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Senator Brent Waltz. He served in the Indiana Senate from 2005 to 2017, representing southern Marion County and northern Johnson County which comprise the 36th Senate District of Indiana. 10 months in federal prison and being targeted by a weaponized DOJ in NEW BOOK Prisoner of Washington. POW— Prisoner of Washington (August 20th, 2024, Post Hill Press)

In this episode, Greg Frick, partner at HFO Investment Real Estate, welcomes Quinn Posner, founder and lawyer at Northwest Landlord Solutions, to discuss legislative changes in landlord-tenant law in Clark County and Washington. They cover the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, changes in eviction processes, rental assistance programs, the lack of state preemption leading to different rules in different areas, and the need for landlords to stay updated on the constant changes in landlord-tenant laws to avoid legal troubles.

Eric Bieniemy's Coaching Style in Washington - August 8th, 3 p.m.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode: Washington State rent growth trends, the question of whether Seattle's new energy codes are leading to a drop in permit applications, and renters rights groups rattling city councils in Seattle and Tacoma.

In this episode: Washington State rent growth trends and the question of whether Seattle's new energy codes are leading to a drop in permit applications.

Thank you for downloading the Podcast.  Please tell a friend and keep coming back for more.55 Trips TourWelcome to Hi in Hawaii - Hi on Life, Hi on the Mountain and Hi on Cannabis.  This podcast is meant to be a form of entertainment and escape, while at the same time being informative about cannabis products and methods of consumption.  If you are new, welcome, kick back with your choice of strain and enjoy the stories and the tunes. -  PFC Songs-  Wise Words-  Learning As I Grow! - Light of Jah Harvested and tested also something new is growing.-  55 Trips Tour has started catch me every Thursday at BANZOS.I'm on from 4-6 playing tunes and telling stories.  I take a few breaks throughout; first break will be from 4:15 til 4:25. (coughOpen Mic starts at 6pm.  Comic's, Poets, artist of all types at BANZOS, Thursday nightsNamed after the Garbanzo bean, so when you see the name, you may want to say it incorrectly, but it's BANZOS. This episode brought to you under the influence of Doja Live Resin Sauce.  From the BIG store in Hilo, this Hybrid strain makes for a great tasting dab hit.  Total Cannabinoids - 82.7% THC.    See the Daba Doo Demo of the SeaHorse Max made by Lookahusa.com 55 Trips TourCurrently playing Thursdays 4-6 at BANZOS in Pahoa at the Puna Kia Shopping Center.  Open mic starts at 6.https://www.banzoshawaii.com/So yes, we are moving back to the mainland.  No official date has been set, but we have decided to extend out until next year for various reasons. So that gives me a chance to go back to the mainland for a few visits this year.  Part of the trip will be in Washington August and September.  And again, traveling November / December with the Tour ending in Texas.  988 Veterans press 1I remind myself as well as everyone who listens – talking saves lives. It takes courage to talk.  It takes strength to talk.  Having problems doesn't make you weak.  Everyone has problems.  Talking will help.Remember that your thoughts are just thoughts.  You can change your thoughts.I am continually reminded of the importance of talking.Talking Saves Lives!22 Veterans Take their own life each day!I don't want to be a statistic, and I don't want you to be one either.aka...National Suicide Prevention Line: 988Veterans press 1Veteranscrisisline.net or text them 838255   Even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care -Available to all Veterans and their families and friends. 24-7-365kndmisty.mtn@gmail.com  www.hiinhi.com     Thank You for listening - Aloha!Support the show

We're back and this week we have no internet or power problems whatsoever! JKJ's back is still messed up but that doesn't stop us from bringing you a wild and wacky show. We discuss splooting https://twitter.com/NYCParks/status/1557103824845914113  and other words that might get us in trouble. JKJ didn't apply to be a candy CEO much to Allan's surprise. Then we get into some pretty important food news including Papa Johns new Papa Bowls and McDonald's new chicken Big Mac. https://www.foodbeast.com/news/mcdonalds-is-testing-a-chicken-big-mac-in-the-us/    JKJ's Comedy Schedule:    Yakima, Washington - August 27 - https://capitoltheatre.org/events/detail.html?calendarid=343    Chandler, Arizona - September 17 - https://www.chandlercenter.org/events/jkj-comedy-presents-jenna-kim-jones-shes-so-brave    Here are some ways you can support the show!    Call us and leave a voicemail OR text us: 404-477-4160   Join Patreon: patreon.com/jennakimjones   Tell a friend about the show: couplefriendspodcast.com   Visit StorageChef.com and set up your monthly food storage plan! Use the code COUPLEFRIENDS for 20% off your order every month!    Visit JKJ's Amazon Store where we share the products we love! www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-b9d56e0d   

