Caroline Grego

On August 9, 2023, the Mika Gadsden for Mayor campaign invited author and environmental historian, Caroline Grego to Charleston to discuss her book, Hurricane Jim Crow. The discussion about this book along with critical contributions from artist/griot, Sara Makeba-Daise, MA and environmental educator/hydrologist Rebecca Fanning helps the public understand our region's response to challenges brought about by the climate crisis.   Please consider supporting this grassroots mayoral race by visiting votemika.com to donate or purchase campaign merch. You can also follow this campaign on Instagram at @votemikagadsden or on Facebook and the app formerly known as Twitter. Subscribe to the campaign newsletter HERE!

On August 9, 2023, the Mika Gadsden for Mayor campaign invited author and environmental historian, <a href="https://carolinegrego.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Caroline Grego</a> to Charleston to discuss her book, <a href="https://uncpress.org/book/9781469671352/hurricane-jim-crow/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Hurricane Jim Crow</a>. The discussion about this book along with critical contributions from artist/griot, Sara Makeba-Daise, MA and environmental educator/hydrologist Rebecca Fanning helps the public understand our region's response to challenges brought about by the climate crisis. Please consider supporting this grassroots mayoral race by visiting <a href="votemika.com" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">votemika.com</a> to donate or purchase campaign merch. You can also follow this campaign on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/votemikagadsden?fbclid=IwAR1ytolxo0tDxwoFqWBfuof6ukGWiLpz8mx69TdoI9stRcMrJQh_NguuFCI" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">@votemikagadsden</a> or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089782179573" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and the app formerly known as <a href="https://twitter.com/VoteMikaCHS" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Subscribe to the campaign newsletter <a href="https://charlestonactivistnetwork.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=80672c268760fbe9556666973&amp;id=811d857981" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>!

History & Hydrology w/ Caroline Grego

Susan Crawford

On April 19, 2023, I sat down with author and Harvard Law professor, Susan Crawford, to discuss her recently released book Charleston: Race, Water and the Coming Storm. Here's audio from that evening. Susan's Book: tinyurl.com/23duy7zr NYT Book Review: tinyurl.com/2s3w5hr5  Please consider supporting this grassroots mayoral race by visiting votemika.com and tapping the 'Donate' button in the top right corner. Also, keep up with my campaign on social media: @votemikagadsden on Instagram @votemikaCHS on Twitter  Special thanks to Tim McManus of Hed Hi Studio and Jared Aaronson (DJ Moldy Brain)

On April 19, 2023, I sat down with author and Harvard Law professor, Susan Crawford, to discuss her recently released book Charleston: Race, Water and the Coming Storm. Here's audio from that evening. Susan's Book: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/23duy7zr" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/23duy7zr</a> NYT Book Review: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2s3w5hr5" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/2s3w5hr5</a> Please consider supporting this grassroots mayoral race by visiting <a href="votemika.com" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">votemika.com</a> and tapping the <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mika-gadsden-for-mayor-1" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">'Donate'</a> button in the top right corner. Also, keep up with my campaign on social media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/votemikagadsden/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">@votemikagadsden</a> on Instagram <a href="https://twitter.com/VoteMikaCHS" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">@votemikaCHS</a> on Twitter Special thanks to Tim McManus of Hed Hi Studio and Jared Aaronson (DJ Moldy Brain)

A Case for Change w/ Susan Crawford

Cliff Albright

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Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 8:00 AM EST <a href="https://twitch.tv/mikagadsden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/mikagadsden</a> (Follow me) Support the Sustainability of this work via Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Tip Me: $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden on Venmo! Thank You! Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Charleston Activist Network Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

The Fight for Voting Rights with Cliff Albright of Black Voters Matter

Here's a bonus snippet of Mika's interview with Charleston, SC based engineer and Citadel alum, Alvin Johnson.

Here's a bonus snippet of Mika's interview with Charleston, SC based engineer and Citadel alum, Alvin Johnson.

BONUS: All American Guy, Alvin Johnson

Part 2 of 2: In this portion of my interview with local engineer and Citadel alum, Alvin Johnson, I ask Alvin to detail his experience as the Economic Empowerment chair with the Special Commission on Equity, Inclusion and Racial Conciliation. Reporting from the Post and Courier: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charleston-city-council-votes-no-on-forming-new-racial-conciliation-commission/article_babf3dd8-1657-11ec-96f5-3bc14ece4974.html https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charlestons-racial-conciliation-commission-makes-its-recommendations/article_c4a5c7c8-f559-11eb-8ab2-af70a6ec52f5.html Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 8:00 AM EST twitch.tv/mikagadsden (Follow me) Tip Me: $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden on Venmo! Thank You! Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Tamika Gadsden Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

Part 2 of 2: In this portion of my interview with local engineer and Citadel alum, Alvin Johnson, I ask Alvin to detail his experience as the Economic Empowerment chair with the Special Commission on Equity, Inclusion and Racial Conciliation. Reporting from the Post and Courier: <a href="https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charleston-city-council-votes-no-on-forming-new-racial-conciliation-commission/article_babf3dd8-1657-11ec-96f5-3bc14ece4974.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charleston-city-council-votes-no-on-forming-new-racial-conciliation-commission/article_babf3dd8-1657-11ec-96f5-3bc14ece4974.html</a> <a href="https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charlestons-racial-conciliation-commission-makes-its-recommendations/article_c4a5c7c8-f559-11eb-8ab2-af70a6ec52f5.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charlestons-racial-conciliation-commission-makes-its-recommendations/article_c4a5c7c8-f559-11eb-8ab2-af70a6ec52f5.html</a> Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 8:00 AM EST <a href="https://twitch.tv/mikagadsden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/mikagadsden</a> (Follow me) Tip Me: $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden on Venmo! Thank You! Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Tamika Gadsden Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

An All American Guy, Alvin Johnson Pt. 2

Part 1 of 2: Listen in as I sit down with the homie, Alvin Johnson. Alvin is a Black Citadel alum, and engineer, former All American D1 athlete and the Director of Due Diligence and Entitlements with Crescent Homes. Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 8:00 AM EST twitch.tv/mikagadsden (Follow me) Tip Me: $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden on Venmo! Thank You! Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Tamika Gadsden Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

