Podcasts about South Bronx

Sonia Manzano knows you think of her as Maria on Sesame Street – and that's exactly the point. Growing up in the South Bronx in a household “ruled by domestic violence,” TV was Sonia's refuge as a child – but she never saw anyone who looked like her. Years later, when she landed the role of Maria on Sesame Street, Sonia made a choice. She wouldn't play a character; she would be herself – on purpose. For 44 years, she served as an authentic and beloved role model for millions of kids. More recently, she's created another iconic Latina heroine through the animated children's show Alma's Way — this one inspired by her childhood self. In this episode, Sonia reflects on growing up “at a time when Latin people were absolutely invisible,” the power of seeing yourself reflected in pop culture, and the music that accompanied her journey. Here are her songs. Numero 6 - Bobby Rodríguez y la Compañía Lamento Borincano - Rafael Hernandez When You Wish Upon A Star sung by Jiminy Cricket [aka Cliff Edwards] Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes I Wish I Knew How It Feels to Be Free - Nina Simone Bang! Bang! - Joe Cuba Sextet Sing - Joe Raposo, cast of Sesame Street

Plinio Ayala didn't just leave the South Bronx of the 1970s and ‘80s—he returned to it with a blueprint for economic mobility that's now reshaping workforce development across America.As President and CEO of Per Scholas, Plinio leads a tech training nonprofit that's placed over 25,000 graduates into careers earning three times their previous income. But here's what sets him apart: while most nonprofits shrink from rigorous evaluation, Plinio embraces randomized controlled trials. While foundation funding tightens, he's building corporate investment as his primary growth engine. And while AI disrupts every sector, he's racing to future-proof America's workforce—one 15-week bootcamp at a time.Today, we explore how Per Scholas is creating more of those opportunities—and why Plinio won't scale without data, won't compromise performance for growth, and won't accept that talent development is someone else's problem—it's ours to solve together.

Out of Collective Podcast – E20 – Queen of the Catskills w/ Julie McGuire + Jamie Kennard After a series of traumatic events, a high school English teacher in the South Bronx begins retreating to the mountains looking to heal. As the wilderness starts to mend her spirit, she rediscovers [...] The post Out of Collective Podcast – E20 – Queen of the Catskills w/ Julie McGuire + Jamie Kennard appeared first on Out Of Collective.

Anthony Lopez grew up in the South Bronx, where street life was everywhere. His mom pushed him to join the U.S. Marines to escape the cycle — and he went on to serve in Iraq. But one mistake changed everything. After being caught with a gun off base, Anthony was discharged from the military and sent straight to Rikers Island, eventually serving time in New York State Prison. #USMarine #MarineToPrison #PrisonStory #VeteranLife #PrisonInterview #TrueCrimePodcast #PrisonDocumentary #lockedinpodcast Thank you to PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Anthony Lopez: https://www.instagram.com/ceotoneofficial?igsh=N2ltcm81dm9xbXdh Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 From U.S. Marine to Prison Inmate: Anthony Lopez's Story 01:10 Growing Up in the Bronx & Early Influences 03:31 Family, Values & Street Temptations 05:16 Teenage Years: Hustle, Risk & Survival 06:56 Choosing the Military to Escape the Streets 10:00 Boot Camp, Infantry Training & Discipline 13:44 Deploying to Iraq: First Impressions & Fear 17:19 Combat, Trauma & Losing Friends Overseas 22:31 Life in Iraq: Mental Toll & Survival Mode 25:53 Coming Home: PTSD & Struggling to Adjust 29:13 Trouble in NYC: Stop-and-Frisk & Arrest 34:32 Military Discharge & Facing Criminal Charges 41:46 Court Battles, Sentencing & Feeling Betrayed 47:13 Rikers Island: Inside One of America's Toughest Jails 50:51 Prison Life: Survival, Violence & Finding Purpose 56:01 Upstate Prison: Fishkill & Building a New Mindset 01:01:49 Becoming a Mentor: Teaching & Rehabilitation Work 01:07:09 Release & Reconnecting with Family 01:13:32 Adjusting to Life After Prison 01:20:47 Lessons Learned & Advice for Young Men 01:27:03 Breaking the Cycle: Creating a Better Future 01:34:08 Final Reflections & Words of Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the studio we have Gil Monge, founder of GCD Auto Studio and Gillin Auto Interiors. Growing up in the South Bronx as the youngest of four brothers, Gil's passion for cars started early. In 2006, he launched Gillin Auto Interiors, turning that passion into a business. By 2019, he expanded with GCD Auto Studio in Florida, NY—a boutique, state-of-the-art shop for high-end custom builds. His work gained national attention, earning a feature on Downey's Dream Cars with Robert Downey Jr. on Discovery Channel. Now, Gil shares his automotive lifestyle as host of Married To The Rides on PowerTube TV. Website: www.gcdautostudio.com YouTube: GCD Auto Studio TV Show: watchpowertubetv.com/watch/builds/married-to-the-rides/about-married-to-the-rides   Order The Blueprint & The Diligent Cigars Here!  https://www.flyingcigars.com/brands/the-burn-down-podcast/  https://getyourcigars.com/products/the-burn-down-podcast-sampler-pack https://tiptopsmoke.com/?s=burn+down+podcast

I am thrilled to welcome Carol Tonge Mack as my guest on this week's episode. Carol is the Founder & CEO of Tonge Mack Enterprises, LLC: Empowering Next Dimension Leaders. The organization has three primary goals: provide women and girls with the empowering tools necessary to elevate and amplify their voices, particularly, but not exclusively in education; assist companies and organizations with innovative, unconventional, leadership skills to unleash their highest potential; and help students and parents navigate higher education from recruitment to graduation. Carol is a well-respected educator and powerhouse behind her brand: END POLITE SILENCE™. She has been working for over twenty years in higher education with professional skills ranging from executive strategic planning, project implementation and execution, to crisis management with emotional intelligence at the core.Carol believes in the power of “real” sisterhood and helping women recognize they are good enough, whether they are holding a broom or the gavel. Carol is a native of the Caribbean Island of Antigua and grew up in the South Bronx, New York City. She is the co-founder of the UC Black Women on the Move, Employee Resource Group; former State Co-Chair of the American Council on Education (ACE), and member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. She is married to an amazing, world-renowned chemist, and has two children; and currently enjoying her “blessed nest”. Be sure to tune in!

Police say a teenager faces charges after he allegedly threatened to shoot up Bayside's Cardozo High School. Plus, New York City data shows drug arrests are on the rise in a commercial district in the South Bronx known as "The Hub." Also, Bad Bunny's residency in Puerto Rico ends this weekend. But five years ago, the superstar was giving a different type of concert in New York City. And finally, we highlight crops indigenous to Latin America that you may find at your local farm stand.

Harry talks to Joseph Whyte about his faith journey and working in St Anthony's homeless shelter in the South Bronx with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. L'articolo Joseph Whyte – Franciscan Friars of the Renewal proviene da Radio Maria.

