)Omar OffendumAna TijouxShadia MansourMake sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and check out our website for more at www.soulforceones.com

In episode 38, Jon and colin speak with José Santos Woss, the Director for Justice Reform with the Friend's Committee on National Legislation. We explore how he came to Quakerism as a young Black Latino man, the meaning he finds in his work, and some of the urgent topics he's working on at the moment. Following the interview, as always, we do a quick remix where we reflect on some key takeaways from the conversation. This episode features Want Something Done by Oddisee off of his album, The Good Fight.José Santos Woss - FCNL Page- Recent Article from Sept. 1, 2021Listen, Subscribe and Review!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-force-ones/id1524696837Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7eX2IiCxiX7L4RcHpJpmpISF1 Website: www.soulforceones.comFOLLOW US @➕Instagram: https://instagram.com/soulforceones➕Facebook: http://facebook.com/soulforceones➕Youtube: https://soulforceones.link/youtube

This week's guest is Anthony Miranda, an ex-sergeant of the NYPD after over 20 years on the force. He has brought cases of discrimination against the New York Police Department, is an advocate for police accountability, and an executive chairman of the National Latino Officers Association. Today, we talk about the risks of speaking up as an officer, the need for immediate accountability, the importance of having support from others outside the force, and much more. Following the interview, hosts Jon and colin do the remix, where they take 10 minutes to discuss some of the major themes of the episode in greater depth. Music in today's episode is from Arts the Beatdoctor featuring Pete Philly, Ant of Atmosphere, and Ian Kamau. The Soul Force Ones theme song was produced by OJ the Producer. We reference the documentary Crime and Punishment available on HULU and Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas available on  HBO. Listen, Subscribe and Review!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-force-ones/id1524696837Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7eX2IiCxiX7L4RcHpJpmpISF1 Website:www.soulforceones.comFOLLOW US @➕Instagram: https://instagram.com/soulforceones➕Facebook: http://facebook.com/soulforceones➕Youtube: https://soulforceones.link/youtube

On episode 36, hosts Jon and colin chat with firearms trainer and certified armed security professional Patrice Thomas. Patrice talks about her experiences as a Queer Black woman training in the police academy, instructing others on firearm safety, as well as the challenges and joys of her work. After the interview, Jon and colin do the remix, where they discuss a few main themes of the interview and make connection to their lives and other SF1 episodes.    Music in this episode is by Zion I. Stephen "Zumbi" Gaines, the MC of the group, passed away earlier this month. A GoFundMe has been set up to receive donations towards a college fund for his three sons. Please take a look and consider contributing if you are able:https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-remembrance-of-steve-zumbi-gaines

On today's episode we are joined by Sheila Krishnan, director of career and professional development at the Harvard school of public health. We chat about social determinants of health, explore a few similarities and differences between Buddhism and Hinduism, we talk about grief, and Sheila raises the wonderful question, what if we just made it possible for people to live?  Music this episode is Dessa's "Good Grief" and Seven Star's "Inhuman".Artwork: Faviana RodriguezListen, Subscribe and Review!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-force-ones/id1524696837Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7eX2IiCxiX7L4RcHpJpmpIWebsite: www.soulforceones.com FOLLOW US➕Instagram: https://instagram.com/soulforceones➕Facebook: http://facebook.com/soulforceones➕Youtube: https://soulforceones.link/youtube

Elysse Grossi-Soyster is a Microbiology & Immunology graduate student with Stanford University's School of Medicine. She is the founder of the STEM Outreach Collective and a community educator for the Heart to Heart program, facilitating conversations with pre-teen girls about health and well-being. Elysse has also worked for NASA as a senior research associate, she's created content for Khan Academy, and she makes vegan peanut butter cups. Needless to say, our conversation was SO much fun.We explore her journey to virology and her interest in zoonotic viruses, efforts towards equity and so-called diversity in STEM, her work with NASA, and alternatives to animal testing in science! Don't let the topics intimidate you, we had a blast, and Elysse is an expert communicator! All music on today's episode is by the late, great Gift of Gab of Blackalicious. We learned this weekend of his passing. One of the all time greatest lyricists and rhyme writers, a true expert of the craft, he will be greatly missed by the hip hop community at large. Rest in Peace Gift. Find his music as part of the Solesides collective and Quannum, Blackalicious, and his solo music as Gift of Gab

