Podcasts about activist artist

Send us a Text Message.You can watch Standing Above The Clouds in person or virtually at the Black Star Film Festival on Friday, August 2nd! For more info, click hereStanding Above The Clouds is a documentary that follows mother and daughter activists of three native Hawaiian families after a massive thirty meter telescope is proposed to be built on the sacred mountain, Mauna Kea. Director Jalena Keane-Lee and activist/artist Hāwane Rios join us virtually to discuss intergenerational healing through activism, how Jalena was able to gain the trust of the people in order to make this film, their focus on mental health and love, and the importance of staying connected to your humanity in the face of adversity.VOTE for Bitch Talk Podcast in the 48 Hills Best of the Bay 2024 Readers Poll HEREFor more information on Mauna Kea, click hereFollow Standing Above The Clouds on IGFollow Protect Mauna Kea on IG Follow director Jalena Keane-Lee on IGFollow artist/activist Hāwane Rios on IGSupport the Show.Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 11 years, recorded 800+ episodes, and won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 and 2023 without your help! -- Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

Tom is an internationally acclaimed artist, published author, and social justice activist. He is an expert and consultant on animal liberation history and strategy, and the global animal rights movement. His first book, Your Neighbour Kills Puppies was released in March 2024. The book is the previously untold story of one of the world's most powerful social justice campaigns, Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC). Tom became involved in the animal liberation movement at the age of fifteen when he attended his first hunt sab. Over the years that followed he devoted his life to helping animals and co-founded one of the UK`s most successful regional animal rights organizations, SARC (The Southern Animal Rights Coalition). Tom is a regular contributor to Forca Vegan magazine, and other periodicals. Under the professional name ‘Tattoo Tom‘, Tom has also achieved a highly successful and acclaimed career as an artist. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what's real?” & “who matters?” Sentientism is "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 00:00 Clips! 00:49 Welcome - Nicola Harris and Anita Krajnc episode  @PlantBasedTreaty 03:18 Tom's Intro - 20 years in the #animalliberation movement - Founding the Southern Animal Rights Coalition - Closing a military research facility, a puppy farm, several chicken units - Getting fur and foie gras out of shops - #SHAC (Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty) co-ordinators "the largest and most dynamic grass-roots animal liberation campaign" - "The model we came up with was so effective... that the American and British governments were both really terrified... while I don't think any of us necessarily set out to create a blueprint that could end capitalism... I think we probably came dangerously close" - "The government in the UK essentially framed us and set us up on bogus blackmail charges... I received a 5 year prison sentence for... a lawful campaign... I served 2 years." - 3 years on bail before-hand and 2.5 years on license afterwards with a tag "which was probably the toughest bit... I wasn't allowed to talk to my brother... a constant threat that they were going to send me back to prison." - Since release, finding a very different animal liberation world - Lord Sainsbury's intention "to eliminate the anti-vivisection movement... he succeeded for a good decade" - "The movement I knew didn't exist... new groups like the Save Movement, Animal Rebellion, DxE... started forming" - Taking up tattoo artistry because "I was essentially banned from talking to any other activist... any other vegan... all of my friends I wasn't allowed to talk to them" - "Stabbing people for money" :) 10:10 What's Real? - "I actually dropped out of a philosophy degree to do more animal rights activism" - Growing up in a non-religious family, probably atheists - Christian grandparents "it was good for them... I saw the positives" - Cartographer dad, psychologist mum, quite analytical / logical focus - "I didn't learn when to stop following that logical path" - "I was raised to be kind to animals and respect nature... to value life" 26:13 What and Who Matters? 01:04:53 A Better Future? 01:45:00 Follow Tom TomHarris.meShacjustice.com@Tattoo_tom ...and much more. Full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"I'm a Sentientist" wall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this simple form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. The biggest so far is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on FaceBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Come join us there! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sentientism/message

  1-hour tribute to activist, artist and former politician Joan Coxsedge, who died earlier this month, The ruling, the reactions and the possible consequences of the ICJ case brought by South Africa against Israel – Paul Heywood-Smith, retired Adelaide QC Why, how and the aftermath of 2 men painting NO WAR on the Sydney Opera House in 2003, with one of said activists – David Burgess.

