Lu Aya's guest appearances

Lu Aya

KPFA - A Rude Awakening

Irresistible (fka Healing Justice Podcast)

Sarah Sophie Flicker

Roshi Joan Halifax

Stacey Abrams

Alice Wong

Phillip Agnew

Kazu Haga

Alicia Garza

Katie Loncke

Nora Samaran

Serena Lukas Bhandar

Tricia Hersey

Lucién Demaris

Amita Swadhin

Fhatima Paulino

Prentis Hemphill

OwlTail

David Solnit

Elizabeth Dougherty

On today’s show, It’s all about getting inspired. I’ll speak to movement artists David Solnit a climate justice, global justice, anti-war, arts, and direct action organizer, an author, a puppeteer, trainer and artist with a poet journalist, emcee, vocalist and organizer Lu Aya on how they became inspired to use their gifts to motivate and move the masses. Then I’ll switch gears and speak to Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty about her organization Wholly H2O whollyh2o.org   Further exploration David Solnit articles via Common Dreams www.commondreams.org/author/david-solnit Lu Aya is the co-founder of The Peace Poets  Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty’s organization whollyh2o.org The post A Rude Awakening with David Solnit, Lu Aya and Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, It’s all about getting inspired. I’ll speak to movement artists David Solnit a climate justice, global justice, anti-war, arts, and direct action organizer, an author, a puppeteer, trainer and artist with a poet journalist, emcee, vocalist and organizer <a href="https://thepeacepoetsblog.wordpress.com/lu-aya/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lu Aya</a> on how they became inspired to use their gifts to motivate and move the masses. Then I’ll switch gears and speak to Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty about her organization Wholly H2O <a href="http://whollyh2o.org/?fbclid=IwAR1_YFXZtb34uu0VjwEBSJ6EpYQlYnWkosMepXETym5fkPMXcRGzSdexwCY" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">whollyh2o.org</a> Further exploration David Solnit articles via <a href="https://www.commondreams.org/author/david-solnit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Dreams</a> <a href="http://www.commondreams.org/author/david-solnit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.commondreams.org/author/david-solnit</a> Lu Aya is the co-founder of <a href="https://thepeacepoetsblog.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Peace Poets </a> Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty’s organization <a href="https://whollyh2o.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whollyh2o.org</a> The post <a href="https://kpfa.org/episode/a-rude-awakening-february-4-2022/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Rude Awakening with David Solnit, Lu Aya and Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kpfa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KPFA</a>.

A Rude Awakening with David Solnit, Lu Aya and Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty

In this practice, you’re joining Peace Poets Lu Aya and The Last Emcee in a guided exercise for sacred writing. You’ll hear Frankie 4 perform “Lightwork,” and be led through a series of prompts to write your own poetry.  This practice is one they offer regularly as part of their workshops, and can be practiced alone but is ideal in a group. Maybe you give it a listen through first and then invite some friends or your team to join in it with you next time! You’ll just need something to write with and some paper. The prompts you’ll hear in the second part of the practice are: “I heal because…” “I heal with…” “I heal so that…”   You can also download the corresponding conversation with 4 of the 5 the Peace Poets: Lu Aya, The Last Emcee, Frankie 4, and A-B-E (and RAM 3 in spirit). We talk about the power and meaning of language, writing for healing and connection, the cypher as a gathering place for healing and reclaiming power through story. They also share thoughts on direct action, gender, conflict, and how they stay together as a crew through the decades. You’ll hear them burst into poetry and song throughout this episode because that is just what they do. It’s a joy to listen to. -- ABOUT OUR GUESTS The Peace Poets are a collective of 5 artists that celebrate, examine and advocate for life through music and poetry. They’ve helped invigorate the social movements of our time with chants and songs. They hail from The Bronx and have performed across the world in over 40 countries. They’ve rocked the mic in prisons, schools, community centers, clubs, rallies, refugee camps and on the blocks they live on. Fortified with the belief that the cypher is the opposite of prison, they are committed to raising up the power of the people to be creative and connected. You can check out their work at www.thepeacepoets.com and follow them on Facebook  www.facebook.com/ThePeacePoets or Instagram www.instagram.com/ThePeacePoets --   JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Sign up for the email list at www.healingjustice.org  Social media: Instagram @healingjustice, Healing Justice Podcast on Facebook, &amp; @hjpodcast on Twitter This podcast is 100% volunteer-run. Help cover our costs by becoming a sponsor at www.patreon.com/healingjustice  Please leave us a positive rating &amp; review in whatever podcast app you’re listening - it all helps!   THANK YOU: This episode was edited by Yoshi Fields Mixed and produced by Zach Meyer at the COALROOM Intro and Closing music gifted by Danny O’Brien All visuals contributed by Josiah Werning

In this practice, you’re joining Peace Poets Lu Aya and The Last Emcee in a guided exercise for sacred writing. You’ll hear Frankie 4 perform “Lightwork,” and be led through a series of prompts to write your own poetry. This practice is one they offer regularly as part of their workshops, and can be practiced alone but is ideal in a group. Maybe you give it a listen through first and then invite some friends or your team to join in it with you next time! You’ll just need something to write with and some paper. The prompts you’ll hear in the second part of the practice are: “I heal because…” “I heal with…” “I heal so that…” You can also download the corresponding conversation with 4 of the 5 the Peace Poets: Lu Aya, The Last Emcee, Frankie 4, and A-B-E (and RAM 3 in spirit). We talk about the power and meaning of language, writing for healing and connection, the cypher as a gathering place for healing and reclaiming power through story. They also share thoughts on direct action, gender, conflict, and how they stay together as a crew through the decades. You’ll hear them burst into poetry and song throughout this episode because that is just what they do. It’s a joy to listen to. -- ABOUT OUR GUESTS The Peace Poets are a collective of 5 artists that celebrate, examine and advocate for life through music and poetry. They’ve helped invigorate the social movements of our time with chants and songs. They hail from The Bronx and have performed across the world in over 40 countries. They’ve rocked the mic in prisons, schools, community centers, clubs, rallies, refugee camps and on the blocks they live on. Fortified with the belief that the cypher is the opposite of prison, they are committed to raising up the power of the people to be creative and connected. You can check out their work at <a href="http://www.thepeacepoets.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thepeacepoets.com</a> and follow them on Facebook  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ThePeacePoets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/ThePeacePoets</a> or Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ThePeacePoets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/ThePeacePoets </a>-- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Sign up for the email list at <a href="http://www.healingjustice.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.healingjustice.org </a> Social media: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/healingjustice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram @healingjustice</a>, <a href="http://fb.me/healingjusticepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healing Justice Podcast on Facebook</a>, &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hjpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hjpodcast on Twitter</a> This podcast is 100% volunteer-run. Help cover our costs by becoming a sponsor at www.<a href="http://www.patreon.com/healingjustice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/healingjustice</a> Please leave us a positive rating &amp; review in whatever podcast app you’re listening - it all helps! THANK YOU: This episode was edited by Yoshi Fields Mixed and produced by Zach Meyer at the <a href="http://www.coalroom-mke.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COALROOM </a>Intro and Closing music gifted by <a href="http://www.hotdadlabs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Danny O’Brien </a>All visuals contributed by <a href="http://josiah.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josiah Werning</a>

23 Practice: Sacred Writing with the Peace Poets (The Last Emcee & Lu Aya)