Podcasts about Haiti

From the haunted plantations of Louisiana to the spiritual resistance of Haiti, Vodou and Hoodoo have long been misunderstood—and often sensationalized. But what's the truth behind the magic?

In August 1791, slaves in the French colony of Saint-Domingue revolted, rising up by the thousands. Within ten days they've taken over the whole northern province. By the following year, they controlled a third of the colony. It was the spark that would ignite the Haitian revolution — a 13-year-long endeavour. Independence would finally come on January 1, 1804. But they would have to defeat three European countries to get there.This is episode 64 of Stories of Resistance—a podcast produced by The Real News. Each week, we'll bring you stories of resistance like this. Inspiration for dark times.Please consider supporting this podcast and Michael Fox's reporting on his Patreon account: patreon.com/mfox. There you can also see exclusive pictures, video, and interviews. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, like, share, comment, or leave a review. And please consider signing up for the Stories of Resistance podcast feed, either in Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, or wherever you listen.Written and produced by Michael Fox.Become a member and join the Stories of Resistance Supporters Club today!Follow Stories of Resistance on Spotify or Apple PodcastsSign up for our newsletterFollow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetwork

Sharyl Attkisson is a nonpartisan investigative journalist, five-time Emmy Award winner, and recipient of the Edward R. Murrow award for investigative reporting. She is the NYT bestselling author of Slanted: How the news media taught us to love censorship and hate journalism; The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think and How You Vote, and Stonewalled. She is host, investigative reporter, and managing editor of the Sunday morning national TV news program, Sinclair's “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson,” which feeds to 43+ million US households each week and focuses on investigative and accountability reporting.For thirty years, Attkisson was a correspondent and anchor at CBS News, PBS, CNN and in local news.In 2024, she received five Telly Awards for “Covid Clots: A Full Measure Town Hall,” and other reporting on prescription drugs, crime in America, and other topics. In  2013, Attkisson received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism for her reporting on: The Business of Congress,” which included an undercover investigation into fundraising by Republican freshmen. She received two other Emmy nominations in 2013 for “Benghazi: Dying for Security” and “Green Energy Going Red.” Additionally, Attkisson received a 2013 Daytime Emmy Award as part of the CBS Sunday Morning team's entry for Outstanding Morning Program for her report: “Washington Lobbying: K-Street Behind Closed Doors.”In September 2012, Attkisson received the Emmy for Outstanding Investigative Journalism and the RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Investigative Reporting for the “Gunwalker: Fast and Furious” story.Attkisson received an Investigative Emmy Award in 2009 for her exclusive investigations into TARP and the bank bailout. She received an Investigative Emmy Award in 2002 for her series of exclusive reports about mismanagement at the Red Cross.Attkisson also received Emmy nominations for her investigations into Firestone tires (2001), prescription drug and vaccine dangers (2003), investigating aid to Haiti earthquake victims (2011) and Follow the Money (2011).Attkisson is one of the few journalists to have flown in a B-52 on a combat mission (over Kosovo) and in an F-15 fighter jet Combat Air Patrol flight. She is a fifth degree black belt Master in TaeKwonDo.Previously, Attkisson hosted a medical news magazine on PBS called “HealthWeek,” anchored and reported for CNN, and reported at several local news stations. She is a graduate of the University of Florida School of Journalism and Communications.Attkisson is a Fifth Degree Blackbelt Master in TaeKwonDo.

Join me and special guest Navy Blue on Saturday, August 30 at Loudmouth in Brooklyn, for the ninth iteration of Reel Talk, a Reel Notes movie night. We'll be screening the 1999 animated sci-fi drama The Iron Giant and talking about his latest album, Memoirs in Armour, his production work on Earl Sweatshirt's latest album, Live Laugh Love, and much more. Tickets and more info here.My guest this week is New Jersey-born rapper, producer, director, and humanitarian, GDP. We spoke about Clive Barker's Nightbreed, the magic of independent movie theaters, Solaris, Highest 2 Lowest, Kids, coming up as a rapper and skater in New Jersey, navigating the blog era, looking back on his old music, reflecting on his decade-long break, co-directing a documentary about rapper Tame One, and the creative process behind he and Fatboi Sharif's EP Endocrine, out now via Fused Arrow Records. Come fuck with us.Endocrine is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Consider copping directly from GDP's Bandcamp. Follow GDP on Instagram and Twitter: @g6d6p6. Follow Fused Arrow Records on Instagram and Twitter: @fusedarrowrecsMy first book, Reel Notes: Culture Writing on the Margins of Music and Movies, is available now, via 4 PM Publishing. Order a digital copy on Amazon.Reel Notes stands in solidarity with American immigrants against ICE and the oppressed peoples of Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Tigray, and Haiti. Please consider donating to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund,  The Palestinian Youth Movement, The Zakat Foundation, HealAfrica, FreeTigray, and/or Hope For Haiti.  For information about contacting your representatives to demand a ceasefire, finding protests, and other tools, check out CeasefireToday!Follow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), Bluesky (@cinemasai.bsky.social), TikTok (@cinemasai), Letterboxd (@CineMasai), and subscribe to my weekly Nu Musique Friday newsletter to stay tapped into all things Dylan Green.    Support the show

On today's show we return to Haiti and yet another clandestine interview from the heart of its gang occupied capital to discuss the reasons behind their stalemate with the Haitian police   Then we turn our attention to Trump's gunboat diplomacy in Venezuela where the government is reported to have mobilized 4.5 million citizens into militias to defend its territory. Finally, we revisit a segment by Flashpoints executive producer Dennis Bernstein, Tell Her Story: Eleanor Bumpurs & the Police Killing that Galvanized New York City The post Haiti Update With Clandestine Interview From The Heart of It's Gang Occupied Capital appeared first on KPFA.

1803. October… November… December… Three months in which French forces wave the white flag on Saint-Domingue... In Washington the Louisiana Purchase gets a green light from Congress - without working out the detail... And in India a series of defeats for the Marathas force Scindia to the negotiating table. This is episode 48 of the Napoleonic Quarterly - covering three months in which the Haitian Revolution finally reaches its culmination. [11.10] - Headline developments[32.30] - Marlene Daut on independence for Haiti[53.50] - Peter Kastor on the Louisiana Purchase[1.20.00] - Ravindra Rathee on India, the Treaty of Deogaon and the end of the Second Anglo-Maratha WarHelp us produce more episodes by supporting the Napoleonic Quarterly on Patreon: patreon.com/napoleonicquarterly

In this episode, we sit down with Pascale Solages – a renowned Haitian grassroots feminist organizer, human rights advocate and founding member and general coordinator of Nègès Mawon, one of Haiti's most active feminist organizations. During the episode, Pascale shares her personal journey into activism and reflects on the powerful role feminist organizations play in supporting communities across Haiti. She unpacks the historical and political roots of Haiti's ongoing multidimensional crisis, highlighting its impact on women, girls and other marginalized groups. The conversation closes with a powerful call to reframe the narrative around Haiti, centering dignity, resistance and the transformative potential of grassroots solutions.

Haiti: the latest report … GUEST Rhonda Smith .. Executive Director of Haiti H2O: Hope to Opportunity … and … GUEST Max Touloute …. New Assoc Director My Religion Is Something Else … The Plateau is Real … GUEST Dr Ryan P Burge … assistant prof of political science at Eastern Illinois Univ … author of “20 Myths about Religion and Politics in America,””The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going,” and co-author of “The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?”… His newest book is “The American Religious Landscape: Facts, Trends & the Future” … substack: Graphs About Religion and he tweets at @ryanburgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S.-Canada relationship, for decades a symbol of stability, has been rockier under President Trump, who has joked about making Canada the 51st state. Nick Schifrin spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand about relations with the U.S., trade negotiations, security in Haiti and opportunities for peace in Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S.-Canada relationship, for decades a symbol of stability, has been rockier under President Trump, who has joked about making Canada the 51st state. Nick Schifrin spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand about relations with the U.S., trade negotiations, security in Haiti and opportunities for peace in Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Setbacks are something we all face, but there are some people who just know how to use those setbacks to grow and become even better versions of themselves. One person who embodies this ability to turn setbacks into growth is Dr. Jean-Guilmond Orelien, also known as Sammy. Sammy is the author of Turning Water into Butter: Living the Power Within, and he has dedicated his life to advancing solutions that improve human well-being. In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with Sammy and talk about how his upbringing in Haiti and Guadalupe and moving to the United States shaped his perspective on what it really means to thrive despite challenges. They also talk about how to pursue what you want without limitations and how to build resilience along the way.  His story takes us beyond the idea of "making the best of what you've got" into what he calls the ultimate alchemy: transforming not just your stuff and circumstances, but the person you are becoming along the way. Listen now if you're ready to transform your life and who you are becoming despite your circumstances. IN THIS EPISODE: Why true transformation is about who you become, not just changing what's around you. Lessons from Sammy after revisiting Haiti after the 2010 earthquake How to reframe setbacks as essential training grounds for resilience and growth Why limiting beliefs are often "be-lies" that hold us back, and how to replace them with empowering truths. What to do when your physical environment doesn't support your dreams. Why gratitude, imagination, and faith can open doors  How to shift from fear and control to freedom and courage when facing uncertainty A FEW GOLDEN NUGGETS: Ultimate Alchemy isn't about stuff, it's about the transformation of ourselves. Give yourself permission to laugh and have fun even when things are stressful and dire Be careful not to limit your perspective of what's possible When you fight something, it's more likely to stay Many of our most significant examples of transformation occur internally, and it takes time for that transformation to manifest in our circumstances and physical possessions.  The benefits of some beliefs may expire and turn into stories we continue to tell ourselves that are holding us back and limiting our growth. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sammy's Book: Get Turning Water into Butter: Living the Power Within at https://amzn.to/4moZQjC to support this show at no extra cost to you Sammy's Website: https://watertobutter.com/ Join our free Insider Email List for updates + early access to our upcoming Backstage Pass Membership: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/insider ------------------------------------------------------------------- For our latest insights and things we don't share with the public, become a Sione and Alana Insider. It's free and easy to join: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/insider ------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US:  ► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sioneandalana  ► Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneandalana  ► Alana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanauyema  ► Sione's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneuyema Want to connect with Sione & Alana? ►Website: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com ►Email: sioneandalana@recountinglifelessons.com   Have a life lesson to share? Interested in being a guest? We'd love to connect: click here to schedule a time to connect