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This week Buzz Knight is Takin' a walk with Emily Cavanagh Singer/Songwriter/Activist/ArtistFor more than ten years, Emily has worked at the intersection of service and the arts-both as a singer/songwriter and a social worker combining her two passions-music and activism.She has worked with individuals living with HIV/AIDS, medically frail children, seniors with memory loss, and refugee women.She continues to be dedicated to using her voice to help others find their own.In 2020, she launched “A Song for You” for patients and families hit hardest by Covid 19.The organization writes and records songs for patients and families, primarily in hospice, as a way to bring comfort, peace, and a bit of joy to those at the end of their life.Please support “A Song for You” here https://hereisasongforyou.org/ *****Thank you so much for listening to the TAKIN' A WALK PODCAST SHOW hosted by Buzz Knight!  Listen to more honest conversations with a compelling mix of guests ranging from musicians, authors, and insiders with their own stories. Get inspired, get motivated, and gain insights from honest conversations every week that can help you with your own journey. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and be part of this blessed family.Website: https://takinawalk.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebuzzknightLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/buzzknightLinkfire: https://lnk.to/takinawalk Please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with your friends and family!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Buss Knight is Takin' a walk with Emily Cavanagh Singer/Songwriter/Activist/Artist For more than ten years, Emily has worked at the intersection of service and the arts-both as a singer/songwriter and a social worker combining her two passions-music and activism. She has worked with individuals living with HIV/AIDS, medically frail children, seniors with memory loss, and refugee women. She continues to be dedicated to using her voice to help others find their own. In 2020, she launched “A Song for You” for patients and families hit hardest by Covid 19. The organization writes and records songs for patients and families, primarily in hospice, as a way to bring comfort, peace, and a bit of joy to those at the end of their life. Please support “A Song for You” here https://hereisasongforyou.org/  *****Thank you so much for listening to the TAKIN' A WALK PODCAST SHOW hosted by Buzz Knight!   Listen to more honest conversations with a compelling mix of guests ranging from musicians, authors, and insiders with their own stories. Get inspired, get motivated, and gain insights from honest conversations every week that can help you with your own journey. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and be part of this blessed family. Website: https://takinawalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebuzzknight LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/buzzknight Linkfire: https://lnk.to/takinawalk   Please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with your friends and family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dem Leadership expressed unanimous support for DINO Rep. Henry Cuellar. One hopes progressives will primary him. Monica Garcia, Sean Frame, & Marcus Akinlana visit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/support

Episode 526 also includes an E.W. Essay titled "Sharp & Clear." We share an excerpt from Lesley-Ann Brown's book titled "Decolonial Daughter - Letters from a Black Woman to her European Son." We have an E.W. Poem called "Heffer." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Caravan Palace, Childish Gambino, LCD Soundsystem, Parquet Courts, Charley Crockett, Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard.  Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors.

Paula Meninato is an activist, spiritualist, artist and vegan. She is a passionate advocate for animal rights and believes that veganism is not just a dietary choice, but a spiritual one. She has been a vegan for many years and is convinced that it is the most important diet for spiritual well-being.Paula has been involved in various activist movements, including Occupy Wall Street, where she protested against economic inequality and corporate greed. She is a strong believer in the power of collective action to bring about positive change in society.As a spiritualist, Paula incorporates mindfulness and meditation into her daily practice. She believes that spiritual growth and a vegan lifestyle are interconnected and that by living a compassionate and ethical life, one can attain a deeper understanding of oneself and the world around us.Paula is a dynamic and engaging speaker who brings a unique perspective to the table. Her passion for animal rights, activism, and spirituality is contagious, and she has inspired many people to make positive changes in their lives. Listeners can expect to be both informed and inspired by her words. Check out Paula's many offerings here:https://beacons.ai/paulameninato/  If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating, subscribe and shareIf you want to support the show. please check out our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=79958421

Cameron Sean Ganis was born in New York on December 15, 1993, to John and Catalina Ganis at only three pounds. He has always been a fighter showing his relentlessness, passion, and a reason to keep going fourth towards his dream. He grew up in a bi-racial household along with two brothers. His father played the guitar since he was sixteen, and at the age of sixteen Cameron picked up a pen and pad and started creating his own sound. Today his biggest influencers are Drake, Lil Wayne, China Mac, Machine Gun Kelly, Joyner Lucas, Russ, Eminem, Chris Brown, and Justin Bieber to name a few. This up-and-coming vocalist, songwriter and rap artist had some major obstacles in his life. Both of his parents had a kidney transplant a few years ago, which took a toll on him, but because of his perseverance and love for music, he was able to overcome these obstacles. Cameron feels that he gets his drive from his mom, being that she overcame a few obstacles of her own. This thriving young artist also knew about the importance of getting an education, so he enrolled in the State University of New York at Fredonia near Canada. When his parents fell sick, he needed to be closer to home, so he enrolled at the University of Central Florida, the largest college in the United States earning a full scholarship.

Mike Tavioni is a carver, poet, mentor, activist, entrepreneur and maverick and his story is told in a new documentary that's just premiered at the Maoriland Film Festival. The film maker behind his story is Glenda Tuaine. 

This episode features a conversation with host, Rhonda Willers, and guest, Zahra Hooshyar Zahra is an interdisciplinary artist based in Northern California, who describes herself as constantly stuck in diasporic liminal spaces. Zahra and I met at Anderson Ranch Arts Center where she was working as a ceramics intern. She was my workshop assistant for a week-long terra sigillata workshop, which we can now fondly refer to as t-siggy thanks to Zahra. She's one of those people who feels like magic when you meet her. She engages with a desire to be submerged fully in the wholeness of life. Zahra is a first generation Iranian-American, who was born and raised in West Virginia to a cute and short pair of Iranian immigrants. We recorded this episode on the day her BFA thesis show opened. She is graduating from the University of California-Davis with a degree in Studio Art and a minor in Persian Studies, and as you'll hear from our conversation, Zahra is a human containing multitudes of experiences and knowledge. Please enjoy this episode with ZahraTo learn more about Zahra's work follow her on Instagram @zazahoosh and check out her website http://www.zhooshyarstudios.comStudio Mix #12 :|: Zahra HooshyarBe Careful by Greentea PengPrelude by Ali AzimiLamp Lady by SevdalizaIt Never Rains Here Morteza by KioskNo Bus by lophiileListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/42rb0A0IahbU54upMbEcxW Zahra Hooshyar Biography:Zahra Hooshyar is an interdisciplinary artist with an emphasis on ceramics. Born and raised in West Virginia to a cute and short pair of Iranian immigrants. She is a first generation Iranian-American that is constantly stuck in diasporic liminal spaces. Hooshyar will be graduating from the University of California-Davis with a degree in Studio Art and a minor in Persian Studies.Episode page: https://theartistinmeisdeadpodcast.com