Hello world! Today we discuss JKJ's issues with the internet. #AL's very excited about brushing his teeth in the shower and apparently never felt comfortable doing it before. We are very excited about our new pizza maker that we buy DURING the show. Plus moisturizer, books, more internet woes, anxiety and so much more!    Our new Pizza Maker: https://a.co/d/dXgUDhT   JKJ's Comedy Schedule:    Yakima, Washington - August 27 - https://capitoltheatre.org/events/detail.html?calendarid=343    Chandler, Arizona - September 17 - https://www.chandlercenter.org/events/jkj-comedy-presents-jenna-kim-jones-shes-so-brave    Here are some ways you can support the show!    Call us and leave a voicemail OR text us: 404-477-4160   Join Patreon: patreon.com/jennakimjones   Tell a friend about the show: couplefriendspodcast.com   Visit StorageChef.com and set up your monthly food storage plan! Use the code COUPLEFRIENDS for 20% off your order every month!    Visit JKJ's Amazon Store where we share the products we love! www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-b9d56e0d 

We're back…sort of! The power is out and we don't know when it's coming back so we recorded this on voice memos and hoped for the best! We discuss what's been happening, candy shortages, eggs, JKJ's new sweatshirt and more! Next week, we will be back with a full, fantastic, and fierce (because…alliteration) episode of Couple Friends!    Here are some ways you can support the show!    Call us and leave a voicemail OR text us: 404-477-4160   Join Patreon: patreon.com/jennakimjones   Tell a friend about the show: couplefriendspodcast.com   Visit StorageChef.com and set up your monthly food storage plan! Use the code COUPLEFRIENDS for 20% off your order every month!    Visit JKJ's Amazon Store where we share the products we love! www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-b9d56e0d    JKJ's Comedy Schedule:    Provo, Utah - August 12-13 - https://landing.drybarcomedy.com/events    Yakima, Washington - August 27 - https://capitoltheatre.org/events/detail.html?calendarid=343    Chandler, Arizona - September 17 - https://www.chandlercenter.org/events/jkj-comedy-presents-jenna-kim-jones-shes-so-brave 

This week we discuss Zombies 3, #AL's new mantra, social media, Barnes and Nobles, your voicemails and texts (keep them coming!) and so much more! We also play our new game, This or That!    Here are some ways you can support the show!    Call us and leave a voicemail OR text us: 404-477-4160   Join Patreon: patreon.com/jennakimjones   Tell a friend about the show: couplefriendspodcast.com   Visit StorageChef.com and set up your monthly food storage plan! Use the code COUPLEFRIENDS for 20% off your order every month!    Visit JKJ's Amazon Store where we share the products we love! www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-b9d56e0d    JKJ's Comedy Schedule:    Charlotte, North Carolina - August 5 - https://www.facebook.com/events/s/comedy-at-the-creek/718493862709127/    Provo, Utah - August 12-13 - https://landing.drybarcomedy.com/events    Yakima, Washington - August 27 - https://capitoltheatre.org/events/detail.html?calendarid=343    Chandler, Arizona - September 17 - https://www.chandlercenter.org/events/jkj-comedy-presents-jenna-kim-jones-shes-so-brave 

We went to Branson and then survived four awesome shows in Cape Girardeau with our kids in the hotel room with us! We discuss our thoughts on Branson, being each other's hype person, the perfect breakfast casserole, #AL's nice compliments and so much more! Plus y'all keep sending me the news about toxic Skittles! Are they toxic? Who knows?!?! We discuss! https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/7/18/23268534/taste-toxins-skittles-lawsuit-failing-stop-using-titanium-dioxide-mars-inc    JKJ's Comedy Schedule:    Charlotte, North Carolina - August 5 - https://www.facebook.com/events/s/comedy-at-the-creek/718493862709127/    Provo, Utah - August 12-13 - https://landing.drybarcomedy.com/events    Yakima, Washington - August 27 - https://capitoltheatre.org/events/detail.html?calendarid=343    Chandler, Arizona - September 17 - https://www.chandlercenter.org/events/jkj-comedy-presents-jenna-kim-jones-shes-so-brave    Here are some ways you can support the show!    Call us and leave a voicemail OR text us: 404-477-4160   Join Patreon: patreon.com/jennakimjones   Tell a friend about the show: couplefriendspodcast.com   Visit StorageChef.com and set up your monthly food storage plan! Use the code COUPLEFRIENDS for 20% off your order every month!    Visit JKJ's Amazon Store where we share the products we love! www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-b9d56e0d   