Since its founding in 1948, the Organization of American States (OAS) has served as the premier forum for advancing regional priorities facing the Western Hemisphere, becoming the oldest and only multilateral institution that provides a platform for dialogue and cooperation to all countries in the hemisphere. On March 10 of this year, the OAS member states elected Albert Ramdin, Suriname's former Foreign Minister, as the organization's new Secretary General, becoming the first Caribbean representative to head the organization in its history.   In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with His Excellency Albert R. Ramdin, Secretary General of the OAS. Together they discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the OAS today, the Secretary General's vision for leadership, and plans for the organization. They also delve into the role of the OAS in Haiti, and how the organization can play a role in helping to stabilize the country's compounding crises. 

In today's episode, Emily and I dive into the importance of living a magnetic life - one that attracts others to us (and ultimately to Jesus).  This can be especially difficult when so many Christians are perceived as judgmental and hypocritical (especially because of what we say and post online) which often repels people from wanting to know Jesus or having anything to do with the Church. OUCH! Join us for a conversation filled with practical tips for living out your faith online. We hope you feel encouraged to make some tweaks in your own life and online presence! Want to hear more about being Magnetic? Check out the message series here: Week 1 & Week 2 Learn more about coaching with Adam here: adamweber.com/coaching  Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Mission Haiti & Vern Eide Mission Haiti is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to love Jesus, love others, and make disciples in the country of Haiti. They live out that mission by training and coming alongside current and future leaders for the cause of Christ. To learn more, visit Mission-Haiti.org Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit verneide.com Subscribe to The Conversation on YouTube and watch the full interview: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew  

On this episode of The Financial Guys Podcast, Mike Sperrazza and Glenn Wiggle tackle everything from Trump's foreign policy and peace negotiations to Biden's failed energy policies and their global impact. They break down Haiti's fragile political situation, raise alarms about election fraud and integrity, and call out ethical misconduct from politicians like Letitia James and Adam Schiff. The hosts also shine a spotlight on the devastating reality of child trafficking at the southern border and how Democrats have failed to address it. Packed with unapologetic conservative commentary, this episode connects the dots between global diplomacy, domestic policy, and the fight to preserve America's future.(00:00:55) Economic Leverage in Trump's Diplomatic Strategy(00:03:49) Oil Prices, Policies, and Geopolitical Influence(00:09:22) Political Divide over Trump's Peace Efforts(00:16:28) Transition to Democracy in Haiti by 2026(00:18:50) Intelligence Community's Leveraging Strategies in Politics(00:24:28) Accountability and Fairness in Political Ethics(00:34:13) Lack of Consequences in Election Fraud(00:38:13) Dominion Voting Machines' Impact on Election(00:45:10) Political Party Responsibility in Child Trafficking(00:53:41) Public Figures Facing Consequences for Dishonesty

Join me and special guest Navy Blue on Saturday, August 30 at Loudmouth in Brooklyn, for the ninth iteration of Reel Talk, a Reel Notes movie night. We'll be screening the 1999 animated sci-fi drama The Iron Giant and talking about his latest album, Memoirs in Armour. Tickets and more info here.My guest this week is Toronto-based music journalist, critic, tastemaker, and filmmaker Elsie Ahachi. We spoke about Tyler Perry's Straw, War of The Worlds, Weapons, Sinners, the work of Spike Lee, how she went from studying computer science to music content creation, the music journalism landscape, the difference between a journalist, influencer, and content creator, and the creative process behind her debut documentary, Toronto's Best Kept Secret: Meet Dylan Sinclair, available to watch now on YouTube. Come fuck with us.Toronto's Best Kept Secret: Meet Dylan Sinclair is out now on YouTube. Follow Elsie on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @elsienoteliseMy first book, Reel Notes: Culture Writing on the Margins of Music and Movies, is available now, via 4 PM Publishing. Order a digital copy on Amazon.Reel Notes stands in solidarity with American immigrants against ICE and the oppressed peoples of Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Tigray, and Haiti. Please consider donating to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund,  The Palestinian Youth Movement, The Zakat Foundation, HealAfrica, FreeTigray, and/or Hope For Haiti.  For information about contacting your representatives to demand a ceasefire, finding protests, and other tools, check out CeasefireToday!Follow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), Bluesky (@cinemasai.bsky.social), TikTok (@cinemasai), Letterboxd (@CineMasai), and subscribe to my weekly Nu Musique Friday newsletter to stay tapped into all things Dylan Green.    Support the show

Send us a textRHOM Episode 10 & 11-Healing Flamenco, Toxic FriendshipsPodcast Summary-RHOM S7 E10 – “The Thrill of Seville”The Miami ladies head to Spain for a fiery girls' trip — and the drama starts before they even unpack.Travel Chaos: Lisa misses the private jet and endures a nightmare solo journey, arriving nearly 24 hours late. Stephanie makes her grand entrance with gifts (LED face masks and luxe pajamas) but immediately stirs tension.Stephanie vs. Alexia: Julia tattles that Stephanie was “talking about” Alexia, sparking a dinner showdown. Stephanie accuses Alexia of belittling women and being insecure, while Alexia claps back, pounding her chest and declaring, “I'm Alexia Nepola!” Insults fly (Chihuahua, big head, kiss-ass) until, surprisingly, they toast to moving forward.The Flamenco Moment: Marysol's hired musician serenades Alexia, leaving both her and Marysol in tears.Julia's Regret: Julia realizes her comment caused the entire blowup and looks mortified, while Adriana can't help but laugh through the fight.Lisa Arrives in Seville: After a grueling and scary solo trek, Lisa finally arrives at 11:20 pm, only to be greeted by Alexia and Marysol telling her she's rude and disrespectful. Lisa insists they'll feel like “assholes” once they know the full story — but refuses to explain until tomorrow.The trip is off to a muy caliente start with flamenco, fighting, and fragile friendships.Podcast Summary-RHOM S7 E11 – Unfollow or UnfriendThe Miami ladies are still in Spain, but the drama is hotter than the flamenco dresses.Lisa's Legal Chaos: Lisa explains her absence was due to divorce legal matters, not Saint Barts. She's juggling phone calls, affidavits, and paperwork—even during dinner.Split Day Outings: One group (Larsa, Lisa, Adriana, Marisol, Stephanie) shops for flamenco dresses while the other (Julia, Guerdy, Alexia, Kiki) hits the food market. Kiki opens up emotionally about family pressures and threats over bringing relatives from Haiti, leaving her in tears.Friendship Rifts: Stephanie admits she prefers Marysol without Alexia around. Julia and Guerdy confront each other over unfollows on Instagram, and the ladies push Lisa to unfollow Marcus, fueling the Lisa vs. Larsa showdown.Larsa vs. Lisa Escalates: Larsa accuses Lisa of being a “groupie,” pressures her about social media loyalty, and complains Jody won't stop messaging her. Lisa, stressed from legal demands, breaks down as Larsa declares their friendship toxic and says she's “removing herself from Lisa's life.”Healing Flamenco: The women try spiritual flamenco, learning its roots as an expression of pain, but the healing doesn't stick.Explosive Dinner: At the red dress dinner, tensions peak. Lisa is pulled away by urgent legal paperwork, Larsa threatens to leave, and the women clash over whether Lisa is truly a bad friend—or just overwhelmed. Guerdy tries to mediate, but Larsa storms off, claiming she's “too good for this,” while Lisa cries that she's “not equipped for this.”The episode closes with broken friendships, shocking texts, and a dramatic cliffhanger.Support the showhttps://www.wewinewhenever.com/

