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Join us as we dive into Black history. Labor Forward exits to tell the stories that often go untold. In Season 1, we focus on the story of Spike Moss, a Civil Rights hero from Minneapolis, Minnesota. For over 60 years he has fought for the rights of Black


    • Apr 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Bonus Episode: Allyson Moralez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 31:28


    On this bonus episode CJ is joined by Allyson Moralez to talk about the carceral state. Here are some links to things mentioned in the episode: Kinross Uprising Storymap: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/67b53a0604224f688f87db701f8033ae Attica is All of Us 50th commemoration site: https://www.atticaisallofus.org/ Umich Carceral State Project: Documenting Conditions of Confinement: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/dcc-project/ This is an article by Dr. Heather Ann Thompson that Ally mentioned on: https://www.thenation.com/article/society/attica-uprising-anniversary/?fbclid=IwAR0GMEtNdX8DbImU9LpekrGNkp-JuXbPYERp3QGJe2mCxYl9BpfLxxqmve8 Information on book banning in prisons: https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/regional/2022/03/21/new-england-prisons-book-bans-jails-connecticut-new-hampshire-massachusetts/6987886001/ For Labor Forward info visit Laborforward.org To purchase a calendar or sign up for our course, click here. Follow us @LaborForward Follow the host @CJ_Quartlbaum

    Bonus: Social Justice Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 41:48


    Enjoy this bonus episode where Labor Forward founder, CJ Quartlbaum joins Susanne Rogers on the Social Justice Ireland podcast. They talk about some of the similarities and differences between racial politics in Ireland and America. Susanne Rogers is a research and policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland, an independent social justice think tank. Her research interests include participation and deliberative democracy, social inclusion, income distribution, poverty and inequality. Follow Social Justice Ireland on Instagram here.

    Minneapolis Burning Ep. 4: Spike's Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 25:21


    We close out this series by taking a look at Spike's legacy and placing an eye towards the future. Thank you for going on this journey with us, stay subscribed because we will be back for season 2! Follow us @LaborForward Follow the host @CJ_Quartlbaum

    Minneapolis Burning Ep. 3: This is The Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 32:46


    In this episode we learn about the work Spike did to uplift his community through his organization, The Way. Follow the Host: @CJ_Quartlbaum Follow the org: @LaborForward

    Minneapolis Burning Ep. 2: A Few Bad Apples?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 35:02


    This episode focuses on police brutality, specifically, the long history of Police misconduct in the Minneapolis. The majority of Spike's career has been dedicated to fighting these cases. Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence. Follow us @LaborForward Follow the host @CJ_Quartlbaum See more from Labor Forward

    Minneapolis Burning: The Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 35:04


    In this podcast we introduce you to Spike Moss. He is a Civil Rights activist and leader in the city of Minneapolis. Over the next 4 episodes, we are going to the story of his role in the fight for freedom. Minneapolis is a city that has been in the news since the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Spike teaches us how that is just the tip of the iceberg. Follow us on Instagram @LaborForward For more information about our courses and products click here. Host: @CJ_Quartlbaum

    Labor Forward Presents: Minneapolis Burning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 0:47


    This is the trailer for season 1: Minneapolis Burning. In this season we will explore the life and work of Minneapolis Civil Rights legend, Spike Moss.

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