Podcasts about media justice

Our podcast is ready! Teresa B.G, the Senior Political Education Director at Media Justice, discusses their mission, current agenda, and taking back tech! Rodrigo Rodriguez and John S. discuss their collaborative op-ed article, “Culturally appropriate diversion programs can break the cycle of youth incarceration”. Catch us Live every Sunday @ 7PM 89.9FM or stream from KUNM.org!

GJ's 2024 Media Justice Interns talk about policy, the structure of the New Mexico Legislature, their mental health session titled: Wellness Wednesday, and more. All the things in which they have learned throughout this summer. Listen to GJ every Sunday at 7:00 PM on 89.9 KUNM OR stream on KUNM.org

PJ talks to Liam who will bury his daughter Maia's ashes this weekend but will continue to fight social media companies who put profit before young lives. See also his GFM here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Generation Justice shares with you the 2024 Media Justice Intern summer presentations! Hear them share what they learned over the summer about the social determinants of health, COVID-19, & vaccinations! Catch us live every Sunday @ 7:00 pm on 89.9 KUNM OR stream on KUNM.org!

Generation Justice brings you two panel discussions with our 2024 Media Justice interns! Hear them share their thoughts and opinions on kindness, compassion, sympathy, and empathy! We also bring you new, important vaccine equity information. Catch us live every Sunday @ 7:00pm on 89.9 KUNM OR stream on KUNM.org!

Generation Justice brings you introductions and music shared by our newest cohort of summer interns! Say hello to the newest members of our GJ family! We also share our weekly vaccine equity & calendar segments. All of this on Sunday 6/23 @ 7:00 pm on 89.9 KUNM OR stream on KUNM.org! #Interns #Introductions #Summer #Radio #GenerationJustice #GJ

Oscar Pistorius, Celebrity Crime, The Media, Justice, The Police & Wealth (Part Two) The Black Spy Podcast, Season 13, Episode 0010   This week's Black Spy Podcast continues observing the connection between Celebrity Crime, advantage and the media. At the same time we also consider the 180 degrees opposite to this advantage, in that often, their very celebrity brings their faux pars to light, making them difficult, if not almost impossible to hide. Moreover, as the media has a vested interest in bringing any celebrity news to light, any negative celebrity actions sell exponentially to the masses who crave any information about such celebrates placed in newspapers, or broadcast on TV and now in social media. This new angle, Social Media, has changed the previous monopoly of state mass media who had previously ruled the roust. Geo-Politically, we ask if this celebrity infatuation corrupts the justice system, by celebs obtaining the best legal advice possible to gain the low sentences or even acquittals that would not be open to less wealthy everyday citizens. In part two, listeners will also hear how undermining of the police by politicians and their attack dogs the media, has changed the public's perception of the British police, its capabilities, and even the desire of citizen to the police service. Hence this becomes an extremely wide ranging debate over two episodes. So once again the Black Spy Podcast goes where other media outlets tend never to tread or don't even consider assessing. Please don't forget to subscribe, to never to miss a Black Spy Podcast episode. To contact Firgas Esack of the DAPS Agency go to Linked In To contact Carlton King by utilising any of the following: To donate - Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail.com Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter@Carlton_King Instagram@carltonkingauthor   To read Carlton's Autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a (Black) British secret agent” Click the link below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/BO1MTV2GDF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WNZ5MT89T9C14CB53651 Carlton is available for speaking events. For this purpose use the contact details above.

Oscar Pistorius, Celebrity Crime, The Media, Justice, The Police & Wealth (Part One) The Black Spy Podcast, Season 13, Episode 0008   This week's Black Spy Podcast looks at the connection between Celebrity Crime, advantage and the media. At the same time we also consider the 180 degrees opposite to this advantage, in that often, their very celebrity brings their faux pars to light, making them difficult, if not almost impossible to hide. Moreover, as the media has a vested interest in bringing any celebrity news to light, any negative celebrity actions sell exponentially to the masses, who crave any information about such celebrates placed in newspapers, or broadcast on TV and now in social media; which has changed previous monopoly of state mass media who had previously ruled the roust. Geo-Politically, we ask if this celebrity infatuation corrupts the justice system, by celebs obtaining the best legal advice possible to gain the low sentences or even acquittals that would not be open to less wealthy everyday citizens. Listeners will also hear how this effects police tactics and the perception o police capabilities, particularly in the UK. Hence this becomes an extremely wide ranging debate over two episodes. So once again the Black Spy Podcast goes where other media outlets tend never to tread or don't even consider assessing. Please don't forget to subscribe, to never to miss a Black Spy Podcast episode. To contact Firgas Esack of the DAPS Agency go to Linked In To contact Carlton King by utilising any of the following: To donate - Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail.com Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter@Carlton_King Instagram@carltonkingauthor To read Carlton's Autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a (Black) British secret agent” Click the link below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/BO1MTV2GDF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WNZ5MT89T9C14CB53651 Carlton is available for speaking events. For this purpose use the contact details above.

Elias bonds with a fellow Lord of the Rings and Randal makes fun of them and the trilogy. Special Guest: Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net

This week on the show we're featuring an episode of our Building for Digital Equity podcast, with Brandon Forester - the National Organizer for Internet Rights at Media Justice - joining Christopher to talk about helping communities build more agency over how technology shows up in their neighborhoods and among the digital communities they create for themselves.   ★ Support this podcast ★

We cover all the topics this week. 

Brandon Forester is the National Organizer for Internet Rights at Media Justice. We talk about organizing for digital equity and more specifically Brandon's vision for communities having agency over how technology shows up in their neighborhoods and digital communities. We discuss how Media Justice came to prioritize prison phone justice, what organizing is and how local solutions may differ in different communities, and the need to avoid purity politics in doing this work. 

Collette Watson, of Media2070 writes in YES! Magazine that, “Media reparations means redistributing power and resources to realize a future in which Black people control their own stories and narratives from ideation through production and distribution.”

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This week on Generation Justice, we proudly and happily featured Rumsha Sajid, the national field organizer for Media Justice, and Gianna Ramirez, GJ Leaders for Change Fellow! Both of them discussed racialized disinformation and more in a Youth-led Intergenerational Conversation! We also brought you important information on COVID-19 in our vaccine equity segment, upcoming events to take part in with your loved ones, and as always wonderful music to inspire you! Catch us live every Sunday @ 7:00pm on 89.9 KUNM OR stream on KUNM.org! https://bit.ly/3dwZU2H

In this bonus episode of Bring Receipts we give you a special preview of Brandi's upcoming book "Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and our Political Future". The book drops September 20th, pre-order now! (https://celadonbooks.com/book/black-skinhead-brandi-collins-dexter/)We listen to audiobook version of chapter 1: Black People Love Me And Other Things You Should Not Assume About Black Voters .  Throughout the chapter we pause to talk about Brandi's writing process and the influential moments in history that shaped the book. We also discuss Kanye West's Katrina moment, Joe Biden's "You Aint Black" gaffe on The Breakfast Club, as well as the future of the Black vote. Live in New York City? Attend the launch of Brandi's book on Tuesday September 20th 2022 at Powerhouse @ The Archway (28 Adams Street Brooklyn, NY 11201). More info here. (https://powerhousearena.com/events/book-launch-black-skinhead-by-brandi-collins-dexter/). Watch Kanye West's full comments during the Hurricane Katrina telethon mentioned in this podcast. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJUNTcOGeSw)Follow Bring Receipts on social:Twitter: @bring_receiptsInstagram: @bring_receiptsCreator & Host: Brandi Collins-Dexter (@BrandingBrandi)Host & Producer: Steven Renderos (@stevenrenderos)Artwork & Logo by:Andrés Guzmán (IG: andresitoguzman)Music:“Battlerap” by DJ Ren"Player" by Too Short"Caribbean Queen" by Billy OceanSupport the show

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The seeds of America's subjugation of low income, indigenous, and people of color were planted at our founding. Ever since, public leaders have codified policies that strip these communities of wealth and power. It has taken social movements, including bold nonprofits, to demand equal rights and structural change. This divisive moment in history calls for collective action rooted in 21st century strategies. Media Justice, led by exceptional change maker Steven Renderos is laser focused on democratizing our media and technology sectors, largely unregulated industries with outsized influence on our culture and politics. News outlets and tech companies are willing purveyors of racist and misogynistic tropes that spill over into policy making. Media Justice believes there is a pathway to shaping the material conditions of people of color only when communities tell their own stories, with depth and nuance, and tech companies are held accountable for the disinformation they amplify. We have experienced, in the actions of January 6, the consequences of disinformation that cultivates violence and disrupts democracy. Media Justice and its network of grassroots organizations are telling authentic stories, and we all need to listen.      