This week we take a deep dive into TV shows we loved but that lost their luster! https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahdobro/tv-shows-that-only-got-worse?origin=spl We discuss writing, producing, directing and why we love certain movies and shows more than others! JKJ took a new workout class that left her feeling shaky. It's a fun one!      JKJ's Comedy Schedule:    Marietta, Georgia - July 8 -  https://www.avenuewestcobb.com/event/Comedy-Nights/2145558424/   Cape Girardeau, Missouri - July 14-16 - https://laughinggascomedy.thundertix.com/events/198408    Yakima, Washington - August 27 - https://capitoltheatre.org/events/detail.html?calendarid=343    Chandler, Arizona - September 17 - https://www.chandlercenter.org/events/jkj-comedy-presents-jenna-kim-jones-shes-so-brave    Here are some ways you can support the show!    Call us and leave a voicemail OR text us: 404-477-4160   Join Patreon: patreon.com/jennakimjones   Tell a friend about the show: couplefriendspodcast.com   Visit StorageChef.com and set up your monthly food storage plan! Use the code COUPLEFRIENDS for 20% off your order every month!    Visit JKJ's Amazon Store where we share the products we love! www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-b9d56e0d 

#AL gave JKJ the greatest birthday present ever! And JKJ's instagram friends totally agree. We discuss Father's Day presents (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/32-weird-fathers-day-gifts-2022_n_6298cc34e4b05fe694f1b959) and find #AL's gift during the show (https://shopatshowcaseusa.com/products/snactiv-finger-chopsticks). We also talk grilling and the insane amount of showers that happen in our house. Plus JKJ's shows, skittles of all kinds including Giant Skittles JKJ's brother found in Israel!    JKJ's Comedy Schedule:    Carson City, Nevada - June 17-18 - https://ccnugget.com/entertainment/carson-comedy-club/   Cape Girardeau, Missouri - July 14-16 - https://laughinggascomedy.thundertix.com/events/198408    Marietta, Georgia - July 8 https://www.avenuewestcobb.com/event/Comedy-Nights/2145558424/   Yakima, Washington - August 27 (more info coming soon!)    Chandler, Arizona - September 17 - https://www.chandlercenter.org/events/jkj-comedy-presents-jenna-kim-jones-shes-so-brave    Here are some ways you can support the show!    Call us and leave a voicemail OR text us: 404-477-4160   Join Patreon: patreon.com/jennakimjones   Tell a friend about the show: couplefriendspodcast.com   Visit StorageChef.com and set up your monthly food storage plan! Use the code COUPLEFRIENDS for 20% off your order every month!    Visit JKJ's Amazon Store where we share the products we love! www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-b9d56e0d 

I Have a Dream Speech. Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963. Washington, D.C. "When we let freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, "Free at last! free at last! thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" Audio Source: SullenToys.com YouTube link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs Episode Image Source: Getty Images Flyer Designed with Canva: https://www.canva.com/join/hxk-pkz-mvj

It's been more than two years since Volodymyr Zelenskiy was elected Ukrainian president, but this is his first visit to the White House. RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service correspondent Natalia Churikova joins host Mike Eckel to discuss what this means for the Zelenskiy presidency -- and what it means for the Kremlin, which is watching the visit closely.