This week's guest is Beau Vandendolder. Beau is an acupuncturist, herbalist, yoga teacher, meditation leader, and instructor of Buddhist and Daoist philosophy. On this episode we discuss Integrated Daoism that incorporates Buddhism and Confucianism. We chat about the precepts, the practice, and the philosophy of Daoism, healing and the notion of the supreme physician, and the idea of Chi not as a thing, but a process.  Listen, Subscribe and Review!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-force-ones/id1524696837Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7eX2IiCxiX7L4RcHpJpmpISF1 Website: www.soulforceones.comBeau Vandendolder➕ Practitioner SiteFOLLOW US➕Instagram: https://instagram.com/soulforceones➕Facebook: http://facebook.com/soulforceones➕Youtube: https://soulforceones.link/youtubeMusic➕ Cunninglinguists - Beyond the Sun ft J-Live ➕ Junk Science - Really, Man➕ OJ the Producer

This week, we are joined by Dr. Omid Safi, professor of Iranian and Islamic studies at duke university. Dr. Safi was the director of the Duke Islamic Studies Center, and his books include Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition and Memories of Muhammad: Why the Prophet Matters.  On today's episode we chat about: Rumi and Islamic MysticismHow love, care, and compassion are contagious The development of an expansive love and how our well being is wrapped up in others.    

On today’s episode Jon and colin share some laughs with comedian, musician, and vegan linguistics master Myq Kaplan. Myq has appeared on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, The Tonight Show, and Last Comic Standing. His specials include Vegan Mind Meld, Small, Dork, and Handsome, and his most recent album, A.K.A. was released last year. He also hosts two podcasts, Broccoli and Ice Cream, and The Faucet. But it’s not all jokes here, we also get into Buddhist ontology, the notion of emptiness, and much more.

Jon and colin talk with Chabre Vickers, Wells Fargo Vice President of Community Development in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We discuss her work to increase access to resources for underserved folks in the community, what liberation might look like in a corporate environment, the importance of owning our stories, the power of the radical imagination, and much more.  Chabre is also the keynote speaker for  the Oregon Diversity Career Symposium hosted by the University of Oregon and Oregon State University on May 19, 2021.❤️ SHARE THE LOVE: Listen, Subscribe and Review! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-force-ones/id1524696837Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7eX2IiCxiX7L4RcHpJpmpIWebsite: www.soulforceones.com

Dr. Ravi Ravindra is Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax (Canada) where he served for many years as a Professor in the departments of Comparative Religion, Philosophy, and of Physics.   Ravi has a Phd in Physics.  He knows science and scientific research.  He also knows spirituality and the spiritual search.  colin and Jon talk with Ravi about that,  how inner transformation is possible only through a serious self awareness, ego, yoga, the search for truth, and much more.

Lillian Rambus is the owner of Simply Soulful Cafe in Seattle, WA.  Lilian shares about  carrying on the family tradition of feeding the community,  how great cooking comes from the heart and soul, and how 'soul food' epitomizes the Black experience; the beautiful struggle of  overcoming centuries of oppression, turning lemons into lemonades  and pigs feet and ox tails into delicious soul food.   And then there's Lilian's grandmother's, Elizabeth Hammond’s simple, yet mouth-watering,  sweet potato pie.Warning:  Avoid listening to this episode on an empty stomach.Tracklist:0:00       Intro1:37        Interview with Lillian Rambus of Simply Soulful Cafe7:33       The Roots - Grits47:32     Pete Rock - #1 Soul Brother48:58      The Remix with Jon and colin49:51     Excerpt from Ep. 7 of Soul Force Ones with Tommie Lindsey1:12:07  Outro

This week we’re joined by Marlan Simpson Jr. Marlan is an educator and entrepreneur,  life coach, artist, designer, producer, and  former HS principal. He's also  a former student of Mr. Tommie Lindsey, who we interviewed in episode 7.  Marlan carries on Mr. Lindsey's Legacy from room 408 at James Logan HS to his classroom at Brenkwitz Continuation HS.    Marlan discusses the importance of connecting with students, especially in pandemic times, vulnerability in the classroom, audacious hope, the purpose behind starting his own fashion business, and much more. From Room 408

 Dr.  Sofia Adawy, MD is  director of the health center for IMAN, the Inner-city Muslim Action Network in Chicago.  Dr. Adawy shares about the history of IMAN, her Muslim faith, a holistic approach to health care, the importance of arts and culture in health work, and Doctor Adawy’s experiences and lessons as a breast cancer survivor.