Jesse Stewart is an award-winning percussionist, scholar, composer, artist, writer, instrument-maker and community activist. In 2012 he founded “We Are All Musicians” founded on his belief that music is a fundamental human right, through which he helps create opportunites for people to make music regardless of age, musical training, socio-economic circumstance and ability. During the conversation he demonstrates how any object can be used to create interesting music, and we also get to hear him improvise on a waterphone, as well as with me on my violin, with a unique instrument which he explains. I do hope you'll find Jesse to be as inspiring and interesting as I do! Below are timestamps for all the topics we covered. The video is close-captioned and the transcript will be published soon, at the same link on my podcast website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jesse-stewart-e13-s2-percussionist-composer-community-activist-artist-writer-instrument-builder Jesse Stewart website: https://www.jessestewart.ca/home.html Please help me with a tip? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman photo credit: Michele McMillan Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:50) percussion (03:48) waterphone (07:06) discussion of Pulse water dripping on drum head (09:18) intersection of visual art and music, Reinhard Reitzenstein, Gayle Young, Suzy Lake (12:09) building a vibraphone (14:31) Glacialis ice music (16:43) exploring boxes and balloons, and different instruments in teaching orchestration (26:28) studies in composition and ethnomusicology James Tenney, David Mott, Rob Bowman (32:07) recovering from brain surgery, making videos of many different instruments and found objects like canoe paddles (37:35) demonstration of different found objects (42:20) snare drum compositions with demonstration of sonic exploration with wrenches (46:06) Community activism: We Are All Musicians (49:16) Adaptive Use Musical Instrument, Pauline Oliveros (56:38) improv with violin, waterphone and the gongs with the AUMI (01:100:32) Ajay Heble and upcoming book about the pedagogy of musical improvisation (01:07:38) improv with dancers, cellist Peggy Lee, Propeller Dance, Natasha Bakht (01:11:56) notating the drum studies, discussion of jazz drumming, Elvin Jones (01:20:43) fond memories of playing with Kevin Breit, Matt Brubeck, David Mott, William Partker, playing for the Dalai Lama --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

Patrick Shiroishi is an insanely talented, Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist. I had the pleasure to have met him when I was living down there and was…

Tune In For This Exclusive Interview w/ Activist Reggae Artist VBDC!!! On His Journey To Save Souls!!! Featuring All New Music!!! https://linktr.ee/vbdc

Sunya Folayan ventured  into something new in  2003.  After working as a family and marriage therapist she decided to follow her heart and work as an artist.  She especially wanted to explore fabric and processes used across the globe.In this interview she talks about how keeping these ways alive relates to her work as an activist.Find out more about Folayan here:https://www.sunyafolayan.com/www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.com

Besides ads, Jeff Greenspan makes news with activist art projects and works as a stand-up comic. His projects include tourist lanes in New York City, hipster bear traps in the East Village, and TheCapturedProject.com. Jeff is a former Buzzfeed Chief Creative Officer, the guy who helped Mark Zuckerberg launch Facebook's Timeline, and writer and creative director at agencies like BBDO, RGA, Devito Verdi, and more. Find his activist art projects, ad portfolio, and comedy info at jeffgreenspan.com. For more about Besides Ads or to place an ad in an upcoming episode, go to besidesads.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Taylor talks about all of her social Activist work as well as her music and social influence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erongordonpodcast/support

In this episode Marcus and Steve  have a candid conversation with Austin's own Rocky Lane.Rocky Lane is an Activist/Artist/2020 Census Advisor & Awesome Activity Administrator. Please  enjoy this episode; also virtually  join and support Rocky this Sunday for another Awesome Austin Black Pride event: Register for this virtual event at- https://www.austinblackpride.org/ Givens Park     3811 E 12th St      Austin, TX 78721 On Sunday, June 13th from 10:00 am to 12:00 am Austin Black Pride and SwirlBabyTV are bringing you a free outdoor healing session featuring yoga, sound meditation, and other healing practices.This class will focus on the framework of yoga postures/asanas, yogic philosophy, and breathing techniques.We know that starting a yoga practice can feel intimidating, however, there's nothing to worry about. This course will be friendly to all ages, body types, and levels.There is a suggested donation of $10, however, no one will be turned away!"This project is supported in part by Kind Clinic and the Cultural Arts Division of the City--Additional Notes, Links, and Context for this Episode--Center for Health EmpowermentTeleCheCHE ReliefAvita PharmacyAustin Black Pride