Today's witnesses are from a website called Ashandpri.com. (CLICK HERE for article) The article where I found these miracles is called 10 Real-Life Miracles in the 21st Century That Will Have You Believing in a Higher Power. The article is written by Annika Stepanov. I put a link to the article in the show notes, and I invite you to check it out.  I hope you enjoy hearing about these miracles as much as I did.In 2003, the city of Los Angeles, California, bore witness to an extraordinary event that left medical professionals astounded and the faithful rejoicing. Dafne Gutierrez, a young girl diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia, stood at the precipice of a dire prognosis. Her family turned to faith, seeking solace and healing through prayer. However, it was an unexpected visit from none other than Pope John Paul II that would become the catalyst for an astonishing turn of events. After the Pope's visit and a continuation of fervent prayers, Dafne experienced an unexpected and complete remission of her illness. Many regarded this healing as a divine intervention, a testament to the profound impact of faith on the human condition.On October 13, 2010, the world held its breath as the story of thirty-three miners trapped deep underground in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, unfolded. A devastating mine collapse had left them entombed for an astonishing 69 days. As rescuers worked tirelessly to reach the miners, the world watched in collective hope and prayer. When the day of rescue finally arrived, the successful extraction of all thirty-three miners was hailed as nothing short of miraculous. The “Miracle at the San José Mine” not only showcased the resilience of the human spirit but also left many believing that divine intervention played a pivotal role in the miners' survival and ultimate rescue.In 2007, in the Indian city of Aligarh, a heart-wrenching tragedy transformed into a miraculous event that defied medical explanation. A newborn baby, declared lifeless by medical professionals, was prepared for her funeral procession. As the grieving family carried her lifeless body to the cremation ground, an astonishing turn of events occurred. The baby reportedly came back to life, drawing gasps of amazement and disbelief from the mourners. This astounding occurrence left many to consider it a miracle and an affirmation of the mysteries of life and death.In 2009, the city of Palermo in Italy bore witness to a miraculous event intertwined with the fight against organized crime. Lucia Borsellino, the daughter of a prominent anti-Mafia judge, faced a grim diagnosis—she was stricken with a rare and highly aggressive form of cancer. Desperate for a lifeline, her family turned to faith and embarked on a pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Pio, a revered figure associated with miraculous healings. What followed was nothing short of remarkable—Lucia experienced a miraculous remission, leaving medical experts and the faithful alike awestruck. This event, occurring in the shadow of the fight against the Mafia, was seen by many as a symbol of hope and a divine intervention in the face of darkness.In the year 2005, the city of Aix-en-Provence in France became the backdrop for a miracle that would have profound implications. Sr. Marie Simon-Pierre, a French nun, faced a debilitating and incurable ailment—Parkinson's disease. Her prayers and devotion led her to seek solace and healing through the intercession of Pope John Paul II, who himself had battled Parkinson's. In an extraordinary turn of events, Sr. Marie Simon-Pierre claimed to have been miraculously cured of her ailment. Her healing played a pivotal role in the eventual canonization of Pope John Paul II, sparking discussions about the mysteries of faith and divine intervention.In 2010, the devastating earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, left unimaginable destruction and loss in its wake. Amid the rubble and heartbreak, a remarkable story emerged—one of a young Haitian orphan named Kiki. Trapped for an astonishing eight days under the debris of a collapsed building, Kiki's survival seemed miraculous. Her rescue, against all odds, was hailed as a beacon of hope amidst the tragedy, prompting discussions of divine protection and the resilience of the human spirit. The city of Naples, Italy, is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, but it also became the site of a remarkable healing in 2008. Anna Santaniello, a woman grappling with multiple sclerosis, turned to faith and embarked on a pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo. What followed was an unexpected and dramatic improvement in her condition. Anna Santaniello claimed to have experienced miraculous healing, leaving many to attribute her recovery to divine intervention and underscoring the profound connection between faith and healing.In 2015, the city of Dallas, Texas, became the backdrop for a modern-day miracle that defied the odds of medical science. A couple struggling with infertility faced daunting challenges on their journey to parenthood. They turned to prayer and embarked on a pilgrimage to a religious shrine, seeking divine intervention. Their faith was rewarded with a natural conception, a joyous occurrence that left them and many others believing in the extraordinary power of faith and the miraculous.The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, witnessed a phenomenon in 2006 that left many contemplating the mysteries of faith and preservation. A fire engulfed a mosque, reducing it to ashes, and the devastation was apparent. However, amid the charred remains, a Quran was discovered remarkably intact and unburned. This event was widely regarded as a miraculous preservation of the holy book, prompting reflections on the sanctity of faith and the unexplained forces that shape our world.In 2019, the lush and challenging wilderness of Maui, Hawaii, became the stage for a modern-day survival tale that captured the world's attention. Amanda Eller, a hiker, went missing in the rugged terrain for an astonishing 17 days. Her disappearance and the subsequent search efforts transfixed a global audience. When Amanda was found alive, despite the harsh conditions and prolonged exposure, many hailed her rescue as a miracle. This remarkable event highlighted the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit and prompted discussions about faith, hope, and the enduring power of the miraculous.I am grateful to the people who run this website and all others who let us know about the miracles that are going on in the world. Many times we can think that miracles happened when Jesus was alive, but they are not happening today, and this is not true. Miracles are happening every day, all around us. We just aren't seeing them. If we look for miracles, we will see them! www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

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World Humanitarian Day 2025: Aid workers mull record death toll among fallen colleaguesHaiti: more than half of the population don't have enough to eat – WFPWHO condemns rising attacks on healthcare

Jessica Lynn McCallop-McClellan is an inspirational speaker, (Jessica Lynn Speaks Life), She's been an impactful keynote speaker at many women's events and inspirational movements. She is also the Founder and President of 501c3, nonprofit organization, Giving Hope & Help Inc, founded in 2013. One of her purposes is to speak for the voiceless and inspire others to find their voice and use it for change. She is a “Voice for the Voiceless”, survivor and advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, education and cancer support advocate, humanitarian, philanthropist, voice for equality and justice/Founder and Administrator of the Black, Brown and White UNITE for CHANGE Facebook Group, as well as the radio/internet talk show host of Jessica Lynn Speaks Life, on KUAW Radio Station and Co-host for radio talk show: Sister Circle Prayer Warriors on Gospel 1590 AM. Jessica has been featured in media, podcasts, magazines, and television many times for the difference and impact she and the organization are making in the community and across the globe. https://givinghopeandhelp.org/ OUR MISSION Giving Hope & Help is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that supports domestic violence survivors, provides essential resources to end period poverty, empowers college bound and non-traditional students and inspires cancer patients, lifting all those we serve to live their best life. OUR VISION Giving Hope & Help values and acts upon the opportunity to provide hope and help for every person to pursue happiness, health, wealth and education via the avenues, fundraisers and support offered by the organization. OUR WORK Advocate for domestic violence awareness to encourage all to stand up, speak up and STOP domestic violence. Support DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS & the shelters in which live with year round collections and annual drives of sanitary napkins, tampons and new children and women's packaged underwear. The feminine products also support natural disaster survivors and benefit those in need of feminine care across the globe. GH&H has shipped feminine care to Cambodia, Nairobi-Kenya, Haiti, Mexico and are currently supporting 131 girls in Limiru Kenya for one year with funding for feminine care and underwear for girls. LOVE Bags 4 Cancer Donation & Delivery Events to uplift hospitalized MALE & FEMALE cancer patients in honor of Valentine's Day & Mother's Day. The LOVE Bags are hand delivered to the patients at their hospital bedside. A portion of the proceeds benefits the American Cancer Society-Kansas City. Over four hundred hospitalized cancer patients have been inspired and uplifted with the hand delivered LOVE Bags 4 Cancer since Feb. 2015. Education Is Your Passport Program and Annual Scholarship to benefit low income, College bound high school seniors. To date GH&H has awarded 35 scholarships since the 2015 program launch. The program will expand in 2019 to award low income current year high school graduates and single parents full ride scholarships to the Metropolitan Community Colleges: Penn Valley and Maple Woods.Hosts: MaryAnne Metheny, and Tina JohnsonIf you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1.For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233.hopehouse.net