 Dr. Thomas Sharpton is a Microbiome surveyor, metagenome analyzer, bioinformatics programmer, and Associate Professor of microbiology at Oregon State University. Jon and colin talk about spirituality and science, the gut/brain axis, and the metabolic ballet within with Dr. Thomas Sharpton, and in the Remix, dig into the symbiosis that is the Soul Force Ones and make connections to other episodes. Time to metabolize!

Marilyn Freeman is a writer, filmmaker, multimedia artist and author of the Illuminated Space: A Personal Theory and Contemplative Practice of Media Art. Contemplative, queer and creative, Marilyn is a Benedictine Oblate of St. Placid Priory and a spiritual director who offers a contemplative method of guidance anchored in evocative listening. MUSICMarvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy MeThe Grouch - BreathStrange Fruit Project - Makin’ My WayFOLLOW➕ Marilyn Freeman: www.marilynfreeman.com ➕soulforceones.com: https://soulforceones.com➕Instagram: https://instagram.com/soulforceones➕Facebook: http://facebook.com/soulforceones➕Youtube: https://soulforceones.link/youtube

Reema Datta, an Indian-American yogi, teacher, speaker, mother, humanitarian, author and musician shares about transcending labels and identities, her experience growing up in India and the United States and navigating respect for family while living her truth, and her grandfather’s experience as a freedom fighter alongside Gandhi.

Will Duncan, lavender farmer, lecturer, meditation teacher, yoga instructor and musician, shares about the difference between a vocational calling and work, his journey of self discovery, his years in silence at a retreat, the ability to endure the discomfort of the unknown, and so much more. FREE Virtual Event Featuring Will DuncanOregon State University's Contemplative Studies Initiative is hosting "Humility & Avidya: A Yogic Look at the Heart and Depth of the Christian Path" with Will Duncan available to the public, on Wednesday, February 24th at 6:30pm pst. Register for Will's free talk at https://beav.es/J5K

Laurie Childers, ceramic artist, educator, and singer/songwriter, shares about her work with clay, her Quaker faith, and her rather miraculous healing from a fifteen foot fall from a tree.

Side B features the intro from Episode 20 - I Wish I Was a Lil' More Palmer (The Remix w/ Jon and colin) - set to the instrumental of "I Wish" by Skee-lo

Colin and Jon put in some work, working out their inner workings in contemplation of the contemplative's remarks. Colin and Jon reflect on last week’s discussion with author, activist, and educator, Parker Palmer. The episode features: "A Love Poem for Parker Palmer" by JSoul“Reflections” by Mystik Journeymen ft. Aceyalone" Me, Myself and I" by De la Soul

Parker Palmer, the Godfather of contemplative studies, shares about the paradox of retirement and life, contemplation and action and being true to self while navigating projections and pain. We also talk with Parker about radical equality, the mentorship of Merten, and much more. Dr. Palmer is an educator, activist, and author of many books, essays and poems including The Courage to Teach and On The Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old. Parker is also the founder of the center for courage and renewal.

Will Coker, a firefighter, paramedic, and therapist specializing in trauma-informed care shares about his path to prosperity and presence, the recent fires along the west coast, and the importance of public service and truly listening to one another. The interview is followed by the Remix with co-hosts, colin and Jon.

Anis Mojgani, Oregon’s tenth Poet Laureate and a two-time National Poetry Slam champion, shares about his Baháʼí faith and practice, the purpose of poetry and a Poet Laureate, poetry during a pandemic, living in Portland, and the juxtaposition of the recent protests and riots in Portland, OR and Washington D.C. FREE Virtual Event Featuring Anis MojganiOregon State University's Contemplative Studies Initiative and The School of Writing, Literature and Film, is hosting "Interrogating the Spirit" a free, virtual lecture and performance by Anis Mojgani available to the public, on Friday, January 15, 2021 from 7-8pm PST. Register at https://beav.es/Jw6

From Kanye West to Dr. Cornel West and the second coming of 2pac and Jesus, professor of Religious Studies, Anthony B. Pinn, "raps" with Jon and colin about the connections between Hip Hop and Religion. Pinn also speaks about the value of engaging community, resisting white supremacy and questions of agency, authority, and freedom.