Join us for Hill City at Home! Pastor DaShawn Washington continues our Romans Series. Kids Resources: HillCityDC.com/kids Ways to give can be found at: HillCityDC.com/give Need Prayer: HillCityDC.com/Prayer #HillCityDC #HillCityChurchDC

Let's come together and become equal. We are all Americans. Dr King march to Washington August 28 so we can be United. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-silas0/support

Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Washington DC demanding racial justice and equality 57 years after the original civil rights march headed by Martin Luther King. We hear from Edith Lee Payne, who was there as a 12 year old and whose photo is one of the most iconic ones taken at the 1963 march for jobs and freedom. Also on the programme, we go to New Zealand, asking how the county is faring as they come out of a second coronavirus lockdown and deal with what appears to be a four-day cyber attack on their stock exchange. Plus, as workplaces begin getting back to a new normal, experts say there’s an opportunity to completely rethink how we care for family members in order to benefit them and the wider economy. And, the Central Bank of Jamaica have released a song about price stability. Tony Morrison, their songwriter and director of communications, explains why. How organisers of one of the world's biggest street parties - the Notting Hill Carnival - are determined the show will still go on, despite coronavirus. PHOTO: March on Washington August 2020/Getty Images

Join Bee for Interview 3 of the Minority Mental Health Month Interview Series. On this episode Bee sits down with Alysa Ocasio who shares the story of her mother, a 20 year police vet, who was murdered at the hands of police. Join Bee in supporting Alysa and her brother in their fight for justice for the wrongful killing of her mother. Sign the petition at change.org/justiceforsandyg/ Follow on instagram @justicforsandyg_ Attend the March on Washington August 28th where her brother will also be sharing their mothers story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