Part 1 of 2: Listen in as I sit down with the homie, Alvin Johnson. Alvin is a Black Citadel alum, and engineer, former All American D1 athlete and the Director of Due Diligence and Entitlements with Crescent Homes. Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 8:00 AM EST <a href="https://twitch.tv/mikagadsden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/mikagadsden</a> (Follow me) Tip Me: $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden on Venmo! Thank You! Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Tamika Gadsden Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

An All American Guy, Alvin Johnson

A Video Podcast Debut: The following podcast episode was originally recorded LIVE at 8 am on Twitch! Video starts at the 1 min 20 sec mark.  Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 8:00 AM EST twitch.tv/mikagadsden (Follow me) My birthday was on 11/10 and I'm accepting generous "tips": $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden on Venmo! Thank You! Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Tamika Gadsden Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

A Video Podcast Debut: The following podcast episode was originally recorded LIVE at 8 am on Twitch! Video starts at the 1 min 20 sec mark. Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 8:00 AM EST <a href="https://twitch.tv/mikagadsden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/mikagadsden</a> (Follow me) My birthday was on 11/10 and I'm accepting generous "tips": $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden on Venmo! Thank You! Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Tamika Gadsden Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Fahrenheit 803: Gov. McMasters Aims to Ban Books in SC Schools

Here are my Top 5 (of the moment) Must-Read Books and Authors.  Book/Author List + Media Included in Episode: They Were Her Property - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcGBC4K8NnA&amp;t=323s Rise of the Warrior Cop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTWy8tjTiTw&amp;t=187s Beverly Jenkins - https://youtu.be/0bCpBtSQsfs?t=212 and this podcast episode... https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2021/02/11/966404855/the-queen-of-black-historical-romance-talks-race-love-and-history Pleasure Activism - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISKEnvcRmMs&amp;t=3s A Black Women's History of the United States - https://www.wnyc.org/story/black-womens-history-united-states/  Local Black-Owned Bookshop in Charleston, SC https://turningpagebookshop.com/ Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 7:30 AM EST twitch.tv/mikagadsden (Follow me there!) It's my birthday on 11/10 and I'm accepting generous "tips": $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden on Venmo! Thank You!  Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Tamika Gadsden Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

Here are my Top 5 (of the moment) Must-Read Books and Authors.  Book/Author List + Media Included in Episode: They Were Her Property - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcGBC4K8NnA&amp;t=323s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcGBC4K8NnA&amp;t=323s</a> Rise of the Warrior Cop - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTWy8tjTiTw&amp;t=187s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTWy8tjTiTw&amp;t=187s</a> Beverly Jenkins - <a href="https://youtu.be/0bCpBtSQsfs?t=212" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/0bCpBtSQsfs?t=212</a> and this podcast episode... <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2021/02/11/966404855/the-queen-of-black-historical-romance-talks-race-love-and-history" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2021/02/11/966404855/the-queen-of-black-historical-romance-talks-race-love-and-history</a> Pleasure Activism - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISKEnvcRmMs&amp;t=3s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISKEnvcRmMs&amp;t=3s</a> A Black Women's History of the United States - <a href="https://www.wnyc.org/story/black-womens-history-united-states/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wnyc.org/story/black-womens-history-united-states/</a> Local Black-Owned Bookshop in Charleston, SC <a href="https://turningpagebookshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://turningpagebookshop.com/</a> Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 7:30 AM EST <a href="https://twitch.tv/mikagadsden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/mikagadsden</a> (Follow me there!) It's my birthday on 11/10 and I'm accepting generous "tips": $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden on Venmo! Thank You! Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Tamika Gadsden Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Mika's Top 5 Must Read Book List!

⚠ Content Warning: White supremacist terror and violence is discussed in this episode. Reflections on the historic $88M settlement from the federal government to be paid to the victims of the horrific massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church. News Media Included in Episode: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/88m-settlement-reached-with-survivors-families-those-killed-2015-charleston-church-massacre/SYU5Y2U3PRHKDD6MBYDLOW3TAE/ Read This! The Charleston Syllabus Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 7:30 AM EST twitch.tv/mikagadsden (Follow me there!) This podcast is people powered. Here's how you can show support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Tamika Gadsden Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

⚠ Content Warning: White supremacist terror and violence is discussed in this episode. Reflections on the historic $88M settlement from the federal government to be paid to the victims of the horrific massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church. News Media Included in Episode: <a href="https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/88m-settlement-reached-with-survivors-families-those-killed-2015-charleston-church-massacre/SYU5Y2U3PRHKDD6MBYDLOW3TAE/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/88m-settlement-reached-with-survivors-families-those-killed-2015-charleston-church-massacre/SYU5Y2U3PRHKDD6MBYDLOW3TAE/</a> Read This! <a href="https://ugapress.org/book/9780820349572/charleston-syllabus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Charleston Syllabus</a> Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 7:30 AM EST <a href="https://twitch.tv/mikagadsden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/mikagadsden</a> (Follow me there!) This podcast is people powered. Here's how you can show support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Tamika Gadsden Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Take This In Lieu of Your Humanity

Here More Info. on the Water Equity Podcast Collaboration with Policy Link: "Cultural organizer and activist Mika Gadsden will lead discussions where we will highlight frontline community voices and discuss important water equity and climate resilience issues with experts and advocates. Each episode will consist of lyrics from A Water Album, broken down by Benny in “live liner notes” style, to engage guests in conversation around the pertinent topic and move the audience to action. This podcast series focuses on the water and climate issues frontline communities are facing every day. Through interviews with environmental justice advocates and artists from across the country, we highlight the creative and cultural solutions that are at the forefront of the fight for climate justice. Listen to the voices and perspectives of our water and climate justice warriors who continue to advance equity through federal advocacy and communications efforts." Episode 1: The Water Keeps Rising on Us Sweetgrass artisan Jennifaye Singleton shares her love for basket-weaving and how climate change is impacting her work; Dr. Brian Walter joins us to explore how the disproportionate impacts of climate change on BIPOC communities is rooted in colonization. Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 7:30 AM EST twitch.tv/mikagadsden (Follow me there!) This podcast is people powered. Here's how you can show support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Tamika Gadsden Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