Candice Horbacz shares about finding purpose in porn, parenting and podcasting. She also shares about getting lost in a false sense of fulfillment from her character, Eva Lovia's celebrity and the transferable skills, business takeaways and navigation of racism in the adult entertainment industry.

Jon Stoll and colin cole "rap" with Rev. Brandee Jasmine Mimitzraiem, pastor to the members of The Mighty Quinn Chapel AME Church in Lincoln, and a self proclaimed "theologue in purple." The Reverend shares about death, living and Jesus, white supremacy in the church and being an authentic leader. She offers a provocative critique of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr and drops history, and both biblical and hip hop scripture, quoting Cee-Lo, Outkast and Jesus.This is career and spiritual education. Remixed to make CASH (Contemplation and Community, Activism and Authenticity, Spirituality and Soulforce, Hip Hop and Healing).This provocative podcast about purpose and practice is sponsored by the letter "P"

Jon Stoll and colin cole rap with Dr. Freeman Hrabowski III, president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) and one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2012. Aayenda Asmatey-Stoll, age 7, asks Dr. Freeman Hrabowski to reflect back to when he was 12 years-old and inspired by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in more ways than one. He also shares about the power and the paradox of self, being a participant in Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine trial, Math as a metaphor for life, and the preparation required of UMBC to pull off the greatest Cinderella story in NCAA history during March Madness.This is career and spiritual education. Remixed.

Jon Stoll and colin cole rap with Dr. Jeff Duncan Andrade, professor of Latina/Latino Studies and Race and Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University. He is also the founder of the Roses in Concrete Community School in Oakland, California, and Co-Director of community responsive education, which you can find at communityresponsive.org. We talk about the purpose of the public project of Education, Hip Hop as a public narrative, the need to end isolation in education, and learning from ancestral traditions of care. He spits fire, so I hope you’re ready. Let’s get into it.

In this clip from Soul Force Ones, co-hosts Jon Stoll and Colin Cole talk with politician, Oregon State Senator Sara Gelser about reaching across the aisle and the Thanksgiving dinner table to talk and work with people we disagree with. She shares about the paradox of leading and listening and the seemingly paradoxical decision for a disability advocate to close the Oregon School for the Blind. Senator Gelser, named one of Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” Silence Breakers, explains what VP Kamala Harris in the White House means for our country and Jon''s children. She shares about relationships, politicking and policy making on a professional level, and opens up to share about her faith, her connections to Quakers and what gets her through the pandemic.Track 1 is set to the music of:Pressure by Little Simz feat. Little DragonMy Vote Will Count - YelloPain ft. Sevyn StreeterFOLLOW ➕ https://soulforceones.com ➕Instagram: https://instagram.com/soulforceones ➕Facebook: http://facebook.com/soulforceones SOUL FORCE ONES Soul Force Ones is a weekly interview show hosted by Jonathan "MC" Stoll and Colin "DJ" Cole. We talk with guests of different faiths and spiritual backgrounds, working in different positions that start with "P" about their Purpose and Practice, their work and inner workings, and how making cash is less important than making meaning and Community, Contemplation, Authenticity and Activism, Soulforce and Spirituality, Healing and Hip Hop (CASH).

the TRACKSIDE A - the CYPHER features Jason Thomas (JT), associate director of talent management at the Oregon State University Foundation. JT shares about pivoting careers, the importance of reflecting on effort and attitude, about philanthropy including time, talent, and treasure, and about what to do when life throws you a curveball… and 2020...well, it’s been more of a wild pitch. SIDE B - the REMIXMC Stoll and DJ Cole discuss these topics a little more in depth.n.the MUSICTheme Song - OJ the ProducerEach Step - Surreal and DJ Balance What Cool Breezes Do - Digable Planetsthe LOVEplease spread the love by follow, subscribing and spreading the Soul Force OnesFacebook @soulforceonesInstagram @soulforceonesYoutube @soulforceonesWebsite @ soulforceones.comthe HOOK UP10% off People of Colour Clothing and Free pair of Soul Force Ones$25 beats by OJ The Producer . He hooked us up with a pretty dope mix for our intro and outro don't you think. He's got a beat for you, too