In class, we spend one week reading and reflecting on the work of those who are part of the Chicana Feminist Epistemology tradition. The group that signed up to produce the podcast this week all identify as Hispanic or Latinx or Chicana or Mexican American or are in their own journey figuring out where they fit. So for this group especially the readings really resonated with them. The episode they submitted was about two hours long because they interviewed two amazing women in their quest to know more and better understand the ideas they read about. After listening to the episode I decided it would be better to split the episode into two episodes so that I could honor the work they did and share their conversations in full with limited edits. In this second episode, Eli, Kat, and Linda meet with Anell Flores a local educator, author, artist, and activist to give the hosts an idea what happens when theory becomes a way of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/transformative-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/transformative-talk/support

In this episode, New-Orleans writer, Activist - Artist and celebrity chef Tunde Wey will talk to is about Food as a Uniting Force

AY Young is an entrepreneur and activist artist who wants to ensure everyone is an outlet for change. In this episode, Young shares his entrepreneurial journey, the power of clean energy, and his hope to plug everyone in to what’s important. RSVP for future events: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/ay-young Awards Recognition: Drive traffic, brand engagement, and increase sales through our annual Impact Awards by applying today for $300 Off: https:/real-leaders.com/impact-awards-application Let us know what you thought of this episode by leaving a review on Apple Podcast today!

Award-winning author Aida Salazar talks about writing difficult stories for children, raising a new generation of activists, and the intersections of art and activism.  Learn more about Aida and her work - writing, art, activism, and more - at aidasalazar.com. Her most recent novel, Land of the Cranes, is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host: Najeeb Guest: Kalki Subramaniam - Transgender Rights Activist Language: Telugu/English Kalki Subramaniam is a transgender rights activist, artist, actress, writer, inspirational speaker, TEDx Speaker and entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu state - India. Kalki received international recognition when she was the official guest of the United States of America as a Human Rights Activist through IVLP and was honored in the United Nations Office in New York City for her social work. She is also a recipient of achievers award from Coimbatore Lawyers Association. In 2014, she was chosen by Facebook as one of the 12 inspiring women of the world who used Facebook for community development. In 2016, she was nominated by NDTV for its Woman of Worth Award under the arts category. In February 2017, she was invited by Harvard Business School, Harvard University to speak on behalf of the sexual minorities, and represent the Indian transgender community. She received a standing ovation for her speech. She shared the chair with Telugu actor and Politician Pawan Kalyan, Manish Malhotra, R Madhavan and Meagan Fallone. In 2018, Subramaniam was invited by Schwules Museum, Germany to present her artworks, poetry films and activism in an Artist Talk with Professor Claudia Reiche. In June 2019, Kalki was invited by TransAmsterdam, a transgender art and culture organisation in Netherlands and was conferred the International Ambassador for Life title by the organisation.

We have the honor of bringing to you, Omari Barksdale, a community leader, activist, artist & speaker with outstanding achievements of helping to bridge the gap of cultural and gender awareness.  Omari Barksdale BIO:  As an Activist: Omari has been involved in a multitude of activities and programs in which he has been called upon to provide help as a speaker, poet, ally or providing assistance with his hands.  In Politics: Omari served as a top Legislative researcher, writer, aide for the Detroit City Council. In addition he has authored many resolutions that have been converted into citywide and statewide legislation/actions.  In 2006 Omari waged a campaign as candidate for State Representative in the State of Michigan. Currently he manages one of Michigan's top 3 electorate phone canvassing team for Michigan Liberation and Michigan Liberation Action Fund. Omari, a founding board member of SASHA Center, is also the lead male facilitator for the organization is tasked with educating men and boys about the very serious realities of gender based violence, anti-women and rape culture, and to provide bystander intervention strategies via training. As a facilitator, speaker and trainer, Omari has provided services to colleges, non-profit teams, school staff members and students across the country, earning him the Ava Rogers Award in 2016 (presented at Take Back The Night, Detroit) and  SASHA Center's “Community Engagement Award.”  As the North American Director of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, Omari has accepted the privilege of helping to preserve the history of Black people in America by leading themed exhibits throughout the country for close to 15 years.  The Black History 101 Mobile Museum's purpose is centered in historical accuracy promotion and anti-racism training As an Artist: Omari  has held the attention of audiences across the country including representing Detroit, MI as a member of eight National Poetry Slam Teams (2008 & 2016 Grand Slam Champion) and the 2007 Rust Belt Championship Slam Team. In addition, he has performed at over 200 higher education institutions throughout the U.S.

in a time when covid physical distances us from one another, politics emotionally separates us, and an economy driven by individual success financially divides us, it can seem almost impossible to create what we most need to truly belong: community.mia birdsong, pathfinder, activist, storyteller and author of “How We Show Up: reclaiming family, friendship and community” has devoted her life to creating and cultivating community not just because it feels good but because we need it. we need it because we are human. because we are interdependent creatures who rely on one another to survive. we need it because it’s through shared wisdom and experience that we can save what is failing and create what we are imagining. and we need it because, as much as creativity is a solo act, it comes from our shared existence.mia has “a gift for making visible and leveraging the brilliance of everyday people so that our collective gifts reach larger spheres of influence, cultural and political change, and create wellbeing for everyone.”and in this conversation mia brings her experience as senior fellow of the Economic Security Project, founding co-director of Family Story, vice president of The Family Independence Initiative, speaker at conferences and universities around the country and her Ted talk (viewed over 1.7 million times), to show us how we can use community to chart a new path forward.some of what we talk about: the american dream, toxic individualism and the power of communitywhat we value and why we better change it. now. finding agency in spaciousness (and how to create more spaciousness in a busy life)looking to the marginalized for freedomand why you only have to do your partmay it inspire you to make your thing and change your world.  