Journalist and activist Nicola Joseph discusses the differences between tokenism and media justice, and in the second half of the show researcher Shelly Makleff discusses Abortion care in Australia. We also look at what the end of Roe V Wade means for women and birthing people.To learn more about Shelly's study click here. 

Marginalized communities have been fighting for decades to have their stories told accurately and fairly by the media. While digital and social media platforms can offer opportunities for communities to take control of the narrative, they're also spaces of misinformation and big tech control. Groups like Media Justice are fighting for communities to have access to media to tell their own stories with the understanding that media narratives can shape public policy. They're campaigning for open and affordable internet, and are raising awareness of the surveillance of Black activists on social media. Our guest today is Eteng Ettah, the Narrative Director at MediaJustice. 

“We have to be more transparent, more honest, more vulnerable, more willing to confront our mistakes than ever before, because we're in this context where lies can become truth with great ease.” What is the role of mercy, grace and redemption within movements for freedom? Malkia Cyril - activist, writer, and founding director of the non-profit Media Justice - has deeply considered answers. In this episode, Van and Malkia discuss the importance of building communities that ground accountability in hope and mercy. Malkia's mother was a leading activist in the Black Panther Party. Hard-won wisdom from decades of political struggle permeates every aspect of this conversation. Even as some grassroots leaders issue calls to “defund the police” — and march against the prison system – too many still cling to the mindset of punishment and revenge, themselves. It's easy for some people to say they want to abolish police and prisons altogether. But what does an “abolitionist mindset'' really mean?New episodes of Uncommon Ground with Van Jones release weekly, every Wednesday.Have a question for Van? Call 347-770-2785 and leave him a voicemail. Your question will be recorded, and may be played and answered on a future episode of Uncommon Ground!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elizabeth Wright lives in Knoxville, Tennessee working as a Communication Strategist at the The Highlander Research and Education Center in Tennessee. A fierce advocate for justice, involved in youth organizing in Knoxville, and passionate about justice, Elizabeth shares some of the incredible work taking place in the South and Appalachian communities to bring about transformation, movement building and equity. Her passion for justice is palpable and inspiring. Enjoy! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about The Highlander Research and Education Center, including their solidarity economy work, and find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Find out more about the Knoxville Girls Rock Camp Alliance and check out their Facebook and Instagram. Check out these valuable resources Elizabeth recommends: Media Justice, Press On, and Scalawag Magazine. Discover the incredible work being done with youth in the South and Appalachian communities through Knox Know How, Seeds of Fire, and The STAY Together Youth Project. Learn about the local work being done in the Knoxville community through organizations such as First Aid Collective Knox and the Knoxville City Council Movement. Discover more about the work of Equal Health and their Campaign Against Racism program. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

Welcome to unlikely leadership and today we're going to be talking to Omari Salisbury the self proclaimed black Forrest Gump. What? What does that even mean? Listen, there's an article that came out this year. And I'm just going to take in a paragraph from it as an introduction because his actual bio is so long and involves such a beautiful, fascinating, inspiring windy road. It's best served up to you from his own voice, which he shares about in this podcast episode he's the CEO of Converge Media. But, over the past 15 months, he has stubbornly planted himself at the head of protests in during showers of pepper spray and deafening blast balls, interrogated public officials with admirable persistence, bird dog developments across many beats, from gun violence to homelessness to grassroots COVID relief, and generally amplified stories about Seattle's black community he thinks should get more play from other news organizations, all while running his small business. My conversation was just so inspiring just to hear someone just dig down deep in their heart, their gut, their soul, their internal brain trust and just be someone exposed be someone who is surrendered to the direction that the universe is pulling them, and that is their expression of leadership in its boldest form, and in his humblest form. So let's get in and talk to him. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Omari Salisbury is a multi-talented media professional and the driving force behind Converge Media. The “Global Citizen”, Salisbury has travelled to 60 countries and brings a broad perspective and unrivaled dedication to his team. 

Welcome to unlikely leadership and today we're going to be talking to Omari Salisbury the self proclaimed black Forrest Gump. What? What does that even mean? Listen, there's an article that came out this year. And I'm just going to take in a paragraph from it as an introduction because his actual bio is so long and involves such a beautiful, fascinating, inspiring windy road. It's best served up to you from his own voice, which he shares about in this podcast episode he's the CEO of Converge Media. But, over the past 15 months, he has stubbornly planted himself at the head of protests in during showers of pepper spray and deafening blast balls, interrogated public officials with admirable persistence, bird dog developments across many beats, from gun violence to homelessness to grassroots COVID relief, and generally amplified stories about Seattle's black community he thinks should get more play from other news organizations, all while running his small business. My conversation was just so inspiring just to hear someone just dig down deep in their heart, their gut, their soul, their internal brain trust and just be someone exposed be someone who is surrendered to the direction that the universe is pulling them, and that is their expression of leadership in its boldest form, and in his humblest form. So let's get in and talk to him. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Omari Salisbury is a multi-talented media professional and the driving force behind Converge Media. The “Global Citizen”, Salisbury has travelled to 60 countries and brings a broad perspective and unrivaled dedication to his team. 

Welcome to unlikely leadership and today we're going to be talking to Omari Salisbury the self proclaimed black Forrest Gump. What? What does that even mean? Listen, there's an article that came out this year. And I'm just going to take in a paragraph from it as an introduction because his actual bio is so long and involves such a beautiful, fascinating, inspiring windy road. It's best served up to you from his own voice, which he shares about in this podcast episode he's the CEO of Converge Media. But, over the past 15 months, he has stubbornly planted himself at the head of protests in during showers of pepper spray and deafening blast balls, interrogated public officials with admirable persistence, bird dog developments across many beats, from gun violence to homelessness to grassroots COVID relief, and generally amplified stories about Seattle's black community he thinks should get more play from other news organizations, all while running his small business. My conversation was just so inspiring just to hear someone just dig down deep in their heart, their gut, their soul, their internal brain trust and just be someone exposed be someone who is surrendered to the direction that the universe is pulling them, and that is their expression of leadership in its boldest form, and in his humblest form. So let's get in and talk to him. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Omari Salisbury is a multi-talented media professional and the driving force behind Converge Media. The “Global Citizen”, Salisbury has travelled to 60 countries and brings a broad perspective and unrivaled dedication to his team. 

