Together We Stand

Darin Scott:  A former cultural anthropology educator, community leader and local activist, with a focus on historical "chattel slavery" and "Americas injustices of POC".    Originally from New London Connecticut,  I began researching my families history of how we came to this coutry, landing in  Crewe Virginia.    The more I learned, I felt compelled to learn more about this country and it's systemic practices.   Upon moving to  moving to Austin Texas, I attended Huston-Tillotson University majoring in anthropology with a minor in journalism/ communications.   After college, I worked as a public speaker for a local activist group for l change and an educator.  I now spead most of my time, educating and mentoring local youth and police officers on civil interactions, in our communities.   This has also lead me to organize local stands against police brutality in the city of Dallas TX.   The ultimate goal is to  educate people through a  historic lens of truth and  determination giving a more clear and honest picture of why race relations are what they are in  this country today. Sevgi Fernandez Sevgi founded Together We Stand in 2016 after many years working with high risk youth in the San Francisco Bay Area both in residential treatment and private practice.She has a successful blo that reaches readers in over 35 countries She is a published author and seasoned speaker. She offers workshops in the following areas •Racism and White Privilege  •Parenting Mixed Race Children: Understanding their Racial Identity Development •Navigating the Blended Family •Youth Empowerment through Community Action

  Darin Scott:  A former cultural anthropology educator, community leader and local activist, with a focus on historical "chattel slavery" and "Americas injustices of POC".    Originally from New London Connecticut,  I began researching my families history of how we came to this coutry, landing in  Crewe Virginia.    The more I learned, I felt compelled to learn more about this country and it's systemic practices.   Upon moving to  moving to Austin Texas, I attended Huston-Tillotson University majoring in anthropology with a minor in journalism/ communications.   After college, I worked as a public speaker for a local activist group for l change and an educator.  I now spead most of my time, educating and mentoring local youth and police officers on civil interactions, in our communities.   This has also lead me to organize local stands against police brutality in the city of Dallas TX.   The ultimate goal is to  educate people through a  historic lens of truth and  determination giving a more clear and honest picture of why race relations are what they are in  this country today. Sevgi Fernandez Sevgi founded Together We Stand in 2016 after many years working with high risk youth in the San Francisco Bay Area both in residential treatment and private practice.She has a successful blo that reaches readers in over 35 countries She is a published author and seasoned speaker. She offers workshops in the following areas •Racism and White Privilege  •Parenting Mixed Race Children: Understanding their Racial Identity Development •Navigating the Blended Family •Youth Empowerment through Community Action    

Our original guest wasnt able to make it so we decided to tell you about the amazing work the TWS team is doing!! Listen in and find out about our national study on mental health crisis training for law enforcement, the screenings of the documentary, Walking While Black: Love is the Answer, and updates on our Rally yesterday and some of our cases! Remember to get involved, visit us @TWSrevolution on Twitter/Facebook and Instagram!!     

This PODCAST coincides with our National Call to Action this weekend in the case of Marcus Merritt Sr.  Marcus died a little over 4 years ago and his mother has been through hell every day since as she's worked tirelessly to get answers as to what really happened.  This show will give listeners a chance to hear what's happened and why there are still so many unanswered questions. We will be joined by Royce and by Mark Harper of MJA Inc Investigations, a firm that has been instrumental in this case from the beginning The Call to Action is being done to push the Louisiana State Police into releasing the Full file on their investigation into Marcus's death. There are still too many unanswered questions! Join us, hear the story, take action to help!  

Meet this week's guests: Ian Frank Photographer/disabled U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, served his country for 10 years and after being medically retired felt he was given a second chance at life and dedicates his time and gifts to causes that will make a difference in the world. Ian states "I have wasted a lot of time destroying things, now it is time to create. I've realized for years I carried a weapon that was designed to harm, now I carry a weapon that helps" http://Ianfrankgallery.com Tyson Amir, author, musician, educator, community organizer, and freedom fighter born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. In the spirit of The Dragon, George Lester Jackson, he endeavors to utilize any and all resources at his disposal as weapons to bring about the eventual liberation of his people. Tyson has been engaged in movement work since the late 1990s. His movement work has influenced his artistic work. Black Boy Poems, his debut release as an author is an example of that, powerful, timely, and a revolutionary body of literature that seeks to inspire his people towards liberation.  http://BlackBoyPoems.com A.J. Ali & Errol Webber, Producers of “Walking While Black: L.O.V.E. Is The Answer,” a 2017 feature length documentary film offering solutions to bridge the gap existing between peace officers and the communities they serve."L.O.V.E.,” stands for Learn about the community, Open your heart to the people in it, Volunteer yourself to be part of the solution and Empower others to do the same.  http://Walkingwhileblackthemovie.com

This show offers you the bare truth, no pulled punches. These stories need to be out and these families DESERVE JUSTICE!!! 6-6:10 Sevgi  Salladin Barton case 6:10-6:25 Deanna Joseph  -  Andrew Joseph lll 6:25 - 6:30 Callers 6:30 - 6:45 Gilda Baker  -  Diallo Neal 6;45 - 7:00 Royce Eckley  -  Marcus Merritt Sr 7:00 - 7:15 Sharese Wells  -  Robert Chambers  7:15 - 7:30 Lisa Simpson   -  Richard Risher 7:30 - 7:45 Charlotte/Maria  -  Kayla Moore 7:45 - 8:00 Irene Kalonji  -  Christopher Kalonji 8:00 - 8:15 Heather Boland  -  Bodhi Phelps Listen   -      Learn.       Shar