Send us a textWhat if freedom wasn't a dream, but a design? In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with corporate executive, founder, and thought leader Kason Morris to explore how we can build careers and lives that we truly own—not ones we feel trapped by.Growing up in the South Bronx, Kason learned early on to create his own systems for success. Today, he helps high-achieving professionals rethink success, align work with purpose, and build a legacy that lasts. With two decades of experience leading talent strategy at Fortune 100 companies, Kason bridges corporate leadership with entrepreneurial innovation through his Life-Work Revolution framework.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another unfiltered, no-holds-barred episode of the Mike Drop Podcast—where relevancy is irrelevant, and we dive headfirst into the raw stories of warriors, survivors, and straight-up legends. In the shadowy underbelly of the early internet, one man turned the tables on a digital predator like no one else could. Dr. James McGibney, a former U.S. Marine and founder of ⁠Bullyville.com⁠, orchestrated the downfall of Hunter Moore—the infamous "revenge porn king" behind ⁠IsAnyoneUp.com⁠, the site's explosive takedown chronicled in Netflix's gripping documentary The Most Hated Man on the Internet. What started as a personal vow to infiltrate Moore's world, befriend him, and dismantle his empire from the inside became a masterclass in digital vigilantism, proving that sometimes, to beat a bully, you have to out-bully them. But McGibney's story isn't just about cyber sleuthing; it's forged in the fires of unimaginable hardship. Born in the South Bronx, he endured a childhood ripped apart by domestic violence, foster care horrors—including abuse that left scars deeper than code—and a burning quest for retribution that shaped his unyielding drive. From ripping out his own braces in a defiant act of rebellion to channeling that rage into protecting the vulnerable, McGibney's path reveals how personal demons fuel world-changing justice. Buckle up for this mike drop episode, where McGibney drops raw truths on everything from his Marine days and cyber security expertise to the meticulous, "psychotic" beauty of intelligent revenge. It's a riveting blend of heartbreak, heroism, and hard-won wisdom that reminds us: in a world of anonymous cowards, one voice—amplified by grit—can shatter empires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 1968 through the early 1980s, thousands of fires raged through the Bronx. The precise number is unknown and it's uncertain who was responsible for setting them. But at the time, most fingers pointed to the working-class Black and Puerto Rican tenants who lived in the borough. The newspapers said as much, as did the Blaxploitation movies of the late 1970s. Politicians, too: in the words of Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, “People don't want housing in the South Bronx, or they wouldn't burn it down.” The Bronxites who lived that history, however, have long identified a different culprit, and over the past decade, historians have arrived at a new explanation for the arsons. Bench Ansfield's new book, Born in Flames: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American City, is unequivocal: “The hand that torched the Bronx and scores of other cities was that of a landlord impelled by the market and guided by the state.” The story that unfolds is one of fire and a new FIRE economy, insurance and disinvestment, profit and privatization.Go beyond the episode:Bench Ansfield's Born in Flames: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American CityWatch Decade of Fire, Vivian Vázquez Irizarry's 2018 documentary, and Born in Flames (1993) from which Ansfield's book takes its titleFor a film on the pathologization of public housing, there's no better place to start than Candyman (1992)Across the Hudson, Hoboken was burning, tooTune in every (other) week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek and sponsored by the Phi Beta Kappa Society.Subscribe: iTunes/Apple • Amazon • Google • Acast • Pandora • RSS FeedHave suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Send us a textDiya Wynn, Responsible AI Lead at Amazon Web Services, takes us on a remarkable journey from her childhood in the South Bronx to becoming a technology leader championing fairness in artificial intelligence. Her story begins with a pivotal moment at age eight when, after receiving a basic computer as an academic achievement award, she declared she wanted to be a computer engineer—a path that would shape her entire professional life.What makes Diya's perspective so valuable is how she demystifies AI for families. Rather than presenting artificial intelligence as some futuristic concept, she helps us recognize how it's already woven into our daily lives through search engines, streaming recommendations, and customer service interactions. This familiarity makes AI more approachable for both parents and children navigating today's digital landscape.For children curious about future careers, Diya offers reassuring guidance. As AI continues changing the job landscape, she emphasizes developing timeless human capabilities—critical thinking, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and effective communication—that will remain valuable regardless of technological evolution. Her message inspires young listeners to approach technology with curiosity rather than fear.Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeAmber invited kids (through their parents) to share stories or be guests.Email: contact@aidigitales.comDiya described her role leading Responsible AI initiatives at Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS Responsible AI page: https://aws.amazon.com/ai/responsible-ai/Code.org – Free coding lessons and AI-related activities. https://code.orgPartyRock by AWS – A fun, no-code way to create generative AI apps. https://partyrock.awsGoogle AI courses for beginners (referenced as free learning resources). https://ai.google/education/Microsoft Learn (free coding & AI training modules). https://learn.microsoft.com/training/Data Science Camp (DMV area) https://datasciencecamp.orgSupport the showHelp us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids.Buy our new book "Let Kids Be Kids, Not Robots!: Embracing Childhood in an Age of AI"Social Media & Contact: Website: www.aidigitales.com Email: contact@aidigitales.com Follow Us: Instagram, YouTube Gift or get our books on Amazon or Free AI Worksheets Listen, rate, and subscribe! Stay updated with our latest episodes by subscribing to AI for Kids on your favorite podcast platform. Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify YouTube Other Like our content, subscribe or feel free to donate to our Patreon here: patreon.com/AiDigiTales...

Greetings Glocal Citizens! As the season of academic studies begins in many institutions across parts of the world, including New York City where I have spent many years working with charter schools to open their doors to children and families, it's a flashback moment for my guest and me to the days when she was first granted a charter to begin her social enterpreneurship journey as a school leader and founder. Dr. Elaine Ruiz Lopez is the Founder and the Chief Executive Officer of the International Leadership Charter High School, a rigorous college prep charter high school in the Bronx, New York where over 95% of its scholars graduate within four years enrolling in the college of their choice. In 2024, she expanded her vision opening a middle school in 2024. Having worked in the field of education since 1980, over ths course of her career she has held various leadership positions in public schools and universities. In 2017, she was one of the recipients of the Distinguished Women Award (Mujeres Destacadas) presented by El Diario, the largest Spanish daily newspaper organization in the country. In 2022 as one of 100 Bronx Power Women. In 2023 she received the Educator of Excellence Award from the Black Latinx Asian Charter Coalition (BLACC). She is a founding member of the Latino Charter Leaders Roundtable and its current Chair. Her first book, The Fight for Equity in the Bronx: Changing Lives and Transforming Communities One Scholar at a Time was published last summer and stands as a testament to years of focusing her vision as a servant leader as well as the manifestation of generations of purpose driven living and adaptating to new shores, creating home in other lands. Where to find Dr. Ruiz Lopez and the International Leadership Charter High School? Buy her book @ here (https://www.drelaineruizlopez.com/)! Saturday (and weekends), September 13th - October 12th, 2025 at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (https://www.bwac.org/) as part of “the art of Nuyorican Soul: A Love Letter from the Diaspora to the Island” exhibition. International Leadership Charter Schools (https://www.ilchs.org/meet-the-ceo) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-elaine-ruiz-lopez-7146bb232/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/internationalleadershipchs/) What's Elaine reading, watching and listening to? Island Beneath the Sea (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/island-beneath-the-sea-isabel-allende?variant=32132770463778) by Isabel Allende My Grandmother's Hands (https://resmaa.com/merch/) by Dr. Resmaa Menakem Lupin (https://www.netflix.com/title/80994082) on Netflix CeCe Winans (https://cecewinans.com) Yolanda Adams (https://yolandaadamslive.com/about-yolanda/) Other topics of interest: About Historical Puerto Rico (https://www.hispanicfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Puerto-Rico-101.pdf) On Immigrants and Migrants (https://www.gmfus.org/news/migrant-vs-immigrant-how-two-letters-can-change-society) The Bronx is Burning (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladies_and_Gentlemen,_the_Bronx_Is_Burning) and other stories about struggle (http://decadeoffire.com) and settlement in The Bronx (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bronx) What is the Jones Act (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchant_Marine_Act_of_1920)? Finding Your Roots (https://www.pbs.org/show/finding-your-roots/) with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on PBS Find our more about charter schoos via the New York City Charter School Center (https://nyccharterschools.org) Special Guest: Elaine Ruiz Lopez.