She was born September 13, 1904 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was named Alberta Christine Williams. She would be an only child. Her father was the Reverend Adam Daniel Williams, or A.D.  -  the preacher at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Alberta lived a relatively normal life for the time and age. She went to church faithfully and learned to play the piano. As Alberta was nearing her last days in High school, her parents started to board a girl at their house whose name was Woodie. Woodie’s brother was named Michael. Even if it was something in their minds, some sort of attraction was shared between Michael and Alberta. Yet, college was calling and Alberta left the state to attend school. Not long after, at the young age of 20, Alberta earned a teaching degree from what is now Hampton University in Hampton Virginia. Upon graduating, Alberta and Michael began courting. They were married on Thanksgiving Day, 1926. Alberta was twenty-two years old. They were married in her father’s Ebenezer Baptist Church. Encouraged by his new father in law A.D., Michael began his schooling in ministry in the same year. Alberta was raised by a preacher and now married to one in training. Within four short years the newly weds had three children. The oldest daughter Willie, Middle son Michael Jr., and youngest son, Alfred. But shortly after Alberta gave her father three grandchildren, he died on March 21, 1931. Because of this Alberta’s husband and green minister became the new pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in March of the same year. Within a relatively short time, in 1934 Michael was one of ten Baptist ministers who after being able to visit the Holy Land, traveled to Germany. That was the same year the President of Germany (Hindenburg) would die. Hitler would then assume centralized power of the German people becoming the Führer - being both Chancellor and President. Despite the present mess Germany found itself in, Michael was mesmerized by the country’s religious history  - Undoubtedly, Martin Luther. Seeing the sites where Protestantism was birthed, had a profound impact on the young minister. And upon arriving home in Atlanta, Michael King changed his name to Martin Luther King. He then changed his middle child’s name from Michael to Martin Luther King Jr. The boy was five years old at the time. During all this, Alberta remained a close and caring mother to all her children. Martin Jr. would later write, that she “was behind the scenes setting forth those motherly cares, the lack of which leaves a missing link in life.” King, “An Autobiography of Religious Development,” 12 September 1950–22 November 1950, in Papers 1:359–363. While Alberta was in the midst of raising her family, her own mother died in 1941 of a heart attack. During these years, Alberta served in the church she was raised in becoming president of the Ebenezer Women's Committee from 1950 to 1962. Besides this, Alberta’s talent in music was put to use as directer and organist of the church choir. By this time, her husband had become a mature preacher and civil rights activist becoming the head of the NAACP and her middle son was following close in his steps. Martin Jr. graduated with a doctorate in systematic theology from Boston University in 1955. Both father and son were now serving as Ebenezer’s preaching ministers. Martin Jr. had become prominent enough that the FBI under Hoover, began monitoring him by the end of the same year. But as Luther became more of a figurehead in both Christian and political activity, Alberta found the joy of her son’s success mixed with real fear. Martin Luther Jr. was arrested on numerous occasions and went to jail twenty nine times, sometimes months at a time. His determination to see a part of God’s Kingdom arrive here on earth by people not judging others based on the color of their skin but their character was gaining more support from all people. Luther’s non violence demonstrations influenced greatly by Mahatma Gandhi, was beginning to make their point and people, black and white were being won over. But not without great cost. The political landscape at the time was ripe with upheaval, and at times violence. Just four months after,  Martin’s “I have a dream” speech in Washington ( August 28, 1963), the president of the United States was assassinated (on November 22, 1963), in Dallas, TX. The nation mourned. If the leader of the country was not properly protected, what chance did a black civil rights leader have of safeguarded? Little did Alberta know, and although it wasn't too personal, JFK’s assignation was just the beginning of deaths that she would soon face. Her fears increased, when on February 21, 1965, Malcom X was murdered by Nation of Islam radicals. No one, black or white, was safe from anyone. As her son Martin became more prominent and spoke out against the Vietnam War, the FBI strengthened its surveillance on Luther concerned that he was influenced by Communists, Black Nationalists or both. Whether Luther was aware or not of the FBI’s work, he continued his. In April of 1968, he traveled to Memphis in support of the local sanitations worker’s union.   On April 3rd, he gave a speech with some words seeming to foreshadow his death. Luther proclaimed, “I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I’m happy tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” King, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” Address Delivered at Bishop Charles Mason Temple, in A Call to Conscience, ed. Carson and Shepard, 2001. The following day, just after 6:00 pm standing on the balcony outside his room at the Lorraine Motel, Martin Luther King, Jr. was struck in the neck by an assassin’s bullet. His brother Alfred was staying in the room beneath him. Surrounded by his friends and associates he was pronounced dead an hour later. It was April 4, 1968 and he was 39 years old. In an instant, all of Alberta’s fears had materialized. Despite her prayers, and her faith in God, her son was taken from the country, but more painfully, taken from her. She was 64. God seemed to have lost control. The nation was out of control. Only two months after her son was killed, Presidential hopeful and friend of the Kings, Robert F. Kennedy was shot and killed  while giving a speech in Los Angeles, CA. Things just could not have been worse. While the pain of losing her son was still acute, Alberta took comfort in her daughter Millie, her husband Martin, and her son Alfred Daniel. The father and son were still pastoring together at her dad’s old Ebenezer Baptist Church. But then on July 21, 1969, just 14 months after Martin’s death, the unthinkable happened. Alberta’s youngest child and last son, Alfred Daniel King, was found drowned in his own pool. His death was ruled as accidental. And while Alfred was obviously depressed from his brother’s death and at times struggled with alcohol, he was a good swimmer. Not to allude that the cause of his drowning was unimportant, Alfred was nonetheless gone and Alberta had now lost both of her cherished boys. Although slowly, time crept forward. And despite all the chaos swirling around Alberta, a constant and solace in her life was her church and her ministry there. She was raised at the  Ebenezer Baptist Church and married there. It was her father’s church, had been her son’s church and now continued to be her husband’s church, but in reality, it was her church. Only five years had past since losing Alfred, six for Martin, but the 69 year old Alberta found herself comfortable as she played her familiar pipe organ on a Sunday morning. She was at peace leading the church choir and playing the organ. In more ways than one, it was her sanctuary. As she played, a young short black man, new to the church entered, joining the 400 others in attendance. He was 23 years old but looked much younger. He had a wide and large head with an abnormally long distance between his eyes that sat behind tinted eyeglasses. The innocent looking young man whose name was Marcus found a seat in the front row as Alberta was playing "The Lord's Prayer”. He had hoped to sit closer to Martin Luther Sr., but was unable. Shortly after sitting down, Marcus drew two pistols from his clothing and started to fire at those closest to him, namely the elderly woman playing the organ. The beautiful sound of the pipes were deafeningly silenced by gunfire. Alberta King was shot and killed on that Sunday morning, June 30, 1974 by Marcus Wayne Chenault - a mentally ill Black Hebrew Israelite. Alberta died on the floor of the church that she was raised in - that she was married in - and that she faithfully served in. She was less than 100 yards away from her son Martin’s final resting place across the street. Any sadness and despair that Alberta might have carried at the time was now gone. She met her maker that she long served and committed herself to. She joined the heavenly family of God of saints from eternity past - but no reunion was as sweet as that which she shared with her two sons. Years after her death, Ebenezer dedicated it's new pipe organ in honor of Alberta’s lifelong love of music and worship. _____________________________________VERSES: Matt 27:46, Mark 15:35, Psalm 22, Job 13:15 SPONSOR:COMMUNITY RENEWAL - Community Renewal invites the whole body of Christ to take the whole Gospel ​to the whole city in order to demonstrate "our good works and glorify our father who is in heaven."631 N. 2nd StreetTucson, AZ 85705(520) 622-1482

