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Episode 321 features Teju Adisa-Farrar, the founder and co-creator of the Black Fiber & Textile Network and the creator/host of the Black Material Geographies podcast, alongside Layla K. Feghali, the founder of River Rose Remembrance, a Plantcestral & Ancestral Re-Membrance practitioner, cultural worker, author & story re-collector (archivist). Teju is currently the Director of Outreach & Programs for the Fibers Fund, and co-creates with members of BFTN. Layla's book, The Land In Our Bones, showcases an exploration of the herbs & land-based medicines of Lebanon & Cana'an, highlighting the power of culture's relationship with land. “I think of culture as a way of relating to your environment, including those around you, making sense & beliefs based on your environment, & creating a sense of a shared identity based on the place that you are in. With the creation of colonialism & the transatlantic slave trade, and this very globalized neoliberal world, now culture is less connected to a place & more connected to what and how we consume.” -Teju “I feel like that relational way of existing or of relating is kind of what ultimately yields or inspires I guess what folks would call a sustainable way of navigating things. Because it requires a conversation beyond the self and with the entirety of the living world that I dwell in and that I'm a part of and that I impact and that impact me, and the ways that they're alive.” -Layla MAY THEME — Connecting With Nature To Unveil Ways To Reimagine Futures As the sustainability conversation continues to evolve, we often will hear mention of regionality, or the importance of thinking more locally in supply chains or manufacturing. While this is a great aspect to explore further, it only touches the surface of the depth connected to geography, location and place. This week's guests each approach education and storytelling through place-oriented lenses. While they are each uniquely different, these geography-oriented avenues teach us so much about what is often missing from the conversation. As we've explored through various angles this season, culture is integral to sustainability. Our guests this week shed light on the many ways that culture can teach us about land, history and legacy. How understanding the land, its history and the cultures woven into it, can lead us toward restorative justice and regenerative practices. As one of our guests so beautifully writes in her book: “The real focus of sustainability should be to recenter these Indigenous technologies rooted in multigenerational relationships to place, and teach younger generations how to harvest in ways that ensure the life of these plants will not only continue but spread per this ancestral knowledge.” Links from the conversation: Teju's Website Black Fiber & Textile Network River Rose Remembrance Website Follow Teju on Instagram Follow Layla on Instagram
Today we talk about the US midterms, the Twitter Files, ChatGPT and the attempted Reichsbürger coup in Germany. The post BFTN 112 – The Twitter Files appeared first on The BS Filter.
Who is responsible for the terrorist attack on the Russian Nord pipelines? Why did Boris Johnson stopped Ukraine from peace talks with Russia in April 2022? Does it have anything to do with the two largest US oil companies have earned more than $30bn in three months? Why did "Progressive Democrats" withdraw their letter calling for more diplomatic efforts with Russia? Can you tell someone is a psychopath by the way they engage in contagious yawning? Americans - stop complaining about violence against your politicians. The post BFTN 111 – Nord Cui Bono appeared first on The BS Filter.
DJ MAD KNOCKS GETTING YOUR WEEKEND STARTED
Today we talk about the Western media's coverage of Gorbachev - his successes and failures - and which aspects the media deliberately ignores, such as his views on NATO expansion, Crimea, Ukraine and the role of the US in Putin's rise to power. The post BFTN #110 – Gorbachev appeared first on The BS Filter.
Today we discuss the Trump "Raid" and his 5th amendment deposition, the legality of the Al-Zawahiri assassination, and the deliberate provocation of China by Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. The post BFTN #109 – Provocation appeared first on The BS Filter.
Slow jams from the "Sunday night love jones" slow jam battles....
Bolton says it out loud; Ukraine's pro-fascist Ambassador; banning abortion to produce more white babies; Colombia's new President; Christmas comes early for the military industrial complex. The post BFTN 108 – We Survived COVID appeared first on The BS Filter.
I was musing, in the last episode, about whether or not sanctions have ever worked. Are they even legal? Over the last two decades, international economic sanctions have become a central instrument in global governance. Today we explore the success rate and the real intentions of sanctions as a tool of Total War. The post BFTN 107 – Do Economic Sanctions Work? appeared first on The BS Filter.
TOTC TAPS INTO HIP HOP POP AND SOCIAL CULTURE
The war continues, 60 plus days. The US and EU and their allies, eg Australia, continue to “support” Ukraine by giving them some kind of military aid. But the question is whether or not this is going to result in less Ukrainian deaths... or more? The post BFTN 106 – Pimps Of War appeared first on The BS Filter.
Yesterday Putin announced he was starting a “special military operation” in Ukraine. He said his goal was to “demilitarize” but not occupy the country, and that any countries that intervene in Ukraine invasion will face consequences. He also gave an hour long speech the day before, explaining his thinking behind they invasion. As usual, his speech has been completely misrepresented by the Western media. Today we're joined by Trevor Bell to break down the events of the last week. The post BFTN 104 – Russia and Ukraine P2 appeared first on The BS Filter.
If you only get your news from the mainstream media, you've probably heard that the world's about to end because of "Russian aggression". Of course, as always, that's a highly filtered version of the story. To understand what's happening with Russia and Ukraine, we really need to understand what happened at the end of the Cold War, with Russia, NATO and the United States. On this episode, we delve into the history to we can understand the present. We talk about the infamous "one inch" promise and the how the USA has slowly increased pressure on Russia. As always, this isn't a story about the good guys versus the bad guys. It's a story about history and nations trying to protect their interests. The post BFTN 103 – Russia and Ukraine appeared first on The BS Filter.