A street advocacy group is calling on the city to revoke approval for a pilot program that'll allow a self-driving taxi company to test out their cars in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Plus, federal judges have formally appointed Joseph Nocella Jr. as U.S. attorney for New York's Eastern District. Meanwhile, a nonprofit housing group wants to build an affordable housing complex in the South Bronx. And finally, immigrants across New York City want safer, better paying jobs but they face a major hurdle: building digital skills.

What it do, Scorekeepers?! Have we got a guest for you today! At long last, we are joined once again by our dear friend, chef and Executive Director of The Black Feminist Project, Tanya Denise Fields! You may recognize Tanya (aka Mama Tanya) from her numerous appearances on The Food Network, but did you also know that she's an activist, philanthropist, philosopher, community builder and all-around badass? It's true! This week, she's here to chat with us about Cardamom & Thyme, BFP's new social justice cafe in the South Bronx and how she's fighting injustice and white supremacy with love, care, and of course, food. All that, plus a little chat about the incomparable Law Roach and the best parties we've ever been to. Let's do it to it, y'all! Hosts: Lee Bynum, Rocky Jones, Paige ReynoldsGuest: Tanya Denise FieldsProducer: Rocky Jones--Links:Black Feminist Project (Website) (Donate)Tanya Denise Fields (Bio) (Instagram)Cardamom & Thyme (Website) (Video)-- Hey hey, THE SCORE is now on social! Follow us @thescorepod on Instagram here and Bluesky here! --New episodes of THE SCORE drop every other Tuesday. If you like what you hear, please support us and SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favorite podcast app and be sure to SHARE our show with your friends. Also, leaving a 5-star REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you're listening is a great way to help people find our show. Email your questions or comments to thescorepodcast2.0@gmail.com.Ways to Listen: Apple | Spotify | YouTubeFollow Your Hosts on Insta! Lee | Paige | Rocky

Today, I am joined by Naijha Wright-Brown. Naijha is a 2021 Baltimore Business Journal Enterprising Women of Excellence Honoree.  A native New Yorker, raised in the South Bronx, Naijha is a people person and loves to make connections.  She was introduced to gardening, farming, environmentalism, sustainability, and the basics of eating healthy while spending summers in Massachusetts as a teenager.  Naijha has an MBA in Business from the University of Phoenix and is a successful serial entrepreneur.  The thought of owning a restaurant never crossed her mind until she relocated to Baltimore in 2005 and met her fellow Verizon Wireless co-worker, now husband, Gregory Brown.Naijha is a partner and the Marketing Director for The Land of Kush, VeganSoul Bistro, and co-creator of Vegan Soulfest and Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week.  She is the Executive Director of the Black Veg Society, a non-profit organization whose mission is mission is to educate predominantly Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, on the benefits of holistic living, the plant-based diet, and veganism.  Naijha, also, has a digital talk show, Naijha Speaks, that helps people on a mission to find their vegan soul!To connect with Naijha: https://www.mdveganeats.com/ for Maryland Restaurant monthhttps://landofkush.com/https://www.vegansoulfest.com/https://blackvegsociety.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandofkush/https://www.instagram.com/blackvegsociety/https://www.instagram.com/vegansoulfest/To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2025 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

This week, BA fam—grab your coffee, get cozy, and let’s talk all things The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, our official August/September book club pick! Mandi Woodruff-Santos sits down with none other than Clarence Haynes, author, publishing pro, and all-around NYC icon for a bold, joyful, and real convo packed with gems. Want to join the BA Book Club? All you've got to do is become a free member of our Patreon > Show recap: Mandi introduces Clarence and gets real about what inspired the Brown Ambition Book Club and her own book altar game. Clarence shares how the powerful women of NYC—and some serious Shirley Chisholm style—sparked his creation of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Dive deep into the book’s plot: a high-powered publicist with mystical secrets, a fashion event gone wild at the Brooklyn Museum, and a botanica in the South Bronx run by an Afro-Latine queer psychic Discussion on breaking generational trauma, mother wounds, fierce ambition, and why we’re all haunted by more than just ghosts. A real talk about dating as a queer Black man in NYC—Clarence gets candid on finding intimacy in the big city and the sometimes wild, sometimes isolating dating scene. The realities of Black-centered speculative fiction—why it matters and what hustle it takes to get these stories out there. Follow Clarence on IG @clarenceahaynesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LL Sheek & SosaSailor GoonSouth Bronx, NY @MaliibuMiitch  Give Her Some Money Head good, better give her some moneyPxssy good, better give her some moneyAttitude, give her some moneyCallinYou would think I had a baby mama with all these bitches clocking my where abouts Benjamin CrewYou see me backin' out hits, wеll, here comes another oneSkippin' over niggas like I'm hoppin' in double dutchWhat does the Bronx mean to you?Describe your childhood?Describe your high school self?Retweet The boring life really does save you from a lot of bsPlease always read my tweets to the highest degree of sarcasmI have my little sister still looking up 2 me , my friends & my beautiful niece. I kan't smile up in their faces pouring love into them , while making drastic changes to myself.... that would make no sense... so yeah I hope that clears that up.For the ppl that didnt know me when I was skinnyttt. I'm all natural , I don't have nothing done 2 my body. Not even my teeth ... they still yellow lol as much as I love the bbl allegations I really believe in a natural state ... is why I'm not wearing weave anymore.No one is ready for my onlyfans content .... have u ever paid a bitch to sit by a camp fire just to read chapters from the Harry Potter trilogy ?!!! EXACTLY I'm a innovator doing god's work!I'm extremely grateful to have people that believe in me. I'm also blessed to have a solid foundation in my lyfe like my mom, family and friends because I see the lack of discipline, structure and values in others that get on the Internet embarrassing themselves.He wanna eat it, if he bite it, I'ma turn 'round and fight himI'ma put this pussy on him, have him sleepin' like NyQuilSuper Freaky Girls remix What was the love and the hate like when Nicki chose you for that verse on the super freaky girl remix?Who are your dream features?What does your upcoming project mean to you?Message to your younger self Message to the youth https://www.sliceofexcellence.org/#women #hiphop #podcast #nickiminaj #interview https://www.sliceofexcellence.org/