the TRACKSIDE A - the CYPHER feat. Jose BelmanJose shares about leading with grace and compassion during a pandemic and responds to questions about displacement, redlining and gentrification. He talks about doing God's work and letting God to His work. SIDE B - the REMIXMC Stoll and DJ Cole explore if Jose is one of the Good Guys or Bad Guys, if they're going to Heaven, and whether Jesus would do what Jose's doing? Would Jesus be in real estate, would he own property, be a landlord and evict people? Jose's also building affordable housing, apartments for families to have shelter and create memories. It's complicated.the FEATUREJose Belman is the Owner of the Belman Investment Group. LinkedIn.the MUSIC2:11 - Oddisee, “Contradictions Maze”, off of The Good Fight 1:08:41 Bambu, “As We Prey”, off of Prey for the DevLove. Follow. Subscribe. Support.Facebook @soulforceonesInstagram @soulforceonesYoutube @soulforceonesthe HOOK UP10% off People of Colour Clothing and Free pair of Soul Force Ones$25 beats by OJ The Producer . He hooked us up with a pretty dope mix for our intro and outro don't you think. He's got a beat for you, too

Side B of Track 8, a Remix of A Tribe Called Red's "R.E.D." features MC Stoll, John Trudell, Yasin Bey & Black Bear.Samples include: "R.E.D." by A Tribe Called Red feat. Yasin Bey, Narcy & Black Bear"Living in Reality" by John Trudell

the TRACKSIDE A - the CYPHER feat. Dr. Luhui Whitebear*We talk with Dr. Lu about her Uncle John Trudell, his work and his words, and all that connects us (career education translation ~ networking), how scholarship can be personal and connected to who we are (career education translation ~ authenticity), SIDE B - the REMIXMC Stoll and DJ Cole explore professionalism in the workplace, professional athletes etiquette dinners and more. the FEATUREDr. Luhui Whitebear (otherwise known on the Soul Force Ones as Dr. Lu), is a mother, poet, and Indigenous activist. She’s a scholar, educator and school board member, too. Dr. Lu is an enrolled member of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation and the Assistant Director of the Oregon State University Native American Longhouse Eena Haws. She completed her Ph.D. Spring 2020 through the Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at OSU. the MUSIC"Hope" by Olmecca Love. Follow. Subscribe. Support.Facebook @soulforceonesInstagram @soulforceonesYoutube @soulforceonesthe REFERENCES Disrupting Systems of Oppression by Re-centering indigenous Feminisms, by Dr. Luhui Whitebear#MMIW: A Primer on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women by Dr. Luhui WhitebearDamian Lilliard, John Trudell (Dr.Lu’s Uncle)#LandBackI am, documentary Breakdancerswithwolves, podcastAll My Relations, podcastthe HOOK UP10% off People of Colour Clothing and Free pair of Soul Force Ones$25 beats by OJ The Producer . He hooked us up with a pretty dope mix for our intro and outro don't you think. He's got a beat for you, too

HERO features samples from Track 7 featuring Mr. Tommie Lindsey and is set to the instrumental, "Hero" by Nas featuring Keri Hilson.

