Podcasts about artist activist

Summer Osborne is an award winning Americansinger-songwriter, TEDx Speaker, Artist Activist, Motivational Speaker, and SpiritualCollaborator who entertains audiences throughout North America with a fusion ofmusic and spoken word. Her platform is creating space for humanity to heal and grow, while facilitating the shift that she calls a “Spiritual Revolution”.Revolution, as in turn.Spiritual, from the latin – Spiritus – to breathe.What gives you breath? To expand… and to release?Summer creates an emotional odyssey of exploration and self-discovery, encouraging you to dismantle your human suit to reveal the relationship that is ethereal…The Soul Connection.Experience a tapestry of love that comes to life in an extraordinary way.Awaken to a new perception and purpose. It will leave you lighter, make you stronger, and give your feet direction.Transcript

Opening this weekend at the Museum of Modern Art is the first wholistic survey of artist and activist LaToya Ruby Frazier, who was just named as one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2024. Frazier was born in the industrial down of Braddock, Pennsylvania, and travels to working class communities around the country using her art as a form of social documentary, from Flint, to Pittsburgh, to Baltimore. LaToya Ruby Frazier: Monuments of Solidarity is on view at MoMA from May 12 to September 7, and Frazier joins us to preview her exhibition.

Gabrielle Senza is a multidisciplinary artist with a deep commitment to fostering a culture of compassion and fearlessness. Through audience-participatory installations, performances, and workshops, she encourages critical engagement and dialogue about unseen societal and environmental forces. Her artistic practice focuses on illuminating the invisible and unheard aspects of our world, bridging gaps in understanding through visual and performance art. Senza exhibits, lectures, and performs internationally, and her work is represented in corporate, public, and private collections around the globe, including MoMA New York, the Whitney Museum, and Lifetime Entertainment among them. With a specific focus on creative engagement for social and environmental change, her projects are often showcased in a variety of settings, from museums and galleries to public spaces and international symposia. Senza's notable projects, such as The Long Slow Crawl, The Collaborative Scroll, Walk Unafraid, Terra Temporalis, and the InVisibility Lab, underscore her role as a creative researcher engaging international audiences through experimental events. Her most recent endeavor, Antarctica Temporalis, blends ephemeral art, mystical trance performances and inspiring climate narratives, encouraging individuals across generations to participate in a joy-filled climate movement. An MFA graduate from Transart Institute and a ZK/U-Berlin Fellow, Senza has received several awards, grants, and artist residencies. She is the Founder and Artistic Director of Walk Unafraid, a nonprofit organization that champions creative activism and supports under-represented and under-resourced artists, particularly from BIPOC and LGBTQ communities. Based in the Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts for over 35 years, Senza continues to devote time and resources to protecting the environment and building a world where everyone is seen, heard and celebrated. To learn more about Gabrielle Senza: FB/IG: @gabriellesenzastudio @invisibilitylab @wewalkunafraid @antarcticatemporalis @terra.luna.loves.you Websites: gabriellesenza.com walkunafraid.org. invisibilitylab.com

In this episode of 5to9, I had a chat with Kaitlin Maud, a strategist artist, strategist, and activist.Always having the audacity to carve a path that's in integrity to her values, Kaitlin started her self-employment journey 5 years into her career and since then has operated as a freelancer, consulting for brands like Nike, Beats by Dre, and Google, founded a consultancy with partners (then eventually left the company), done 3 Tedx talks, was featured in the book Company of One by Paul Jarvis and been a vocal agent for change in the communications industry.We talked about why she thinks self-employment is more sustainable than a corporate job, what career growth looks like when you work for yourself, different seasons in her work, how boundaries is about creating space, what to think about when you start a business, and more hot takes!This is Kaitlin Maud for 5to9.

On this Tuesday episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore pays tribute to the late and legendary artist, activist and author Faith Ringgold, who passed away last Saturday at 93. Website: https://faithringgold.com Plus: Dr. King's “Letter From Birmingham Jail”, 61 years ago today. Letter: https://letterfromjail.com April 16, 2024. Reminder: Get busy voting. https://vote.org. Ajike Owens' official GoFundMe page: https://bit.ly/3WQOAk6 Donate: https://PayPal.me/PopcornReel New podcast: TÁR Talk (https://bit.ly/3QXRkcF) The new POLITICRAT newsletter is here! Subscribe for free: https://politicrat.substack.com. Social media: Spoutible - https://spoutible.com/popcornreel Mastodon - https://mas.to/@popcornreel Post: https://post.news/popcornreel Twitter: https://twitter.com/popcornreel Black Voters Matter: https://blackvotersmatterfund.org. Vote 411: https://vote411.org. The AUTONOMY t-shirt series—buy yours here: https://bit.ly/3yD89AL Planned Parenthood: https://plannedparenthood.org Register to vote NOW: https://vote.org The ENOUGH/END GUN VIOLENCE t-shirts on sale here: https://bit.ly/3zsVDFU Donate to the Man Up Organization: https://manupinc.org FREE: SUBSCRIBE NOW TO THE BRAND NEW POLITICRAT DAILY PODCAST NEWSLETTER!! Extra content, audio, analysis, exclusive essays for subscribers only, plus special offers and discounts on merchandise at The Politicrat Daily Podcast online store. Something new and informative EVERY DAY!! Subscribe FREE at https://politicrat.substack.com Buy podcast merchandise (all designed by Omar Moore) and lots more at The Politicrat Daily Podcast Store: https://the-politicrat.myshopify.com The Politicrat YouTube page: bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: https://politicrat.politics.blog Join Omar on Fanbase NOW! Download the Fanbase social media app today. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to this to this podcast! Follow/tweet Omar at: https://twitter.com/thepopcornreel.