From slinging heroin in Puerto Rico to running massive cocaine shipments through Miami, Jaime Torres lived a life straight out of a crime novel. Shot six times, throat slashed, sentenced to life in federal prison — he should've been dead or buried in the system. But instead, he found God behind bars, refused to snitch, and against all odds, was released by the very judge who once said he'd never go free. In this jaw-dropping and deeply inspiring interview, Jaime sits down with Johnny Mitchell to talk about: -Growing up in the South Bronx and joining gangs at 13 -Working for — and eventually supplying — his own drug-dealer father -Running 500-kilo cocaine shipments from Colombia to the U.S. -His spiritual awakening inside prison -Beating a life sentence after 10 years -Now preaching hope and redemption in prisons nationwide Go Support Jaime! Book: https://a.co/d/gFezCtj Website: https://www.jaimetorresministries.com/ Contact: (912) 294-4187 jaimetorresministries@gmail.com jtlove777@ymail.com This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: HIMS! Start your free online visit or your personalized ED treatment options today at https://www.hims.com/connect AVA! Download the Ava app today, and when you join using my promo code CONNECT, you'll get your first month FREE! This offer is only for MY listeners. MANDO! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code MITCHELL at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textThe Stanford Prison Experiment reveals how ordinary people transform under situational power, challenging our understanding of good versus evil.• Philip Zimbardo's childhood in the South Bronx shaped his interest in how good people do bad things• 24 normal college students were randomly assigned as guards or prisoners in a basement "prison" at Stanford• Guards quickly embraced authority, implementing degradation rituals and psychological domination• The experiment shows three levels of influence: personal traits, situational context, and systemic forces• Mechanisms of corruption include moral disengagement, deindividuation, conformity, and dehumanization• Abu Ghraib prison abuses directly parallel the experiment's findings, even cited in the official investigation• Resistance is possible through mindfulness, questioning authority, and understanding influence tactics• Whistleblowers like Joe Darby (Abu Ghraib) and Christina Maslach (SPE) show the power of moral courage• The "banality of heroism" concept suggests anyone can choose ethical action even in difficult situations• Breaking free from situational scripts requires awareness and critical thinking - your true superpowersBreak the script. You were meant to think freely.Support the show

How can you find a mentor?   For this Women of Color Rise episode, I speak with Veronica Conforme, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Greenhouse E3, a national nonprofit developing diverse pipelines of future education leaders. Veronica describes herself as a rebel—she turned down her father's advice to become an accountant and instead set out to change the world. Her career includes serving as COO of the NYC Department of Education, leading UP Education Network in Massachusetts, and serving as Chancellor of the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan.    Veronica credits mentorship as a key to her success—but not as luck. It came through clarity, purpose, and values-aligned work. “You have to be really clear about what you're trying to achieve,” she says. “I grew up in the South Bronx, saw inequity firsthand, and knew I wanted to disrupt systems and change outcomes for communities like mine.”   Because she led with purpose, mentors found her through the work. “I wasn't from the education sector, but when I helped principals rethink how to use their budgets to serve their communities, people noticed. They'd say, ‘Come work with us.' That's where mentorship happened—in the work, through shared values.”   Veronica offers this advice for finding a mentor: Get clear on your mission. What change do you want to make in the world? Be open. Stay open to help, new relationships, and new perspectives—even if they come from unexpected places. Do the work. Lead with your values, show what you're about, and opportunities will follow. Make it mutual. Mentorship should be a two-way street. “You're not only pouring into me,” she says. “I'm bringing something to the table too.”   Thank you, Veronica, for your leadership and your wisdom.   Get full show notes and more information here:https://analizawolf.com/episode-106-how-to-find-a-mentor-with-veronica-conforme-co-founder-and-co-ceo-of-greenhouse-e3

July 14, 1970. A group of Puerto Rican activists stage an occupation demanding better health care at the Lincoln Hospital in South Bronx, New York City.You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to IntoHistory.comHistory Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 14, 1970. A group of Puerto Rican activists stage an occupation demanding better health care at the Lincoln Hospital in South Bronx, New York City.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Annie Kessler - City Year New York and Student Success Coaches. This is episode 772 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Annie Kessler is a dedicated leader committed to advancing educational equity. She started her career in education as a City Year New York AmeriCorps Member, serving in a 5th grade classroom at PS48X in the South Bronx after receiving a Bachelor of Arts in English at Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland. Annie's experiences as an AmeriCorps Member were transformative in her career journey and led her to become a Program Manager and then Director at City Year New York. A little about … City Year New York: City Year New York AmeriCorps members a.k.a Student Success Coaches (SSCs) serve full-time in 17 New York City public schools, reaching more than 7,000 students each day.  (They are basically an army of 20-somethings who come into community schools and serve as teacher helpers/caring adults.) Our focus today is …. New York City will need to hire almost 4,000 more educators to meet new classroom size requirements.  Where will new teachers come from? Awesome conversation! Great focus! Thanks for listening! Thanks for sharing! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: https://www.cityyear.org/ https://x.com/cityyear/ https://www.instagram.com/cityyear/ https://www.youtube.com/user/cityyear https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-year/ https://www.facebook.com/cityyear/ Length - 32:56

On The Dominic Carter Show, Dominic talks about the anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the open air drug market of the South Bronx, rioters shooting at ICE agents and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Passive House Podcast join Michael Ingui as he chats with the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Round Five Award winners. From groundbreaking Passive House projects in Manhattan, Buffalo, and the South Bronx to deep retrofits and adaptive reuse in Brooklyn and beyond, we hear from architects, developers, and engineers driving high-performance, low-carbon buildings across New York State. With a focus on community impact, design excellence, and climate resilience, this episode captures a pivotal moment in the evolution of sustainable architecture. Buildings of Excellence Website: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Multifamily-Buildings-of-Excellence/Project featured in interview excerpt #1 with Curtis + Ginsberg Architects: Kissena Househttps://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Multifamily-Buildings-of-Excellence/Winners/Kissena-HouseProject featured in interview excerpt #2 with Forward Development and Line 42 Architecture: 1707 Hertel Ave – buffalohttps://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Multifamily-Buildings-of-Excellence/Winners/1707-Hertel-AveProject featured in interview excerpt #3 with Alloy Development and Thornton Tomasetti: 475 State Streethttps://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Multifamily-Buildings-of-Excellence/Winners/475-State-StreetProject featured in interview excerpt #4 with Curtis + Ginsberg Architects: Seneca West 110th Streethttps://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Multifamily-Buildings-of-Excellence/Winners/Seneca-West-110th-StreetProject featured in interview excerpt #5 with Curtis + Ginsberg Architects: 77 William Streethttps://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Multifamily-Buildings-of-Excellence/Winners/77-William-StreetProject featured in interview excerpt #6 with Ettinger Engineering Associates: Powerhouse Apartmentshttps://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Multifamily-Buildings-of-Excellence/Winners/Powerhouse-ApartmentsProject featured in interview excerpt #7 with ZH Architects: Building 10 Bio-Based Passive Househttps://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Multifamily-Buildings-of-Excellence/Winners/Building-10-Bio-based-Passive-House

In Episode 11, Part 1 of Second Chance University, hosts Andre Norman and Tony Windley lead a raw, unfiltered conversation about growing up in the South Bronx, navigating life inside Rikers Island, and the powerful mindset shifts that lead to lasting change. This episode explores how pain, identity, and personal transformation intersect on the journey toward redemption and purpose.