01:00:46 – Trump–Putin Summit & Global TensionsAnalysis of the Alaska summit between Trump and Putin, with focus on egos driving geopolitics, the EU's role backing Zelensky, and risks of escalation. 01:05:39 – Clinton Foundation Investigations BuriedNineteen separate Clinton Foundation probes were shut down under Biden's DOJ, tied to Haiti operations, bribery, and “pay-to-play” dealings. 01:16:57 – Land-for-Peace RejectedPutin's offer to freeze front lines in exchange for recognition of eastern Ukraine was rejected by Zelensky and EU leaders, raising questions of loyalty to their citizens. 01:19:30 – Crimea's History & NATO InterestsCrimea's deep historical and cultural ties to Russia are explored, alongside NATO's strategic motives and Europe's role in blocking peace. 01:23:44 – Zelensky, the “Prostitute President”European leaders rush to prop up Zelensky ahead of his U.S. visit, while critics paint him as corrupt and willing to trade his people's lives for power. 01:40:36 – Mail-In Voting & Rigged ElectionsCriticism of mail-in voting as inherently insecure and ripe for fraud. Reference is made to Jimmy Carter's past warnings, contrasted with today's widespread ballot distribution. 02:17:30 – USDA, PRIME Act & Food FreedomDebate over the PRIME Act, which would allow states to distribute locally slaughtered meat. Strong critique of the USDA as unconstitutional overreach, arguing food safety should be handled at the local and state level. 02:52:34 – Near-Death Experiences & Hospice WorkAnecdotes about patients suddenly regaining lucidity before death, described as common in hospice care. Discussion highlights spiritual elements of dying, along with the emotional toll on caregivers. 03:02:59 – Farming, Trucking & Corporate AccountabilityListeners discuss livestock care, dangers of trucking, and frustration with corporations escaping accountability. The segment ends with a transition to brewing unrest in the UK over government double standards. 03:07:15 – Migrant Crime & Police Double StandardsA migrant trespasses into a woman's home in England and is released without charges, while a woman is arrested multiple times for silently praying outside an abortion clinic, highlighting a two-tiered justice system. 03:12:59 – Crackdown on Protesters vs. Protection for MigrantsPolice arrest locals protesting a migrant hotel while shielding the trespassing asylum seeker, fueling concerns of authoritarian policing and civil unrest in Britain. 03:19:56 – DC Police Roadblocks & Martial LawFocus on U.S. checkpoints in Washington, D.C. and erosion of Fourth Amendment rights, tied to Trump's accelerationist law-and-order policies. 03:31:21 – AI Dependence & Human AtrophyReliance on AI is compared to physical atrophy, with references to “WALL-E” and stroke recovery, warning that outsourcing thought undermines human capability. 03:52:44 – AI Surveillance & Metadata ControlExplores radar eavesdropping, Stingray devices, and Palantir's metadata systems, warning that AI-driven surveillance empowers state control. 03:57:17 – AI Job Loss & Police State ExpansionNotes that AI threatens white-collar jobs like doctors and lawyers while reinforcing bipartisan authoritarian policing. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

01:00:46 – Trump–Putin Summit & Global TensionsAnalysis of the Alaska summit between Trump and Putin, with focus on egos driving geopolitics, the EU's role backing Zelensky, and risks of escalation. 01:05:39 – Clinton Foundation Investigations BuriedNineteen separate Clinton Foundation probes were shut down under Biden's DOJ, tied to Haiti operations, bribery, and “pay-to-play” dealings. 01:16:57 – Land-for-Peace RejectedPutin's offer to freeze front lines in exchange for recognition of eastern Ukraine was rejected by Zelensky and EU leaders, raising questions of loyalty to their citizens. 01:19:30 – Crimea's History & NATO InterestsCrimea's deep historical and cultural ties to Russia are explored, alongside NATO's strategic motives and Europe's role in blocking peace. 01:23:44 – Zelensky, the “Prostitute President”European leaders rush to prop up Zelensky ahead of his U.S. visit, while critics paint him as corrupt and willing to trade his people's lives for power. 01:40:36 – Mail-In Voting & Rigged ElectionsCriticism of mail-in voting as inherently insecure and ripe for fraud. Reference is made to Jimmy Carter's past warnings, contrasted with today's widespread ballot distribution. 02:17:30 – USDA, PRIME Act & Food FreedomDebate over the PRIME Act, which would allow states to distribute locally slaughtered meat. Strong critique of the USDA as unconstitutional overreach, arguing food safety should be handled at the local and state level. 02:52:34 – Near-Death Experiences & Hospice WorkAnecdotes about patients suddenly regaining lucidity before death, described as common in hospice care. Discussion highlights spiritual elements of dying, along with the emotional toll on caregivers. 03:02:59 – Farming, Trucking & Corporate AccountabilityListeners discuss livestock care, dangers of trucking, and frustration with corporations escaping accountability. The segment ends with a transition to brewing unrest in the UK over government double standards. 03:07:15 – Migrant Crime & Police Double StandardsA migrant trespasses into a woman's home in England and is released without charges, while a woman is arrested multiple times for silently praying outside an abortion clinic, highlighting a two-tiered justice system. 03:12:59 – Crackdown on Protesters vs. Protection for MigrantsPolice arrest locals protesting a migrant hotel while shielding the trespassing asylum seeker, fueling concerns of authoritarian policing and civil unrest in Britain. 03:19:56 – DC Police Roadblocks & Martial LawFocus on U.S. checkpoints in Washington, D.C. and erosion of Fourth Amendment rights, tied to Trump's accelerationist law-and-order policies. 03:31:21 – AI Dependence & Human AtrophyReliance on AI is compared to physical atrophy, with references to “WALL-E” and stroke recovery, warning that outsourcing thought undermines human capability. 03:52:44 – AI Surveillance & Metadata ControlExplores radar eavesdropping, Stingray devices, and Palantir's metadata systems, warning that AI-driven surveillance empowers state control. 03:57:17 – AI Job Loss & Police State ExpansionNotes that AI threatens white-collar jobs like doctors and lawyers while reinforcing bipartisan authoritarian policing. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, takes some time during the Gathering to talk about Christ's life and Christian love for all human life.   Bio: The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison has served as president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) since 2010. As president, he is the chief ecclesiastical supervisor of the Synod and is responsible for the ministries directed by LCMS International Center staff, including the Office of International Mission and its nearly 150 missionaries serving around the globe. Before becoming president, Harrison served for nine years as executive director of LCMS World Relief and Human Care (2001–2010), which expended over $100 million for mercy efforts done in the clear name of Christ. These efforts included caring for people after 9-11, Katrina and many hurricanes, the great Asia tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and many other disasters and humanitarian efforts. Harrison also managed relationships with some 120 LCMS Recognized Service Organizations and other inter-Lutheran social ministry organizations, worked in consultation with LCMS partner/sister churches to build capacity during numerous mercy outreach efforts, and managed LCMS pro-life efforts. From 1995 to 2001, Harrison served as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Ind. Prior to that, he served St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Westgate, Iowa (1991–1995). Ordained in 1991, he has served in a number of elected and appointed positions in the LCMS and on various entity boards of directors. Harrison is co-founder and chairman of the board of The International Lutheran Society of Wittenberg (Old Latin School), which hosts some 40 students and church planters from the European Union and beyond who are studying to become ordained pastors. In addition, Harrison chairs the board of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty and serves on the executive committee of the International Lutheran Council. Harrison is also active in the prolife movement and frequently speaks at such events. A native of Sioux City, Iowa, Harrison holds a bachelor's degree in religious studies from Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended Concordia University, Nebraska, in 1984. He has M.Div. and S.T.M. degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. Harrison has pursued additional graduate study at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. Furthermore, he has received honorary doctorates from Concordia University Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. Since 2010, Harrison has served as assistant pastor of Village Lutheran Church, Ladue, Mo. He has translated and edited five volumes of essays and letters by Lutheran theologian Hermann Sasse (published through Concordia Publishing House [CPH]). He has also revised C.F.W. Walther's The Church and the Office of the Ministry (CPH) and written several other books, including Christ Have Mercy, A Little Book on Joy and At Home in the House of My Fathers. Harrison has been married to Kathy (Schimm) Harrison since 1981, and they have two sons (Matthew M.L. married to Courtney, and Mark M.C. married to Tara). The Harrisons have two grandchildren, Rosie and Shiloh. In his spare time, Harrison enjoys reading, writing, vintage Jeeps, old banjos and books, and — most of all — time with family. Resources: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life Ministry: lcms.org/life  Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

Carlos Nunez grew up in the Dominican Republic as a sponsored child through Food for the Hungry. Today, he serves as the Field Liaison for the DR and Haiti, helping communities flourish physically and spiritually. In this conversation, we hear Carlos's inspiring journey, the impact of child sponsorship and how Quest can be on mission to bring lasting hope to places like El Mogote.

In this podcast we catch back up on work in Haiti and discuss the decision to expand to Sierra Leone.To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.

Yesterday Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, the state with the highest poverty rate in the nation, held a political rally to announce his resistance to the pro-America policies of President Donald J. Trump—and Trump responded with exactly the kind of pro-America smash-mouth politics that I—and I expect YOU—voted for a million times over!Even as Newsom, the California governor of an illegal migrant third-world invader sanctuary state, and Karen Bass, the Los Angeles mayor of an illegal migrant third-world invader sanctuary city, were seeking to rally their supporters inside, Immigration and Customs Enforcement were present OUTSIDE and IN FORCE, making arrests of any illegal migrant third-world invaders that popped up on their radar screen.  Next stop for those arrested? HOME!  Whether that be Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Haiti, or if home won't take them perhaps Djibouti or the tropical prison resort of CECOT in El Salvador!  GREAT WORK ICE, and thanks again for ALL THE WINNING, President Trump!The #1 guide for understanding when using force to protect yourself is legal. Now yours for FREE! Just pay the S&H for us to get it to you.➡️ Carry with confidence, knowing you are protected from predators AND predatory prosecutors➡️ Correct the common myths you may think are true but get people in trouble​➡️ Know you're getting the best with this abridged version of our best-selling 5-star Amazon-rated book that has been praised by many (including self-defense legends!) for its easy, entertaining, and informative style.​➡️ Many interesting, if sometimes heart-wrenching, true-life examplesGet Your Free Book: https://lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set for face-to-face talks on Ukraine and arms control at an Alaska summit. Erik Prince, an ally of President Donald Trump, says he has a 10-year deal with Haiti to fight the country's criminal gangs. U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in July. And an Israeli far-right minister announces a construction plan in the West Bank which his office says will "bury" the idea of a Palestinian state. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On her first dangerous assignment as a government agent, Madison is sent to Haiti to retrieve lost anti-submarine plans. But Madison knows the assignment is really a cover story for her big birthday celebration! Madison accepts her Birthday Quest and travels deep into the Haitian jungle for the ultimate party. But obstacles stand in her way including a magazine photographer, a Haitian jungle guide, a folklore professor, a white plant man, and a boy in a leather flight jacket. And are those Vodou drums really for Madison's party, or something else? Join us for Madison's craziest birthday ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin face off for the first time in six years, with the future of Ukraine hanging in the balance. Anthony Albanese announces Australia will recognise a Palestinian state, sparking praise and condemnation. Plus, the Haitian gang leader with a US$5 million bounty on his head, and the world's worst would-be assassin?