Carolyn Harding with visual artist/activist Andrea Bowers and Lauren Leving, curator at Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art, or commonly called moCa. On December 21, 2023, Andrea, you posted on Face Book, “A line from the Lake Erie bill of rights will be shining over Lake Erie on the science center across from the rock and roll hall of fame!” with photos and video clip from the installation of your work of Art, which is now hundreds of feet high installed on the Great Lakes Science Center, next to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in downtown, Cleveland, Ohio. Congratulations! That's a big and very public work of Art. Let's Talk about this huge Glowing Sign that says “Lake Erie has the Right to Exist, Flourish and Naturally Evolve” in Red, Green, Blue and Yellow Neon. Ohio-raised Andrea Bowers is a Los Angeles-based artist who has been recording and amplifying the work of activists present and past for more than two decades. Her multi-media practice includes drawing, video, sculpture, and installation work that foregrounds the experience of the people who dedicate their time and energy to the struggle for gender, racial, environmental, labor, and immigration justice and those who are directly affected by systemic inequality. Over time, her different bodies of work have become a document of the changing language, prerogatives, and dynamics of social justice movements. In 2021, a major mid-career survey of Bowers's work curated by Michael Darling and Connie Butler opened at the MCA Chicago and traveled to the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles in 2022. Other recent solo exhibitions include Grief and Hope, Museum Abteiberg, Mönchengladbach, Germany and Light and Gravity, Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst, Bremen, Germany. In September 2022, Bowers opened a solo exhibition including both new and existing work at the Galleria d'Arte Moderna di Milano as part of an exhibition program organized by the Fondazione Furla. Bowers is represented by Vielmetter Los Angeles, Andrew Kreps Gallery, Kaufmann Repetto, and Jessica Silverman Gallery. Lauren Leving (she/her) is a curator and writer based in Chicago, IL and Cleveland, OH. Her work explores how creative practice can expand institutionally-rooted understandings of access. Currently, she is Curator-at-Large at the Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland; Associate Curator for the Orange County Museum of Art's 2024 California Biennial; and Co-Curator of Everlasting Plastics, originally presented in the U.S. Pavilion during the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale. Since joining moCa in 2019, Leving has organized projects including the Getting to Know You residency, which supported the production of Messages to Authorities (Go Away!), a largescale textile commission by Aram Han Sifuentes and Don't mind if I do, a group exhibition stewarded by Finnegan Shannon. She holds an MA in Museum & Exhibition Studies from the University of Illinois–Chicago and a BA from Tulane University. https://www.mocacleveland.org/exhibitions/andrea-bowers-exist-fourish-evolve Celdf.org GrassRoot Ohio - Conversations with everyday people working on important issues, here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Every Friday 5:00pm, EST on 94.1FM & streaming worldwide @ WGRN.org, Sundays at 2:00pm EST on 92.7/98.3 FM and streams @ WCRSFM.org, and Sundays at 4:00pm EST, at 107.1 FM, Wheeling/Moundsville WV on WEJP-LP FM. Contact Us if you would like GrassRoot Ohio on your local LP-FM community radio station. Face Book: www.facebook.com/GrassRootOhio/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/grassroot_ohio/ All shows/podcasts archived at SoundCloud! @user-42674753 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/.../grassroot-ohio/id1522559085 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX2t1Z7_qae803BzDF4PtQ/ Intro and Exit music for GrassRoot Ohio is "Resilient" by Rising Appalachia: youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8 There's a time to listen and learn, a time to organize and strategize, And a time to Stand Up/ Fight Back!

Few Webcomics have been as prolific and long-running as Assigned Male, the brainchild of trans Québécois cartoonist Sophie Labelle. First releasing in October of 2014, Assigned Male portrays life through the eyes of a trans middle schooler named Stephie who alternately makes light of, and chafes under the realities of growing up a transgender child in a cisgender world. The webcomic series is still ongoing. In 2017, Labelle first squared off against the rising tide of anti-trans and fringe-right haters, when a book reading for her new comic, Dating Tips for Trans and Queer Weirdos, was cancelled under threats of violence. During this time, Labelle received death threats and was doxxed, which would ultimately lead to her resettling with her partner in Finland, where she lives today. In the wake of these events, however, Labelle's audience expanded rapidly across Canada and the world. Today, she has more readers and supporters than ever before. To see Sophie's work, or to purchase one of her books, visit her website at https://www.serioustransvibes.com/TD Connected Community MomentFor a chance to win a signed copy of one of Sophie Labelle's books, follow this link and fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiXNtHEfun9GeOwTQs_vnf7ahZurKtjfkIu9VTfUxE0pIbkA/viewform?usp=sf_link Contest runs until January 6.For more information on Simply Good Form, follow this link: https://www.simplygoodform.com/Find us on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SimplyGoodForm/)Twitter (@simplygoodform)Instagram (@simplygoodform)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/simply-good-form/)This podcast is created by Simply Good Form, with production assistance and editing from Podstarter. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simply-good-form/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SimplyGoodForm Trans Canada Stories is proudly partnered with TD Bank Group.Hosts: Emma Stanley (She/Her) and Cyn Sweeney (She/Her)Producer: Connor Sampson (He/Him) podstarter.io

As The Good People Fund (un)conference approaches, our guest is featured speaker Jon Adam Ross — a New York-based artist, activist and educator, and co-founding artist and Executive Director of the In(HEIR)itance Project. In this dynamic episode, Jon describes the power of harnessing our stories and narratives to fuel and deepen our work and advance … Continue reading The Good People Fund (un)conference: Artist, Activist and Educator Jon Adam Ross on the Power of our Stories →

Suicide Awareness Month. If you know, you know. Suicide is an epidemic in the US, with teenagers, the middle aged, elderly women and especially men all among the victims. Join Radio GAG this month as we explore suicide, what can be done and especially the access to guns that kill about 70% of suicide victims. Sarah Germain Lilly interviews Katrina Brees, Artist/Activist whose suicide prevention bill Donna's law is now in effect in Washington, Virginia and Utah. Radio GAG producer Ti Cersley shares Gun Violence Prevention news, and our In Memoriam features athe Dunham Family of Akron Ohio, victims of the type of mass shooting in which the killer takes the life of their entire family before killing themselves. If you'd like to get involved in preventing gun violence, Gays Against Guns can use your skills and donations. Go to our webpage https://www.gaysagainstguns.net/support to learn more.

One World in a New World with Elizabeth Mikotowicz - Artist, Activist, Author, Entrepreneur In a recent episode of the One World in a New World podcast, host Zen Benefiel spoke with Elizabeth Mikotowicz, a healer, teacher, artist, and social activist. The conversation was centered around the transformative power of love and how it can help individuals to heal and create positive change in the world. But it also delved into Elizabeth's personal experiences, including her time in jail and her work as a social activist. Elizabeth shared her journey of self-discovery and healing, which included a period of time when she was incarcerated. She spoke about the profound impact this experience had on her, and how it opened her eyes to the inequalities and injustices present in society. She also discussed how she used her time in jail to focus on her art and spirituality, and how this helped her to find a sense of purpose and meaning in her life. As an artist, Elizabeth spoke about the importance of creativity in the healing process, and how it can help individuals to express their emotions and connect with their inner selves. She shared some of her own artwork, which is inspired by nature and spirituality, and discussed how her art has been a tool for personal healing and growth. The conversation also touched on Elizabeth's social activism work, including her involvement in organizations that support women's empowerment and social justice. She spoke about the importance of creating a more just and equitable society, and how individual and collective healing can contribute to this goal. She also shared some of the challenges she has faced as a social activist, including resistance and pushback from those who are resistant to change. Overall, the conversation between Zen Benefiel and Elizabeth Mikotowicz was a powerful exploration of the healing power of love, as well as the role of personal healing and social activism in creating a more just and equitable society. Through Elizabeth's experiences and insights, the conversation highlighted the importance of creativity, spirituality, and self-discovery in the healing process. It also underscored the need for individuals to take action and contribute to positive social change, even in the face of resistance and obstacles. The conversation was inspiring and thought-provoking, leaving listeners with a deeper understanding of the transformative power of love and the importance of using our individual gifts and talents to make a positive impact in the world. Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-mikotowicz-409773220/ Elizabeth's Apparel: https://www.legaleriste.com/en/Elizabeth.mikotowicz _______ One World in a New World Compilation (Year 1): https://amzn.to/3p2RaXM _______ Connect with Zen: https://linkedin.com/zenbenefiel Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org Live and Let Live Global Peace Movement: https://liveandletlive.org