[01:04:04:23 – 01:05:28:03] — “No Kings” Protest and Historical Parallels Discussion of the anti-Trump "No Kings" protest is connected to Enlightenment-era anti-clerical rhetoric and the French Revolution, raising concerns about its philosophical roots and potential consequences.[01:13:33:17 – 01:17:14:18] — Shooter's Alleged Political Ties and Media Bias Contrasts MSM headlines with alternative sources that claim the shooter was a left-wing activist with ties to Minnesota officials and NGOs, highlighting inconsistencies in narrative.[01:24:28:28 – 01:32:32:23] — Gold Markets and Financial Decoupling from the Dollar Explores gold's rising value after Israeli strikes on Iran, despite stagnant bond yields and dollar movement, interpreting this as a major signal of global monetary shift and de-dollarization.[01:44:26:08 – 01:48:27:28] — Veterans' Perspective on Militarism and Political Spectacle Reads and reflects on an article by a veteran criticizing Trump's military parade, highlighting the divide between militaristic pageantry and the reality of war[02:07:41:19 – 02:10:25:04] — First Strikes, Peace Talks, and Possible Staging Israel is accused of launching a Pearl Harbor-like attack during supposed peace negotiations; questions are raised about whether the war is authentic or staged to draw the U.S. into conflict.[02:14:22:13 – 02:17:56:00] — Osirak Bombing, Nuclear Policy, and False Flags Historical incidents such as the Osirak bombing, the USS Liberty, and JFK's opposition to Israel's nuclear ambitions are cited as evidence of long-term manipulation of U.S. policy by Israeli interests.[02:22:45:03 – 02:24:32:20] — Doubts About U.S. Military Readiness for Global Conflict With declining physical readiness and no national will to fight, the U.S. is portrayed as incapable of waging a large-scale war in defense of Israel.[02:36:03:07 – 02:37:29:21] — Deep-State Influence, Conspiracies, and Media Control The speaker revisits events involving James Forrestal, McCarthy, and JFK assassination documents to argue that a long-standing alliance between intelligence, media, and Zionist interests controls public discourse.[03:07:32 – 03:11:06] — Street-Level Interview and Psy-Op Speculation Discussion unfolds live from the South Bronx about the MAGA/no-kings shooter and the disinformation surrounding the case. Theories of fifth-generation warfare and media-manipulated perception dominate the analysis.[03:14:02 – 03:19:14] — Overwhelm, Not Distraction: Strategy of Mental Saturation Panelists argue the intent behind endless crises is not distraction but psychological overwhelm, tying in strategies like “flooding the zone” with insights on Stephen Miller's influence on policy.[03:25:19 – 03:33:38] — Bilderberg Normalization and Controlled Opposition Reflection on how secretive institutions like Bilderberg have gone mainstream; discussion expands into co-opted opposition, fractured movements, and how alternative media is also infiltrated and manipulated.[03:42:43 – 03:54:55] — Impeachment Hopes and Strategic MAGA Acceleration Critics advocate gridlock and impeachment of Trump to halt authoritarian overreach; references to Steve Bannon's own admission that MAGA must push its agenda rapidly before a likely 2026 Democrat resurgence. 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/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf 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.

[01:04:04:23 – 01:05:28:03] — “No Kings” Protest and Historical Parallels Discussion of the anti-Trump "No Kings" protest is connected to Enlightenment-era anti-clerical rhetoric and the French Revolution, raising concerns about its philosophical roots and potential consequences.[01:13:33:17 – 01:17:14:18] — Shooter's Alleged Political Ties and Media Bias Contrasts MSM headlines with alternative sources that claim the shooter was a left-wing activist with ties to Minnesota officials and NGOs, highlighting inconsistencies in narrative.[01:24:28:28 – 01:32:32:23] — Gold Markets and Financial Decoupling from the Dollar Explores gold's rising value after Israeli strikes on Iran, despite stagnant bond yields and dollar movement, interpreting this as a major signal of global monetary shift and de-dollarization.[01:44:26:08 – 01:48:27:28] — Veterans' Perspective on Militarism and Political Spectacle Reads and reflects on an article by a veteran criticizing Trump's military parade, highlighting the divide between militaristic pageantry and the reality of war[02:07:41:19 – 02:10:25:04] — First Strikes, Peace Talks, and Possible Staging Israel is accused of launching a Pearl Harbor-like attack during supposed peace negotiations; questions are raised about whether the war is authentic or staged to draw the U.S. into conflict.[02:14:22:13 – 02:17:56:00] — Osirak Bombing, Nuclear Policy, and False Flags Historical incidents such as the Osirak bombing, the USS Liberty, and JFK's opposition to Israel's nuclear ambitions are cited as evidence of long-term manipulation of U.S. policy by Israeli interests.[02:22:45:03 – 02:24:32:20] — Doubts About U.S. Military Readiness for Global Conflict With declining physical readiness and no national will to fight, the U.S. is portrayed as incapable of waging a large-scale war in defense of Israel.[02:36:03:07 – 02:37:29:21] — Deep-State Influence, Conspiracies, and Media Control The speaker revisits events involving James Forrestal, McCarthy, and JFK assassination documents to argue that a long-standing alliance between intelligence, media, and Zionist interests controls public discourse.[03:07:32 – 03:11:06] — Street-Level Interview and Psy-Op Speculation Discussion unfolds live from the South Bronx about the MAGA/no-kings shooter and the disinformation surrounding the case. Theories of fifth-generation warfare and media-manipulated perception dominate the analysis.[03:14:02 – 03:19:14] — Overwhelm, Not Distraction: Strategy of Mental Saturation Panelists argue the intent behind endless crises is not distraction but psychological overwhelm, tying in strategies like “flooding the zone” with insights on Stephen Miller's influence on policy.[03:25:19 – 03:33:38] — Bilderberg Normalization and Controlled Opposition Reflection on how secretive institutions like Bilderberg have gone mainstream; discussion expands into co-opted opposition, fractured movements, and how alternative media is also infiltrated and manipulated.[03:42:43 – 03:54:55] — Impeachment Hopes and Strategic MAGA Acceleration Critics advocate gridlock and impeachment of Trump to halt authoritarian overreach; references to Steve Bannon's own admission that MAGA must push its agenda rapidly before a likely 2026 Democrat resurgence. 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/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf 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.