In which Jeff and KC get deep with Army veteran, poet, and podcaster Christina Butcher, covering a wide variety of interesting topics, including: the silliness of casual racism; growing up in El Paso; Jeff making googley eyes; dog drama with Rusty and the neighbors; a kitty's quest for freedom; serving one's country in multiple ways; "Doin it for the BAH"; civic duty; learning languages; KC's journey through multilingualism; the glasses of love; writing for local publications; more googley eyes; getting rid of old journals; and more toilet talk!   Closing Song: "Wish I Knew You" - The Revivalists   Shouts out in this one:   Jeff's TenPal Katherine Jore William Turbyfill of Literally Tacoma Joshua Swainston and Jackie Fender of Creative Colloquy and Michael Fitzgerald of Destiny City Comics!   Plugs:    August 19 - Dockyard Derby Dames Mixed Skater Bout - Pierce College,     Steillacoom, Washington August 27 - Join Christina at the Pearl Street Market as she reads and sells her book "Still Clutching Maps"   Podcasts:   Oly Update by OlyArts Literally Tacoma Shattered Worlds RPG   Get involved in the show!   Find us on Facebook: Everything is Awesome Podcast With Jeff and KC Join our Facebook group, Friends of Everything is Awesome! on Twitter: @EIAPodcast or by email: everythingisawesomepodcast@gmail.com

Willie's Reserve debuts this month in Washington August in Colorado as Country music icon Willie Nelson will soon start selling Willie's Reserve marijuana in Colorado and Washington state. Plus: -Study shows booze makes you aggro pot makes you mellow -California patients have nothing to fear from Prop 64 -Ganja & The Gridiron