Mia Feroleto is a well-known art advisor, activist and artist who divides her time between Vermont and South Dakota. In this interview, we discuss her process of negotiating the return of 131 artifacts stolen from the dead at Wounded Knee massacre in 1890 to the Oglala Sioux tribe of the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota in 2022. This process reflects her deep commitment to the people of the Pine Ridge reservation and to truth and justice. She was also the creator of A SHELTER FROM THE STORM: ARTISTS FOR THE HOMELESS OF NEW YORK and ARTWALK NY, an annual event for Coalition for the Homeless that has been copied all around the country since beginning in 1995. Feroleto has organized numerous benefit auctions and large-scale special events at major auction houses such as Sotheby's and Christie's, the Women's Museum in Washington, D.C. and the Harvard Club in New York City. Feroleto has served on the board of directors of such organizations as Dance Theater Workshop and Sculpture Center. More performing artists who went on to receive a Genius Award from the MacArthur Foundation got their start at Dance Theater Workshop than any other organization in America. She served on the board of directors of the Tatanka Ska Institute, the Indigenous school being founded by Paula Looking Horse, wife of Chief Arvol Looking Horse, the keeper of the sacred White Buffalo Calf Woman Pipe. She is the publisher of New Observations Magazine, the producer/creator of HEMP NY CITY, a partner in the founding of the Thunderheart Center for the Arts in Wasta, South Dakota and the creator and producer of the Consciousness and Contact conferences that have received world-wide recognition. Mia Feroleto is the host of the New Observations podcast on Unknown Country, the channel for all things Whitley Strieber. She is a committed animal rights and animal welfare activist. She is determined to maximize visibility for the arts and our cultural world and is currently developing the Adopt an Artist Program to send artists to destinations around the globe in order to create and develop their art. She can be reached at mia.feroleto@gmail.com Other links: https://cfae.media/podcast/spirit-jou... (interview with Mia about her spiritual journey) New Observations magazine: https://www.newobservations.org/about Heather's website: https://www.risingmoonhealingcenter.com/

The life, music, and activism of legendary Indigenous singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie are explored in this documentary that is as captivating as its subject, who smashed through barriers to become an inspiration to fans and fellow musicians alike. Just in time for Canada and Independence Day, comes a tribute to Canadian/American singer & activist, Buffy Sainte-Marie's extraordinary life and career, Madison Thomas's Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On is as captivating and vital as its legendary subject, the first Indigenous person to win an Oscar (in 1983 for Best Original Song “Up Where We Belong” which she co-wrote and was featured in An Officer and a Gentleman). She was also the first recurring Indigenous guest star on Sesame Street. This well-researched film divulges many lesser-known details of Sainte-Marie's life and brings together a fine collection of subjects whose love and admiration is palpable — most notably Joni Mitchell, who beams with affection when she talks about her. Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On is a much-needed, inspiring biography of one of our most revered and courageous artists. Sign up to become a member of Janette's TV Youtube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@JanettesTV/videos Support the show

Willie is currently the Stan Richards Professor of Creative Advertising at SMU's Temerlin Advertising Institute, where he teaches classes related to creativity and portfolio development. Willie Baronet was the owner and creative director of GroupBaronet from 1992-2006. His design and advertising work has been featured in CA, Graphis, The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), NY Art Directors, The One Show, Print, Annual Report Trends, The Type Directors Club among others.In 2013 he was given the AIGA Fellow award, the highest honor an AIGA chapter can bestow upon one of its members.He has spoken to business and creative organizations including TEDxSMU, and has judged many creative competitions including the prestigious Communication Arts Annual.Willie has an MFA in Arts and Technology from UTD in 2011. He has been featured in group exhibitions including “Art as a Medium for Action” at Hoxton Arches, London , “Truth to Power” in Philadelphia in conjunction with the DNC, and “INVASIONEN/INVASIONS” in Hamburg, Germany. He has also had solo exhibitions across the U.S.Willie has been buying and collecting homeless signs since 1993 as part of a long term art project "WE ARE ALL HOMELESS." In 2014 he began a 31-day cross country trip to buy signs in 24 cities, which was the subject of the documentary Signs of Humanity (now available on Amazon Prime), which premiered at the Dallas International Film Festival and has been accepted into 7 additional festivals. The project has been featured in dozens of international and local media, including Yahoo! News, NPR - All Things Considered, The Huffington Post, Al Jazeera America and Fast Company's blog, posted by Katie Couric. An UpWorthy video about the project has been viewed over 6.4 million times.Willie is a 1982 graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He has taught advertising design at Brookhaven Community College, Texas A&M at Commerce, TCU, and has served as visiting faculty for the MA Program at Syracuse University.https://linktr.ee/WillieBaronet

Just like the melodies from your favorite songs, he is here, there and everywhere. It was in 1992 that Manasseh's family picked up and left Khartoum as refugees. Their destination was Nairobi Kenya. As a Sudanese growing up in Kenya, Manasseh recalls feeling foreign and knowing that his new environment wasn't exactly home. While at school, he would recite the Kenyan loyalty pledge and recognize a desire to sing the South Sudanese national anthem. Manasseh grew up in the church. His father was a pastor and his sisters sang in the choir and other occasions. His sisters' singing inspired him to experiment with his own artistic ability. His mother had a song for each of his siblings and he recalls music playing all around their home. Coming from a musical family his elder siblings nicknamed him “Jackson 6” as he would dance to the Jackson 5. Manasseh cites Bob Marley, Kanda Bongo Man, Coolio and Boys II Men as some of his earlier musical influences. In 2011, when South Sudan won its independence from Sudan, Manasseh decided to return home to be a part of a society that values and accepts him as their own. He could imagine future generations being able to sing their own national anthem. Not long after the 2011 referendum, fighting broke out in South Sudan. Many citizens believed the country had a promising future and the new conflict left them disheartened. Amongst those citizens was Manasseh. His frustration would later inspire him to become a human rights and peace activist. He became one of the co-founders of ⁠AnaTaban⁠ a youth led artist collective aiming to bring peace to South Sudan. As an Artist, Manasseh says “I do music not just to entertain, I do music to tell my story, to tell my truth.” In 2008, he released his first album Voice of My Heart which he describes as a fully gospel album that is “a conversation between me and my creator.” He took a long hiatus from music but released a few singles in 2014. In 2021, he released his second album ⁠Hagiga, the Arabic word for “truth”. Manasseh released the album while living in exile due to a government crackdown on activists. The 12 track album blends different sounds, messages and melodic moods with songs like Leadership Crisis, Gowi and Peace Sign. Some of the tracks on the album feature South Sudanese artists Natty P, Mandela DK, Kiden Lulu and a few others. In A Conversation with Manasseh Mathiang, he speaks on which South Sudanese Artists he'd like to collaborate with, mentioning his sister Ruth Mathiang and the legendary Emmanuel Kembe. He speaks on one of the most memorable performances of his career being in Nairobi where his son and nieces saw him perform and his son later joined him on stage. Manasseh hopes to influence the thoughts, culture and life of anyone who listens to his music. To learn more about Manasseh Mathiang visit his ⁠website⁠, subscribe to his ⁠youtube channel⁠ and follow him on Instagram @manassehfanan⁠ Please like, share, subscribe and write your comments. #southsudan #Sudan #Culture #African #Lifestyle #Podcast #EastAfrica #Juba #Nairobi Produced by Junubia Media LLC. For general questions, comments or concerns please contact info@junubiamedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junubia-girl-talks/message