Welcome to unlikely leadership and today we're going to be talking to Omari Salisbury the self proclaimed black Forrest Gump. What? What does that even mean? Listen, there's an article that came out this year. And I'm just going to take in a paragraph from it as an introduction because his actual bio is so long and involves such a beautiful, fascinating, inspiring windy road. It's best served up to you from his own voice, which he shares about in this podcast episode he's the CEO of Converge Media. But, over the past 15 months, he has stubbornly planted himself at the head of protests in during showers of pepper spray and deafening blast balls, interrogated public officials with admirable persistence, bird dog developments across many beats, from gun violence to homelessness to grassroots COVID relief, and generally amplified stories about Seattle's black community he thinks should get more play from other news organizations, all while running his small business. My conversation was just so inspiring just to hear someone just dig down deep in their heart, their gut, their soul, their internal brain trust and just be someone exposed be someone who is surrendered to the direction that the universe is pulling them, and that is their expression of leadership in its boldest form, and in his humblest form. So let's get in and talk to him. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Omari Salisbury is a multi-talented media professional and the driving force behind Converge Media. The “Global Citizen”, Salisbury has travelled to 60 countries and brings a broad perspective and unrivaled dedication to his team. 

On today's episode we are joined by cultural worker, organizer and Executive Director of MediaJustice Steven Renderos to talk about the battle against monopoly ownership and misinformation in our corporate media system. We start by looking at Live Nation, one of the largest global players in the entertainment industry who recently opened a hotel and music venue "The Filmore Minneapolis" with our arch nemesis United Properties. We go on to  discuss net neutrality, digital surveillance and a vision for a media system beyond capitalism.  Check out Steven's org MediaJustice  Check out Steven's podcast Bring Receipts.  Please rate and review our show and subscribe on Patreon so we can keep building this independent media project  Patreon.com/moneypowerlandsolidarity  

This week on Generation Justice, we introduced 10 members of our 2021 Cultivating Leaders cohort through personal introductions about their experiences in the internship, GJ core values they identify with, and more. They also shared special musical selections for you to hear! Check out our podcast . Catch us live every Sunday @ 7:00pm on 89.9 KUNM OR stream on KUNM.org!

Throwback time! This week Taylor is sharing an episode that hasn't been aired yet, recorded for EP96, and now being shared with you all! Writer and trauma survivor Jen Soriano talks with Taylor about the importance of TQ or trauma-informed intelligence and why it's important for self-care, mental health, and a better world for all. Jen also shares her story about chronic pain and its relationship to trauma. Jen Soriano's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensorianowrites A Brief History of Her Pain: https://waxwingmag.org/items/issue10/45_Soriano-A-Brief_History-of-Her-Pain.php Center for Media Justice: https://mediajustice.org Get 15% off all sex toys plus free US shipping at https://www.bboutique.co & free US shipping with code TAYLOR15! More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Criminal Defence Lawyer Joseph Neuberger and YouTube personality, legal researcher and host of the UnTrue Crime podcast Diana Davison, sit down and discuss the aftermath of their trials and the emerging and alarming changes to our legal system. A behind the scenes inside look into real court room drama. In this episode, Diana, Joseph and Chris discuss social media brigading, the push for legal reform and the alarming prototype hybrid justice system being introduced in Quebec Canada. Chris explains representing a client accused of giving his spouse an illegal massage. Website: http://www.NotOnRecord.com Sign up to our email list - http://eepurl.com/hw3g99 Video Platforms Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/NoUC84ZKaCd6/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-842207 Audio Platforms Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-on-record-podcast/id1565405753 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/notonrecord Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/notonrecord Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjk3MDkyOTc3Mi9zb3VuZHMucnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F2ssnX7ktfGH8OzH4QsuX Social Media Links Telegram: https://t.me/NotOnRecord Minds: http://www.minds.com/notonrecord Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NotonRecord For more information on criminal law issues go to Neuberger & Partners LLP http://www.nrlawyers.com.

This week on the Truth to Power Happy Hour, we gather after another momentous weeks in our nation’s political history for a freewheeling conversation among Forward Radio programmers, Justin Mog (Sustainability Now), Hart Hagan (The Climate Report), Jeanette Westbrook (The Human Factor), and Jeff Levy (Outbreak: The Science, Policy, and Treatment of Coronavirus)! This week we cover everything from Trump’s removal from social media and the role to corporate power in our modern media landscape; to the impending indictment of former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder over the manufactured water crisis in Flint; to the new clean energy plan passed unanimously through the Des Moines, Iowa city council on Monday (https://insideclimatenews.org/news/14012021/inside-clean-energy-des-moines-clean-energy-goal/) Check out some truth telling from Greg Palast at https://www.gregpalast.com/ On Truth to Power each week, we gather Forward Radio programmers and friends to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Saturday at 11am, Sunday at 4pm, and Monday at 2pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org

David Gornoski starts the hour by reacting to Kanye West's latest election ad. He is then joined by Craig Cesal who was imprisoned for a nonviolent marijuana offense. Craig takes us through his experience from being imprisoned for a first-time offense--repairing trucks used to transport marijuana--to home confinement. What led to the use of marijuana becoming illegal in the United States? Craig points to history and highlights the astonishingly racist intention behind making marijuana illegal. How has President Trump impacted criminal justice reform as compared to Obama? Craig credits Trump for implementing the First Step Act that has greatly benefited non-violent prisoners. Why is there a correlation between being soft on violent crime and being tough on nonviolent crime? Listen to the full episode for David and Craig's deconstruction of the media narrative that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are somehow liberators of victims. Support CAN-DO Clemency at candoclemency.com Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

In this episode, Kim and Brian sit down with James Kilgore, a formerly incarcerated activist, researcher, and author based in Urbana, Illinois. Our conversation addressed a number of issues relating to e-carceration. We pushed back against the idea that electronic monitoring is better than prison and discussed the ways that e-carceration deprives people of liberty. We also talk about e-carceration and COVID-19, the ways that technology is being used by ICE and in pre-trial and post prison, and the ways that geofencing impacts communities.  James Kilgore is the director of the Challenging E-Carceration project of Media Justice’s #NoDigitalPrisons campaign. He is also the co-director of the First Followers Reentry Program and the author of five books, including Understanding Mass Incarceration: A People’s Guide to the Key Civil Rights Struggle of Our Time (The New Press, 2015). Find more of James’ work on his website ChallengingECarceration.org Follow him on Twitter @waazn1 Episode Resources & Notes “Electronic Monitoring Is Not The Answer: Critical Reflections on False Solutions” by James Kilgore “The End of the Ankle ‘Bracelet?’” by James Kilgore Chicago Community Bond Fund National Council for Incarcerated & Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls Other Books by James: Sister Mercy's Revenge (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016) Prudence Couldn't Swim (Switchblade) (PM Press, 2012) Freedom Never Rests (Jacana Media, 2012) We Are All Zimbabweans Now (Ohio University Press, 2011) Credits Created and hosted by Kim Wilson and Brian Sonenstein Edited by Ellis Maxwell Website & volunteers managed by Victoria Nam Theme music by Jared Ware Support Beyond Prisons Visit our website at beyond-prisons.com Support our show and join us on Patreon. Check out our other donation options as well. Please listen, subscribe, and rate/review our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Google Play Join our mailing list for updates on new episodes, events, and more Send tips, comments, and questions to beyondprisonspodcast@gmail.com Kim Wilson is available for speaking engagements and to facilitate workshops. Please contact beyondprisonspodcast@gmail.com for more information Twitter: @Beyond_Prison Facebook:@beyondprisonspodcast Instagram:@beyondprisons