Join me as I welcome an amazing panel of people who are making a difference and speaking out. This will be a frank discussion on race relations today and what affect Trump has had, and will have on a nation already divided.  Meet a few of our guests: William Spivey- William Spivey is a regular contributor to the Inner-City News where he writes about politics and popular culture. He also blogs as “Enigma in Black” where he explores poetry, religion, politics and all manner of things socially relevant. He is the founder of the Facebook pages Average Citizen Forum, Enigma in Black, and “Strong Beginnings,” the title of his soon to be released Political Fiction/Romance novel.  William J Jackson -  THE PERSON Vocal and language artist from Pierce County, Wa-State.  Pro Labor leftist, Enviormentalist, and anti capitalist.  Hopes to contribute to taking resources from a profiteering system and redistributing them to micro societies of socialist communities.  THE WORK Host and producer for Wine Cellar Media webcast and podcast.  Curator for winecellarmedia.com news.  Editor for the Reading In The Shade Blog Freelance Rapper  Independent News And Punditry. Darin Scott Former Educator of History and Cultural Anthropology.  from Huston-Tillotson University. Adjunct Educator,  Golf instructor @ Greens of Gold.  Local Dallas Activist; "fighting for justice". Kym Young- Kym is a Community & Human Rights Activist and the Executive Coordinator of the Superior African Heritage Community organization. politicsoffmybody@gmail.com http://kyoung1765.wixsite.com/sahcgroups

Royce Eckley has been a mother on a mission for 4 years as of today. She is the mother of Marcus Merritt Sr., a healthy, happy man with children he loved and plans for the future. On January 4th, 2013, she received a call from Marc's estranged wife saying he killed himself and what would follow is more bizarre and convoluted than any crime show on television. The police from a local to state level have participated in a cover up and strung this mother along for far too long. Please join us tonight as we lay out the FACTS with MJA Inc Investigations. No one is safe if law enforcement is allowed to break the law,and it is the responsibility of all of us to challenge them and change this system.

If you ask a mixed race person what the most asked queation they hear is, I'm willing to bet its the dreaded, "What are you?"  YEP, that's the one!  In this episode we speak with mixed race men and woman across the U.S. and examine what racism has looked like growing up in their shoes.  As a biracial woman who's father is black and mother is white, I've certainly experienced racism and prejudice for being too light or too dark.  The journey of finding my racial identity was a tumultuous one at times, but its given me a perspective that I find invaluable now.  i'm eager to hear the experiences of others! After much interest in our first show we have decided to continue every first Sunday at 6pm Pacific 9 Eastern so join us    

Join us as we speak to a panel of mothers discussing the fears, anxieties and adversities they face raising black males in this country. As mothers of black sons we have to approach parenting in ways white mothers never have to consider. We have to try to protect them from so much, racism, discrimination, the police, while simultaneously instilling strength, pride and determination.  This show will  discuss the issues and what needs to change. Call in and share your voice with us

If you ask a mixed race person what the most asked queation they hear is, I'm willing to bet its the dreaded, "What are you?"  YEP, that's the one!  In this episode we speak with mixed race men and woman across the U.S. and examine what racism has looked like growing up in their shoes.  As a biracial woman who's father is black and mother is white, I've certainly experienced racism and prejudice for being too light or too dark.  The journey of finding my racial identity was a tumultuous one at times, but its given me a perspective that I find invaluable now.  i'm eager to hear the experiences of others!  

In this episode TWS welcomes Gilda Baker and Oscar Salinas as we discuss the loss of two incredible men who left this earth too soon.  Diallo Neal and Alex Nieto were both killed by police officers and their families are still deep in the fight for justice.  We will explore the impact on the families and the incredible journeys embarked upon to get justice and accountability from a criminal justice system built to protect police and oppress people of color. We invite you to listen and call in!!!    

TWS has Action planned for Monday the 14th and this podcast will air it live! We will also have some amazing minds discussing our corrupt and racially biased justice system and how we bring about CHANGE! We welcome you to call in! Dialogue is a necessary part of every revolution! #TogetherWeStand  #TheRevolutionIsHer  

We will be checking in with organizers on the ground at campuses across the country as they rally for the freedom of Leonard Peltier!!! With people on the front lines at HARVARD, UCLA, USC,USD, UNLV, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, VALDOSTA, AMERICAN, UNIVERSITY OF HUNTSVILLE, WHITMAN, WASHINGTON STATE, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, UNIVERSITY OF AUSTIN, OREGON STAT and rallies on the ground in MINNEAPOLIS and the DAPL, we should have an exciting and emotional show.  #TogetherWeStand #TheRevolutionIsHere #NoDAPL #FREELEONARD  

We are currently working with leaders in the Native American community and dedicated activists to organize a nation-wide peaceful, spiritual rally on November 12, 2016.  A national call for compassionate clemency for Leonard Peltier.  This event supports Amnesty International’s action to help Free Leonard Peltier. Leonard Peltier is 72 years old and has been in Federal prisons since 1977 for something he didn’t do.  All of his years in prison can be described as “hard time”.  In addition, he has never received adequate medical treatment, he suffers from a variety of illnesses and will die in prison if President Obama doesn’t grant him compassionate clemency.  Leonard Peltier needs your help, please join us as we speak to leaders who have spearheaded this movement for many years and to those on the ground participating in this monumental day of peaceful action