Here More Info. on the <a href="https://www.policylink.org/node/64551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Water Equity Podcast</a> Collaboration with <a href="https://www.policylink.org/node/64551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Policy Link</a>: "Cultural organizer and activist Mika Gadsden will lead discussions where we will highlight frontline community voices and discuss important water equity and climate resilience issues with experts and advocates. Each episode will consist of lyrics from <a href="https://soundcloud.com/benjaminstarrship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Water Album</a>, broken down by Benny in “live liner notes” style, to engage guests in conversation around the pertinent topic and move the audience to action. This podcast series focuses on the water and climate issues frontline communities are facing every day. Through interviews with environmental justice advocates and artists from across the country, we highlight the creative and cultural solutions that are at the forefront of the fight for climate justice. Listen to the voices and perspectives of our water and climate justice warriors who continue to advance equity through federal advocacy and communications efforts." <a href="https://www.policylink.org/node/64551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 1: The Water Keeps Rising on Us</a> Sweetgrass artisan Jennifaye Singleton shares her love for basket-weaving and how climate change is impacting her work; Dr. Brian Walter joins us to explore how the disproportionate impacts of climate change on BIPOC communities is rooted in colonization. Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Catch me on Twitch Monday thru Friday at 7:30 AM EST <a href="https://twitch.tv/mikagadsden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/mikagadsden</a> (Follow me there!) This podcast is people powered. Here's how you can show support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp, @mikagadsden Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: YouTube: Tamika Gadsden Twitter: @mikagadsden, @chsactnet IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Water Equity Podcast Preview

An unapologetic, Lowcountry-based podcast from the Charleston Activist Network. Hosted by activist/organizer, Mika Gadsden

Mika is amazing! She is not only in the field putting in the work, but she is ensuring that local, state, and national communities get the necessary information to stay abreast and get involved!

Real Activism at Work!

Mic'd Up

One of Charleston's most talented Poets and Art Curator, AsiahMae joins Mika in Studio for a spirited discussion about gentrification, art and common practices of non-profits in poor, Black communities here in Charleston. The show is also filled with music meant to lift up the people of Puerto Rico during their time of protest! #SolidarityNew to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/FernandoSotoPlease Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe!We run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

One of Charleston's most talented Poets and Art Curator, AsiahMae joins Mika in Studio for a spirited discussion about gentrification, art and common practices of non-profits in poor, Black communities here in Charleston. The show is also filled with music meant to lift up the people of Puerto Rico during their time of protest! #Solidarity New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/FernandoSoto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/FernandoSoto</a> Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

AsiahMae - Mic'd Up on Ohm

*Please Rate, Favorite, Share &amp; Subscribe*Governor Henry McMaster rolls out his "Accerlate South Carolina" plan to reopen state businesses and, thus, the economy. Also, Mika previews her Mic'd Up interview with licensed counselor, Latrice Williams, MA LPC, where the two discuss mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic.New to the show? Check out this previous episode:bit.ly/MicdUpTamishaHardeeRNMSNI run on lovesupport: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.comReporting featured in this episode:WLTXhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAIj6-nKboQ&amp;t=142s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtmDEzNL6AgWCNChttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBOotnnhRboWCBDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZCCqzDoibUCBS Newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFnus8dya74

*Please Rate, Favorite, Share &amp; Subscribe* Governor Henry McMaster rolls out his "Accerlate South Carolina" plan to reopen state businesses and, thus, the economy. Also, Mika previews her Mic'd Up interview with licensed counselor, Latrice Williams, MA LPC, where the two discuss mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. New to the show? Check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/MicdUpTamishaHardeeRNMSN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/MicdUpTamishaHardeeRNMSN</a> I run on lovesupport: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a> Reporting featured in this episode: WLTX <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAIj6-nKboQ&amp;t=142s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAIj6-nKboQ&amp;t=142s</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtmDEzNL6Ag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtmDEzNL6Ag</a> WCNC <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBOotnnhRbo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBOotnnhRbo</a> WCBD <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZCCqzDoibU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZCCqzDoibU</a> CBS News <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFnus8dya74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFnus8dya74</a>

4-17-20 COVID-19 Update for Lowcountry Listeners

On this episode of Mic'd Up, host Mika Gadsden unpacks the problems associated with Charleston's tendency to lift up a concocted image of the area that's solely driven by the white gaze. Mika also speaks on the need for more cultural critics of color here in the Holy City's art scene.Links To Content Featured in the Episode:bell hooks on cultural criticism - youtu.be/KLMVqnyTo_0Toni Morrison PBS News Hour - www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8pDyXX1rf0 NK Jemisin Award Speech - www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lFybhRxoVMPlease Read Shantay Robinson's piece on the need and value of Black Art Critics - https://www.blackartinamerica.com/index.php/2018/10/04/from-negro-art-to-post-black-art-black-art-criticism-is-essential/Also Read Against The Odds: African-American Artists and the Harmon Foundation - www.amazon.com/Against-Odds-African-American-Artists-Foundation/dp/0932828221New to the show? Check out this previous episode:bit.ly/SavingWadmalawI run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

On this episode of Mic'd Up, host Mika Gadsden unpacks the problems associated with Charleston's tendency to lift up a concocted image of the area that's solely driven by the white gaze. Mika also speaks on the need for more cultural critics of color here in the Holy City's art scene. Links To Content Featured in the Episode: bell hooks on cultural criticism - <a href="http://youtu.be/KLMVqnyTo_0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtu.be/KLMVqnyTo_0</a> Toni Morrison PBS News Hour - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8pDyXX1rf0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8pDyXX1rf0</a> NK Jemisin Award Speech - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lFybhRxoVM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lFybhRxoVM</a> Please Read Shantay Robinson's piece on the need and value of Black Art Critics - <a href="https://www.blackartinamerica.com/index.php/2018/10/04/from-negro-art-to-post-black-art-black-art-criticism-is-essential/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.blackartinamerica.com/index.php/2018/10/04/from-negro-art-to-post-black-art-black-art-criticism-is-essential/</a> Also Read Against The Odds: African-American Artists and the Harmon Foundation - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Against-Odds-African-American-Artists-Foundation/dp/0932828221" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.amazon.com/Against-Odds-African-American-Artists-Foundation/dp/0932828221</a> New to the show? Check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/SavingWadmalaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SavingWadmalaw</a> I run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Culture & The White Gaze In Charleston