On this episode of the EBB podcast, we talk with Michelle Browder, artist, activist, and the creator of the Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsy Monument in Montgomery, Alabama, established to honor the three Mothers of Gynecology.   Michelle Browder is a nationally recognized artist, activist, and amplifier, bridging the racial divide through art, history, and conversation. Michelle's artwork has been exhibited in art galleries around the world, most notably, the Rosa Parks Museum located in Montgomery, Alabama. In September 2021, she created a monument to honor three enslaved women, Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey, in Montgomery, Alabama. This monument is a reminder of the inhumane treatment and experimentation on enslaved Black bodies. The medical procedures that we have access to today in gynecology have been perfected because of them. The monument honors these Black women and all those that came after to correct the historical narrative around the beginnings of gynecology.   Michelle shares with us how she originally learned about the dark history of Anarcha, Lucy and Betsy and the inspiration to create a monument about the true founders of the field of gynecology. Not only is Michelle working to correct the history of gynecology, she discusses her progress and future plans to bring access, care, and healing to families and practitioners in the 21st Century, at the same site of the torture of Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsy, the Mothers of Gynecology. In the words of Michelle, y'all ain't ready! Trigger Warning: anti black racism, the use of the N-word, experimentation on enslaved women, sexual trafficking and sexual abuse, postpartum suicidal ideation. Resources: Follow Michelle's Work Instagram: @anarchalucybetsey Twitter @mothersofgyno and on Facebook     Sign up for Michelle's newsletter and learn more about the 2024 conference here https://www.anarchalucybetsey.org   Read the following books: Say Anarcha by J.C. Hallman and check out his informative YouTube series here  Take my Hand by Dolen Perkins and learn more about Relf Sisters here Medical Bondage by Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens Under the Skin by Linda Villarosa  Learn about Africatown    Learn about what Evidence Based Birth is doing to fight racism and download free handouts here   Read more reproductive justice research on EBB's Birth Justice page

Seattle artist and activist Erin Shigaki is the co-chair  of the Minidoka Pilgrimage Planning Committee. She helps to coordinate the annual commemorative trip to the Minidoka  National Historic Site near Twin Falls, Idaho. In 1942,  Minidoka was the site of an incarceration camp  where Shigaki's parents and some 13 thousand other people of Japanese ancestry,  many Americans citizens , were held  during World War II. Shigaki joins the Chino Y Chicano to talk about the importance of the annual pilgrimage, and her concern about the Lava Ridge Wind Project, proposed to be  built near the historic incarceration site.   Read:https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/buoyed-by-poll-seattle-mayor-harrell-should-go-big-on-public-safety/Read: https://crosscut.com/news/2023/01/two-seattle-asian-american-community-newspapers-go-out-printRead: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/leesa-manion-sworn-in-as-king-county-prosecuting-attorney/Read: The Best & Worst Awards for 2022https://i0.wp.com/nwasianweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/04-05-Matt-and-Gei-1.jpgRead Marcus Harrison Green's Seattle's Times column about Black Youth suicide. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/more-black-kids-are-dying-by-suicide-the-reasons-unfortunately-arent-surprising/

We take it for granted that entertainers can—and probably should—advocate for the causes they believe in, political and otherwise. That wasn't always the case: at one time, entertainers were supposed to entertain, and little else. Harry Belafonte, who died on April 25th at the age of ninety-six, pioneered the artist-activist approach. One of the most celebrated singers of his era, he had a string of huge hits—“The Banana Boat Song,” “Mama Look a Boo Boo,” “Jamaica Farewell”—while appearing as the rare Black leading man in the movies. At the same time, Belafonte used his platform to influence public opinion. He was a key figure in the civil-rights movement, a confidant of Martin Luther King's; a generation later, he worked with Nelson Mandela to help bring down apartheid in South Africa. Belafonte joined The New Yorker Radio Hour in 2016, when the staff writer Jelani Cobb visited him at his office in Manhattan. This segment originally aired September 30, 2016. 

Food and the environment are inextricably linked—everything we eat has a footprint. Since the 1950s, industrialized food production and modern-day overconsumption have contributed to climate change, environmental degradation, and economic depression. Still, many innovators are working to find sustainable ways to feed the world's population. Food as a means to create positive change has long inspired Taiji Terasaki, a Japanese American artist and activist based in Hawaii. Raised in a family of scientists and creatives, Taiji combines the best of both worlds to create work across a wide variety of mediums. From large-scale installations to pioneering “mist” photography, Taiji's cutting-edge presentations emphasize the urgency and importance of environmental conservation. On today's podcast, host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power chats with Taiji about the artist's mission to improve life on Earth for all its inhabitants. “Believe me, I never dreamed I would be an activist,” Taiji tells NOT REAL ART. “I never dreamed that I would be [sharing] my opinion on a podcast, but what I'm learning is [how artists] can find a voice.” Taiji also discusses his latest project, Recipes to Nourish Communities, an interactive mural on display at the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles' recently renovated headquarters. The mural invites viewers to consider food as nourishment for the body, a direct exchange between themselves and their environment. “I really believe that the visual arts should make a difference in our world and what our future will become,” Taiji says. Join us today as Taiji and Scott discuss the most pressing issues of our time: food insecurity, the organizations that seek to tackle it, and the ultimate resilience of the natural world. “When you see what nature is capable of, how it can rebound, it is amazing,” Taiji tells Scott. Don't miss this crucial conversation on the health and wellbeing of planet Earth. In Today's Podcast EpisodeTaiji Terasaki discusses…What artists and scientists have in commonHow an unconventional childhood impacted his innovative art practiceWhy raising his own children forced him to consider the world they'll inheritHis advice for building a studio team and taking criticism from galleristsHow Recipes to Nourish Communities tackles food insecurity in LAThe four organizations that benefit from Recipes to Nourish CommunitiesThe concept of rewilding and the importance of biodiversity in food productionWhy he ultimately feel positive about climate change and our ability to stem its rising tideFor more information, please visit http://notrealart.com/taiji-terasaki

The new Oscar-nominated documentary, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, focuses on world-famous photographer Nan Goldin, her life, her work, and the protests she led at museums that accepted funding from the Sackler family. Their company, Purdue Pharma, manufactured and unscrupulously marketed OxyContin. We'll talk with Goldin and director Laura Poitras.Also, John Powers reviews the documentary (also Oscar-nominated) All That Breathes.

The new Oscar-nominated documentary, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, focuses on world-famous photographer Nan Goldin, her life, her work, and the protests she led at museums that accepted funding from the Sackler family. Their company, Purdue Pharma, manufactured and unscrupulously marketed OxyContin. We'll talk with Goldin and director Laura Poitras.Also, John Powers reviews the documentary (also Oscar-nominated) All That Breathes.