Get ready for an enlightening experience as University of Houston Professor Gerald Horne returns to our classroom this Thursday morning! Dr. Horne will tackle pressing topics that matter to us all, including the significance of Texas gerrymandering, the latest developments in Gaza and Ukraine, the presence of troops on our city streets, BRICS, and the anticipated Trump-Putin meeting happening in Alaska this Friday. But that’s not all! Before Dr. Horne takes the stage, acclaimed writer Simeon Booker Muhammad will shed light on the intriguing UFO phenomenon. Additionally, Haitian activist Dr. Jude Azard will share crucial updates on the evolving situation in Haiti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here at MinistryWatch we measure a lot of things. We measure financial efficiency. Simply explained, that's the amount of money that goes to ministry vs. the amount of money. We grade ministries based on their transparency. Our Donor Confidence Score takes into account more than a dozen factors before providing an overall score designed to help you decide whether to give to a ministry or not. One of the most vexing problems we face in the work we do is the problem of measuring ministry effectiveness. We can measure how much money goes to an evangelistic effort, but how do you really measure true conversions. You can count decision cards, or hands raised, or baptisms, but how do you measure love, joy, and peace? If you give money to a child sponsorship program, you get a photo of the little boy or girl, but do you really know what happened to him or her? At age 20 or 25 or 30, is that little girl you prayed for and donated money for…is she OK? Is she following Jesus? Most ministries, even very good ones, struggle with these sorts of measurements. My guest today, Nathan Mayo, doesn't have all the answers, but Nathan and the group he helps lead, True Charity, has been asking these tough questions for years, and he has some interesting things to say on the subject. If you've been around MinistryWatch for a while, you know that I'm a big fan of True Charity. It's founder James Whitford, has been a guest on the program, and we've quoted him and others from True Charity in many of our stories. That's why I'm excited to have Nathan Mayo on the program today. Nathan earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Upon completion of his military service as a Captain, Nathan and his wife, Abigail, spent two years in Haiti building up a network of Haitian-run churches and schools before moving to Missouri to join True Charity in 2020. Nathan is inspired by solving challenging problems with data and translating the insights of experts into applications for practitioners. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. Until next time, may God bless you.

Today on the show: The government of Haiti, Big Business, and the blossoming illegal drug trade: Flashpoints Senior Producer Kevin Pina reports about how one businessman refuses to play ball with the traffickers and risks his life in the process. And we'll feature our weekly news report from the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman: Nora reports that the genocide continues amidst the endless slaughter of journalists and often times their entire family The post The Government of Haiti, Big Business, and The Blossoming Illegal Drug Trade appeared first on KPFA.