On This Episode of Mic'd Up, Mika recaps the rash of violent attacks on young Black bodies that took place this Summer in the Charleston, South Carolina area. We also update you on the Stephanie Strempel court case. (See Links Below) Note: 2nd Audio Clip features the voice of Mika Gadsden speaking and NOT Deanna Rocquemore. News on Stephanie Strempel: https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/dorchester-county-news/woman-accused-of-assaulting-teen-at-dorchester-county-pool-pleads-guilty-affidavit-shows/1650517229 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/07/02/police-say-woman-screamed-racial-slurs-and-smacked-a-black-teen-at-a-pool-she-lost-her-job/?utm_term=.d50be70b6e42 Audio Clips Used in this Episode: CBS News: https://youtu.be/QvxuNH_Hr6s The Black Collective: https://youtu.be/3AK7Km8wovg Previous Content From C.A.N.: The Conjure Sessions Video: youtu.be/I4TnJnadZ-w Conjure Sessions Squad: Ashley Limehouse - bit.ly/YogiMamaAsh Chef Elaina Ruth - bit.ly/TreatGod Eye of Elohim - bit.ly/EyeOfElohim Virtuosic Vision - bit.ly/VirtuosicVision Do Work Media - bit.ly/DoWorkMedia Motherland Essentials - www.motherlandessentials.com New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/1ConjuredMic Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

On This Episode of Mic'd Up, Mika recaps the rash of violent attacks on young Black bodies that took place this Summer in the Charleston, South Carolina area. We also update you on the Stephanie Strempel court case. (See Links Below) Note: 2nd Audio Clip features the voice of Mika Gadsden speaking and NOT Deanna Rocquemore. News on Stephanie Strempel: <a href="https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/dorchester-county-news/woman-accused-of-assaulting-teen-at-dorchester-county-pool-pleads-guilty-affidavit-shows/1650517229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/dorchester-county-news/woman-accused-of-assaulting-teen-at-dorchester-county-pool-pleads-guilty-affidavit-shows/1650517229</a> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/07/02/police-say-woman-screamed-racial-slurs-and-smacked-a-black-teen-at-a-pool-she-lost-her-job/?utm_term=.d50be70b6e42" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/07/02/police-say-woman-screamed-racial-slurs-and-smacked-a-black-teen-at-a-pool-she-lost-her-job/?utm_term=.d50be70b6e42</a> Audio Clips Used in this Episode: CBS News: <a href="https://youtu.be/QvxuNH_Hr6s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/QvxuNH_Hr6s</a> The Black Collective: <a href="https://youtu.be/3AK7Km8wovg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/3AK7Km8wovg</a> Previous Content From C.A.N.: The Conjure Sessions Video: <a href="http://youtu.be/I4TnJnadZ-w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtu.be/I4TnJnadZ-w</a> Conjure Sessions Squad: Ashley Limehouse - <a href="http://bit.ly/YogiMamaAsh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/YogiMamaAsh</a> Chef Elaina Ruth - <a href="http://bit.ly/TreatGod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/TreatGod</a> Eye of Elohim - <a href="http://bit.ly/EyeOfElohim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/EyeOfElohim</a> Virtuosic Vision - <a href="http://bit.ly/VirtuosicVision" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/VirtuosicVision</a> Do Work Media - <a href="http://bit.ly/DoWorkMedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/DoWorkMedia</a> Motherland Essentials - <a href="http://www.motherlandessentials.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.motherlandessentials.com</a> New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/1ConjuredMic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/1ConjuredMic</a> Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Mic'd Up Ep. 19 - Protecting Young Black Bodies

Kayla Mallett

In April of 2019, Mika sat down with the creator of Black Women 2020, Kayla Mallett. Here, via skype, the two discussed Kayla's vision on harnessing and increasing the political power of Black Women here in south Carolina.Tune into Mic'd Up on Ohm weekly, every Friday at 4 P.M. on 96.3 FM Ohm Radio or stream the show online: www.ohmradio963.org.Previous Content From C.A.N.:The Conjure Sessions Video: youtu.be/I4TnJnadZ-wNew to the Pod, check out this previous episode: http://bit.ly/ImmigrantDetentionInChasPlease Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe!We run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

In April of 2019, Mika sat down with the creator of Black Women 2020, Kayla Mallett. Here, via skype, the two discussed Kayla's vision on harnessing and increasing the political power of Black Women here in south Carolina. Tune into Mic'd Up on Ohm weekly, every Friday at 4 P.M. on 96.3 FM Ohm Radio or stream the show online: <a href="http://www.ohmradio963.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ohmradio963.org</a>. Previous Content From C.A.N.: The Conjure Sessions Video: <a href="http://youtu.be/I4TnJnadZ-w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtu.be/I4TnJnadZ-w</a> New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/ImmigrantDetentionInChas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/ImmigrantDetentionInChas</a> Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Mic'd Up on Ohm - Kayla Mallett of Black Women 2020

Back on May 3, 2019, Mic'd Up on Ohm host Mika Gadsden sat down with Charleston-based activist/environmentalist, Cyrus Buffum to talk about how he and his friends are working to save a storied natural resource, The Gadsden Creek.To find out ways you can join in to help save Gadsden Creek, Click here: bit.ly/SaveGadsdenCreekNew to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/ImmigrantDetentionInChasPlease Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe!We run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

Back on May 3, 2019, Mic'd Up on Ohm host Mika Gadsden sat down with Charleston-based activist/environmentalist, Cyrus Buffum to talk about how he and his friends are working to save a storied natural resource, The Gadsden Creek. To find out ways you can join in to help save Gadsden Creek, Click here: <a href="http://bit.ly/SaveGadsdenCreek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SaveGadsdenCreek</a> New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/ImmigrantDetentionInChas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/ImmigrantDetentionInChas</a> Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Cyrus Buffum/Gadsden Creek - Mic'd Up on Ohm Radio

Mika discusses a controversial social media post by local retailer, Las Olas and continuous over-policing of Black, Gullah GeeChee youth on Charleston's peninsula.Clips Featured in this Episode:Black Collective - Palmetto Roses Debatehttps://youtu.be/3AK7Km8wovgBounce Around Charlestonhttps://youtu.be/WPnVOSyLpKcLive 5 Newshttps://www.live5news.com/2019/07/23/police-increase-presence-city-market-after-incidents-involving-illegal-palmetto-rose-sellers/Music Featured On This Episode:@benny_starr on Instagramwww.bennystarrsc.comNew to the show? Check out these previous episodes:bit.ly/AngelaPeoplesBWF or bit.ly/JeanellNicoleReadsI run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