Zero. sits down with Hip Hop artist/activist Fonzo LA NATIVES PODCAST! Devoted to exposing the Native hip hop talent & culture. Hosted by Zero. Support Podcast by visiting our MERCH store! https://lanativespodcast.creator-spring.com Every Wednesday 8PM PST https://www.youtube.com/lanativespodcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3jR64evFe3wABlTtUhHsWR?si=7303a52ac8e04416 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanativespodcast --- 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/la-natives/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/la-natives/support

Love Bailey shares insight into her new music video and the infamous Savage Ranch! Wanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: BGE Discord Link This episode along with all our other episodes are now available on YouTube: Check out the BGE Channel As always, please feel free to reach out to us on all the things. We love hearing from you! Twitter @biggayenergypod Instagram @biggayenergypod Tik Tok @Biggayenergypodcast Tumblr @biggayenergypod Gmail BigGayEnergyPod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bgepod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bgepod/support

Perley-Ann Friedman is a Canadian author living in the remote paradise island of Koh Lanta, Thailand. She's an avid cat-lover, charity worker, expat, creative artist, and self-confessed “boomer”. She strives to entertain her readers with her life of knowledge, learning and stories. Twenty years ago, Perley-Ann vacationed on a remote island in southern Thailand and decided to retire there. She was in her late 40s, had a successful career in technology, and way too young to think about retirement. Not true! She began to figure it out and came up with a plan that would shape/transform her life so she could retire way out there. She followed her plan and now, 20 years later, can say, she did it. And wants to encourage others to do the same! She loves to share her story, and help others approach life with positivity and intent. Please check out her websites: www.thehappycat.ca for articles and her author website: www.perleyann.com for her books. She believes people can get where they want to go if they strategically plan and move forward with purpose and intent. perleyann@perleyann.com In this episode we talk about: Life on Koh Lanta, Thailand Supporting charities with your giftings Recycling items into works of art Creating strategic plans _____________________________________ Naomi Geidel - Life Purpose & Transition Coach for Creatives Follow me on Instagram: @acreativepurpose Follow me on Facebook: A Creative Purpose Podcast: A Creative Purpose with Naomi Sign up for my weekly support & encouragement here: www.naomigeidel.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-creative-purpose/message

If you're looking for an example of someone who has pursued their passions and achieved great success, look no further than Aaron Maybin. A talented artist, writer, and activist, Maybin was drafted 11th in the 2009 NFL Draft and has continued to use his platform to make a difference in the world, starting with his community. In this interview, he shares some critical advice about pursuing your dreams, avoiding hidden pitfalls, and staying focused on your goals.Check out his latest book. Getting on Codehttps://www.amazon.com/Getting-Code-Aaron-M-Maybin/dp/1678029971Does your son dream of playing college football at the highest level?www.ligbluechip.comConnect with Justin and the Blue Chip Academy on Social Media:https://linktr.ee/JKingLIG

South Africans doing great things with multimedia artist, activist, contemplative and survivor of domestic violence Andrea Walters talking about her exhibition work ‘Over My Dead Body.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shira Richter is a researcher, filmmaker, and multimedia artist whose work on motherhood, mothers' work, and living in a military state confronts the dominant narrative. She's been censored for covering topics such as friendship between Israeli and Palestinian women and postpartum depression. Shira notes that mainstream media represents the interest of the state, whether that's about healthcare, war or women's bodies. The media, like the state, wants ordinary people to carry out embittered battles on their behalf. Shira is no stranger to controversy, as one of the original signers of the 2015 open letter to MANA authored by Mary Lou Singleton, which protested the removal of the words women and mother in their educational materials. In this episode we explore the intersection of the scamdemic, transgender ideology, industrial birth and female erasure within the context of Israel and the expectations of Israeli Jewish mothers to circumcise their baby boys and send them to war. Shira and I also discuss the success of the three in-person events we put on in Israel in August. Shira's Academic Writing: https://independent.academia.edu/ShiraRichter Shira's Award Winning Documentary Two States of Mind: https://vimeo.com/86728714 Connect with Shira on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shira.richter1 Shira's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs9S1-QWBeqBm3Bb9xQ2hg/videos ➢➢➢ SUPPORT THE PODCAST | https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/whosebodyisit?locale.x=en_US 1:1 COACHING SOVEREIGN WOMEN | https://www.whosebodyisit.com/coaching-for-sovereign-women HYPNOSIS FOR HEALING & RADICAL CHANGE | https://www.whosebodyisit.com/hypnosis SHOP ACTIVIST STICKERS | https://www.whosebodyisit.com/shop INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/whosebodyisit/

Dr. Dawn Karima is a two time Global Music Award Winner, a Native American Music Award Winner and an Indigenous Artist Activist Award Winner!This Media Personality and Spiritual Inspiration is also an Indigenous Music Award nominee, who hosts an Award Winning radio talk show, A CONVERSATION WITH DAWN KARIMA. She has two award winning CDs, THE DESIRE OF NATIONS and THE STARS OF HEAVEN. She is the author of a self help book called  WHAT TO DO IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO and the Co-author of CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY READ, a book about multiculturalism in children's literature. Dr Karima is the author of two novels: THE WAY WE MAKE SENSE, a Finalist for the Native American First Book Award, and THE MARRIAGE OF SAINTS, a volume in University of Oklahoma's American Indian Studies Series and a Finalist for the New Mexico Book Award.This Mvskoke/Echota  Shellshaker, Women's Traditional Southern Cloth powwow dancer, Jingle Dress Dancer, Indigenous Theologian, Filmmaker and Journalist is a graduate of Harvard University, who holds an MFA in Creative Writing from The Ohio State University and a Ph.D. conducted at University of Kentucky/Trinity Seminary. Her home is the Qualla Boundary Reservation in Cherokee,NC. A prominent Speaker, Educator, Artist and Consultant, she is available to hire for speaking engagements, presentations, media making, academic instruction, consultations, performances, storytelling and cultural education. http://talktainmentradio.com/shows/conversationwithdawnkarima.html Recently won FIRST place in the Racial Justice Poetry Contest and won awards at Holland's Red Carpet Award Show and the Fair Play Country Music Awards! ***Head on over to Creatrix Compass and explore our many offerings from free inspiration to get your creative juices flowing to creativity classes to creativity coaching and life coaching for creatives.  It can all be found at: https://www.creatrixcompass.com Your donation helps us continue to spread creativity throughout the land.  Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2PM3V82XDS7GA  Music: Good Friends Inc by Jonathan Boyle 