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A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists.   In this two-part series of Oakland Asian Cultural Center's “Let's Talk” podcast Eastside Arts Alliance is featured. Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance, and staff member Aubrey Pandori will discuss the history that led to the formation of Eastside and their deep work around multi-racial solidarity.   Transcript: Let's Talk podcast episode 9  [00:00:00] Emma: My name is Emma Grover, and I am the program and communications coordinator at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, known also as OACC. Today we are sharing the ninth episode of our Let's Talk Audio Series. Let's Talk is part of OACC'S Open Ears for Change Initiative, which was established in 2020. With this series, our goals are to address anti-Blackness in the APIA communities, discuss the effects of colorism and racism in a safe space, and highlight Black and Asian solidarity and community efforts specifically in the Oakland Chinatown area. Today's episode is a round table discussion with Elena Serrano, Susanne Takahara, and Aubrey Pandori of Eastside Arts Alliance.  [00:00:53] Aubrey: Hello everybody. This is Aubrey from Eastside Arts Alliance, and I am back here for the second part of our Let's Talk with Suzanne and Elena. We're gonna be talking about what else Eastside is doing right now in the community. The importance of art in activism, and the importance of Black and Asian solidarity in Oakland and beyond.  So I am the community archivist here at Eastside Arts Alliances. I run CARP, which stands for Community Archival Resource Project. It is a project brought on by one of our co-founders, Greg Morozumi. And it is primarily a large chunk of his own collection from over the years, but it is a Third World archive with many artifacts, journals, pens, newspapers from social movements in the Bay Area and beyond, international social movements from the 1960s forward. We do a few different programs through CARP. I sometimes have archival exhibitions. We do public engagement through panels, community archiving days. We collaborate with other community archives like the Bay Area Lesbian Archives and Freedom Archives here in Oakland and the Bay Area. And we are also working on opening up our Greg Morozumi Reading Room in May. So that is an opportunity for people to come in and relax, read books, host reading groups, or discussions with their community. We're also gonna be opening a lending system so people are able to check out books to take home and read. There'll be library cards coming soon for that and other fun things to come.  [00:02:44] So Suzanne, what are you working on at Eastside right now? [00:02:48] Susanne: Well, for the past like eight or nine years I've been working with Jose Ome Navarrete and Debbie Kajiyama of NAKA Dance Theater to produce Live Arts and Resistance (LAIR), which is a Dance Theater Performance series. We've included many artists who, some of them started out here at Eastside and then grew to international fame, such as Dohee Lee, and then Amara Tabor-Smith has graced our stages for several years with House Full of Black Women. This year we're working with Joti Singh on Ghadar Geet: Blood and Ink, a piece she choreographed, and shot in film and it's a multimedia kind of experience. We've worked with Cat Brooks and many emerging other artists who are emerging or from all over, mostly Oakland, but beyond. It's a place where people can just experiment and not worry about a lot of the regulations that bigger theaters have. Using the outside, the inside, the walls, the ceiling sometimes. It's been an exciting experience to work with so many different artists in our space.  [00:04:03] Elena: And I have been trying to just get the word out to as many different folks who can help sustain the organization as possible about the importance of the work we do here. So my main job with Eastside has been raising money. But what we're doing now is looking at cultural centers like Eastside, like Oakland Asian Cultural Center, like the Malonga Casquelord Center, like Black Cultural Zone, like the Fruitvale Plaza and CURJ's work. These really integral cultural hubs. In neighborhoods and how important those spaces are.  [00:04:42] So looking at, you know, what we bring to the table with the archives, which serve the artistic community, the organizing community. There's a big emphasis, and we had mentioned some of this in the first episode around knowing the history and context of how we got here so we can kind of maneuver our way out. And that's where books and movies and posters and artists who have been doing this work for so long before us come into play in the archives and then having it all manifest on the stage through programs like LAIR, where theater artists and dancers and musicians, and it's totally multimedia, and there's so much information like how to keep those types of places going is really critical.  [00:05:28] And especially now when public dollars have mostly been cut, like the City of Oakland hardly gave money to the arts anyway, and they tried to eliminate the entire thing. Then they're coming back with tiny bits of money. But we're trying to take the approach like, please, let's look at where our tax dollars go. What's important in a neighborhood? What has to stay and how can we all work together to make that happen?  [00:05:52] Susanne: And I want to say that our Cultural Center theater is a space that is rented out very affordably to not just artists, but also many organizations that are doing Movement work, such as Palestinian Youth Movement, Bala, Mujeres Unidas Y Activas, QT at Cafe Duo Refugees, United Haiti Action Committee, Freedom Archives, Oakland Sin Fronteras, Center for CPE, and many artists connected groups.  [00:06:22] Aubrey: Yeah, I mean, we do so much more than what's in the theater and Archive too, we do a lot of different youth programs such as Girl Project, Neighborhood Arts, where we do public murals. One of our collective members, Angie and Leslie, worked on Paint the Town this past year. We also have our gallery in between the Cultural Center and Bandung Books, our bookstore, which houses our archive. We are celebrating our 25th anniversary exhibition.  [00:06:54] Susanne: And one of the other exhibits we just wrapped up was Style Messengers, an exhibit of graffiti work from Dime, Spy and Surge, Bay Area artists and Surge is from New York City, kind of illustrating the history of graffiti and social commentary.  [00:07:30] Elena: We are in this studio here recording and this is the studio of our youth music program Beats Flows, and I love we're sitting here with this portrait of Amiri Baraka, who had a lot to say to us all the time. So it's so appropriate that when the young people are in the studio, they have this elder, magician, poet activist looking at him, and then when you look out the window, you see Sister Souljah, Public Enemy, and then a poster we did during, when Black Lives Matter came out, we produced these posters that said Black Power Matters, and we sent them all over the country to different sister cultural centers and I see them pop up somewhere sometimes and people's zooms when they're home all over the country. It's really amazing and it just really shows when you have a bunch of artists and poets and radical imagination, people sitting around, you know, what kind of things come out of it. [00:08:31] Aubrey: I had one of those Black Power Matters posters in my kitchen window when I lived in Chinatown before I worked here, or visited here actually. I don't even know how I acquired it, but it just ended up in my house somehow.  [00:08:45] Elena: That's perfect. I remember when we did, I mean we still do, Malcolm X Jazz Festival and it was a young Chicana student who put the Jazz Festival poster up and she was like, her parents were like, why is Malcolm X? What has that got to do with anything? And she was able to just tell the whole story about Malcolm believing that people, communities of color coming together  is a good thing. It's a powerful thing. And it was amazing how the festival and the youth and the posters can start those kind of conversations.  [00:09:15] Aubrey: Malcolm X has his famous quote that says “Culture is an indispensable weapon in the freedom struggle.” And Elena, we think a lot about Malcolm X and his message here at Eastside about culture, but also about the importance of art. Can we speak more about the importance of art in our activism?  [00:09:35] Elena: Well, that was some of the things we were touching on around radical imagination and the power of the arts. But where I am going again, is around this power of the art spaces, like the power of spaces like this, and to be sure that it's not just a community center, it's a cultural center, which means we invested in sound good, sound good lighting, sprung floors. You know, just like the dignity and respect that the artists and our audiences have, and that those things are expensive but critical. So I feel like that's, it's like to advocate for this type of space where, again, all those groups that we listed off that have come in here and there's countless more. They needed a space to reach constituencies, you know, and how important that is. It's like back in the civil rights organizing the Black church was that kind of space, very important space where those kind of things came together. People still go to church and there's still churches, but there's a space for cultural centers and to have that type of space where artists and activists can come together and be more powerful together.  [00:10:50] Aubrey: I think art is a really powerful way of reaching people. [00:10:54] Elena: You know, we're looking at this just because I, being in the development end, we put together a proposal for the Environmental Protection Agency before Donald (Trump) took it over. We were writing about how important popular education is, so working with an environmental justice organization who has tons of data about how impacted communities like East Oakland and West Oakland are suffering from all of this, lots of science. But what can we, as an arts group, how can we produce a popular education around those things? And you know, how can we say some of those same messages in murals and zines, in short films, in theater productions, you know, but kind of embracing that concept of popular education. So we're, you know, trying to counter some of the disinformation that's being put out there too with some real facts, but in a way that, you know, folks can grasp onto and, and get.  [00:11:53] Aubrey: We recently had a LAIR production called Sky Watchers, and it was a beautiful musical opera from people living in the Tenderloin, and it was very personal. You were able to hear about people's experiences with poverty, homelessness, and addiction in a way that was very powerful. How they were able to express what they were going through and what they've lost, what they've won, everything that has happened in their lives in a very moving way. So I think art, it's, it's also a way for people to tell their stories and we need to be hearing those stories. We don't need to be hearing, I think what a lot of Hollywood is kind of throwing out, which is very white, Eurocentric beauty standards and a lot of other things that doesn't reflect our neighborhood and doesn't reflect our community. So yeah, art is a good way for us to not only tell our stories, but to get the word out there, what we want to see changed.  So our last point that we wanna talk about today is the importance of Black and Asian solidarity in Oakland. How has that been a history in Eastside, Suzanne?  [00:13:09] Susanne: I feel like Eastside is all about Third World solidarity from the very beginning. And Yuri Kochiyama is one of our mentors through Greg Morozumi and she was all about that. So I feel like everything we do brings together Black, Asian and brown folks. [00:13:27] Aubrey: Black and Asian solidarity is especially important here at Eastside Arts Alliance. It is a part of our history. We have our bookstore called Bandung Books for a very specific reason, to give some history there. So the Bandung Conference happened in 1955 in Indonesia, and it was the first large-scale meeting of Asian and African countries. Most of which were newly independent from colonialism. They aimed to promote Afro-Asian cooperation and rejection of colonialism and imperialism in all nations. And it really set the stage for revolutionary solidarity between colonized and oppressed people, letting way for many Third Worlds movements internationally and within the United States.  [00:14:14] Eastside had an exhibition called Bandung to the Bay: Black and Asian Solidarity at Oakland Asian Cultural Center the past two years in 2022 and 2023 for their Lunar New Year and Black History Month celebrations. It highlighted the significance of that conference and also brought to light what was happening in the United States from the 1960s to present time that were creating and building solidarity between Black and Asian communities. The exhibition highlighted a number of pins, posters, and newspapers from the Black Liberation Movement and Asian American movement, as well as the broader Third World movement. The Black Panthers were important points of inspiration in Oakland, in the Bay Area in getting Asian and Pacific Islanders in the diaspora, and in their homelands organized.  [00:15:07] We had the adoption of the Black Panthers 10-point program to help shape revolutionary demands and principles for people's own communities like the Red Guard in San Francisco's Chinatown, IWK in New York's Chinatown and even the Polynesian Panthers in New Zealand. There were so many different organizations that came out of the Black Panther party right here in Oakland. And we honor that by having so many different 10-point programs up in our theater too. We have the Brown Berets, Red Guard Party, Black Panthers, of course, the American Indian Movement as well. So we're always thinking about that kind of organizing and movement building that has been tied here for many decades now.  [00:15:53] Elena: I heard that the term Third World came from the Bandung conference. [00:15:58] Aubrey: Yes, I believe that's true.  [00:16:01] Elena: I wanted to say particularly right now, the need for specifically Black Asian solidarity is just, there's so much misinformation around China coming up now, especially as China takes on a role of a superpower in the world. And it's really up to us to provide some background, some other information, some truth telling, so folks don't become susceptible to that kind of misinformation. And whatever happens when it comes from up high and we hate China, it reflects in Chinatown. And that's the kind of stereotyping that because we have been committed to Third World solidarity and truth telling for so long, that that's where we can step in and really, you know, make a difference, we hope. I think the main point is that we need to really listen to each other, know what folks are going through, know that we have more in common than we have separating us, especially in impacted Black, brown, Asian communities in Oakland. We have a lot to do.  [00:17:07] Aubrey: To keep in contact with Eastside Arts Alliance, you can find us at our website: eastside arts alliance.org, and our Instagrams at Eastside Cultural and at Bandung Books to stay connected with our bookstore and CArP, our archive, please come down to Eastside Arts Alliance and check out our many events coming up in the new year. We are always looking for donations and volunteers and just to meet new friends and family.  [00:17:36] Susanne: And with that, we're gonna go out with Jon Jang's “The Pledge of Black Asian Alliance,” produced in 2018.  [00:18:29] Emma: This was a round table discussion at the Eastside Arts Alliance Cultural Center with staff and guests: Elena, Suzanne and Aubrey.  