This conversation was recorded at Auburn Seminary's December 2019 Mountaintop Gathering in Oakland, CA. The creative force of gina Breedlove is as dangerous and delightful as this earth we share.​ Singer, Song​w​riter, Sound Healer & Medicine Woman​, gina was born in​ Brooklyn, NY. She began performing at age 15, singing back up for the incomparable Phyllis Hyman​. Since, gina has toured all over the world with artists who, like herself, define and redefine genre; Harry Belafonte, Toshi Reagon, Ronny Jordan, Ani Difranco, Craig Harris, and Sekou Sundiata, to name a few. Malkia Devich-Cyril is an award winning writer and public speaker on issues of digital rights, narrative power, Black liberation and collective grief; as well as the lead founder and former Executive Director of MediaJustice — a national hub boldly advancing racial justice, rights and dignity in a digital age. After more than 10 years of organizational leadership, Devich-Cyril now serves as a Senior Fellow at Media Justice. Devich-Cyril is also a sci-fi nerd, a communications strategist, a veteran in the movement for digital rights and freedom, a leader in the movement for Black lives and the widowed spouse of comedian and editor Alana Devich-Cyril, who died following an intense two year battle with advanced cancer. Malachi Larrabee-Garza is the Founding Director of Innovative Justice Solutions (IJS). In this role, Malachi provides strategic consultation to businesses and institutions, specializing in scaling operations and impact through cross-sector collaboration. Malachi is also proud to be a 2019-2021 Rosenberg Foundation Leading Edge Fellow, building reparations based projects within the emerging cannabis economy and the governance thereof. Editing by Wazi Maret and David Beasley. Production by Dan Greenman and Nora Rasman. Transcription help from Kolenge Fonge. Learn more, find transcript and more episodes at https://auburnseminary.org/fortification/.

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In our conclusion of Still Spying's three-part exploration of the FBI's war on Black dissent we bring the story up to the present. In response to police violence and white supremacy, the US has witnessed renewed movements for racial justice. Unsurprisingly, the FBI is yet again on the case. In this episode we talk about the FBI and other federal agencies's monitoring of the Movement for Black Lives, including the FBI's assessment about the threat posed by “Black Identity Extremists.” This episode features an interview with Malkia Devich-Cyril, a Senior Fellow at Media Justice.

In 2017, a leak from the FBI revealed they were targeting black activists organizing to end racist policies and practices calling them "Black Identity Extremists." This is consistent with the FBI's long history of investigating and harassing black and brown activists. Organizations like Media Justice and the ACLU have been working to get information from the FBI about what they are doing and who they are targeting but the FBI has been putting barriers in their way. We speak with Myaisha Hayes of Media Justice about what they have learned so far and its impact on activists. Hayes also discusses their efforts to urge Congress to stop federal funding for surveillance of people exercising their constitutional rights and to educate activists about ways to protect themselves. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.

In commemoration of this year’s Juneteenth, as countless people flood the streets all across this country calling for justice, equality, and an end to police brutality, among other demands—testament that the struggle is far, far from over—we’re re-releasing an episode that documents proof of this modern-day, state-sponsored slavery, highlighting a sinister and covert FBI initiative codenamed COINTEPRO, short for Counter Intelligence Program.  The episode features interviews with Steven Renderos, executive director of nonprofit national racial justice hub Media Justice; Michael German, a fellow with the nonprofit Brennan Center for Justice’s Liberty and National Security Program, and former FBI special agent; and Glen Ford, acclaimed journalist, political activist and executive editor of progressive online video news network Black Agenda Report.  Our musical guest artist for this episode is New York-based hip hop fusion artist, DJ, educator, activist, and one of our Artists in Residence, LiKWUid. News Beat is an award-winning Morey Creative Studios podcast. Producer: Michael "Manny Faces" Conforti Editor-In-Chief: Chris Twarowski Managing Editor: Rashed Mian Episode Art: Jeff Main Executive Producer: Jed Morey Support the show.

7:08 – Mitch Jeserich of Letters & Politics joins us for “Mondays with Mitch,” talking with Brian and Cat about the Trump administration dropping charges against Michael Flynn, what to expect — if anything — from another congressional stimulus during Covid-19, and the Black New Deal. 7:34 – A special COVID cooking lesson and interview with Chef Nelson German of Oakland restaurant alaMar, which just celebrated its sixth year. (See below for recipe!). 8:08 – Malkia Devich-Cyril (@culturejedi), lead founder and senior fellow at the Center for Media Justice, says the media isn't asking the right questions about Tara Reade's accusations against Democratic presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden. Instead of trying to pick apart Reade's story, Cyril says, journalists should be interrogating the system that led to U.S. voters having choose between two white men both accused of sexual misconduct. 8:34 – Twenty-eight-year-old Muslim congressional candidate in New Jersey Amani al-Khatahtbeh has faced racist attacks and even a death threat in her bid for office. Zahra Billoo (@ZahraBilloo), executive director of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), talks about Islamophobia under Trump and how community members can support al-Khatahtbeh. 8:50 – Muslims around the world are marking the holy month of Ramadan in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Some governments in Muslim-majority nations have clamped down, closing mosques and barring gatherings. Others have given in to popular pressure, leading to fears of a spike in Covid-19 cases. KPFA correspondent Rami Almeghari reports. ***** RECIPE: Nelson German's black bean hummus served with curried yam (Serves 10, makes lots of leftovers) INGREDIENTS Sofrito Red onion – 1 Garlic – 12 cloves Green bell pepper – 1 Cilantro – 1 bunch Canola oil – 1/2 cup Kosher salt – 1 tbsp Beans Dry Black beans – 1.5lbs (Soak overnight if possible) Sofrito – 1/2 cup Soy sauce – 1/4 cup Tomato paste – 1/4 cup Veggie stock – 2qts Adobo seasoning – 2 Tbsp Hummus Cooked Black beans – 2 qts Tahini (sesame paste) – 2 Tbsp Pureed Chipotle – 1 Tbsp Limes – 3, zested & juiced Salt & pepper to taste Curried Yam Yam – 1 yam small diced Sofrito – 1 Tbsp Curry – 1.5 Tbsp Cumin – 1 tsp Brown sugar – 1 Tbsp Salt – 1 tsp (add more to taste) Black pepper to taste White wine or veggie stock for deglazing and slight pan braising –  ½ cup Directions Sofrito  Rough chop all ingredients. Then blend everything together in a food processor until pureed. Beans In a sauce pan add 2 Tbsp of canola oil. Let it heat up at medium high. Add sofrito and sauté for 20 seconds until aromatics come through, then add beans. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Add soy sauce, also the stock, and bring to a boil. Add tomato paste, seasoning and mix well until paste is dissolved. Lower heat to medium low and cover. Let cook for 45 mins but gently stir every 10 mins. If after 45 mins it needs more time, add an extra 10 mins. Hummus  Make this while beans are still hot/warm. Just blend everything together in a food processor until pureed. Add a little stock to thin out if need be. Then pass through a chinois (fine strainer). Curried Yams In a sauté pan at medium heat add, 1 Tbsp canola oil. Add sofrito and stir fry for 20 seconds. Bring up heat to medium high, then add yams, salt, brown sugar, and sauté for 1 minute. Deglaze with the wine or stock, add curry and cumin. Lower heat to medium low, cover and let fully cook for 2 to 3 mins. Once cooked, let cool on a sheet pan, then refrigerate. Plating: Plate hummus in a semi deep bowl, spoon around the curried yams in a circular motion. Then garnish with thinly sliced cilantro.   Photo of Trump for this episode by David Shankbone, photo of Biden by Gabe Skidmore. The post Malkia Devich-Cyril on how media should cover Tara Reade's accusations; plus, Covid cooking with alaMar's Chef Nelson German appeared first on KPFA.

Elias bonds with a fellow Lord of the Rings and Randal makes fun of them and the trilogy.

Attending my first Baseball Winter Meetings/Social Media Justice. I got my first job in December 1996, attending the Winter Meetings in Boston.