In this episode, Aurora from the Educating All Learners Alliance chats with John Clemente, Co-Founder and Executive Director of South Bronx Community Charter High School. Learn how their Career-Ready Futures program is equipping students with real-world skills, purpose, and pathways to sustainable careers—proving that graduation is just the beginning. Access the full podcast transcript at: https://bit.ly/P_SBCC 

In this can't-miss episode, we sit down with South Bronx legend Jimmy Rodriguez — the Puerto Rican visionary behind NYC staples like Jimmy’s Bronx Café, Sofrito, and Don Coqui for a raw and real conversation about hustle, legacy, and staying true to your roots. Jimmy opens up about growing up in the Bronx, dropping out of high school, and hitting the streets with his dad as teen selling lobsters, a grind that would later shape his journey as a restauranteur. He shares how a lack of Latino-owned spots in the city fueled his mission to fill that void and how he secured millions as a young man to build what would become cultural hubs for Latinos in NYC. From legendary nights hosting Celia Cruz, J.Lo, Tito Puentes, Yankees players... to the wild story of why Fidel Castro ended up at his Bronx Cafe (and how Jimmy wound up in Cuba with Castro’s uniform in hand), this episode is packed with surprises. He gets candid about fatherhood, including being estranged from his son with actress Michael Michele. Plus, we touch on his new spot SoBro, his thoughts on Diddy’s public downfall, and why the Yankees have fallen short in showing real love to the Bronx. Jimmy’s far from done and considers himself a forever student of life, of the restaurant game, and of the culture. Tap in for a story of resilience, reinvention, and real Bronx royalty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Addiction is often misunderstood, but at NYC Health + Hospitals, treatment is rooted in compassion, community, and  care.On this episode of The Remedy, host Dr. Michael Shen is joined by Dr. Dan Schatz, Medical Director of Addiction Services, and Sasha Ashton, Director of Addiction Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County in Brooklyn. Together, they explore how NYC Health + Hospitals is treating substance use disorder with a comprehensive,  approach—whether someone walks into an emergency room, seeks help at a methadone clinic, or connects through community outreach.They discuss the devastating rise of fentanyl in the drug supply, the role of peer support in recovery, and how stigma continues to prevent many New Yorkers from seeking care. Sasha and Dr. Schatz also talk about the importance of offering flexible, harm-reduction-based treatment options, from walk-in care and bridge clinics to sober social spaces that include dance parties.The episode also highlights innovative programs that  support pregnant and postpartum patients, and the upcoming RISE Center in the South Bronx, which will offer integrated services for families impacted by addiction.With real-life stories of transformation and a deep understanding of what success in recovery can look like, this conversation offers hope and a powerful reminder that healing starts with respect and trust.Listen to the full episode now.Follow UsTwitter @NYCHealthSystemFacebook @NYCHealthSystemInstagram @NYCHealthSystemLinkedIn @NYC Health + Hospitals YouTube @NYCHealthSystem Related Links:Substance UseServices WebpagePress Release on SUD Clinic for Expecting and Parenting FamiliesPress Release on Support for Opioid Prevention (see section on NYC H+H)Presented by NYC Health + Hospitalswww.NYCHealthAndHospitals.org

The 1979 documentary "80 Blocks from Tiffany's" is a fascinating slice-of-life look at two South Bronx gangs, the Savage Skulls and the Savage Nomads. Although this isn't the most hip hop film we've ever discussed, there are some interesting tidbits about the conditions from which hip hop emerged. Topics discussed:There isn't much plot line or narrative, but the glimpses of how these gangs operated are entertainingWe enjoyed the scenes with local resident Joan ButlerThere are a few examples of hip hop elements - can you spot them?If you do watch this film, watch Rubble Kings afterAlso check out: Our episode on Rubble KingsCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...pontificate!Check us out:Our next live event is BEAT STREET on Wednesday June 25 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Buy ticketsCheck out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:FacebookInstagram ThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)WebsiteMentioned in this episode:Listener Research ProjectWe are looking for listeners to participate in a research project to make the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast even better. If you have 20 minutes to talk to us about what you like and don't like about the show, we have some free swag for you. Email us at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @hiphopmovieclub if you're interested. Now on with the show.

In this episode of This is Beacon, hosts Reuben and Brandon engage in a deep and insightful conversation with Shandi Speller, a seasoned family peer advocate with CoveCare Center for over eight years. Shandi shares her journey from being a classroom teacher in the South Bronx to becoming a family peer advocate. She discusses the importance of addressing children's behavioral issues by involving the entire family, the role of community resources like public libraries and recreation departments, and the necessity of building robust support systems for effective advocacy. Shandi also emphasizes the critical need for parental involvement in special education and the benefits of persistence in navigating available services. Her inspiring stories and valuable advice shed light on how communities can come together to support the mental health and well-being of families.00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:43 Meet Shandi Speller: Family Peer Advocate01:02 Shandi's Journey to Advocacy04:21 Hobbies and Personal Interests10:47 Building a Village: The Importance of Community14:31 Challenges and Strategies in Family Support22:39 Advocating for Special Education34:09 Success Stories and Community Impact40:20 Teaching Life Skills and Community Engagement42:29 The Importance of Community Centers45:02 Supporting Families and Youth47:46 Community Resources and Services53:22 Challenges and Success Stories55:43 The Role of Empathy and Advocacy58:53 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Dive deep into the incredible—and brutal—life of Peter "Pistol Pete" Rollock, the most feared Puerto Rican gangster in New York City history. Raised in the South Bronx during the 70s and 80s, Pete was running heroin shooting galleries by age 12, founding the notorious Sex Money Murder gang in his teens, and leading prison riots at Rikers Island before he turned 20. In this raw and unfiltered interview, Pistol Pete shares firsthand accounts of street wars, his rise in the criminal underworld, multi-million-dollar extortion operations, and his eventual federal takedown. Plus, hear how he went from solitary confinement to working with NYC officials to help clean up the same streets he once ran. Go Support Pistol Pete! YouTube: @DOGINTHEYARD IG: https://www.instagram.com/pistolpetekarts/ Company: https://www.instagram.com/yappbrand/ NYC Storefront: https://www.instagram.com/dynasty.commodities/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: HOF Bets! Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CONNECT. Just download the HOF app on iOS or Android, enter code CONNECT, and you're all set. BetterHelp! Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/connect and get on your way to being your best self. HIMS! Start your FREE online visit today at https://hims.com/connect for your personalized ED treatment options! Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wonder how hip-hop was actually born? "Rubble Kings" takes us back to the 1970s South Bronx, a neighborhood abandoned by the city and ruled by more than 100 street gangs engaged in all-out turf wars. After the shocking murder of peace counselor Black Benji in 1971, something remarkable happened—rival gang leaders met at the historic Hoe Avenue Peace Meeting and decided to put down their weapons. What followed was amazing: former enemies started throwing block parties instead of punches, and from those streets of transformation came the beats, rhymes, and moves we now call hip-hop. Through incredible archival footage and stories told by the gang members themselves, we witness how creativity flourished in the most unlikely place. Topics discussed:☠️ A Product of the Environment: The 1970s South Bronx, plagued by urban decay and government abandonment, had over 100 street gangs with approximately 11,000 members who controlled nearly every neighborhood