Episode 206 of Rendering Unconscious Podcast. Melissa Diaz is an artist, activist and a licensed, registered, board-certified art therapist. She holds a BFA in Painting from The University of Central Florida, an MPS in Art Therapy & Creativity Development from Pratt Institute and a certificate in Integrated Mental Health/Addiction Treatment. Melissa has 10 years of experience as a Creative Arts Therapist, working as a primary therapist, group therapist and program assistant director. She has utilized art therapy in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient mental health, family shelters, schools and museums. Through these experiences, Melissa has had the opportunity to support, individuals experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, trauma, mental illness, developmental disorders, addiction, familial issues, life transitions, and stigmatization. Melissa practices an eclectic art therapy approach, utilizing Humanistic, Attachment, and Behavioral frameworks, tailoring each therapeutic experience to meet the client or group where they are at. Throughout all her work, she weaves in mindfulness practice and self-compassion. In addition to her therapeutic practice, Melissa founded Open House BK (est. 2010), a Brooklyn-based, community arts initiative that provides affordable pop-up events, emerging artist exhibitions, and therapeutic workshops. Open House strives to shed light on the arts and community as integral for social justice, personal healing and progress. https://www.instagram.com/openhousebk/ https://www.instagram.com/m_diaz_art/ Donate to Open House BK to help them become a New York State continuing education provider. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NKUW798V4LA8S&fbclid=IwAR3Db3_Ok0x_70Uk11Uc5TEN4qWWij0Zy07cJuChQr-OUdjZkJSH0-zw72o This discussion available to view at YouTube: https://youtu.be/xpVUd74vHdU Rendering Unconscious Podcast is hosted by psychoanalyst Dr. Vanessa Sinclair who interviews psychoanalysts, psychologists, scholars, creative arts therapists, writers, poets, philosophers, artists & other intellectuals about their process, work, world events, the current state of mental health care, politics, culture, the arts & more. Vanessa Sinclair, Psy.D. is a psychoanalyst based in Sweden, who works internationally. If you enjoy what we're doing, please support the podcast at www.patreon.com/vanessa23carl For more info visit: www.drvanessasinclair.net www.trapart.net www.renderingunconscious.org The song at the end of the episode is “Let Her In” from the album “Night of the Hunter” by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy available from Highbrow Lowlife: https://vanessasinclairpetemurphy.bandcamp.com Many thanks to Carl Abrahamsson for the intro and outro music for RU Podcast. https://www.carlabrahamsson.com Image: Art by Melissa Diaz https://www.melissadiazart.com

My friend Grace Dyas is still relatively young but she's already something of an Irish legend. Grace is an artist, activist, writer, director, producer, and performer. Originally from south inner-city Dublin, she now lives on the Inis Oirr, one of the beautiful Aran Islands off the coast of County Galway. Grace has an incredible portfolio of work and award-winning achievements to her name. She has created films, plays, live performances and large-scale projects with people who had never done art before. She has made art about all facets of addiction, and topics such as sex work, social housing, political conflict and corruption, abortion, and the legacy of Church and State abuse in Ireland, mostly with survivors of Magdalene Laundries. Grace writes on her website, “I make art because I know it changes lives for the better”. We're going to dive into some of these areas and more in this rich conversation. We also talk a good bit about emotional health and some of the challenges Grace has been through and I want to say if you find yourself in need of help or support, please do reach out to a friend, a GP, a relevant helpline, or support service in whatever country you are in. It's also important that we look out for each other these days when so many people are under pressure.

Dr. Laura Reeder is an artist, a teacher, and a human who encourages young people and adults to use creativity as a form of activism to make meaningful change in the world. Her recent installation at the Everson Museum of Art titled "Now More Than Ever" re-shaped a gallery with thousands of cell phone photos taken from her walks through everyday life. Her miles-long "Cultivators", labyrinths that she creates by walking in snow, sand, and leaves invite us to pay closer attention to the natural environment. Find out more here: https://laurakreeder.com/ Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Alex and Chris remember a powerhouse artist and activist for the arts after the sad passing of Neal Adams. "Neal was an American comic book artist. He was the co-founder of the graphic design studio Continuity Associates; and was a creators-rights advocate who helped secure a pension and recognition for Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. During his career, Adams co-created the characters Ra's al Ghul, Man-Bat, and John Stewart for DC Comics." -- Wikipedia -- Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section or ... Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... @Tell The Damn Story www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story https://bit.ly/TTDSWebSite #nealaddams #denyoneil #batman #greenarrow #greenlantern #deadman #DCcomics #marvelcomics #continuitystudios #buckyohare #joesiegel #jerryshuster #johnstewart #Ra'AlGhul

Meet Alex Rudin, a NYC-based multimedia artist and illustrator whose powerful work comments on everything from politics to racism and mental health. Stop whatever you're doing right now and go to @_alexrudin to see for yourself. OK. You're back! Incredible, right?! Alex also commiserates with the cohosts on her longtime struggle with disordered eating and the often-misunderstood disordered thinking (aka body dysmorphia) that accompanies anorexia and bulimia. LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF: -You're already a fan of Alex's art—maybe you saw her famous Kamala Harris portrait—and want to “meet the artist” -You've heard the term “body dysmorphia” and are curious to learn more -You'd like some boss babe advice on how to tap into your own creativity Trigger warning: We discuss eating disorders See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carmela Prudencio is one of those people with a lot of talents and a passion for giving back to the community. She's an artist, activist, an arts curator, as well as a marketing director for Pacific Arts Movement, which puts on the San Diego Asian Film Festival. In this interview, Carmela discusses San Diego's art scene and AAPI community, what to expect from the Asian Film Fest's Spring Showcase, which starts later this month, as well as what she's watching on TikTok.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Natalie Brewster Nguyen – Artist, Activist, Educator, Founder, and Director of Splinter Collective. Natalie begins by sharing a story about how the Splinter Collective came to be and how they became the owner of a 90-year-old adobe warehouse built by the Ronstadt family. They reveal the building’s deep history in serving creatives in Tucson since the 1960s and how it’s activated on a weekly basis by artists and activists through poetry, drag, performance art, and more! Then, Natalie discusses the roots of their artistic practice and the story of how they landed in Tucson all the way from Chicago. They later get into the power of working at the intersections of art and social justice, the joys of co-parenting as an artist, and the incredible community of creatives that is moving them at this moment. To hear all this more, listen to the full-length podcast by clicking the link above! To listen to the mini, click below! Follow Natalie and Splinter Collective on social media! @nataliebrewsternguyen @splintercollective520 https://kxci.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Artistories_Natalie-Mini_mixdown.mp3 Natalie Brewster Nguyen. Image courtesy of the artist. An image of Nat and their child from Love Letters Leave No Trace, a collaborative and ritual installation project spanning the last decade. Image courtesy of the artist. Exist 2019: an image of Nat narrating a circus play they wrote about astronomy, mythology, and the history of women in astronomy. Image courtesy of the artist.