Bud and Roach talk about the current rise of "Social Justice Warriors", and the utilization of social media to expand their voices and opinions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/budandroach/message

I’m so honored to bring you this reflective conversation about investing from a place of trust in our dreams of becoming mothers, in our children, and in the causes we believe in, with someone who has been a dear friend and colleague for over a decade, Pia Infante. As Trustee and Co-Executive Director of the Whitman Institute, Pia leverages decades of multi-sector experience as an educator, facilitator, organizational development consultant and more. In her work at the Institute and as a speaker, she advocates for radically embodied leadership and trust-based philanthropy in settings that have included Harvard Kennedy School: Center for Public Leadership, Ashoka Future Forum, Net Impact, Council on Foundations, International Human Rights Funders Group, and Skoll World Forum to name a few. Before Pia joined The Whitman Institute, she and I worked together for years as facilitators of a practice called “adult reflection” and also supported one another in our own lives as participants in a women’s reflection circle. I consider her part of my "root system" and so appreciated the opportunity to reconnect and uncover lessons about Pia’s decade-long fertility journey, her relationship with her mother and her ancestors from the Philippines, her experience navigating post-partum depression and the waters of new motherhood, and her perspective about money as energy we can get circulating by investing in organizations and movements over the long-term, from a place of deep, relational trust. The thread of trust weaved through the entire conversation. I hope you leave this conversation as I did, renewed and inspired to trust the unfolding of your own epic life journey, of your children’s development in their own time and in their own way, and in your own power to invest in the causes that matter to you. Much appreciation, P.S. Know someone who would love this conversation? Pay this forward to a friend who may be interested. This Episode is Dedicated by: etsuko Kubo of On The Move This episode is dedicated to the diverse group of 30 women who are mothers, like etsuko, that work for On the Move (OTM) on behalf of themselves, their children and communities.  OTM’s initiatives offer a powerful and groundbreaking combination of strategies seeking to engage and develop new leaders, collaborate with partners in rigorous systems change, and foster communities that are inclusive and equitable. Based in Napa, OTM was founded in 2004 with a mission to develop and sustain young people as leaders by building exceptional programs that challenge inequities in their communities. Working for over 14 years to expand throughout the Bay Area, OTM has implemented programs and initiatives that develop the next generations of community leaders who reflect the diversity of the communities in which they live and work. In partnership with local communities, OTM has explored innovative approaches to closing the achievement gap for children of color, transforming outcomes for former foster youth, promoting health and wellness across communities, and building strong, engaged families. For over a decade On The Move has created and implemented innovative programming that challenges communities and local leaders to push beyond mediocrity and into excellence. Supported by a track record of results-oriented programming and in partnership with the hundreds of established community partners, OTM works to unite communities and focus on the safety and inclusion of all people. Learn more about OTM and their work here In This Episode We Talk About: Lessons learned on Pia and her wife Nzinga's decade-long fertility journey to having their daughter Laniakea and the extra challenges a queer couple faces on that quest. Being present with our intention without being attached to every facet of the outcome Mindful engagement with our children and not trying to force our kids into a prescribed timeline or way of doing things Whitman Institute’s decision to “spend down,” the concept of money as "energy" and why Pia wishes more of us would get money circulating Thoughtful ways philanthropists and donors can shift the power dynamic with those they fund to be more equitable, building non-transactional relationships, reciprocal relationships, and investing as partners Why a funder's job is to put gas in the tank of those they fund, not to tell them to use this GPS or follow this particular map. The challenges of post-partum depression and that feeling of love and terror simultaneously Pia experienced as a new mother The power of building new circles of community and how connecting with other mothers struggling with the same issues helped Pia crawl onto a life raft from what felt like a swamp. Investing in our children, ourselves, and in the causes we care about Resources Connected to this Episode: The Whitman Institute Trust-Based Philanthropy Project Ep 66: A Love Letter to Friendship with Desiree Lynn Adaway and Pamela Slim Ep 27: Courageous Conversations about Race with Nicole Lee Ep 61: Reclaiming Ourselves in Motherhood: Revisited with Graeme Seabrook Additional Resources from Pia: The Gift of Disequilibrium The Center for Effective Philanthropy Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas   Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou This Week's Challenge: In this episode, Pia challenges us to tap into the power of money as energy and to get it circulating by making a monthly long-term commitment to a cause we think will contribute to an epic life. I said yes to this by personally committing to a monthly, long-term donation to the organization featured in the episode’s dedication, On the Move, and also decided to engage my children and husband in making a long-term commitment to a cause that matters to them by year-end. Learn More About Pia: Pia Infante is the Co-Executive Director of The Whitman Institute, which seeks to leverage the power of trust-based philanthropy to promote more equitable practices in resourcing social good. As Trustee and Co-Executive Director of The Whitman Institute, Pia draws on decades of multi-sector experience as an educator, facilitator, organizational development consultant, executive coach, non-profit manager, business owner, writer and speaker to advocate for trust-based practice.  Pia also speaks and teaches on radically embodied leadership and trust-based practice in many settings including Harvard Kennedy School: Center for Public Leadership, Ashoka Future Forum, Opportunity Collaboration, Net Impact, Council on Foundations, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, International Human Rights Funders Group, and Skoll World Forum 2017.  She proudly serves as the Board Chair for the Center for Media Justice. She is an I.C.F. certified executive leadership coach, holds a M.A. in Education from the New School for Social Research, and a B.A. in Rhetoric from the University of California at Berkeley. Connect with Pia: LinkedIn Twitter Announcements: Mother’s Quest Q & A with Ashia Ray My incredible guest, Ashia Ray, and I have set aside October 3rd from noon to 1 pm for a Mother’s Quest Q & A with Ashia. To register, join us in the Mother’s Quest Facebook Group to find announcements. Click mothersquest.com/comunity to join. Watch out for a Bonus Episode! If you want to know what is on Ashia Ray's bookshelf, join the Mother’s Quest Facebook Group where we will be releasing bonus audio to the group next week! Women Podcasters in Solidarity Initiative If you identify as a woman podcaster, I hope you’ll join us for the third season of the Women Podcasters in Solidarity Initiative. Our group recently committed to the topic of immigration from a social justice perspective, and we invite you to join us by committing to record an episode that can shine a light on this important issue. To take a look at past seasons and get more information visit www.womenpodcastersinsolidarity.com. Want More Reflection in Your Life? Book A Discovery Call Some key themes that emerge from all my conversations, is the power of reflection and the power of being seen. These are elements that I bring, not only to every podcast interview, but to my one-one-one coaching and Mother’s Quest Circle facilitation. If you’re seeking more space for pause and reflection in your life, I encourage you to reach out to me for a discovery call to learn how we might work together.  Visit mothersquest.as.me/discoverysession to schedule a time to talk. Click here to book a discovery call One Minute Mom Manifesto ⚡️Have you been feeling a nudge to say "yes" to create your Mother's Quest Manifesto? The official challenge and giveaway may be over, but the invitation and content is always there for you to create your #oneminutemommanifesto  Here are some easy steps you can follow...

On this week's show Neal and Bianca discuss: Neal's glasses as observed by Joe Rogan's most astute fans, Bombin in the VIP, happy people and how the world hates them, Neal's latest dumb purchase, Binky's Boobies, Yeezies, Air Jordans, Reparations and of course, your emails! Keep sending your questions and music submissions to hownealfeel@gmail.com. Discuss the show with the #hownealfeel hashtag on Twitter and everywhere else, and don't forget to rate, review, listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.