New episode! This week I sit down with Raven Hunter, Ben Neumann & Roderick Mentus to discuss the career of one of the most important groups from the "Golden Era" of Hip-Hop. From their classic debut letting you know where Hip-Hop started, to a 5 album run full of classic tracks, Boogie Down Productions, and frontman Krs-One, are the definition of Hip-Hop. This list is just BDP songs, we already did a list for Krs-One solo tracks. Did your favorite BDP song make the cut? As always you can find the audio version on all major platforms and the video version on YouTube.Follow the podcast on Instagram, X & Tik Tok: @b_boypodcastFind us online: www.riplak .comFollow Raven Hunter & Instagram & X: @ravenhunteryps

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #8 Kem Frasier is coming from Summerville, South Carolina (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Kim via her website chandlerthehandlermovie.com or email her at kemfrasier@yahoo.com.About our guest: Kem Frasier is the author of Chandler the Handler - You Can't Bully Me! Kem grew up in the South Bronx and unfortunately, can relate to the helpless feeling of being bullied.  Kem worked as a teacher for 18 years and recently decided to make anti-bullying her life's work. Presently Kem spends her days in creative writing and as licensed professional counselor working in private practice. Kem, thanks for having the courage to share your story and to be willing to take action towards making our world a KINDER world.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – The three hardest tasks in the world are neither physical feats nor intellectual achievements, but moral acts:To return love for hateTo include the excludedTo say, “I was wrong.”                                                                                                                              Sydney J. HarrisIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Resilience – Courage – Leadership – let's define themCongrats on your creative ability and on the publication of your book – Chandler the Handler… You are a storyteller….and are filming a story in the South Bronx next month… tell the listeners about it…where did you receive the funding…The challenge of a lack of leadership from the top down… who do our children turn to who are role models…Hurt people hurt people…Why now…you are still a young woman but you have also lived a little…what was the turning point in your life that made you say TODAY IS THE DAY!!!Define Bullying – Types, Numbers, Solutions…STOPBULLYING.GOVAn imbalance of power plus repetition.  Types (verbal, social, physical 35 % of parents are worried about their child getting bullied at school, 53% of US teens say online harassment and bullying are a major problem, nearly half of all US teens have been cyberbullied, 19.2 % (6th-12th grade) report being bulliedSigns and Symptoms of a child getting bullied as well as the child bullying others?Effects of being bullied and being the bully? Depression, Anxiety, Health Complaints, Decreased GPA.   Bully – high risk behaviors – alcohol, fighting, early sexual activity, abusive relationships as adults…BYSTANDER – not just a bystander – increased tobacco use, alcohol, mental health issues, and increased absence in schoolACEs and the long term impact of STRESSWhat can schools do?Parents do?Creating a Culture of Kindness…Values that define you…Life Skills that are part of your PROACTIVE Program…Last book or books you recommend?Legacy   

Send us a textBorn and raised in the South Bronx during Hip Hop's golden era, Earl Lugo got his start in the culture through graffiti, DJing, and breakdancing. A true Hip Hop pioneer, he evolved from spinning records as DJ EZL to becoming a major force behind the scenes. After relocating to Virginia and later Orlando, he built Big Earl Productions—a powerhouse promotions and marketing agency that worked with legends like Fat Joe, Big Pun, DMX, and Akon. Recognized by the Universal Zulu Nation and awarded “Big Earl Day” in Orlando, he's also been a journalist, fashion consultant, radio host, and educator. Today, Earl uses his platform The Story Box Unlimited to share untold stories from Hip Hop history and uplifts his community through youth sports, art, and education.Connect with Earl LugoInstragram:https://www.instagram.com/bigearlpromoAzalea LL Website:https://www.azaleaparkll.comPurchase “Black Wall Street” The Board Gamehttps://www.playblackwallstreet.com/maliksfirstjobpodcastGet a GreenLight Debit Card for Your Children:https://share.greenlight.com/96453721Register for Free Online Financial Literacy Courses:https://maliksfirstjob.banzai.org/wellness/collections/teaching-kids-financesPurchase Malik's First Job: Financial Principles for Teens:www.maliksfirstjob.com Follow Malik's First Job on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maliksfirstjobInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maliksfirstjobTwitter:https://www.twitter.com/maliksfirstjob

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Sose the Ghost takes us deep into the gritty realities of street and biker life. From growing up in the violent streets of the South Bronx as a Grape Street Crip to doing time on Rikers Island and eventually becoming a 1% outlaw biker with the Thug Riders MC — Sose shares it all. He opens up about: -Life-or-death moments in gang wars -The power dynamics between Bloods and Crips in NYC -His transformation from gangbanger to biker -Inside stories on the Mongols, Hells Angels & MC culture -His views on street violence, prison politics, drug dealing, and redemption -The real impact of stop-and-frisk in NYC -Bitcoin, evolution, and building the Demons Row platform This is one of the realest interviews you'll hear — straight from someone who lived it. Go Support Sose! YouTube: @DemonsRow IG: https://www.instagram.com/demonsrow/ Website: https://demonsrow.com/ The Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: BAY SMOKES! To get your free sample just head to https://baysmokes.com/pages/free-thca-flower-gram-sample/theconnect BetterHelp! Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/connect and get on your way to being your best self. Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“I get a call, … I'm waiting outside on the street corner. … A pickup truck shows up, with a fridge on it. Two guys get out and drop this fridge on the street. And that's literally the way it started. These two anonymous guys, who drop this fridge on the street. … And there's this guy named Ruben. And he's the gatekeeper of the block —making sure everyone's on good behavior and nobody messes up the block and he says to me, ‘What is this?' And I say ‘Its a community fridge'. ‘A fridge for the community?' Yeah, I say. And he says, ‘I got you Dan, you and me, we're going to do this'…It was during COVID, and Dan Zauderer was a 6th grade Humanities teacher at the American Dream School in the South Bronx, a charter school in New York. The American Dream School specifically served the undocumented Latin American community. And because Dan taught in Costa Rica for a while, his Spanish skills were good, and it allowed him to get to know his students really well.Because he took the time to lean into the school community, he discovered that many of many of his students' families did not have access to basic resources. He sent out a survey via text message to eighty eight families and what he learned changed the course of his life. One in four families were cutting down on meals or skipping meals a few times a week. “The first project,' he tells me, “Was raising money online. By tapping into the contacts he'd made throughout his life, he was able to raise in the tens of thousands of dollars. They raised money for hotspots, for books for summer reading and food supplies… "It was a great experience, to know that you could rally community that way.”  They began to send staples to his student's families —cleaning supplies, beans and rice. But some of the families struggled more than others.  They enrolled six families in a food delivery program, where they received weekly boxes of produce. Over time, the money ran out, but the food insecurity did not. It was in that experience that the seeds of Grassroots Grocery were sown.  Dan Zauderer is a community builder, social entrepreneur, and the driving force behind Grassroots Grocery. His journey began as a middle school teacher at the Bronx's American Dream School, where he discovered that one in four of his students were facing food insecurity. That moment changed everything. Leaving his teaching job, he co-founded the Mott Haven Fridge Network, a grassroots initiative that grew into Grassroots Grocery, a volunteer-powered movement bringing fresh, healthy food directly to communities that need it most.Learn more about Grassroots Grocery here.Do you know someone who has a story to tell? Someone who is giving back to their community? Working to make our world a better place? Send an email to suzanne@suzannemaggio.com. Nominate them for a future episode of From Sparks to Light.To learn more about Robert Maggio, the composer of "Where Love is Love," our theme music, please check out his website.To learn more about Suzanne, visit her website. To learn more about the inspiration for this podcast, please check out Suzanne's memoir, Estrellas - Moments of Illumination Along El Camino de SantiagoFollow Suzanne on Social Media Instagram @suzannemaggio_author Facebook @ Suzanne Maggio author Threads @suzannemaggio_author