Nicole Alifante is a former actress, current singer songwriter, teacher and activist, and she joins Mallory in the MILK Studio. Nicole is the founder of the non- profit organization CURE, which stands for: Coalition for Understanding Racism in Education, based in Westchester, NY. CURE engages in hard conversations about the construction of race and systemic racism by bringing in seasoned speakers and activists. Nicole is an artist, and she brings her heart and soul to her art, but also to listening and amplifying other people’s voices. Since she was on MILK Podcast in 2017, Nicole has grown CURE and is deeply committed to doing anti racism work in her community. We follow up the conversation from 2017 and see where she is right now, in the time of COVID-19, working and creating as an anti-racism activist/artist mom. Follow Nicole's music at www.nicolealifante.com and CURE at www.learnwithcure.com. Listen to Nicole's interview from Season 1, Epsiode 22 as well, to get a sense of Nicole’s trajectory as an activist who is learning and growing every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a conversation with Demetrius Hill, co-founder of I Can't Breathe, SC (also Black Lives Matter SC). We discuss foundational information for white folks interested in learning how to be #antiracist.

In episode twelve, host Brett Stanley is talking to Activist, Artist, and Photographer Benjamin Von Wong. Ben's work is probably best described as epic, ranging from his earlier photography work which had him collaborating with amazing subjects around the world, to his latest installation work building incredible sculptures and artworks from unusual objects that hope to provoke and motivate people to take action on issues like recycling, child hunger, and of course our oceans.Whilst not a full time underwater photographer, Ben has created some incredible imagery with very little experience, and his journey from playing in a pool with friends to tying models to shipwrecks is really inspiring. Ben also has his own podcast, called Impact Everywhere all about creating a Positive Impact in Unexpected Places.Discuss the episode in our facebook group.Visit our YouTube for livestreamsFollow Benjamin: Website, Facebook, Instagram, PodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brettstanley)

Chatting about LES, his journey, his partake in Hiphop, Mental Health, changing lifestyle Nd PR. For visual check out YouTube D'essence Romero https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1sQg9UJ4v7H8LpUMCuU

In the 8th Episode of the "What We Want" Podcast series, Host Tasneem Saith speaks to Activist & Artist . We chat about the lockdown, how racism within our communities still needs to addressed, activism, art and Arabic calligraphy. Prophet Mohammed SAW stood as a groundbreaking example of how human beings should treat each other. Setting Bilal free from slavery, bringing him into his inner circle, and appointing him the great honor as the first mu'adhdhin. A profound example for all to see. This groundbreaking act can be taken as an example in today's political activism: we must, no matter who the oppressed are, stand with them, and protect the sanctity of goodness and love over the evils of slavery, discrimination, and social hierarchies. During this global crisis and Lock-Down time lets use this opportunity to find ourselves ,make Quarantine time Quraan-time & learn a new skill such as Arabic Calligraphy Art or an art firm.

Jeff and Erik connected with Jamie to hear her story and how her drive and grit has led her to become such an accomplished actress, activist, dancer, and founder of THISAbility, a performing arts conservatory and professional theatre company, cultivating inclusion in the arts. At age 19, Jamie was given a misdiagnosis and experienced a terrible reaction to medication that led to semi-paralysis and confinement to a wheelchair. After such a devastating blow, Jamie chose to fight back. Listen to Jamie discuss her musical and artistic trajectory and how she became a well known face and name in the performing arts community. Follow Jamie on social media at: @thisabilityarts Register for our No Barriers Summit here.