Welcome to the radio magazine that brings you news, commentary and analysis from a Black Left perspective. I’m Glen Ford, along with my co-host Nellie Bailey. This week we are going to dedicate the entire program to the issue of so-called Black Identity Extremists, the term the FBI invented to justify its permanent witch-hunt against Black individuals and organizations that fight for Black people’s rights and interests in the United States. Human rights activists regard the Black Identity Extremist label as the part of the FBI’s attempt to repackage, for the 21st century, its old and discredited Cointelpro dirty war against Black and Left Wing organizers. Some of those activists recently formed an umbrella group to coordinate the resistance to the FBI’s latest offensive against Black people. It’s called the Black Identity Extremist Abolition Collective. The Collective plans to hold political education and organizing events in cities across the nation. The first session was held at the People’s Forum, in midtown Manhattan, New York City. Five organizers, representing key human rights groups, were unexpectedly joined by Mumia Abu Jamal, the nation’s best known political prisoner. They discussed the threat posed by the FBI’s attempt to demonize and neutralize radical politics in the Black Lives Matter era. Ajamu Sankofa is one of the founders of the Black Identity Extremist Abolition Collective. Myaisha Hayes is with the Center for Media Justice, which has challenged the FBI’s reincarnation of Cointelpro. Hayes knows all too well that the Bureau’s aim is to turn Black activists into political prisoners. The New York-based Center for Constitutional Rights has been in the forefront of the resistance to the FBI’s attempts to criminalize political organizing and speech, especially in Black and Muslim communities. Aya Saed represented the Center at the People’s Forum event, in New York. Fifty years ago, the FBI designated the Black Panther Party the greatest domestic danger to U.S. national security, and tried to destroy the organization through a campaign of assassination and imprisonment. Johanna Fernandez is with the Campaign to Bring Home former Panther Mumia Abu Jamal. She’s also a professor of History and African American Studies at Baruch College. Fernandez provided an historical context to the FBI’s Black Identity Extremist offensive.  

Join Liz as her cousin, Caroline, as they discuss their time in the OC! Newport, Laguna Beach and Real Housewives - Oh My! Plus, Caro-bear has to answer 30 questions on the spot! 

We kick off our newest series of interviews with NM Elected Officials with Congresswoman Deb Haaland, one of two of the first Native American women to be elected to Congress! Congresswoman Haaland is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna and has served New Mexico through organizing for many years. In this interview, she speaks with Media Justice intern, Kenia Alonzo, about her new position and the beauty of Indigenous women supporting each other. Don't miss this segment on Congresswoman Deb Haaland's vision for New Mexico.

WIRED ICON Edward Snowden, NSA whistle-blower NOMINATES Malkia Cyril, Founder of the Center for Media Justice, cofounder of Media Action Grassroots Network October 2018. Subscribe to WIRED.Plunkett + Kuhr DesignersPeople generally associate the word radical with extreme. But I prefer to think of the word in reference to its Latin origin:radix, the root of the issue. My friend Malkia Cyril is a radical in the truest sense of the word.

In this episode, “Abolishing Electronic Incarceration”, co-producer a Maria speaks with Myaisha Hayes and James Kilgore about the movement to challenge the widening use of “electronic monitoring devices,” or ankle shackles. Myaisha is the National Organizer of Criminal Justice & Technology at the Center for Media Justice. James works with the Urbana Champaign independent media center and is the director of a project called “challenging e-carceration” which grows out of his own experiences with electronic monitoring after he was released from prison for his activities with the Symbionese Liberation Army. Myaisha and James argue that “electronic incarceration,” or e-carceration, is not an alternative to imprisonment, rather, it is the further expansion of the police state into our lives.

Generation Justice is a multimedia project that trains young journalists to harness the power of media for social change. In this segment, Media Justice Intern, Kenia Alonzo, interviews Erin Shields of the Center for Media Justice in November of 2017.

Jordan Valerie was joined on the podcast by Erin Shields, National Field Organizer for Internet Rights from the Center for Media Justice and Black Youth Project 100 Organizer, to discuss the history of net neutrality and what we can do to protect it against Chairman Pai and the corporate forces attempting to de-democratize the web.

Activist Malkia Cyril from the Center for Media Justice breaks down why Net Neutrality is vital to a free and democratic modern society AND how media policy past and present is inexorably linked with racism and sexism, which is why the internet is so important — as a space of just resistance.

Erin Shields, National Field Organizer for Internet Rights, with the Center for Media Justice, shares about the importance of an open internet and how people can get involved.

Steven Renderos, Organizing Director for The Center for Media Justice, explains the changes to the FCC under the Trump administration.

Generation Justice invites you into a discussion on the surveillance state, "Power not Paranoia." We’ll look at its history, it impacts on communities of color, and the steps necessary to empower our communities against it. Listen to Aaron Dixon, author of “My People Are Rising” and co-founder of the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party; Myaisha Hayes, the National Organizer on Criminal Justice & Technology at the Center for Media Justice; Paul Haidle, an attorney and Criminal Justice Advocate for the ACLU New Mexico; and, Eduardo Esquivel, a student of biochemistry at UNM and the Education & Equity Trainer for the New Mexico Dream Team. This discussion is moderated by Generation Justice director, Roberta Rael, with an introduction from Steven Renderos, Organizing Director at the Center for Media Justice. This discussion is brought to you in partnership with The Center for Media Justice (CMJ), a national organization which fights for the digital rights of poor people and people of color to bring this presentation to the community.

Anirvan Chatterjee with the Berkeley South Asian Radical History Walking Tour. Tonight APEX Express has a very special presentation of next installment of Crossing East, the Peabody-awarded radio documentary series about Asian immigration to the United States. In this 10th anniversary since the original air date, Executive Producer Dmae Roberts, with the support of APEXer Robynn Takayama and Alan Monticello, created Crossing East: Relations. Relations unravels the turbulent racial divisions in America. This isn't a story about Black and White tensions, but about how marginalized groups have historically been pitted against each other. The documentary features a number of Bay Area voices including Malkia Cyril, executive director of Center for Media Justice; Anirvan Chatterjee, curator of the Berkeley South Asian Radical History Walking Tour; and Ellen Choy with Movement Strategy Center. Together, they unpack systemic racism and describe a rich history of solidarity between Asian and Asian Americans and African Americans, including the Indian Independence Movement, Civil Rights Movement, and Black Lives Matter. Malkia Cyril with Black Lives Matter. Photo by MAGnet43. The post APEX Express – Crossing East: Relations appeared first on KPFA.

We discuss the impact of the repeal of internet privacy and talk to Steven Renderos, organizing director at the Center for Media Justice, about how companies might use your personal data.

Welcome to The Psychosemantic Podcast (The Psychosemanticast) Join Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing politics, movies, and political movies. There may or may not be humor involved. In this episode, Gary from Cinema Beef Podcast and Two-Drink Minimum stops by the garage to talk about The Parallax View, a 1974 Thriller starring Warren Beatty. Beatty plays a newpaper reporter so a lot of the side talk is about the media and the use of the media. The Songs: Bullet by The Misfits Bath of Least Resistance (Brainwash) by NOFX   The Movie: The Parallax View Directed By:Alan J. Pakula Starring:Warren Beatty   Resources: Follow Gary Hill (and his funraising for Fleas ‘N’ Flicks) on Twitter: @GDubby Center for Media and Democracy: http://www.prwatch.org/cmd Free Press: http://freepress.org The Center for Media Justice: http://centerformediajustice.org Psychosemantic Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast

Carmen Scurato (@CarmenScurato) is Director of Policy and Legal Affairs at the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC). As a native of Puerto Rico, Carmen is a passionate advocate for policies that address the needs of the Latino community. Prior to joining NHMC, Carmen worked as a contractor for the Department of Justice and assisted in investigations alleging financial fraud against federal agencies and federal healthcare programs. Most notably, Carmen helped recoup millions of dollars in a national False Claims Act whistleblower lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud. She also worked at the DOJ Office of Legislative Affairs on large document requests received from Congressional oversight committees. Carmen earned her J.D. from Villanova University School of Law where she was an Associate Editor for the Villanova Law Review and a Co-Chair of the Honor Board. She also participated in Lawyering Together, a pro bono program that pairs student with attorneys to assist low income clients with their legal needs. She worked closely with an attorney to foster open communication with the client by acting as a Spanish-to-English translator. Carmen received her B.A. cum laude from New York University where she majored in both History and Political Science. Her History Honor thesis was entitled Preserving the Puerto Rican Culture after 1898: The Realization of a National Culture in the Face of Americanization. In this episode, we discussed: the history and policy objectives of the Lifeline program and its prospects under the Trump administration. Resources: National Hispanic Media Coalition Microsoft OneNote Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead by Laszlo Bock The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis NEWS ROUNDUP   President Trump has officially named Ajit Pai as the 34th Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Pai has served as an FCC Commissioner since 2012, following stints as a Partner at Jenner & Block, and various roles at the FCC, Department of Justice, Senate Judiciary Committee and as an Associate General Counsel at Verizon. He clerked for Judge Martin Feldman in the Eastern District of Louisiana and is a graduate of Harvard and the University of Chicago Law School. Pai, a Republican from Kansas, has also endorsed Jeff Sessions for Attorney General. --   The Trump administration is planning to cut $741 million in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Endowment of the Arts, according to a report by Christina Marcos (@cimarcos) in The Hill. The plan would be to abolish the NEH and NEA and privatize CPB. Conservatives have long opposed funding these programs because they have considered them to be too controversial and examples of unnecessary government spending. Donald Trump, however, has expressed support for arts education, and Vice President Pence received a Champion of Public Broadcasting award in 2014. -- Jon Brodkin at Ars Technica and John Eggerton at Multichannel News reported last week that the Trump transition team is considering an overhaul of the FCC which would remove "duplicative" functions within the agency, such as consumer protection, to other agencies, such as the FTC. Eggerton reports that the transition team has signed off on the approach. However, Jon Brodkin notes that any overhaul to the FCC would require Congressional approval. -- The Trump administration will be keeping U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Michelle Lee on board following speculation as to whether Director Lee would step down. The Obama appointee's views align with companies like Google which have been pushing for stronger policies to thwart patent trolls. Lee attended Stanford Law School at the same time as Trump supporter Peter Thiel. Ali Breland has the story in the Hill. -- Andrew Chung in Reuters reports that the Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by women who sued BackPage.com for child sexual abuse trafficking. The lower court had held that BackPage.com, which accepts classified ads from third parties, was shielded from liability under the Communications Decency Act  of 1996 which offers free speech protection for websites when others post unlawful content. The women allege that, starting at age 15, Backpage.com facilitated their engagement in forced, illegal sex transactions with pimps who advertised on Backpage.com. Backpage shut down its adult classifieds section two weeks ago following a Senate report showing evidence that supports the women's allegations. -- Before leaving office, former President Obama commuted the sentence of Chelsea Manning. Manning is a transgendered woman and former Army Soldier named Bradley Manning who has been serving a 35 year sentence in a male security prison for disclosing 750,000 pages in secret government documents to WikiLeaks. Manning also released a video showing a U.S. helicopter attacking civilians and journalists in Iraq in 2007. Manning's sentence will expire on May 17th. Unlike Edward Snowden who is living at a secret location in Moscow, the information Manning released was not considered Top Secret. Laura Jarrett has the story for CNN. -- A coalition of 77 social justice groups--including the Center for Media Justice, Color of Change and DailyKos--sent a letter to Facebook Director of Global Policy Joel Kaplan last week asking the company stop discriminating against posts made by Movement for Black Lives activists. The coalition wrote "Activists in the Movement for Black Lives have routinely reported the takedown of images discussing racism and during protests, with the justification that it violates Facebook's Community Standards. At the same time, harassment and threats directed at activists based on their race, religion, and sexual orientation is thriving on Facebook. Many of these activists have reported such harassment and threats by users and pages on Facebook only to be told that they don't violate Facebook's Community Standards." -- The FCC concluded its auction of TV airwaves last week, securing just $18.2 billion in bids from wireless companies--far short of $66 billion the Commission had hoped to raise. -- Before leaving the FCC Chairmanship to join the Aspen Institute, Tom Wheeler accused AT&T and Verizon of violating the net neutrality rules with their so-called "zero-rating" programs which allow customers to access preferred content without affecting their data caps. But FCC Chair Ajit Pai issued a release calling the FCC's report a "regulatory spasm" and saying the issue will be dropped under Trump. -- Finally, Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez has announced her resignation. She will leave the agency effective February 10th. Ramirez has served at the agency since 2010 and became Chairwoman in 2013.    

Today’s headline, courtesy of Forbes, is that Facebook has been accused by nearly 80 different rights organisations of doing too little to combat harassment on the platform. The groups, who include Colour of Change, the Centre for Media Justice and SumofUs, have challenged Facebook to consider a list of steps to improve its policy, which currently relies heavily on users or law enforcement to flag content.

Courtney R. Snowden (@DMGEOSnowden) is Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity for the District of Columbia. A sixth-generation Washingtonian born at Howard University Hospital, Courtney was raised in the Shepherd Park neighborhood of Ward 4, and now lives east of the river (EOTR) in Ward 7 with her young son, Malik.  The Washington Post has recognized Courtney for her “keen understanding of the need to connect neighborhoods if the city is to thrive. She understands policy, is adept at building coalitions and is both smart and passionate about education reform.”  Courtney is a graduate of DC Public Schools and received her B.A. in Political Science in 2000 from Beloit College. After graduating, Courtney returned home to the District to join the legislative staff of Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) on Capitol Hill. Courtney has devoted her life to making Washington, DC, a better place for all its residents, corner to corner. She has a record of coalition building and bringing people from different backgrounds together from across the city. As a principal at The Raben Group, a premiere progressive government relations firm, she advises the firm's clients on a variety of public policy issues through direct lobbying, strategic planning, and coalition building. Her diverse client portfolio includes Google, the Committee for Education Funding, the National Urban League, and Graham Holdings. An active leader in the city's LGBT and African-American communities and a staunch public education advocate, Courtney served as the first female board chair of DC Black Pride in 2008, and was an active member of the DC GLBT Advisory Committee. In this episode, we discussed: how the City of Washington has changed over time and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's economic development vision going forward. how the Mayor's office is working with educators to prepare students who live in the District for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). efforts in the District to promote diversity and inclusion in the City's growing start-up sector. Resources: DC.gov - Office of the Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie On Beauty by Zadie Smith NEWS ROUNDUP The FCC has fined Comcast $2.3 million--the largest ever civil penalty on a cable operator for a practice called “negative option billing” where customers were charged for equipment and services they never requested. Comcast's response to the fine? Sorry--we didn't do anything wrong--it's just that we had some isolated incidents where our customer service representatives were just kind of confusing. Richard Gonzalez has the story for NPR. ---- The nonprofit Center for Election Innovation and Research is crediting  Facebook for registering thousands of new voters nationwide. Just in California, the 17-word reminder led to over 123,000 new voter registrations on the first day alone. While Facebook was unable to provide demographic data about the new registrations, Facebook's users are generally seen as leaning female, young and Democratic. Niraj Chokshi has the story in The New York Times. ---- The American Civil Liberties Union, Center for Media Justice and Color of Change reported last week that Facebook, Instagram and Twitter provided data access to a company called Geofeedia--a company sells a product that monitors social media activity, and which has been marketed to law enforcement officials looking for intel on protesters. The advocacy groups obtained emails of Geofeedia corresponding with law enforcement about the success the company has had monitoring recent protests in Ferguson and elsewhere. Facebook and Instagram have cut off Geofeedia's access to its main public feeds. Twitter hasn't cut off access, but the ACLU's press release notes the social media network has taken steps to rein in Geofeedia. ---- Finally, it looks like billionaire investor Peter Thiel has alienated himself from a major diversity and inclusion partner after he donated $1.25 million to Donald Trump, days after Trump was caught on tape making lewd comments about sexually assaulting women. Project Include co-Founder Ellen Pao, a leader in the tech diversity debate in Silicon Valley, wrote in a Medium post that she was cutting ties with the incubator Peter Thiel Founded--Y Combinator, saying Project Include and Y Combinator's values are no longer aligned given Thiel's continued affiliation with Y Combinator.