Mr. Tommie Lindsey, a MacArthur Genius, Oprah Winfrey Angel Award recipient, National Forensics League's (NFL) Hall of Famer, and the first elected blackboard member of the NFL, and retired high school teacher and Forensics coach at James Logan High School, joins us for The Cypher. Mr. Lindsey talks about breaking down barriers, the struggles he overcame and the sacrifices he made (5:00). We talk about the connections between career education, character development, life skills, and how Mr. Lindsey taught inspired his students to become a voice for the voiceless (12:35). We discuss Imposter Syndrome, Logan Swag, and how family and spirituality centered Mr. Lindsey's work (15:30). Mr. Lindsey shares about being authentic, radical, being true and how he refused to play the "The Good Negro." Being feared for being Black. Lindsey shares about what gave him strength and resiliency growing up in East Oakland including gardening and Mrs. Dukes (37:57), and the affirmation that "we continue to use our voice our drum, to fight for social justice until equity becomes the rhythm of the land." In the Remix (58:15), DJ Cole and MC Stoll explore how James Logan HS be ringing those Bellarmine Bells, the sacrifices that Lindsey and teachers make for our youth, and the power of the spoken Word and Forensics as the discovery of Truth. Track 6 is set to the music of: “I Can” by Nas (45:30) "What’s the Science"by Lil Sci (John Robinson) and Carlos Niño (28:15)"Which Side Are You On" by B Dolan References/Quotes include: Accidental Hero: Room 408, documentary filmDr. Harry Edwards - "Athletes are more likely to be struck by lightning than make it into the league."Victor Hugo, "No army can stop an idea [or force] whose time has come."Rudyard Kipling "If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster. And treat those two impostors just the same If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken.""The Meeting" by Jeff StetsonMahalia Jackson, Malcolm X, Luis Valdez (25:55)Lupe Fiasco, "Fear is such a weak emotion" from"The Words I Never Said"Super NaturalYouth Movements: SNCC, Occupy, Arab Spring"Walk by faith and not by sight, because things aren't always what they seem" ( 2 Corinthians 5:7)Connect with Mr. Lindsey on LinkedInPeople of Colour Clothing and Free Soul Force OnesEnter promo code - SOULFORCEONES - to receive two FREE pairs of Soul Force Ones (while supplies last), FREE Shipping, and 10% off your purchase at www.peopleofcolourclothing.com.Intro/Outro Music produced by OJ The Producer

Side B of Track 6 features MC Stoll set to the instrumental of "The Animal" by Murs & 9th Wonder feat. Phonte, and includes a sample from the comedic genius, George Carlin

DJ Cole and MC Stoll are joined by Emily James, Interim Executive Director of Heartland Humane Society and Otto, her companion, a Double Dapple Dachshund. We discuss pet policing, the beef between cat activists and bird activists, the pet savior complex, the economics of animal welfare, the exploitation of mission and value driven work, and how the human animal bond is a civil rights and equity issue. In the Remix, DJ Cole and MC Stoll explore Anthropecentricism, a funeral for a pet goldfish, animal factory farms and leaf blowers and roosters. Track 6 is set to the music of: "Friends" by vel the wonder“Kirby" by Aesop Rock"Dogs" by Haiku D’etat "Dog eat Dog" by De la SoulDJ Cole, but "Who Let the Dogs Out?" References include: Daniel Quinn's novel Ishmael, Fences for Fido, and the legendary George Carlin Heartland Humane Society Please support the Heartland Humane Society at heartlandhumane.org, and you can follow them on Facebook and Instagram. You can volunteer, foster, adopt, sponsor an animal, among many other options. We strongly encourage you to check out heartland and/or your local shelter, give them a call and see how you can best help today.People of Colour Clothing and Free Soul Force OnesEnter promo code - SOULFORCEONES - to receive two FREE pairs of Soul Force Ones (while supplies last), FREE Shipping, and 10% off your purchase at www.peopleofcolourclothing.com.Intro/Outro Music produced by OJ The ProducerInterns to the RescueLastly, a shout out to this weeks interns, Beans and Indy, two rescues who certainly put their paws into this project.

Inspired by 2Pac's "Hit Em Up," MC Stoll's Diss Track goes in on Marty Hine, Oregon Right to Life, Salem-Keizer School Board, and the Neo-Liberal Religious Right.The Bonus Track complements Track 5 - KKKops for Kids featuring Sandra Hernández-Lomelí, director of Latinos Unidos Siempre.Intro: 0:00 - 1:20Hit Em Up: 1:21 - 7:36