DGratestFromSouthCentral Presents : DGratest Hip Hop Battle Vol 10 : #BFTN DJ MadKnocks Da Crown Holder vs #XSquad JFish The Microwave in this season Final Battle.
DGratestFromSouthCentral in The Gudio with the DGratest Hip Hop Battle #7. #BFTN HRap B vs #Funhouse Raider4Life.
Lots of stuff in this episode about Assange, China, Russia and Christianity, but the main theme is a theory I've been trying to flesh out about how tribalism and identity converge to create a mind virus that stops people from being able to focus on facts and evidence. The post BFTN 102 – Mind Virus appeared first on The BS Filter.
DGratestFromSouthCentral Presents Vol 6 of DGratest Hip Hop Battle #BFTN #1Chief Rocka JerseyVern vs Columbus Cool Cell
The Russians attack Amin's palace without him realising what is happening. He still thinks they are on his side, right up until the moment they put a bullet in him. But before they storm the palace, they first try poison. The post BFTN 101 – (Afghanistan part 4) appeared first on The BS Filter.
DGratestFromSouthCentral in the Gudio with Vol 5 of DGratest Hip Hop Battle : #XSquad RaiderKev vs #BFTN Bigillnois73
Continuing on from our last episodes about Afghanistan, we look at the first days of the Russian invasion in December 1979 and dispel some common myths about the Soviet's intentions. The post BFTN 100 – RUSSIANSPLAINING (Afghanistan part 3) appeared first on The BS Filter.
Slow jam session hosted by Bigillinois73 from #BFTN
Part two of our look at the history of American involvement in Afghanistan since the late 1970s. We continue the story of the internal collapse of the PDPA's power in 1979, while the United States started pouring money into supporting the Mujahideen. The post BFTN 99 – Afghanistan (part 2) appeared first on The BS Filter.
In the aftermath of the US finally removing its troops from Afghanistan, it's time we take look at the history of American involvement in that part of the world and try to dispel some of the myths. The post BFTN 98 – Afghanistan (part 1) appeared first on The BS Filter.
Celebrating the weekend and celebrating the born day of the 2 step king built for this network own dj mukadeen
DGratestFromSouthCentral with the recap playlist from 10/08/21 Hip Hop Battle between #XSquad JFish Da Microwave vs #BFTN DJ MadKnocks Da Crown Holder
DGratestFromSouthCentral Presents in Club Gudio : 2021 DGratest Hip Hop Battle Vol 1 : JFish The Microwave vs DJ MadKnocks Da Crown Holder
RAW UNCUT UNAPOLOGETIC UNFILTERED THEORY OF THE CULTURE TAPS INTO SOCIAL,POP, HIP HOP CULTURE
The post BFTN 97 – COVID 2021 (part 3) v2 appeared first on The BS Filter.
I'm joined again by Trevor Bell from The Iron Fist & The Velvet Glove podcast to talk about the state of COVID as of August 2021. Today Trevor and I look at lockdowns. Do they work? What do we mean by 'work'? What's the evidence for and against? The post BFTN 96 – COVID 2021 (part 2) appeared first on The BS Filter.
I'm joined by Trevor Bell from The Iron Fist & The Velvet Glove podcast to talk about the state of COVID as of August 2021. This is the first part of several upcoming episodes where we look at the state of the global pandemic, as well as explore the various theories about the effectiveness of lockdowns and vaccinations. The post BFTN 95 – COVID 2021 (part 1) appeared first on The BS Filter.
Celebrating the 2yr anniversary of built for this network and BFTN own hrap b and all the Leo's ♌ across the
Playing some early morning dance music!
Long-time listener Hugo Mathieu joins me to explain how and why I'm wrong about democracy. He says we don't have one. I say we have one - albeit in a corrupt and limited form. Who's right? You be the judge. The post BFTN 94 – Wrong On Democracy appeared first on The BS Filter.
DA CROWN HOLDER DJ MAD KNOCKS ON THE WHEELS GETTING YOUR WEEKEND STARTED
Built for this and homestyle music group memorial mix a thon
DGratestFromSouthCentral brings you The Battle of The Slow Jams #19 feat DJ Lady J from #WBRP/DFAR vs Bigillnois73 from #BFTN...enjoy
Long-time listener and former China resident Liam Bussell joins me for a chat about why I am, in his opinion, "wrong on China". The post BFTN 93 – Wrong On China? appeared first on The BS Filter.
Dj mad knocks getting your weekend started with some dancing
Backyard crew back..Hosted by:Bigillinois 73 with the fam:KymWeb,Anu,Dre & Hrap B
Dj mad knocks back on the 1s and 2s with the blessed up 2 step mix
GOING IN DMX STYLE
DGratestFromSouthCentral bringing you Part 13 of The Battle of The Slow Jams. DJ Chuck from The Truth Radio vs DJ MadKnocks The CrownHolder from Built For This Network
SNLJ Presents : The Battle of The Slow Jams Ep 12 : Flava of Music Rarebeauty vs #BFTN #1 Chief Rocka Jersey Vern
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