Have you ever been judged on your appearance? Or been on the receiving end of well-intentioned advice that - in fact - turned out to be not that helpful?  Nina chats to the Soprano and Fat Politics Activist Tracy Cox on judgement, setting boundaries and living freely as an artist.  From early expectations, through learning to filter criticism, to her approach to high-pressure moments such as competitions, Tracy's extraordinary journey is a lesson for us all in how to survive and thrive in the opera world.    Find Tracy online on her website here on Instagram here and Twitter here, or through her agent here

Sara Porkalob is on her way to Broadway for a role in the revival of the musical “1776”. But before she leaves for the Great White Way, she joins the Chino Y Chicano for a humorous, but sometimes serious conversation about her career as a Seattle based performance artist. Porkalob also talks about the success of the Dragon Cycle, a trilogy of plays she created and performs that honors the three generations of her “Hella Filipino” family.  The video version of our conversation is available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/H90z80X_xzk

Special Guest DayOneNotDayTwo: Artist, Activist and Entrepreneur. Our Special Guest is different than his name suggests: DayOneNotDayTwo found his sound during his 8-year prison sentence that he served at the age of 17. During his incarceration, Day One educated and empowered himself and others through his involvement with organizations like Lifers Public Safety Initiative, The Prison Legacy Project, Inside Out, MannUpp Program and Real Street Talk. Since his release, DayOneNotDayTwo has been connecting with young adults collaborating with organizations like the YASP Program and Care Not Control on initiatives aimed at ending youth incarceration. His new album: My Father's Chains is set to come out on Feburary 2nd. It is an unapologetic illustration of the margins of America. It sounds like a rebirth of HipHop. DayOneNotDayTwo curates a revolutionary experience blending militant melodies with metaphors that feel as if they sucker punched your soul. Our guest paints gritty pictures of resilience and rebellion narrating tales of terror and triumph while masterfully maneuvering an arsenal of flows. Every song has an empowering message that resonates with music lovers from all genres. This gives “My Father's Chains” a sense of urgency as it is a cry for help as much as it is a warning. For more information, @DayOneNotDayTwo, DayOneNotDayTwo@gmail.comINSPIRE. EMPOWER. IMPACT.

#MeWeIntl is an award-winning global nonprofit that deploys communications skills building tools and narrative interventions to advance the psychological wellbeing, agency, and representation of at-risk and vulnerable youth and caregivers worldwide. www.meweintl.org  SPONSORED BY Foundation for Business Equity  #global #nonprofit #interventions #neuroscience #psychological #interoception #wellbeing #community #culture#atriskyouth #vulnerable #youth #caregivers #worldwide #newyork #syria #standout #strategy #entrepreneurs #smallbusiness #businessstrategy #podcast #pandemic #covid19 #innovators #mindingyourbusiness #thankyou https://youtu.be/2tBV0XQR0CI Follow #MeWeIntlhttps://www.instagram.com/meweinternational/ https://www.facebook.com/MeWeIntl/https://www.linkedin.com/company/mewe-international-inc/ https://twitter.com/meweintl  Learn about #MeWeIntl·        Overview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMjoyfCRgYY ·        Methodology video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaBzCb5ESjM  ·        TedX talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjJ9iCyhQGE ·        UNHCR publications: https://www.unhcr.org/innovation/tag/mewesyria/  ·        VICE News: MIT @ the UN featuring #MeWeSyria: https://www.vice.com/en/article/53n9v3/watch-vice-impacts-new-short-film-solve-at-the-united-nations  SPONSORED BY Foundation for Business Equity Foundation for Business Equity has existed to support Black- and Latinx-led companies in reaching their full potential by providing access to critical growth tools that include expanded networks, capital, and markets.  To learn more about the Foundation for Business Equity (FBE), visit https://fbequity.org/ Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UJB9KCJPFUXMG)

She is a world-renowned artist and activist. @LeonorAnthonyArtist is known for her courageous use of materials that create works that invoke controversial issues. Our guest today on #whattheishpodcast is passionate about using her art as a vehicle of activism. Through her work, she brings awareness to issues ranging from immigration, women's empowerment, and environmental preservation. We chat with her from high in the gorgeous Swiss Alps. Learn more about Leonor. https://whattheishpodcast.com/leonor-anthony-2/

Èzili Dantò is a human rights and international law attorney, an award-winning playwright, performance poet, and cultural activist. She was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in the United States. She is a Haiti scholar and runs the Èzili Network, the Free Haiti Movement, the Haitian Lawyers Leadership Network, ZiliDesigns, and Zili Dlo: Clean Water, Renewable Power, and Skills Transfer for Haiti. Èzili is the author of 10 plays and two-book series. She regularly conducts Haiti teach-ins on the non-colonial narrative on Haiti centering on Haiti's wealth, natural resources, revolutionary culture, Vodun spirituality, and her expression of this through the VodunJazzoetry performance productions. Èzili was featured as a Haiti scholar and historian in the documentary: 1804 – The Hidden History of Haiti. In 2018, Èzili was honored at the Connecticut Women Hall of Fame for her lifetime of justice and cultural advocacy works. https://ezilidanto.com/ Instagram- @Zilidanto --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mastermine-mrg/message

In this Episode we sit down with David Igbokwe. He's was born & raised in Nigeria and educated in the U.K. and United States where he graduated from California State University Monterey Bay. He's the founder of Sound Halla (http://www.soundhalla.com/) which is a platform to help up and coming artists get their careers launched. Sound Halla already has reached over 500.000 downloads and offers Radio & TV airplays, music licensing, brand building, digital distribution and much more. After producing music for over 20 years and producing 5 albums under his stage name "Delos Edira" he found his purpose as an entrepreneur in the music industry and this is where Sound Halla was born. Being a leader and having a big vision and a love for his home country David decided to move back to Nigeria and base his company there and his mission is to make an impact in Africa & Nigeria and eventually World Wide.He is also the founder of Help Lead Nigeria, which is a movement to help create positive change and a better Nigeria. Help Lead Nigeria just recently reached their 1st major goal by feeding 1,000 meals to children in the fight against child hunger. He is also the author of 3 books selling World Wide. David is on a mission to help and impact the lives of people wherever he goes and one day he has a dream of becoming the President of Nigeria. David is an amazing and driven human being. You will enjoy this one. All the way from Nigeria, please enjoy the show!DAVID IGBOKWEINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/davetalkzSOUNDHALLAWEBSITE: http://www.soundhalla.com/INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/soundhallaHELP LEAD NIGERIAINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/helpleadnigeriaBLISS SEEKERSINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/blissseekersHOSTIsaac J. EstradaINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/futuregmGUEST CO-HOSTJessica Howellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-s-howellMUSIC"The Mantra" by A Dead DesireLISTEN HERE: https://youtu.be/PO0EKknzW7gAFFILIATEShttps://freshcleantees.com Coupon Code BLISSGRAPHICSDionn ReneeINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/dionn_reneeWEBSITE: http://www.dionnrenee.comVIDEOGRAPHY/PRODUCTIONJessica Howellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-s-howellSOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Rycki Cruzhttp://www.instagram.com/cruz2urgoalsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-bliss-seekers-podcast/donations

In this So She Slays Featured Collab interview with Alex Rudin we talk about idea or term, “aesthetic force.” How we are all living behind this mask of perception and don't really know it as well as how the lack of vulnerability in society is affecting us.Read more at So She Slays: https://www.sosheslays.com/So She Slays SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sosheslays/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sosheslays/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoSheSlays

Start Changing Your Life: www.livemyhappyhealth.com IG: @Amanda_Chils Karla Cordero is one hell of a woman - she is a community organizer, artivist, educator, poet and world changer. She and her partner hold space for emerging artists to build and give back to their community. As a poet, she works with words and the power of language to change lives. She was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's and discusses how her life has changed since her autoimmune disease diagnosis. Get her book here: https://www.karlacordero.com/

Our guest on the show this week is producer, performer, creator, activist, SEDINA FIATI! Sedina is proudly Black, queer, and deeply invested in artistic work that explores the intersection between art and activism. They're currently the Artist-Activist in Residence at Nightwood Theatre, one of founding collective members of the Black Pledge, and former co chair of ACTRA Toronto's Diversity Committee! Sedina is the creator of the web series Last Dance and producer/star of Super Zee, which they also starred in! Super Zee, which was directed by fellow firecracker and founder of BIPOC TV & Film, Nathalie Younglai AND produced by Firecracker core member and Script department head, Farah Merani! They're also a part of our Social Justice department and have been instrumental in our core team as a workshop leader and social justice advocate.   Follow Sedina Twitter: @bwheelsheels Instagram:  @bwheelsheels   Head Producer: Winnie Wong @wonder_wong Head of Post Production: Sydney Neilson @sydney_neilson Writer: Sydney Neilson Editor: Jordyn Giddens  Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.firecrackerdepartment.com and follow us @firecrackerdept!