Lucha Underground Season 3 has begun! The Final Say has got you covered with a full review of the Season Premiere! Jay Baca also joins in to discuss CM Punk’s MMA debut at this upcoming weekend’s UFC 203 event, and Handsome Dan takes a brief departure from pro wrestling to rant about all the social … Continue reading Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 63 “Social (Media) Justice Warriors, CM Punk’s UFC Debut, PLUS Lucha Underground S03:E01” →

Lucha Underground Season 3 has begun! The Final Say has got you covered with a full review of the Season Premiere! Jay Baca also joins in to discuss CM Punk’s MMA debut at this upcoming weekend’s UFC 203 event, and Handsome Dan takes a brief departure from pro wrestling to rant about all the social … Continue reading Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 63 “Social (Media) Justice Warriors, CM Punk’s UFC Debut, PLUS Lucha Underground S03:E01” →

In this episode media technologist Deanna Zandt talks to Malkia A. Cyril, founder and Executive Director of the Center for Media Justice. Malkia shares about the inspiration she draws from her mother's work, and her vision of reclaiming media and technology as public tools for speaking truth to power.

Impeachment calls for the high court Judge, Mabel Jansen is growing after she allegedly made racist and bigotry comments on social media against black people. In a conversation with the Co-Founder of Media Justice and Activist Gillian Schutte, Jansen said that black people's conduct is despicable because gang rapes of babies, daughters and mothers is a pleasurable past time. Activist Gillian Schutte and President for Black Lawyers Association Lutendo Sigogo speak to Sakina amwendo

Ashley Currie is back and this is part 1 of our usual 2 part discussions.  Today we are talking about the social media backlash any time someone messes up.  No need to be proven guilty, if the internet thinks you're guilty... Good luck. We are talking about Making a Murderer, Bill Cosby, and others.  We are also talking about Therapy and why it works for some and not for others.  Plus tons of other silliness, and seriousness, and we talk about death as usual.

Tune in to hear what Prison Phone Justice is and how an upcoming FCC vote could be a huge victory for millions! We’ll be chatting with Steven Renderos from the Center for Media Justice, and Carrie Wilkinson who helped start the Washington Prison Phone Justice Campaign. We will also share powerful testimonies, including from from Jazlin Mendoza, a GJ youth member who recently spoke at a Congressional hearing about the #RightToConnect!

Run a radio station on volunteer people-power?   KCMJ is in the earliest stages of this community-building effort. Dave Gardener, KCMJ's volunteer Station Manager, took a leave from his lucrative industrial film-making career to jump-start this "Center for Media Justice" on the Rocky Mountain front range. Licensed by the FCC for a startup 100 watts, KCMJ is still limited to streaming live their 24-7 programming - while they fundraise to earn transmitter space! KDHX has been doing it for 27+ years, with Earthworms producer/host Jean Ponzi involved for all but the first of them. We're supremely fortunate to broadcast at 42,000 watts in a major media market. And we've worked, struggled and squeaked through a lot of the same issues facing KCMJ now. This candid conversation bounces questions and perspectives about what works, what didn't, what might, and who cares about it all between two broadcast media veterans. Why is people-powered radio still important in the digital media marketplace? Can it still influence community health? And can it succeed?   Dave and Jean's visit in the KCMJ studio (housed in a room at Rocky Mountain Public Television) pretty much say YES - with a lot to consider along the way. Is KDHX important to YOU? Make a contribution today at www.kdhx.org/support - and note that you're an Earthworms Podcast listener!  THANK YOU!

This week on CounterSpin: What should we look for in media coverage of the current Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen, given Saudi Arabia's role as a US ally and the sort of press treatment that generally entails? The Washington Post‘s David Ignatius, for one, says US support for Operation Decisive Storm shows that Obama understands the need for “pushback” against Iran in its “proxy wars.” What's wrong with that picture? We'll get some background on Yemen and the US's involvement there from Sheila Carapico, professor of political science and international studies at the University of Richmond, and author of Civil Society in Yemen. Also on the show: Current conversations about domestic surveillance focus on revelations of what's often described as “indiscriminate” data collection by the NSA. But before we entertain the idea of “targeted” surveillance as a rational alternative, we should know who the most frequent targets are—historically and today. We'll talk with Malkia Cyril, executive director of the Center for Media Justice, about her article “Black America's State of Surveillance” from the April issue of The Progressive. The post CounterSpin – April 10, 2015 appeared first on KPFA.

On this program we talk with Laurel Wyckoff from New Mexico PBS about their ‪#‎CommunityCinema‬ project, which will screen the film ‪#‎AmericanDenial‬. This project combines educational and documentary style film screenings with powerful panel discussions on issues that impact our community. We also talk with Steven Renderos from the Center for Media Justice about the importance of ‪#‎NetNeutrality‬ and what the next steps are on this important battle for open internet access.

Amalia Deloney (follow on Twitter) joins us for our 20th Community Broadband [no-glossary]Bits[/no-glossary] podcast to discuss how her work with the Media Action Grassroots Network and the Center for Media Justice overlaps with our focus on community broadband networks. We talk about the digital divide, particularly in relation to the attempted merger between AT&T and … Continue reading "Community Broadband Bits 20 – Amalia Deloney" ★ Support this podcast ★

The Internet. It's the crossroads of virtually everything we do these days. Whether you're looking for a job, searching for directions, staying in touch with family or making a long-distance call––It's all happening on the screen in front of you. But what if access to a world of information, activities, ideas and opportunities was suddenly cut off?  It could happen.  Right now, telecommunications companies are pursuing a restrictive pay-for-play business model that many say will only further the digital divide, discriminating between those who have Internet access and those who do not. On this edition, excerpts from ‘Race, Immigration and the Fight for an Open Internet'… a panel discussion presented by the G.W. Williams Center for Independent Journalism and New American Media.  The topic? Net neutrality. What is it? Who will it impact most? And why should we care? The ‘Race, Immigration and the Fight for an Open Internet' panel discussion was sponsored by G.W. Williams Center for Independent Journalism, New America Media, Center for Media Justice, Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Featuring:Malkia Cyril, Center for Media Justice Executive Director & Founder; James Rucker, ColorOfChange.org Co-founder & Executive Director; Eloise Rose-Lee, Media Alliance Broadband Access Project Director; Eric Arnold, hip-hop journalist; Sandip Roy, New America Media editor and KALW radio host.   The post Making Contact – Race, Immigration, and the Fight for an Open Internet appeared first on KPFA.

Ryan Ford from The Grappling Central Podcast (grapplingcentral.com) stops by to try and dethrone Kevin for Over/Under Kevin UFC 213. This podcast was a blast and Ryan is awesome. Topics covered: Raf hates Fireworks, Jeff Horn vs. Manny Pacquiao, Conor vs. Floyd, Flyweight Division sale, Bethe Correia, Garry Tonon, UFC 213, The Grappling Central Podcast, and Verbal Tap's Social Media Extravaganza. Check it out please.