Episode Image/Guest Host: Tyahra Angus Theme song HoodGrown by David-James @davedashjames_ https://soundcloud.com/davedashjames Transition music Nathan Peters @mztrwlsn @mrwilsonbeats https://soundcloud.com/mrwilsonbeats TAG THE ARTIST: Cryssie @highku FOR US BY US: The Theater Offensive @outoffensive http://www.thetheateroffensive.org/ WORD ON THE STREET: Art as institution Decolonize This Place to Hold Action at Whitney Museum Over Protests Against Vice Chair of Board http://www.artnews.com/2018/12/06/decolonize-place-hold-action-whitney-museum-protests-vice-chair-board/ Fears Grow for Tania Bruguera After Cuban Authorities Detain the Activist-Artist https://news.artnet.com/art-world/support-grows-activist-artist-tania-bruguera-detention-cuban-authorities-1411030 MASS politics ? Ayanna Pressley bids City Council farewell in impassioned speech https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2018/12/06/ayanna-pressley-boston-city-council-farewell The Brockton mayor's city-owned vehicle was set on fire last week https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2018/12/06/brockton-mayor-vehicle-arson BPS The Boston school district is facing 2 lawsuits filed by women https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2018/12/03/the-boston-school-district-is-facing-2-lawsuits-filed-by-women Boston School Bus Driver Assaulted: School Officials https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Boston-School-Bus-Driver-Assaulted-According-to-School-Officials-501843092.html Black Basel Black Lives Matter Activist Patrisse Cullors Is Bringing the Movement to Miami With a Series of Talks, Shows, and Merchandise https://news.artnet.com/art-world/black-lives-matter-art-basel-miami-2018-1412953 Art and Activism Create 'Darker Gods' for Art Basel Miami https://www.theroot.com/art-and-activism-create-darker-gods-for-art-basel-miami-1830921572 Black man magic with the art world A Pair of Socks Can Be Made Into High Fashion Using Intellect': Virgil Abloh on Why Streetwear Is the Readymade Art of Our Time https://news.artnet.com/art-world/designer-virgil-abloh-on-why-streetwear-is-the-readymade-art-of-our-time-1413127 Graffiti Artist Darrius Ford Launches Agency to Help Emerging Pop Artists https://cheddar.com/videos/graffiti-artist-darrius-ford-launches-agency-to-help-emerging-pop-artists KING PINS: Anila Quayyum Agha @anilaquayyumagha http://www.anilaagha.com/ https://www.artsy.net/artist/anila-quayyum-agha https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/intersections-anila-quayyum-agha UNSUNG HEROES/history moves: Color Field movement https://www.theartstory.org/movement-color-field-painting.htm https://www.ideelart.com/magazine/color-field-artists GOOD LOOKS (interview): Lambert Rahming - @lookdeeper Callmelamb.com https://www.menofmelaninmagic.com/ REALTALK: Tyahra Angus @Afrocentered @afrocenteredmedia www.Afrocenteredmedia.com ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rate, review and subscribe to us on APPLE podcast Check out our white wall review. Would you like to support the show? Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/hoodgrownaesthetic Daughter of Contrast www.daughterofcontrast.com/ @daughterofcontrst HIT US UP! If you’re an Artist or a small business owner, you would like to be interviewed on the show please email us and send us a short bio, images and media handles. Please Review, Rate and Subscribe to us on Apple Podcast Stitcher, Tune in, and Google Play!

Lane Patriquin is a genderqueer activist from Northern Ontario. They have been doing trans community organizing in Toronto for the past 5 years, as well as being involved in multiple other anti-poverty, anti-racist and harm reduction initiatives. In 2016 they were involved in organizing demonstrations against Jordan Peterson at the University of Toronto, and they recently appeared in the CBC documentary "Shut Him Down: The Rise of Jordan Peterson" that is available to stream in Canada. Twitter: twitter.com/circleAtattoo YouTube: youtube.com/c/circleAtattoo Art: twinwillows.storenvy.com Web: www.markhughescomedy.com Twitter: @PTT604 Facebook: www.facebook.com/PTT604/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/markhughescomic

Mary Giehl’s art echoes themes that she had encountered through her work experience as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. She often cared for children after they had been abused and much of her work focuses around this theme. There are hints of darkness and confinement in her installations, along with a mixture and balance of playfulness and seriousness. Mary is also a dedicated rock climber, and creates dramatic spandex costumes for her nephew who is a semi-professional wrestler called Dalton Castle for Ring of Honor Wrestling. Some of her work can be seen at https://marygiehl.com/

Today we’re chatting with David’s sister, Eli, about getting sober, writing, and moving home to find her path as an Activist Artist.   Eli's Reading List: • Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget by Sarah Hepola • Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp • Funhome: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel • The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron   Co-produced by David Carrillo and Sherise Saavedra Logo Design by Jake Ewing Music by Carla Morrison and Los Amparito

Samatha Paige has had her fair share of 'bad' things happen to her in her lifetime. Enough to make a person ask "why me?" over and over again. But instead of dwelling on that, Samantha has turned her own heartache and trauma into something that's released her truth and vulnerability. After being diagnosed with cancer at 21 and then told she had the BRCA1 gene in 2008, Samantha decided to take matters into her own hands. Those experiences were tough and created a lot of change in her life; but they shaped her worldview and showed her how to literally and figuratively make those 'last cuts' in ones life. She looks at these last cuts are those decisions we are faced with in our lives, that we're too scared to make; but know are necessary for us to live in line with our essence.  These health challenges have helped Samantha to rise stronger and release her artist within, focusing on raw conversations with others and herself with the Last Cut Project. She's now a role model and thought leader who shows others how to engage in vulnerable self-inquiry to live a connected, fulfilled life that feels like one's own.