DJ Cole and MC Stoll are joined by Sandra Hernández-Lomelí, director of Latinos Unidos Siempre to discuss the advocacy of youth in Salem, OR to hold the Salem-Keizer school district accountable and eliminate KKKops for Kids.The track title includes a nod to Ice Cube's AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted and Salem-Keizer school board member, Marty Hine's alleged ties to white supremacist organizations. In the Remix, DJ Cole and MC Stoll explore the connections from Florida to Oregon, between Gov. Jeb Bush, Andy Tuck, the Florida Virtual School and Betsy DeVos, and Oregon Right to Life, Marty Hine and the Salem-Keizer School. Track 3 is set to the music of "They School" by Dead Prez, and includes a sample of "Picture me Rolling" by 2Pac. References include:Walidah Imarisha, Abolitionist Teaching Network, and our "lil" homies, Jen Ansbach, Shana V. White, Peter Jauhiainen and Joanne Barkan Take action with LUS. Connect with LUS on Instagram and Facebook People of Colour and Free Soul Force OnesEnter promo code - SOULFORCEONES - to receive two free pairs of Soul Force Ones (while supplies last), and 10% off your purchase at www.peopleofcolourclothing.com.Intro/Outro Music produced by OJ The Producer

Podcast DescriptionSoul Force Ones is a multi-dimensional metaphor with layered meanings that includes, but is not limited to, our shared Oneness and MLK's reference to, "meeting physical force with soul force." Track DescriptionDJ Cole and MC Stoll are joined by Jamon Douglas, Senior Software Engineer at Volta Charging for track four's cypher exploring the future of technology. Film references include Minority Report, Sorry to Bother You, and the Terminator. The beef between Giselle Ruiz, Tik Tok and Amazon continues from track 3 with Jamon's reference to Joy Buolamwini's research with the the Algorithmic Justice League that got Jeff Bezos to back down. Black Mirror would also be relevant to this conversation exploring artificial intelligence and the intersection of technology, and shared humanity and the future of humanity. Later in the episode, Jamon mentions Dev Color, a network to support and empower black software engineers, and other organizations doing wonderful work, like Black Girls Code and Hidden Genius Project.Follow and connect with Jamon on Twitter In the Remix, DJ Cole and MC Stoll delve deeper into Jamon's reflections about the significance of confidence and community as it concerns both life and the workplace. Track 3 is set to the music of Deltron 3030 "Virus"Enter promo code - SOULFORCEONES - to receive 10% off your purchase at www.peopleofcolourclothing.com Intro/Outro Music produced by OJ The Producer

Soul Force Ones is a multi-dimensional metaphor with layered meanings that includes, but is not limited to, our shared oneness and MLK's reference to, "meeting physical force with soul force." DJ Cole and MC Stoll are joined by Giselle Ruiz, Global Talent Acquisitions RainMaker at Tik Tok, for track 3's cypher exploring equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. References include Giselle's beef with Jeff Bezos and love for Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Black Lives Matter, Dr. Betina Love, Orientalism, Con Respecto by Guadalupe Valdes, the arrest of Huawei Technologies Company's executive.In the Remix, DJ Cole and MC Stoll explore if it's racist to ask job applicants for years of work experience.Track 3 is set to the music of Zion I and DJ Fresh "Work"Enter promo code - SOULFORCEONES - to receive 10% off your purchase at www.peopleofcolourclothing.com Intro/Outro Music produced by OJ The Producer

Soul Force Ones is a multi-dimensional metaphor with layered meanings that includes, but is not limited to, our shared oneness and MLK's reference to, "meeting physical force with soul force." DJ Cole and MC Stoll explore the other metaphors and meanings of "Soul Force Ones" as they discuss Our Creation Story, and the myths, the legend and the metaphor of "Soul Force Ones." Together, we'll explore the Who, What, When, Where, and How. What does Soul Force Ones and C.A.S.H. mean and How are they interconnected? Why was it created? Who are Soul Force Ones? Where are we going and How will we get there?Enter promo code - SOULFORCEONES - to receive 10% off your purchase at www.peopleofcolourclothing.com Intro/Outro Music produced by OJ The Producer: https://ojtheproducer.com

Track One includes The Cypher featuring Darius Northern, Brand Creator of People of Color Clothing. This episode's Remix with MC Stoll and DJ Cole explores Yeezy and the Gap; going beyond what it means look professional, and exploring what it means to be professional.The track of the week is "Cult of Ye" by Psalm OneThe Soul Force Ones theme song was produced by OJ the ProducerPeople of Colour Clothing InstragramEnter promo code - SOULFORCEONES - to receive 10% off your purchase at www.peopleofcolourclothing.com