  Hello and welcome back to robinlofton.com where we are remembering history and we’re making history.  Today, we are continuing with our wiki history podcast series about marches and protests. March seems like the perfect month for this interesting topic.    America is legendary for its famous marches and protests.  From the furtive Boston Tea Party to the legendary March on Washington and beyond, the United States is a country of marching and protesting. With its diverse citizenry and constitutionally protected speech, people feel free to take to the streets, wave a sign, hold hands, and shout, march, sit or even lay down.   In the first podcast, we discussed two famous marches: the March from Selma to Montgomery (or the bloody Sunday march), about which a recent biopic film was recently released. I just saw it and think that it was a fantastic film that portrayed the problem (voting rights for African Americans), the marches and the players in a fair and realistic light. Then, of course, we discussed the famous March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where Dr. Martin Luther King made his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.  These mega-marches are remembered for several reasons and they are now a part of U.S. (and perhaps world) history. I hope that you have already heard that podcast but, if not, then feel free to go back and listen to it. I also mentioned several books and DVDs that are worth reading or watching and that are available at robinlofton.com.   The marches in today’s podcast have a slightly different flavor than the Selma March and the March on Washington.  And that is where we are beginning today.   Remember I mentioned that today’s podcast would focus on marches in a particular city. I did not tell you the name of the city but I gave you a hint: this city has been called a “hotbed of radical activism.”  Did you guess which city that I was talking about?   Oakland, California!         The city of Oakland has hosted and continues to host many marches—some organized, some not.  Sometimes these demonstrations turned violent but most marches only involved people who are peacefully expressing their dissatisfaction with a particular issue or event.    Yes, Oakland has been coined a “hotbed of radical activism.” Example: Oakland was home to the Black Panthers who were active from the mid-1960s through the early 1980s. The Black Panthers organized grassroots activities in the African American community to educate the community, particularly African American children, fight police brutality, promote civil and political rights, and to proclaim frustration with community leaders, courts, or law enforcement.  At that time, the Black Panther Party would follow police patrols to witness police activity such as brutality, distribute breakfasts to school children, and offer self-defense courses. In recent years, other groups have taken the helm and continued Oakland’s “radical” activism through speech making, marching, and rallying. The Black Panthers have stepped aside and other groups are taking the helm.   One particular year was particularly interesting: 2013.   The summer of 2013 was a “hot” season of community activism in Oakland and around the country. At the time of the 50 anniversary of the March on Washington (August 28, 1963), Oakland remained at the forefront of the grassroots movement toward equality, justice, and fairness.   Four marches in Oakland are notable in the summer of 2013:   1.    Zimmerman Verdict Marches   Reason for March: Justice for Trayvon Martin   In 2012, George Zimmerman, a self-appointed neighborhood watchman, killed 17-year old Trayvon Martin. On July 13, 2013, Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges, including the 2nd degree murder and manslaughter. Marches and protests erupted throughout the country expressing outrage over the quick and perceived unjust verdict. In Oakland, people took to the streets to express their anger, frustration, and disillusionment with the criminal justice system.   For nearly one week, people demonstrated in Oakland to demand justice for Trayvon Martin and his family. More than 750 people of all backgrounds protested and marched their way through Oakland. Interstate highway, I-880, was temporarily shut down. Most of the marches and protests were peaceful but noticeable.   However, some protesters vandalized Oakland businesses and scuffled with police.  Many people asserted that these “fringe” activists did not represent the majority of Oaklanders or the African American community.     Still, Oakland lived up to its reputation as a strong and powerful player on the marches and protests front. Its broad-based group of political activists made a strong showing of support for justice for Trayvon Martin and opposing racism in the criminal justice system.   2.    Twelve-Man March   Reason for March: Bring awareness to the dangers of racial profiling   A small, but equally important, march was organized in Oakland on July 19, 2013.   During this march, twelve African American men marched to Oakland’s city hall.  All the men wore business attire: suit, tie, dress shoes, etc. All the African American men presented as businessmen.  They peacefully marched to city hall holding signs condemning racial profiling and the negative portrayal of African American men in the media.    In speeches at Frank Ogawa Hall, the protesters cited the killing of Trayvon Martin and Alan Blueford. Both were African American, young, and unarmed when they were killed by law enforcement.  No one was convicted in either killing.  Racial profiling was asserted to be the cause that identified these young men as dangerous though unsupported by the evidence.                 3.    Oscar Grant Marches   Reason for Demonstration: Justice for Oscar Grant   On January 1, 2009, 22-year old Oscar Grant was killed by BART police officer, Johannes Mehserle, at Oakland’s Fruitvale BART station. He served 11 months for the killing.   There were several marches in the weeks following Oscar Grant’s killing as well as during subsequent court hearings and trial. On January 7, 2009, more than 250 people marched at the Fruitvale station.  Other marches were held at San Francisco’s Embarcadero station. Another similar march was organized on January 30. Both marches were organized to memorialize Oscar Grant and the other victims of police brutality. Protesters were also criticizing BART’s investigation of the killing as inadequate and cursory.   The Oscar Grant marches were described as both peaceful and organized as well as rowdy and raucous. Some of the marches involved protesters carrying signs and chanting for change. Other protesters turned violent and destroyed property, primarily in Oakland’s Broadway and 14th street district. Trashcans were thrown, cars were burned, and windows were broken by groups of self-described “anarchists”. Grant’s family held a press conference to call for calm and peace as a tribute to their deceased son.  