Let's Talk Audio series is one of OACC'S Open Ears for Change projects and as part of the Stop the Hate Initiative with funds provided by the California Department of Social Services in consultation with the commission of Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs to administer $110 million allocated over three years to community organizations. These organizations provide direct services to victims of hate and their families and offer prevention and intervention services to tackle hate in our communities. This episode is a production of the Oakland Asian Cultural Center with engineering, editing, and sound design by Thick Skin Media.  [00:19:18] A special thanks to Jon Jang for permission to use his original music. And thank you for listening.  [00:19:32] Music: Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all part of one another. Don't become too narrow, live fully, meet all kinds of people. You'll learn something from everyone. Follow what you feel in your heart. OACC Podcast [00:00:00] Emma: My name is Emma Grover, and I am the program and communications coordinator at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, known also as OACC. Today we are sharing the eighth episode of our Let's Talk audio series. Let's talk as part of OACC's Open Ears for Change Initiative, which was established in 2020. With this series, our goals are to address anti-blackness in the APIA communities, discuss the effects of colorism and racism in a safe space, and highlight black and Asian solidarity and community efforts specifically in the Oakland Chinatown area.   [00:00:43] Today's guests are Elena Serrano and Suzanne Takahara, co-founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. Welcome Elena and Suzanne, thank you so much for joining today's episode. And so just to kick things off, wanna hear about how was Eastside Arts Alliance started?   [00:01:01] Susanne: Well, it was really Greg Morozumi who had a longstanding vision of creating a cultural center in East Oakland, raised in Oakland, an organizer in the Bay Area, LA, and then in New York City where he met Yuri Kochiyama, who became a lifelong mentor.   [00:01:17] Greg was planning with one of Yuri's daughters, Ichi Kochiyama to move her family to Oakland and help him open a cultural center here. I met Greg in the early nineties and got to know him during the January, 1993 “No Justice, No Peace” show at Pro Arts in Oakland. The first Bay Graffiti exhibition in the gallery. Greg organized what became a massive anti-police brutality graffiti installation created by the TDDK crew. Graffiti images and messages covered the walls and ceiling complete with police barricades. It was a response to the Rodney King protests. The power of street art busted indoors and blew apart the gallery with political messaging. After that, Greg recruited Mike Dream, Spy, and other TDK writers to help teach the free art classes for youth that Taller Sin Fronteras was running at the time.   [00:02:11] There were four artist groups that came together to start Eastside. Taller Sin Fronteras was an ad hoc group of printmakers and visual artists activists based in the East Bay. Their roots came out of the free community printmaking, actually poster making workshops that artists like Malaquias Montoya and David Bradford organized in Oakland in the early 70s and 80s.   [00:02:34] The Black Dot Collective of poets, writers, musicians, and visual artists started a popup version of the Black Dot Cafe. Marcel Diallo and Leticia Utafalo were instrumental and leaders of this project. 10 12 were young digital artists and activists led by Favianna Rodriguez and Jesus Barraza in Oakland. TDK is an Oakland based graffiti crew that includes Dream, Spie, Krash, Mute, Done Amend, Pak and many others evolving over time and still holding it down.   [00:03:07] Elena: That is a good history there. And I just wanted to say that me coming in and meeting Greg and knowing all those groups and coming into this particular neighborhood, the San Antonio district of Oakland, the third world aspect of who we all were and what communities we were all representing and being in this geographic location where those communities were all residing. So this neighborhood, San Antonio and East Oakland is very third world, Black, Asian, Latinx, indigenous, and it's one of those neighborhoods, like many neighborhoods of color that has been disinvested in for years. But rich, super rich in culture.   [00:03:50] So the idea of a cultural center was…let's draw on where our strengths are and all of those groups, TDKT, Taller Sin Fronters, Black artists, 10 – 12, these were all artists who were also very engaged in what was going on in the neighborhoods. So artists, organizers, activists, and how to use the arts as a way to lift up those stories tell them in different ways. Find some inspiration, ways to get out, ways to build solidarity between the groups, looking at our common struggles, our common victories, and building that strength in numbers.   [00:04:27] Emma: Thank you so much for sharing. Elena and Suzanne, what a rich and beautiful history for Eastside Arts Alliance.   [00:04:34] Were there any specific political and or artistic movements happening at that time that were integral to Eastside's start?   [00:04:41] Elena: You know, one of the movements that we took inspiration from, and this was not happening when Eastside got started, but for real was the Black Panther Party. So much so that the Panthers 10-point program was something that Greg xeroxed and made posters and put 'em up on the wall, showing how the 10-point program for the Panthers influenced that of the Young Lords and the Brown Berets and I Wor Kuen (IWK).   [00:05:07] So once again, it was that Third world solidarity. Looking at these different groups that were working towards similar things, it still hangs these four posters still hang in our cultural, in our theater space to show that we were all working on those same things. So even though we came in at the tail end of those movements, when we started Eastside, it was very much our inspiration and what we strove to still address; all of those points are still relevant right now.   [00:05:36] Susanne: So that was a time of Fight The Power, Kaos One and Public Enemy setting. The tone for public art murals, graphics, posters. So that was kind of the context for which art was being made and protests happened.   [00:05:54] Elena: There was a lot that needed to be done and still needs to be done. You know what? What the other thing we were coming on the tail end of and still having massive repercussions was crack. And crack came into East Oakland really hard, devastated generations, communities, everything, you know, so the arts were a way for some folks to still feel power and feel strong and feel like they have agency in the world, especially hip hop and, spray can, and being out there and having a voice and having a say, it was really important, especially in neighborhoods where things had just been so messed up for so long.   [00:06:31] Emma: I would love to know also what were the community needs Eastside was created to address, you know, in this environment where there's so many community needs, what was Eastside really honing in on at this time?   [00:06:41] Elena: It's interesting telling our story because we end up having to tell so many other stories before us, so things like the, Black Arts movement and the Chicano Arts Movement. Examples of artists like Amiri Baraka, Malaguias Montoya, Sonya Sanchez. Artists who had committed themselves to the struggles of their people and linking those two works. So we always wanted to have that. So the young people that we would have come into the studio and wanna be rappers, you know, it's like, what is your responsibility?   [00:07:15] You have a microphone, you amplify. What are some of the things you're saying? So it was on us. To provide that education and that backstory and where they came from and the footsteps we felt like they were in and that they needed to keep moving it forward. So a big part of the cultural center in the space are the archives and all of that information and history and context.   [00:07:37] Susanne: And we started the Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival for that same reason coming out of the Bandung Conference. And then the Tri Continental, all of this is solidarity between people's movements.   [00:07:51] Emma: You've already talked about this a little bit, the role of the arts in Eastside's foundation and the work that you're doing, and I'd love to hear also maybe how the role of the arts continues to be important in the work that you're doing today as a cultural center.   [00:08:04] And so my next question to pose to you both is what is the role of the arts at Eastside?   [00:08:10] Elena: So a couple different things. One, I feel like, and I said a little bit of this before, but the arts can transmit messages so much more powerfully than other mediums. So if you see something acted out in a theater production or a song or a painting, you get that information transmitted in a different way.   [00:08:30] Then also this idea of the artists being able to tap into imagination and produce images and visions and dreams of the future. This kind of imagination I just recently read or heard because folks aren't reading anymore or hardly reading that they're losing their imagination. What happens when you cannot even imagine a way out of things?   [00:08:54] And then lastly, I just wanted to quote something that Favianna Rodriguez, one of our founders always says “cultural shift precedes political shift.” So if you're trying to shift things politically on any kind of policy, you know how much money goes to support the police or any of these issues. It's the cultural shift that needs to happen first. And that's where the cultural workers, the artists come in.   [00:09:22] Susanne: And another role of Eastside in supporting the arts to do just that is honoring the artists, providing a space where they can have affordable rehearsal space or space to create, or a place to come safely and just discuss things that's what we hope and have created for the Eastside Cultural Center and now the bookstore and the gallery. A place for them to see themselves and it's all um, LGBTA, BIPOC artists that we serve and honor in our cultural center. To that end, we, in the last, I don't know, 8, 9 years, we've worked with Jose Navarrete and Debbie Kajiyama of Naka Dance Theater to produce live arts and resistance, which gives a stage to emerging and experienced performance artists, mostly dancers, but also poets, writers, theater and actors and musicians.   [00:10:17] Emma: The last question I have for you both today is what is happening in the world that continues to call us to action as artists?   [00:10:27] Elena: Everything, everything is happening, you know, and I know things have always been happening, but it seems really particularly crazy right now on global issues to domestic issues. For a long time, Eastside was um, really focusing in on police stuff and immigration stuff because it was a way to bring Black and brown communities together because they were the same kind of police state force, different ways.   [00:10:54] Now we have it so many different ways, you know, and strategies need to be developed. Radical imagination needs to be deployed. Everyone needs to be on hand. A big part of our success and our strength is organizations that are not artistic organizations but are organizing around particular issues globally, locally come into our space and the artists get that information. The community gets that information. It's shared information, and it gives us all a way, hopefully, to navigate our way out of it.   [00:11:29] Susanne: The Cultural Center provides a venue for political education for our communities and our artists on Palestine, Haiti, Sudan, immigrant rights, prison abolition, police abolition, sex trafficking, and houselessness among other things.   [00:11:46] Elena: I wanted to say too, a big part of what's going on is this idea of public disinvestment. So housing, no such thing as public housing, hardly anymore. Healthcare, education, we're trying to say access to cultural centers. We're calling that the cultural infrastructure of neighborhoods. All of that must be continued to be supported and we can't have everything be privatized and run by corporations. So that idea of these are essential things in a neighborhood, schools, libraries, cultural spaces, and you know, and to make sure cultural spaces gets on those lists.   [00:12:26] Emma: I hear you. And you know, I think every category you brought up, actually just now I can think of one headline or one piece of news recently that is really showing how critically these are being challenged, these basic rights and needs of the community. And so thank you again for the work that you're doing and keeping people informed as well. I think sometimes with all the news, both globally and, and in our more local communities in the Bay Area or in Oakland. It can be so hard to know what actions to take, what tools are available. But again, that's the importance of having space for this type of education, for this type of activism. And so I am so grateful that Eastside exists and is continuing to serve our community in this way.   What is Eastside Arts Alliance up to today? Are there any ways we can support your collective, your organization, what's coming up?   [00:13:18] Elena: Well, this is our 25th anniversary. So the thing that got us really started by demonstrating to the community what a cultural center was, was the Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival, and that this year will be our 25th anniversary festival happening on May 17th.   [00:13:34] It's always free. It's in San Antonio Park. It's an amazing day of organizing and art and music, multi-generational. It's beautiful. It's a beautiful day. Folks can find out. We have stuff going on every week. Every week at the cultural center on our website through our socials. Our website is Eastside Arts alliance.org, and all the socials are there and there's a lot of information from our archives that you can look up there. There's just just great information on our website, and we also send out a newsletter.   [00:14:07] Emma: Thank you both so much for sharing, and I love you bringing this idea, but I hear a lot of arts and activism organizations using this term radical imagination and how it's so needed for bringing forth the future that we want for ourselves and our future generations.   [00:14:24] And so I just think that's so beautiful that Eastside creates that space, cultivates a space where that radical imagination can take place through the arts, but also through community connections. Thank you so much Elena and Suzanne for joining us today.   [00:14:40] Susanne: Thank you for having us.   [00:15:32] Emma: Let's Talk Audio series is one of OACC'S Open Ears for Change projects and is part of the Stop the Hate Initiative with funds provided by the California Department of Social Services. In consultation with the commission of Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs to administer $110 million allocated over three years to community organizations. These organizations provide direct services to victims of hate and their families, and offer prevention and intervention services to tackle hate in our communities.   This episode is a production of the Oakland Asian Cultural Center with engineering, editing, and sound design by Thick Skin Media. A special thanks to Jon Jang for permission to use his original music, and thank you for listening.   [00:16:34] Music: Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all part of one another. Don't become too narrow. Live fully, meet all kinds of people. You'll learn something from everyone. Follow what you feel in your heart. The post APEX Express – August 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