Mika discusses a controversial social media post by local retailer, Las Olas and continuous over-policing of Black, Gullah GeeChee youth on Charleston's peninsula. Clips Featured in this Episode: Black Collective - Palmetto Roses Debate <a href="https://youtu.be/3AK7Km8wovg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/3AK7Km8wovg</a> Bounce Around Charleston <a href="https://youtu.be/WPnVOSyLpKc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/WPnVOSyLpKc</a> Live 5 News <a href="https://www.live5news.com/2019/07/23/police-increase-presence-city-market-after-incidents-involving-illegal-palmetto-rose-sellers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.live5news.com/2019/07/23/police-increase-presence-city-market-after-incidents-involving-illegal-palmetto-rose-sellers/</a> Music Featured On This Episode: @benny_starr on Instagram <a href="http://www.bennystarrsc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bennystarrsc.com</a> New to the show? Check out these previous episodes: <a href="http://bit.ly/AngelaPeoplesBWF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/AngelaPeoplesBWF</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/JeanellNicoleReads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/JeanellNicoleReads</a> I run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Criminalizing Gullah Youth In Charleston

Just in time for Halloween, Mika shares her favorite books, audio clips and ghost stories that highlight Gullah culture and folklore. Included in this episode is audio from the Strange Horizons podcast featuring Eden Royce's "Every Goodbye Ain't Gone".Strange Horizons: http://strangehorizons.com/fiction/every-good-bye-aint-gone/Cleansing, Spiritual Okra Bath Recipe:bit.ly/SpiritualOkraBathSuggested Reading - Lowcountry Lore: Haunts, Hags &amp; Plat-Eyesby Janie Dease Greene, Blue Roots: African American Folk Magic of the Gullah People by Roger Pinckney, Spook Lights: Southern Gothic Horror by Eden Royce and Mules and Men by Zora Neale HurstonGullah folk lore glossary: http://www.lowcountryweekend.com/haints-and-boo-hags-what-ghosts-haunt-you/Links to the videos referenced in the show - Roger Pinckney explains Gullah Root Magic: https://youtu.be/e6F0Z4MRnV8Dr. Buzzard's Burial Site: https://youtu.be/5gARnIKrlA4Roger Pinckney explains "Haant Blue": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICQAtRm2nyIThe Black Collective/Gullah Revenge Thriller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJugnekKNroNew to the show? Check out these previous episodes: bit.ly/SavingWadmalaw and bit.ly/RacialBiasAtCPDPlease Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe!We run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

Just in time for Halloween, Mika shares her favorite books, audio clips and ghost stories that highlight Gullah culture and folklore. Included in this episode is audio from the Strange Horizons podcast featuring Eden Royce's "Every Goodbye Ain't Gone". Strange Horizons: <a href="http://strangehorizons.com/fiction/every-good-bye-aint-gone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://strangehorizons.com/fiction/every-good-bye-aint-gone/</a> Cleansing, Spiritual Okra Bath Recipe: <a href="http://bit.ly/SpiritualOkraBath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SpiritualOkraBath</a> Suggested Reading - Lowcountry Lore: Haunts, Hags &amp; Plat-Eyes by Janie Dease Greene, Blue Roots: African American Folk Magic of the Gullah People by Roger Pinckney, Spook Lights: Southern Gothic Horror by Eden Royce and Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston Gullah folk lore glossary: <a href="http://www.lowcountryweekend.com/haints-and-boo-hags-what-ghosts-haunt-you/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lowcountryweekend.com/haints-and-boo-hags-what-ghosts-haunt-you/</a> Links to the videos referenced in the show - Roger Pinckney explains Gullah Root Magic: <a href="https://youtu.be/e6F0Z4MRnV8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/e6F0Z4MRnV8</a> Dr. Buzzard's Burial Site: <a href="https://youtu.be/5gARnIKrlA4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/5gARnIKrlA4</a> Roger Pinckney explains "Haant Blue": <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICQAtRm2nyI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICQAtRm2nyI</a> The Black Collective/Gullah Revenge Thriller: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJugnekKNro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJugnekKNro</a> New to the show? Check out these previous episodes: <a href="http://bit.ly/SavingWadmalaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SavingWadmalaw</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/RacialBiasAtCPD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/RacialBiasAtCPD</a> Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Gullah Halloween Horror & Root Magic

Benny Starr

We're LIVE from Folly Beach for this special episode of the Mic'd Up Podcast recorded during our 1st Conjure Sessions pop-up event. Listen along as host, Mika Gadsden interviews Lowcountry Hip Hop stand-out, Benny Starr, and hear all about his landmark September 22nd performance at the Charleston Music Hall and his upcoming sophomore effort, A Water Album.Benny's "A Water Album": bit.ly/AWaterAlbumConjure Sessions Squad:Ashley Limehouse - bit.ly/YogiMamaAshChef Elaina Ruth - bit.ly/TreatGodEye of Elohim - bit.ly/EyeOfElohimVirtuosic Vision - bit.ly/VirtuosicVisionDo Work Media - bit.ly/DoWorkMediaMotherland Essentials - www.motherlandessentials.comNew to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/MoreSunnPlease Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe!We run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

We're LIVE from Folly Beach for this special episode of the Mic'd Up Podcast recorded during our 1st Conjure Sessions pop-up event. Listen along as host, Mika Gadsden interviews Lowcountry Hip Hop stand-out, Benny Starr, and hear all about his landmark September 22nd performance at the Charleston Music Hall and his upcoming sophomore effort, A Water Album. Benny's "A Water Album": <a href="http://bit.ly/AWaterAlbum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/AWaterAlbum</a> Conjure Sessions Squad: Ashley Limehouse - <a href="http://bit.ly/YogiMamaAsh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/YogiMamaAsh</a> Chef Elaina Ruth - <a href="http://bit.ly/TreatGod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/TreatGod</a> Eye of Elohim - <a href="http://bit.ly/EyeOfElohim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/EyeOfElohim</a> Virtuosic Vision - <a href="http://bit.ly/VirtuosicVision" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/VirtuosicVision</a> Do Work Media - <a href="http://bit.ly/DoWorkMedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/DoWorkMedia</a> Motherland Essentials - <a href="http://www.motherlandessentials.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.motherlandessentials.com</a> New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/MoreSunn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/MoreSunn</a> Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Mic'd Up Ep. 17 (LIVE) - The Conjure Sessions: Beach Vibes - Part 1 w/ Benny Starr