What we cover: "What the world needs now is love, sweet love." -- Burt Bacharach   About three weeks ago, my four-year-old, JouJou had her first ballet recital with North Vancouver’s stellar organization Pink Petal Ballet, designed less to teach young girls the perfect arabesque, and more to teach young girls concepts like self-love and kindness. The recital concluded with 300 young girls on stage singing in questionable harmony the classic lyrical genius of Burt Bacharach: “What the world needs now, is love sweet love,… it’s the only thing that there’s just too little love.” However, thanks to artistic visionaries and thought leaders like Wendy Williams-Watt who sees opportunity for beauty and self-expression all around her, the quantity of love shown and received and felt is growing exponentially around the world. Love for oneself, love for community, love for country, love for the planet. In fact, her most talked about project to date Big Love Ball now has a home on every continent globally. If you’re not familiar with Big Love Ball, it is the incarnation of the glue that holds societies, countries, and families together – the most powerful single-word in any language, love – written in simple type across the width of a ginormous 5-foot in diameter to be exact, inflatable ball. It’s been called inflatable sculpture; an enormous beach ball that says the one thing we most want to say and hear and feel. Love. Wendy Williams-Watt is a neat person, and the reason this conversation is so important is two-fold. One, we talk about love. Why we’re so afraid to show it. What it feels like when we’re missing it. What it feels like when we’re in it. But, we also talk about what it means to not just have ideas – which, when you’re as creative a person as Wendy is, is kind of like breathing – but actually doing something about them. I say it all the time: “The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers, but most of all, the world needs dreamers who do.” Wendy is a dreamer who does, and this episode is an invitation to you too, to be a dreamer who does. Small admin note: I typically credit that quote as having come from Eleanor Roosevelt, but alas, I went to verify it the other day and I learned it was Sarah Ban Breathnach, writer of Simple Abundance. For years, Wendy was respected in the city of Vancouver for her role concepting and operating the go-to lifestyle destination shop called Liberty – it was a place to go and just lose yourself in the awe of the finely curated pieces. The energy in that space for me, nearly 20 years ago, as a junior copywriter just starting out and living across the street from it, was the feeling of “one day…” It was like walking into a dream. When Wendy transitioned from being the décor expert, the entrepreneur with the thriving enterprise, she experienced an epiphany one day when the battery of her mouse died and she saw the words: “connection lost” across her screen. Her daughter had just moved out, a relationship had come to an end, and Wendy realized she had too much stuff and not enough love and people. She let herself walk through the pain and the loneliness and when she came out on the other side, a whole new articulation of love waited for her on the other side. If you have not seen Big Love Ball, and Wendy’s other love-enhancing, love-expressing projects like Pink Ring and Writing on Ribs, please – no, really, please – check out MJDionne.com and check out the podcaster tab. You need to see this work. I hate to say it, but I’m going to anyway. There is perhaps an underlying feeling that to talk about love is a "female" thing to do. That it’s somehow not cool for guys to engage in dialogue this potentially vulnerable in nature. Which is why, I invite you all to tune in – love is as universal as it gets. And this is a talk for us all. In this time of a particular president talking about walls, and travel bans, and pulling out of the Paris Climate Change Agreement, and we have fear in London in light of last week’s London Bridge attack, and in Manchester after the Ariana Grande concert terror attack, what the world needs now, is love sweet love. Wendy talks about what it was like touring the Fire Halls around ground zero on the anniversary of 9/11 last year, and the reaction of these big, burly men – as soon as they saw Big Love Ball, it became an invitation to talk and connect and share. When they brought Big Love Ball to ground zero and invited people to pen a loving note on the ball itself, Wendy describes this feeling of eutopia – love doesn’t see religion, gender, nationality.  She was back in New York this week, with her latest project, Big Love Button as seen on Good Morning America – congrats to you on that, sister. MJDionne.com

In this episode, Diane Thornton shares her process of designing from condoms, her history as a speaker, social activist, model and artist, and encourages saying the word abortion; she does this, all while living with early onset Alzheimer's. This episode highly features the event Condomonium held by Choices.   Choices Condomonium Saturday, April 15th at 7 PM - 10 PM at Playhouse on the Square. Get your tickets

We sit down with former NFL first round pick AARON MAYBIN, who has found an amazing second career as an artist and activist for social progress. (This just COULDN'T be more in Gareth's wheelhouse.) Also ... Joe is busy so Brad edited this one. So please forgive the occasional glitch. It's a learning process, OK!

If you're anything like us you spend quite a bit of time on YouTube looking for great channels that you can connect with and provides information that is both useful and entertaining (hey! Just like us!). There are plenty of channels dedicated to a vegan lifestyle but few compare to the dedication of Emily Barwick, also known as Bite Size Vegan. What really attracts us to Emily's work is her wide range of video topics and styles. Her ability to produce a video that can appeal to those who need a "wake up call" and/or cold hard facts sets her apart from the other YouTubers. However, she can usually find a way to let her genuine heart and personality shine which really makes her subscribers loyal viewers. Personally, we've seen and used her videos to answer questions in social media posts and groups because she addresses topics so clear. Along with her traditional, and sometimes silly, videos she also provides a rare service: videos for kids. We know quite a few parent's raising vegan children or working to guide their families toward a more plant based lifestyle. Many of the parents I've talked to tend to have the hardest time explaining these changes to their children. Emily is able to speak honestly to children without over stimulating or talking down to them. She believes children are smart and should be treated as such. ABOUT BITE SIZE VEGAN Emily Moran Barwick is an animal liberation activist, artist, educator and the creator of Bite Size Vegan, an ever-expanding free educational resource consisting of a YouTube channel and accompanying website. Her videos range from the very serious and highly researched, to down to earth talks, to using humor to present a very real topic. She’s one of the very few vegan YouTubers who strives to not only educate the plant based community on how to address other but attempts to help the non-plant based to understand the plant based viewpoint. Regardless of the topic Emily presents the information that is passionate, sincere, and with plenty of her own personality. CHECK OUT OUR STORE Interested in getting some awesome CV swag? Visit CuriouslyVegRadio.com/cvdesigns for awesome CV swag and make sure to stop by MattHughesArt.com for a limited edition, signed print made exclusively for Curiously Veg! Curiously Veg Art Nouveau Curiously Veg Art Nouveau 2 "Find Your Why" - White Text "Find Your Why" - Black Text You can even pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, or a mug with some great artwork printed on it.