The Wildcast EP35 Tomas Leonor -Walking Across the Philippines Tomas Leonor is an Artist Activist and Outdoorsman in 2011 he was awarded as one of the Pitong Pinoy's by Yahoo Philippines an award that recognises Filipinos that have touched the lives of many, made and impact on society, and spread hope to the country. I've known Tomas since our days volunteering as member of the Greenpeace Boat Team and he is someone that definitely ticks all those boxes. It all started with a single step a step that would change so many people's lives. On January 11, 2010 he took that tentative first step in Pagudpod, Ilocos Norte and after 58 days found himself at the southern tip of Luzon in Matnog, Sorsogon walking 1300km entirely on foot and raising 1.5 Million pesos for Children with Cancer. In April 2011 he started walking again this time through the Visayan Islands of the Philippines crossing 7 of the Philippine Islands walking 1241.5kms in 54 days. His walk not only inspired the children in the cancer wards to fight for their lives it inspired hundreds of other individuals to start their own walks that would echo across the globe for different advocacies -most famous of which was the climate walk of Environmental Activist brothers Yeb and AG Saño after typhoon Yolanda. Walking has brought not only new life to many children, it brought new meaning to Tomas' life -and he has never been the same since. ------- As part of our evolution in this second season we are working towards making the Wildcast more sustainable by creating avenues where listeners can help us continue to provide you all with these amazing conversations so you can show your support for the Wildcast by buying us a coffee through www.buymeacoffee.com/Wildcast. This helps us invest in better equipment, allow us to host the podcast online, and create better content for all of you listeners. SUPPORT THE WILDCAST BY BUYING US A COFFEE: www.buymeacoffee.com/Wildcast

This week on The Localist, Amanda Blake, artist, art teacher, freelancer, and co-founder of the BHM Artist Collective, joins Carrie to talk about life after owning a small business. Amanda was the owner of the popular juicery and cafe Sprout & Pour. She describes how she got that business off the ground thanks to community support and partnerships, and what she learned over the course of owning a business that stuck with her after selling the business. Amanda then shares about the BHM Artist Collective: She dives into what inspired the collective, the projects they've worked on, and the logistics of pulling off large murals with dozens of contributing artists. Amanda and Carrie touch on the BLM movement and its expressions through art and community. They wrap up the conversation with what's next for the BHM Artist Collective, and how you can get involved.    Mentioned in this episode:  BHM Artist Collective  Amanda Blake on Instagram The Pizitz Church Street Coffee and Books  StyleBlueprint Article about the BHM Artist Collective  REV Birmingham  Shawn Fitzwater Shawn Fitzwater on Instagram Blank Space Bham Blank Space Bham on Instagram Alabama Theatre Sean GIlder  Lyric Theatre John Lytle Wilson  Big Communications  Wheelhouse Salon  Civil Rights Institute InSpero Marcus Fetch  Equal Justice Initiative  Space One Eleven Arts Center Duquette Johnston  Merrilee Challiss Virginia Newcomb Mana Public Arts

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Baba Musah Swallah is a professional Ghanaian visual artist born and raised in the densely populated community of Nima, which largely Muslim community, where people of different faiths live together harmoniously in the heart of Accra, Ghana. His paintings, murals, and mixed media works serve as tools that are designed to promote self-expression, create awareness, provoke dialogue, and transform society. His paintings reflect his experience in various African cultures and his main objective is to render the daily lives of people on canvas. He does so by presenting the aesthetic value of colorful scenes while telling the story of various African societies and the challenges they face. The origins of his artistic ideas and inspiration are often spawned from his experiences in Nima. The creation of his artwork is based partially on aesthetics however, the message that he is trying to convey to his audience is vital in keeping the integrity of each piece. A majority of his work contains a narrative, one that he uses to communicate to audiences in order to create awareness and expose ideas and conditions that would otherwise remain unknown. Issues conveyed in his artwork include those that influence daily life in Nima in addition to those that speak to larger social conditions across Africa and the globe. Musah is a contemporary mixed media artist. Currently, he creates paintings on repurposed wooden panels and mixed media pieces consisting of recycled materials such as wine corks and African wax prints. The irregularity of the wood Musah uses has become an important aspect of the composition. He collects wood from various sources using scraps and narrow wooden planks, which he fits together to create a painting surface. In the creation of his works, Musah slices, sketches, carves, and paints. His art also has a special emphasis on honoring black beauty. Celebrating the rich complexion of black people, the subjects of Musah's portraits are depicted with dark skin. Musah employs vivid colors and layered imagery, striking emotions and conveying a deep spiritual presence in the portraits he creates. #BlackExcellenceisGlobal https://www.instagram.com/b.musah/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mastermine-mrg/message

Today, artist/activist Madame Gandhi speaks with entrepreneur Sana Javeri Kadri about her work with Indian farmers and the recent farmer protests in India. In Diaspora Co's India Farmer Protest Primer, Sana writes, "In September, the governing party of India pushed through three farm & ag bills that were highly contested by the opposition, without consulting the very farmers that make up 60% of the Indian workforce, who these three bills would most impact. The bills deregulate the farming sector, and create room for corporations to privatize the industry rapidly, without much oversight, and with absurd clauses that specifically prevent farmers from pursuing litigation against corporations for contract violations or abuses." -- Sana Javeri Kadri is the founder of Diaspora Co., a direct trade spice company working towards a radically equitable, sustainable, and more delicious spice supply chain. Born and raised in Mumbai, India amidst a big family of idealists and architects, she has over a decade of experience in every facet of the food industry and supply chain from farm worker, to line cook, to marketing consultant. She founded Diaspora Co. in 2017 and it has quickly become a nationally acclaimed, beloved food brand that supports over 300 small Indian farmers and laborers and growing, and aims to set a new standard for what equity in our food system can look like. She currently lives between Mumbai, India and Oakland, California. Madame Gandhi is an artist and activist whose mission is to celebrate gender liberation. She has toured drumming for M.I.A, Thievery Corporation and most recently Oprah on her 2020 Vision Stadium Tour with morning dance party Daybreaker. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She has been listed as Forbes Music 30 Under 30 and is a 2020 TED Fellow. Her uplifting music and mathy beats have been critically acclaimed by The New York Times, Billboard, NPR and more.