Tyeesha Aiken

This week, Mika chops it up with Colleton County's Resident Black Lives Matter Activist, Tyeesha Aiken, to discuss local corruption, modern-day Jim Crow conditions in Ruffin, SC and much more! Tyeesha in the News:https://www.facebook.com/abcnews4/posts/tyeesha-aiken-says-colleton-county-residents-have-mostly-supported-her-decision-/2374849659237070/ https://www.live5news.com/2019/04/26/colleton-county-community-speaking-out-following-death-year-old-girl/Local Coverage of the Coronavirus:https://www.postandcourier.com/understandsc/understand-sc-what-we-know-about-the-coronavirus-in-sc/article_705bb864-63b3-11ea-9132-cf6426d00deb.html https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/mayor-john-tecklenburg-talks-to-news-2-about-coronavirus/ https://www.live5news.com/2020/03/10/city-charleston-provides-update-coronavirus-preparations/New to the show? Check out this previous episode: bit.ly/MariahParkerOnMicdUpI run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

This week, Mika chops it up with Colleton County's Resident Black Lives Matter Activist, Tyeesha Aiken, to discuss local corruption, modern-day Jim Crow conditions in Ruffin, SC and much more! Tyeesha in the News: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/abcnews4/posts/tyeesha-aiken-says-colleton-county-residents-have-mostly-supported-her-decision-/2374849659237070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/abcnews4/posts/tyeesha-aiken-says-colleton-county-residents-have-mostly-supported-her-decision-/2374849659237070/</a> <a href="https://www.live5news.com/2019/04/26/colleton-county-community-speaking-out-following-death-year-old-girl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.live5news.com/2019/04/26/colleton-county-community-speaking-out-following-death-year-old-girl/</a> Local Coverage of the Coronavirus: <a href="https://www.postandcourier.com/understandsc/understand-sc-what-we-know-about-the-coronavirus-in-sc/article_705bb864-63b3-11ea-9132-cf6426d00deb.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.postandcourier.com/understandsc/understand-sc-what-we-know-about-the-coronavirus-in-sc/article_705bb864-63b3-11ea-9132-cf6426d00deb.html</a> <a href="https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/mayor-john-tecklenburg-talks-to-news-2-about-coronavirus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/mayor-john-tecklenburg-talks-to-news-2-about-coronavirus/</a> <a href="https://www.live5news.com/2020/03/10/city-charleston-provides-update-coronavirus-preparations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.live5news.com/2020/03/10/city-charleston-provides-update-coronavirus-preparations/</a> New to the show? Check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/MariahParkerOnMicdUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/MariahParkerOnMicdUp</a> I run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Grassroots Activist Tyeesha Aiken

Zakiya Esper

Scotty J

On this episode of the Free Scotty J Podcast Series, host Mika Gadsden interviews Sowing Seeds Into The Midlands founder and executive director, Zakiya Esper as she shares her personal journey as an advocate for youth and her work in interrupting the School to Prison Pipeline.For more information visit: www.sowingseedsmidlands.orgPrevious Content From C.A.N.The Conjure Sessions Video: bit.ly/EOEConjureSessionsIINew to the Pod, check out episode 1: bit.ly/FSJBrotherlyLoveLetters We run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

On this episode of the Free Scotty J Podcast Series, host Mika Gadsden interviews Sowing Seeds Into The Midlands founder and executive director, Zakiya Esper as she shares her personal journey as an advocate for youth and her work in interrupting the School to Prison Pipeline. For more information visit: <a href="http://www.sowingseedsmidlands.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sowingseedsmidlands.org</a> Previous Content From C.A.N. The Conjure Sessions Video: <a href="http://bit.ly/EOEConjureSessionsII" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/EOEConjureSessionsII</a> New to the Pod, check out episode 1: <a href="http://bit.ly/FSJBrotherlyLoveLetters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/FSJBrotherlyLoveLetters</a> We run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Free Scotty J - Ep. 6 Juvenille Justice w/ Zakiya Esper

Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe!On this episode of Mic'd Up, Mika explores the rich history of Indigenous (Pre-American) tribes here in South Carolina and how they intersected with Black lives to create communities of  "Black Indians", both here in the Palmetto State and nation wide.Links to clips played during the show:www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTJyor_rFlc&amp;t=184s www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0TImCHcAWY www.npr.org/2010/11/30/131696685/-Black-Indians-Explore-Challenges-Of-Hidden-Heritage www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=146087630USC Lancaster's Native American Studies Center www.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/lancaster/study/student_opportunities/native_american_studies_center/ www.npr.org/2011/09/20/140630565/americas-2nd-largest-indian-tribe-expels-blacksOther Links:Black Indians by William books.google.com/books?id=9M95DgAAQBAJ&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;dq=black+indians&amp;hl=en&amp;newbks=1&amp;newbks_redir=0&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj-0p7m24_mAhUQvFkKHVVGAtcQ6AEwAHoECAMQAg www.smithsonianmag.com/history/an-ancestry-of-african-native-americans-7986049/ https://www.kgou.org/post/why-indian-territorys-all-black-towns-prospered-while-most-oklahoma-territorys-faded-awayCatawba Indians - www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSHZ4K8nq0YBlack Towns of Oklahoma - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2ihPUjuj0Music featured on this episode:Benny Starr's A Water Album (Forever Love &amp; Water Keeps Rising)bit.ly/BennyStarrAWANew to the show? Check out these previous episodes: bit.ly/MicdUpChapterAndVerse or bit.ly/JeanellNicoleReadsI run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! On this episode of Mic'd Up, Mika explores the rich history of Indigenous (Pre-American) tribes here in South Carolina and how they intersected with Black lives to create communities of "Black Indians", both here in the Palmetto State and nation wide. Links to clips played during the show: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTJyor_rFlc&amp;t=184s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTJyor_rFlc&amp;t=184s</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0TImCHcAWY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0TImCHcAWY</a> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2010/11/30/131696685/-Black-Indians-Explore-Challenges-Of-Hidden-Heritage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.npr.org/2010/11/30/131696685/-Black-Indians-Explore-Challenges-Of-Hidden-Heritage</a> <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=146087630" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=146087630</a> USC Lancaster's Native American Studies Center <a href="http://www.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/lancaster/study/student_opportunities/native_american_studies_center/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/lancaster/study/student_opportunities/native_american_studies_center/</a> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/09/20/140630565/americas-2nd-largest-indian-tribe-expels-blacks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.npr.org/2011/09/20/140630565/americas-2nd-largest-indian-tribe-expels-blacks</a> Other Links: Black Indians by William <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=9M95DgAAQBAJ&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;dq=black+indians&amp;hl=en&amp;newbks=1&amp;newbks_redir=0&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj-0p7m24_mAhUQvFkKHVVGAtcQ6AEwAHoECAMQAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">books.google.com/books?id=9M95DgAAQBAJ&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;dq=black+indians&amp;hl=en&amp;newbks=1&amp;newbks_redir=0&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj-0p7m24_mAhUQvFkKHVVGAtcQ6AEwAHoECAMQAg</a> <a href="http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/an-ancestry-of-african-native-americans-7986049/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.smithsonianmag.com/history/an-ancestry-of-african-native-americans-7986049/</a> <a href="https://www.kgou.org/post/why-indian-territorys-all-black-towns-prospered-while-most-oklahoma-territorys-faded-away" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kgou.org/post/why-indian-territorys-all-black-towns-prospered-while-most-oklahoma-territorys-faded-away</a> Catawba Indians - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSHZ4K8nq0Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSHZ4K8nq0Y</a> Black Towns of Oklahoma - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2ihPUjuj0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2ihPUjuj0</a> Music featured on this episode: Benny Starr's A Water Album (Forever Love &amp; Water Keeps Rising) <a href="http://bit.ly/BennyStarrAWA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/BennyStarrAWA</a> New to the show? Check out these previous episodes: <a href="http://bit.ly/MicdUpChapterAndVerse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/MicdUpChapterAndVerse</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/JeanellNicoleReads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/JeanellNicoleReads</a> I run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Indigenous & African-Native (Black Indians)History In South Carolina