Purple Mango Madness Podcast interview with Bionic Mark (@akaBionicMark). Special Guest: Holly Van Voast (@lensjockey) Activist/Artist residing in Kentucky. Topics: Activism, Branding, NYPD Listen to Bionic Mark tap into the psyche of the infamous Topless Activist Holly Van Voast (@lensjockey). Find out her views on Embracing the female body, Branding with Guns and Waffles, and winning money against NYPD. Topless for a cause NOT for attention! Subscribe to Itunes: itunes.apple.com/cy/podcast/purpl…ness/id722924362

If you visit Professor Chandler's Facebook Profile Wall, you'll see a combination of posts: images on celebrating black female beauty throughout the diaspora, photos of children and grandchildren with loving comments, messages on healthcare products, news stories about various atrocities happening in America, aphorisms on politics, encouraging Bible scripture and philosopher's messages, videos on historical and political events, particularly related to what he calls "AmeriKKKa's" violent racist history and photos of chemtrails outside of his New Mexico. Many of those messages are shared on his Facebook Page. But, what is the point of all of this? What is the elder professor trying to tell the world, particularly the world of social media dominated by Facebook where people seem to come to tune out? The message is the same as it has been for nearly 55 years of activism through protest art and speech: WAKE UP,  AMERICA! Activism and raging against the machine are acts of self- and human preservation, not just something the socially disaffected do to get media attention. The 99% are all outsiders. So, he is calling out to America--and the world--to engage because tuning out and refusing t o tune in to what is really going on is a recipe for destruction of ALL of our civil rights and liberties, not just those of African Americans. This week, we'll talk about Prof. Chandler's perspective on American activism and the age of social media and why by paying attention to what's all around you, the life you save may be your own. This show is co-hosted and produced by Chandler's daughter and artist agent, Dahna M. Chandler, an award-winning former journalist.

Sit-ins, protests, speeches, letter writing campaigns, articles and, today, social media. From Black Nationalism to Black Economic Empowerment, Dana Chandler has been a citizen activist since he was in his teens. What has life been like as a citizen activist who is also a professor, father and artist? Did activism come before art and drive the art or did art come before activism and shape his activism. On our next show, we'll continue discussing Chandler's life as a citizen activist, including his connections with controversial figures like Minister Don Muhammad and Louis Farrakhan. Called "controversial", a "Black Power Artist", "activist artist" and "Outsider Artist", Chandler, 70, was born in 1941 in Lynn, MA. He is best known for the edgy, colorful, controversial and hotly-debated artistic statements of his 1960’s-1980’s works. Chandler continues to evolve and his views, expressed on this show, provide weekly evidence of his continued development.   The show is co-hosted and produced by Chandler's daughter and artist agent, Dahna M. Chandler, an award-winning former journalist.   (c) 2012. The Outsider Artist, LLC and BAPsody in Blue, Inc.

Sit-ins, protests, speeches, letter writing campaigns, articles and, today, social media. From Black Nationalism to Black Economic Empowerment, Dana Chandler has been a citizen activist since he was in his teens. What has life been like as a citizen activist who is also a professional, father and artist? Did activism come before art and drive the art or did art come before activism and shape his activism. On our next show, we'll continue discussing Chandler's life as a citizen activist. Called "controversial", a "Black Power Artist", "activist artist" and "Outsider Artist", Chandler, 70, was born in 1941 in Lynn, MA. He is best known for the edgy, colorful, controversial and hotly-debated artistic statements of his 1960’s-1980’s works. Chandler continues to evolve and his views, expressed on this show, provide weekly evidence of his continued development.   The show is co-hosted and produced by Chandler's daughter and artist agent, Dahna M. Chandler, an award-winning former journalist.   (c) 2012. The Outsider Artist, LLC and BAPsody in Blue, Inc.

Sit-ins, protests, speeches, letter writing campaigns, articles and, today, social media. From Black Nationalism to Black Economic Empowerment, Dana Chandler has been a citizen activist since he was in his teens. What has life been like as a citizen activist who is also a professional, father and artist? Did activism come before art and drive the art or did art come before activism and shape his activism. On our next show, we'll discuss Chandler's life as a citizen activist. Called "controversial", a "Black Power Artist", "activist artist" and "Outsider Artist", Chandler, 71, was born in 1941 in Lynn, MA. He is best known for the edgy, colorful, controversial and hotly-debated artistic statements of his 1960’s-1980’s works. Chandler continues to evolve and his views, expressed on this show, provide weekly evidence of his continued development.   The show is co-hosted and produced by Chandler's daughter and artist agent, Dahna M. Chandler, an award-winning former journalist.   (c) 2012. The Outsider Artist, LLC and BAPsody in Blue, Inc.