Mayor Ron Dellums joined the Grant family’s plea. Still, most of the protests by Oaklanders were peaceful and focused on remembering and providing justice for Oscar Grant and his family.   Similar marches were held for Alan Blueford, Ezell Ford and others killed by law enforcement in Oakland.                   4.    Occupy Oakland Marches   Reason for Demonstrations: Bring awareness to social and economic inequality and keep public services open in Oakland.   The Occupy movement holds demonstrations and marches throughout the United States and in 81 other countries worldwide.  There is an Occupy movement office located in nearly every major American city. Oakland is no exception and, in fact, the Occupy movement has been very active in the city of Oakland.   The Occupy Oakland movement supports solidarity with the worldwide Occupy Movement and its opposition to the economic and social inequality that exists worldwide. Specific to Oakland, the Occupy Movement also opposes gang injunctions, youth curfews, and the closures of libraries and schools in Oakland.   The first demonstration was held on October 10, 2011 attended by approximately 300 people. Direct action by Occupy Oakland protesters included rallies, marches and speeches. Several dozen people also set up tents at the Frank Ogawa plaza in front of Oakland’s city hall building. This first Occupy Oakland demonstration lasted fifteen days and attracted 2,500 people. Demonstrations have included clergy, union members, and students.     A second demonstration was held on October 26, 2011, which was attended by 3,000 protesters. It was a peaceful protest.   Subsequent demonstrations and rallies have been organized throughout Oakland, including by Lake Merritt and the Oakland Public Library. Downtown Oakland has been a focus area for the movement. On January 28, 2013 the Occupy Movement organized a “move-in” day on which it occupied an abandoned building and converted it into a social center.    Local government’s response to the Occupy Oakland movement was positive and supportive. In the beginning, many local politicians supported the movement’s goals and actions to clean up the city and keep local services open and available to the community. Several local politicians attended and spoke at rallies organized by Occupy Oakland.   However, law enforcement has, at times, been characterized as aggressive and violent toward the protesters. Tents have been torn down, barricades set up around the demonstrators, and numerous arrests have been made.  Oaklanders responded that the police reaction was overly aggressive, violent, and chaotic. Still, the Oakland Occupy movement continues and is gaining support.   And Oakland has had many more marches in support of Eric Garner who died when officers placed a choke-hold on him.  In this particular march, people chanted “I can’t breathe!”   Oakland was also host to a march to protest the killing of Michael Brown. People marched with their hands up, to commemorate Michael Brown’s position with a police office in Ferguson, Missouri shot and killed him.       Because of the strong atmosphere of civil protest and involvement, Oakland has a long history of African Americans in government. Congresswoman Barbara Lee is a powerful representative in Oakland who works tirelessly to eradicate poverty, extend unemployment assistance for long-term unemployed persons ensure adequate health care as a human right.  She was also one of the few representatives to question authorizing military force in Syria. There is a fantastic blog post about the great work of Barbara Lee on robinlofton.com. Ronald Dellums is another long-standing Congressional representative for the people of Oakland. He was an important figure is supporting peoples’ park in Berkeley and challenging the Vietnam War.    Oakland also has an impressive list of Black mayors.  In 1977, Oakland elected its first Black mayor, Lionel Wilson who served for three terms after which Elihu Harris took the helm. After serving in Congress, Ron Dellums returned to Oakland and was elected mayor in 2007.         Many people mistakenly believe that the Berkeley is “THE place” for civil dissent.  However, Oakland with its diverse and strongly opinionated population is at the forefront of a movement in which the community demands a just, fair, and safe society.  Perhaps the next March on Washington will be held in Oakland.   Well, this concludes our wiki history podcast about marches that occurred in that “hotbed of radical activism” known as Oakland, California. I hope that you enjoyed it and learned a little something about this great but sometimes overlooked city. I have a lot of respect for the city for many reasons. Yes, it is the city where I was born. But it is a strong, multicultural hotbed of free speech and free thought with a strong ethical foundation.  Marches are an important part of this city’s history and everyone is included in demanding a “more perfect union.”   In the final wiki history podcast on Marches, we will examine why we march, the importance of marches.  In this final podcast in the marches series, I will discuss Dr. Martin Luther King’s views on marches, why they are important and how they can create change.  Be prepared for interesting insights and a few surprises. And, as always, I would like to hear your views about whether you think that marches are important. Or are they just a waste of time and energy?  Everyone has a right to their opinion and you’re free to share them at robinlofton.com soon to be rememberinghistory.com.   And please remember that for every time that someone listens to these podcasts in March, I will donate $1 to the Association for the Study of African American Life & History. Founded by Carter G. Woodson—the father of Black History month—this organization works tirelessly to keep African American history alive and respected around the world. Feel free to visit them at asalh.org.   And feel free to visit robinlofton.com or rememberinghistory.com. I hope to hear your comments and marching experiences.  And I hope that that you will join me for the next marches podcast where we are remembering history and we’re making it.   Bye for now!

Show notes: This episode is dedicated Dr. Martin Luther king junior.  "Thank you for the freedoms that we enjoy today." In this episode you have two speeches. Have a Dream Speech Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963. Washington, D.C. & and the second speech "I Have Been to the Mountaintop" He delivered it on April 3, 1968, at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee. The next day, Dr. King was assassinated.

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