There is so much to learn from the stories of people and communities that have worked tirelessly for racial and social justice in the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the first episode of the docuseries “Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest” titled “America, Don't Look Away 1977-1988” (directed by Geta Gandbhir), which chronicles community activists and leaders in the South Bronx and Philadelphia fighting for housing justice and healthcare in the midst of the Reagan administration and AIDS crisis, and what we learn and take away from this incredible episode in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Follow us on social media and visit our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch store⁠⁠

What if school was designed around student agency, real-world learning, and deep relationships—instead of compliance and test scores? In this episode, I take you inside Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School, a Big Picture Learning school in the South Bronx that is reimagining what education can be. I spent two days observing classes, talking with students and teachers, and experiencing firsthand how this school operates within the constraints of the public school system while centering student voice and engagement. You'll hear about: How Fannie Lou's advisory system, looping, and block scheduling create a close-knit, supportive learning environment Why students don't take standardized tests and instead defend portfolios of work How extended learning opportunities (ELOs) and internships connect students to real-world experiences The role of AI and technology in supporting student-driven, competency-based learning What it actually looks like to make relationships the foundation of a school Fannie Lou's approach isn't a magic bullet or an exclusive model—it's a public school choice within NYC's Department of Education that any student can opt into. Listen in to hear what's possible when we trust students, empower teachers, and rethink what high-quality learning truly looks like. Get the shareable article/transcript for this episode here.

Rev. Carrion serves as Vice President of Church Planting and Leadership Development at Redeemer City to City in New York City and is the regional coach for church planting and development for the Evangelical Covenant Church. Rev. Michael Carrion, is the founding pastor, and now Bishop of The Promised Land Covenant Churches in the North and South Bronx, and the founding chairman and superintendent of the Bronx Academy of Promise K-8 Charter School. He also serves on the board of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition and is currently on the Mayor's Faith Sector Advisory Council.Support the show

This episode will focus on how the city of New York created the conditions for Hip Hop. We also discussed the meeting between rival gangs in the South Bronx that helped create the conditions for what became Hip-Hop to operate. We end with how we should understand Hip Hop with these new reveals in history.  https://www.amazon.com/City-Hip-Hop-Rob-Swift/dp/1032835516 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackmyths

This Week's Guests: Manhattan Borough President - Mark Levine https://www.votemarklevine.com/ Episode 348 Mark Levine has been at the forefront of advocating for more affordable, equitable and healthy communities for nearly 25 years. He's a former bilingual math and science teacher in the South Bronx, and he founded the Neighborhood Trust Federal Credit Union, which today has made over $100 million of loans to local families and businesses in Northern Manhattan and the South Bronx. He served on the New York City Council for 8 years, including as Chair of the Committee on Parks, Chair of the Jewish Caucus, and Chair of the Committee on Health, where he brought his science-based and data driven approach to helping to lead the city out of the worst public health crisis in a century. He introduced and passed transformative tenants rights protections, including the first-in-the-nation Right to Counsel, which guarantees tenants at risk of eviction with legal representation if they cannot afford a lawyer. In 2022, Mark was elected Manhattan Borough President, where he led the fight to end our affordability crisis. He identified opportunities for tens of thousands of new units of housing, advocated for new policies that will help create badly needed affordable housing, and fought to protect tenants so they can stay in their homes. He has launched campaigns to plant a million more trees and deliver millions of dollars of low-interest loans to small businesses, and has pushed the city to improve our mental health system, ensure New Yorkers can travel quickly and safely on our streets, and prepare for climate change. Mark lives in Upper Manhattan with his wife and two kids, who are studying to be a nurse and EMT. In his free time, Mark spends time with his family and likes to study languages. He speaks Spanish and Hebrew fluently, and is studying Greek and French. "Rethink Production presents "Live From America Podcast" - a weekly show that combines political commentary with humor. Hosted by the comedy cellar owner Noam Dworman and producer Hatem Gabr, the show features expert guests discussing news, culture, and politics with a blend of knowledge and laughter. Follow Live From America YouTube @livefromamericapodcast twitter.com/AmericasPodcast www.LiveFromAmericaPodcast.com LiveFromAmericapodcast@gmail.com Follow Hatem Twitter.com/HatemNYC Instagram.com/hatemnyc/ Follow Noam Twitter.com/noam_dworman #Manhattan #ManhattanBoroughPresidentMarkLevine #ManhattanProblems

Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino talks with Terry Gross about growing up in the South Bronx with a single mother and The Godfather, and why he almost passed on Part II. His new memoir is Sonny Boy.Also, we hear from Saoirse Ronan. She stars in two new films: The Outrun, about a young woman struggling to get sober, and the World War II drama, Blitz. She spoke with contributor Ann Marie Baldonado about the roles, as well as the most intense on set experience she's ever had — birthing lambs.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino talks with Terry Gross about growing up in the South Bronx with a single mother, getting his start in Greenwich Village performing in avant-garde theater, nearly dying of COVID, and his life today. We'll also talk about The Godfather, and why he almost passed on Part II. His new memoir is Sonny Boy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Al Pacino created indelible memories for generations of moviegoers. But while he was writing his own memoir, Sonny Boy, Al kept coming back to mental scenes of his days in the South Bronx, running around the streets with friends, enjoying the small things in life. Al talks with Marc about his growth as an actor from the stage to the screen, his formative friendship with acting teacher Charlie Laughton, and his career realization that he can only perform in something he relates to. They also go deep into Al's performances in The Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon, and Scarface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.