President Zelensky has vowed to reject any proposal from Russia that would mean Ukraine ceding territory or withdrawing troops from the eastern Donbas region. He was speaking ahead of a meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin in Alaska on Friday. Donald Trump has said any peace deal would involve "some swapping of territories" and it is believed one of Vladimir Putin's demands is that Kyiv surrenders the parts of the Donbas it still controls. Also: A surgeon operating in Gaza tells us he has to recycle surgical parts from dead bodies to save the living, and the owners of the video game Fortnite take on Apple and Google over access in an Australian court. Plus: the UN tells torturers in Myanmar: "We know who you are", the heatwaves blasting much of Europe, the US puts a $5 million reward on the head of a gang leader in Haiti, a former first lady of South Korea is arrested, the American woman convicted of conspiracy to murder in Britain -- disguised in an Islamic headscarf, and how AI is helping to keep elephants in India safe.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

From a rural mountain village in Haiti to the sun-soaked streets of South Florida, Marie Laverne chases the promise of a better life. A chance encounter with a man from her past, George Altidor, leads to marriage and a picture-perfect family. But beneath the surface, something was not right. In the months leading up to her murder, friends and family noticed unsettling changes in Marie — signs of fear, distress, and secrets she never got the chance to share. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS You can view photos and videos from the case file and archives online by visiting FeloniousFlorida.com and finding photo links for each episode. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media for additional information and updates on the Altidor case and previous case Felonious Florida has told. Facebook | X | Instagram | Bluesky

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Join me and special guest Navy Blue on Saturday, August 30 at Loudmouth in Brooklyn, for the ninth iteration of Reel Talk, a Reel Notes movie night. We'll be screening the 1999 animated sci-fi drama The Iron Giant and talking about his latest album, Memoirs in Armour. Tickets and more info here.My guest this week is New York singer, songwriter, producer, composer, rapper, and multidisciplinary artist, Cleo Reed. We spoke about local independent movie theaters, Sinners, the French-Canadian drama Incendies, the documentaries Ascension and Time, making their debut album Root Cause, evolving into a multidisciplinary artist, traditions of Black American folk, country, blues, and R&B, and the creative process behind their latest album Cuntry. Come fuck with us.Cuntry is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Consider copping directly from Cleo's Bandcamp page. Follow Cleo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @cleoforshortRead my Vinyl Me Please Rising profile of Cleo at the link. My first book, Reel Notes: Culture Writing on the Margins of Music and Movies, is available now, via 4 PM Publishing. Order a digital copy on Amazon.Reel Notes stands in solidarity with American immigrants against ICE and the oppressed peoples of Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Tigray, and Haiti. Please consider donating to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund,  The Palestinian Youth Movement, The Zakat Foundation, HealAfrica, FreeTigray, and/or Hope For Haiti.  For information about contacting your representatives to demand a ceasefire, finding protests, and other tools, check out CeasefireToday!Follow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), Bluesky (@cinemasai.bsky.social), TikTok (@cinemasai), Letterboxd (@CineMasai), and subscribe to my weekly Nu Musique Friday newsletter to stay tapped into all things Dylan Green.    Support the show

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In Episode 208 of the Transition Drill Podcast, Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, Jacquelyn “Jacque” Read's path took her from rural Colorado to serving over two decades in the Navy, mastering roles from Chinese linguist to elite Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician and operating with Navy Special Warfare - Development Group. She shares how a childhood built on discipline and resilience prepared her for grueling training, shipboard missions, humanitarian aid in Haiti, and breaking barriers in a male-dominated field. After retiring in 2022, she founded her own company focused on training, resilience, and leadership. This episode delivers powerful lessons for veterans and first responders on perseverance, adaptability, and building a purposeful life after service.Jacque's journey began in the wake of the September 11 attacks, as a newly enlisted cryptologic technician studying Chinese at the Defense Language Institute. Stationed in Hawaii, she balanced her role as a linguist with a deep passion for the ocean, surfing and kiteboarding every chance she got. But the call to push her limits never faded. She set her sights on EOD, enduring one of the military's most challenging pipelines to earn her place in a male-dominated field.From shipboard missions to joint training with foreign forces, from inspecting ordnance to humanitarian response in Haiti, Jacque proved herself through performance and professionalism. Her skills and reputation led to selection for a specialized female operator program with Navy Special Warfare Development Group, where she worked in high-stakes environments requiring absolute trust and precision.After retiring in 2022, Jacque transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding her own company focused on training, resilience, and leadership. She now uses her experience to help others succeed in high-pressure environments and guides veterans and first responders through the challenges of transition.In this episode, Jacque shares her full journey, lessons in perseverance, the realities of breaking barriers, and the mindset needed to thrive in service and beyond. Her story is a powerful testament to the courage it takes to step into the unknown and succeed.Don't miss an episode. Follow the Transition Drill Podcast and share with someone who needs to hear it.The best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for veteran transition and life after service. Helping you plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life.Follow the show and share it with another veteran or first responder who would enjoy this.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: WEBSITE: LinkedIn: SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:SPONSORS:Brothers & Arms USAGet 20% off your purchaseLink: https://brothersandarms.comPromo Code: Transition20Trident CoffeeGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://tridentcoffee.comPromo Code: TDP15GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Total Force Plus ConferenceLink: https://totalforceplus.org

THE REVELATION OF THE HIDDEN MYSTERY OF THE BRIDE MESSAGE AND THE SONG OF SOLOMON: MINISTERIAL BIBLE STUDY with the MINISTERS AND BRETHREN IN HAITI Part 2 of 3Taken from Bro. Baer's teaching on the Bride Message given at the monthly Haitian Ministers Bible Study hosted by Bro. Michelin and the Gospel Tabernacle of Dufort in Haiti. This includes the continuation of teaching, followed by comments by the brethren and the first part of the Q&A session with the ministers NOTE: Immediately following the teaching portion, all the brethren sang, Higher Ground, which did not get clearly recordedSend us a textSupport the showThank you for listening to our podcast!If you have any questions, subjects you would like to hear discussed, or feedback of any kind, you can contact us at:greengac@yahoo.com or through the links below, where you can find additional information about our work as well as other materials: Green Gospel Assembly Church – The Church that is Different (church website)

THE REVELATION OF THE HIDDEN MYSTERY OF THE BRIDE MESSAGE AND THE SONG OF SOLOMON 03: MINISTERIAL BIBLE STUDY with the MINISTERS AND BRETHREN IN HAITI Part 3 of 3Taken from Bro. Baer's teaching on the Bride Message given at the monthly Haitian Ministers Bible Study hosted by Bro. Michelin and the Gospel Tabernacle of Dufort in Haiti. This includes the second part of the Q&A session with the ministers, and the closing comments by the Haitian ministers and eldersSend us a textSupport the showThank you for listening to our podcast!If you have any questions, subjects you would like to hear discussed, or feedback of any kind, you can contact us at:greengac@yahoo.com or through the links below, where you can find additional information about our work as well as other materials: Green Gospel Assembly Church – The Church that is Different (church website)

Kara is 15-years-old when she is abducted and raped by a serial killer. Dan is a photographer documenting aid work in Haiti when an earthquake collapses the hotel he is in. Tamecka is attacked by her neighbor with scissors after allowing him to use her phone.Mint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/survivedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Vitals had settled in Springfield from Haiti during President Donald Trump's first term and saved money through the Biden administration. Business leaders in their reliably red county praised immigrants for reviving the local economy. Americans struggled to pass drug tests, one factory boss told a TV news crew. Not Haitians.Fernande Vital earned $21 an hour at a Japanese automotive plant, monitoring robots forging car parts, while her husband, Rocher, led a strip-mall church. Even as the GOP and some of their neighbors called for mass deportations, the Vitals were sure nobody meant them, immigrants here legally.So inJuly of last year, they made a down payment of $8,000, their entire nest egg. In August, they moved in, installed lace curtains and hung a family portrait in the dining room. One month later came the cracks.This story follows the Vitals after they dealt with the structural woes in their home and their feeling of belonging in this country.Danielle Paquette reported, wrote and narrated the piece. Bishop Sand composed music and produced audio.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

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