On the eve of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Weekend, Mika discusses the importance of remembering MLK as the radical, revolutionary leader he truly was. Mika draws heavily from the book, The Radical King, edited and introduced by Cornel West.Links Referenced During the Show:Cornel West on CSPAN discussing The Radical King - https://youtu.be/kT1WDQMS-MsDr. King Clip (We're Coming For Our Check)-https://youtu.be/pLV5y4utPKICoretta Scott King on LGBTQ Rights - https://youtu.be/KIb_gqMAvZE New to the show? Check out this previous episode:bit.ly/WFPMauriceMitchellPreviewI run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

On the eve of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Weekend, Mika discusses the importance of remembering MLK as the radical, revolutionary leader he truly was. Mika draws heavily from the book, The Radical King, edited and introduced by Cornel West. Links Referenced During the Show: Cornel West on CSPAN discussing The Radical King - <a href="https://youtu.be/kT1WDQMS-Ms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/kT1WDQMS-Ms</a> Dr. King Clip (We're Coming For Our Check)-<a href="https://youtu.be/pLV5y4utPKI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/pLV5y4utPKI</a> Coretta Scott King on LGBTQ Rights - <a href="https://youtu.be/KIb_gqMAvZE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/KIb_gqMAvZE</a> New to the show? Check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/WFPMauriceMitchellPreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/WFPMauriceMitchellPreview</a> I run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

The Radical King: Remembering MLK & His Radical Leadership

Maurice Mitchell

This week, Mika is joined by special guest co-host and friend to the show, Benny Starr, for a special interview with Maurice Mitchell, National Director with the Working Families Party. Together, they discuss the Working Families Party's goals for South Carolina, how to engage communities in preparation for the upcoming Presidential primary and their collective support of Sen. Elizabeth Warren.Working Families Party: workingfamilies.orgElizabeth Warren: elizabethwarren.comBenny Starr: bennystarrsc.comNew to the show? Check out this previous episode:bit.ly/CultureAndTheWhiteGazeI run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

This week, Mika is joined by special guest co-host and friend to the show, Benny Starr, for a special interview with Maurice Mitchell, National Director with the Working Families Party. Together, they discuss the Working Families Party's goals for South Carolina, how to engage communities in preparation for the upcoming Presidential primary and their collective support of Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Working Families Party: <a href="http://workingfamilies.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workingfamilies.org</a> Elizabeth Warren: <a href="http://elizabethwarren.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">elizabethwarren.com</a> Benny Starr: <a href="http://bennystarrsc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bennystarrsc.com</a> New to the show? Check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/CultureAndTheWhiteGaze" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/CultureAndTheWhiteGaze</a> I run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Maurice Mitchell, National Director with the Working Families Party

Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe!Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet#FreeScottyJ is the 1st Documentary Podcast Series from The Charleston Activist Network.Here in episode 5, we discuss the difficulties former inmates encounter when trying to secure employment opportunities after incarceration. We hear from Scotty, his friend and former fellow inmate, Nate (See episode 2) and we listen to an excerpt from a Ted Talk featuring Coss Marte. Mayor Benjamin/Ban The Box: https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article225238840.html Ted Talk ft. Coss Marte of Conbody: https://youtu.be/3npsu-wnL6oPrevious Content From C.A.N.The Conjure Sessions Video: bit.ly/EOEConjureSessionsIINew to the Pod, check out episode 1: bit.ly/FSJBrotherlyLoveLetters We run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> #FreeScottyJ is the 1st Documentary Podcast Series from The Charleston Activist Network. Here in episode 5, we discuss the difficulties former inmates encounter when trying to secure employment opportunities after incarceration. We hear from Scotty, his friend and former fellow inmate, Nate (See episode 2) and we listen to an excerpt from a Ted Talk featuring Coss Marte. Mayor Benjamin/Ban The Box: <a href="https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article225238840.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article225238840.html</a> Ted Talk ft. Coss Marte of Conbody: <a href="https://youtu.be/3npsu-wnL6o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/3npsu-wnL6o</a> Previous Content From C.A.N. The Conjure Sessions Video: <a href="http://bit.ly/EOEConjureSessionsII" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/EOEConjureSessionsII</a> New to the Pod, check out episode 1: <a href="http://bit.ly/FSJBrotherlyLoveLetters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/FSJBrotherlyLoveLetters</a> We run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Free Scotty J - Ep. 5 The Tools. The Box.

Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe!Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet#FreeScottyJ is the 1st Documentary Podcast Series from The Charleston Activist Network.In episode 4, Scotty and show host, Mika Gadsden, visit Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC, the city that Scotty called home for almost the entire time he has been free from prison. What's clear is that Scotty has made a connection with nature and expresses an affinity for open spaces, fresh air and being active for long stretches outdoors.  His connection and programs around the country that take inmates or the formerly incarcerated on discovery trips to through the Great Outdoors serve as proof that there is a restorative quality to being exposed to nature.Clip used in this episode: https://www.knkx.org/post/access-nature-prisons-can-improve-outcomes-research-showsArticle on Outdoor Therapy for Inmates: https://www.outsideonline.com/2110396/great-escapePrevious Content From C.A.N.The Conjure Sessions Video: bit.ly/EOEConjureSessionsIINew to the Pod, check out episode 1: bit.ly/FSJBrotherlyLoveLetters We run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> #FreeScottyJ is the 1st Documentary Podcast Series from The Charleston Activist Network. In episode 4, Scotty and show host, Mika Gadsden, visit Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC, the city that Scotty called home for almost the entire time he has been free from prison. What's clear is that Scotty has made a connection with nature and expresses an affinity for open spaces, fresh air and being active for long stretches outdoors. His connection and programs around the country that take inmates or the formerly incarcerated on discovery trips to through the Great Outdoors serve as proof that there is a restorative quality to being exposed to nature. Clip used in this episode: <a href="https://www.knkx.org/post/access-nature-prisons-can-improve-outcomes-research-shows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.knkx.org/post/access-nature-prisons-can-improve-outcomes-research-shows</a> Article on Outdoor Therapy for Inmates: <a href="https://www.outsideonline.com/2110396/great-escape" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.outsideonline.com/2110396/great-escape</a> Previous Content From C.A.N. The Conjure Sessions Video: <a href="http://bit.ly/EOEConjureSessionsII" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/EOEConjureSessionsII</a> New to the Pod, check out episode 1: <a href="http://bit.ly/FSJBrotherlyLoveLetters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/FSJBrotherlyLoveLetters</a> We run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Free Scotty J - Ep. 4 Freedom Park

This week, host Mika Gadsden takes a closer look at the recently released CNA audit of the Charleston Police Department and its uncovering of racial bias. Mika, also, discusses her recent trip to the EJI Legacy Museum and links that visit to the history of policing in America.Denmark Vesey's Garden Authors - bit.ly/MicdUpEp6Denmark Vesey's Garden - https://thenewpress.com/books/denmark-veseys-gardenEJI - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP_8NA5c6br1aHFizoeWSHwSamuel Sinyangwe Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcQ9GLEuyJE&amp;t=1788sColin Quashie Exhibit -http://halsey.cofc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extended-captions-for-quashie_lr.pdf New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/SavingWadmalawPlease Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe!We run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

This week, host Mika Gadsden takes a closer look at the recently released CNA audit of the Charleston Police Department and its uncovering of racial bias. Mika, also, discusses her recent trip to the EJI Legacy Museum and links that visit to the history of policing in America. Denmark Vesey's Garden Authors - <a href="http://bit.ly/MicdUpEp6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/MicdUpEp6</a> Denmark Vesey's Garden - <a href="https://thenewpress.com/books/denmark-veseys-garden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenewpress.com/books/denmark-veseys-garden</a> EJI - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP_8NA5c6br1aHFizoeWSHw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP_8NA5c6br1aHFizoeWSHw</a> Samuel Sinyangwe Talk - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcQ9GLEuyJE&amp;t=1788s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcQ9GLEuyJE&amp;t=1788s</a> Colin Quashie Exhibit -<a href="http://halsey.cofc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extended-captions-for-quashie_lr.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://halsey.cofc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extended-captions-for-quashie_lr.pdf</a> New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/SavingWadmalaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SavingWadmalaw</a> Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Racial Bias at Charleston P.D.

Adam Domby

Mika interviews local College of Charleston professor and historian Dr. Adam Domby to talk about his new book, The False Cause: Fraud, Fabrication, and White Supremacy in Confederate Memory.Book Available Here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-false-cause-adam-h-domby/1134041186#/New to the show? Check out this previous episode:bit.ly/CyrusSebSullyFOGCI run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

Mika interviews local College of Charleston professor and historian Dr. Adam Domby to talk about his new book, The False Cause: Fraud, Fabrication, and White Supremacy in Confederate Memory. Book Available Here: <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-false-cause-adam-h-domby/1134041186#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-false-cause-adam-h-domby/1134041186#/</a> New to the show? Check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/CyrusSebSullyFOGC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/CyrusSebSullyFOGC</a> I run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Dr. Adam Domby, Author And Historian

#FreeScottyJ is the 1st Documentary Podcast Series from The Charleston Activist Network. Here in episode 1, we meet Scotty J, a Charleston, South Carolina native who has served significant time in the North Carolina prison system after pleading guilty to a felony in the late 90's. Listen as Scotty and podcast host, Mika, take a trip back to the "scene of the crime" and back to life behind bars via a series of nearly 20 year old correspondences...100's of letters from Scotty to his friend, Mika.Previous Content From C.A.N.:The Conjure Sessions Video: youtu.be/I4TnJnadZ-wNew to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/1ConjuredMicPlease Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe!We run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

#FreeScottyJ is the 1st Documentary Podcast Series from The Charleston Activist Network. Here in episode 1, we meet Scotty J, a Charleston, South Carolina native who has served significant time in the North Carolina prison system after pleading guilty to a felony in the late 90's. Listen as Scotty and podcast host, Mika, take a trip back to the "scene of the crime" and back to life behind bars via a series of nearly 20 year old correspondences...100's of letters from Scotty to his friend, Mika. Previous Content From C.A.N.: The Conjure Sessions Video: <a href="http://youtu.be/I4TnJnadZ-w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtu.be/I4TnJnadZ-w</a> New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: <a href="http://bit.ly/1ConjuredMic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/1ConjuredMic</a> Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Free Scotty J - Ep. 1 Brotherly Love Letters

Eden Royce

On this episode of Mic'd Up, Mika chats with the fantastic author, Eden Royce from her home in Kent, England. Eden discusses her Gullah roots, her thoughts on the genre that is Southern Gothic and how she weaves her Freshwater Geechee heritage into her writing.A Short List of Work from Eden:For Southern Girls When the Zodiac Ain't Near Enoughhttps://www.apex-magazine.com/for-southern-girls-when-the-zodiac-aint-near-enough/Every Good-bye Ain't Gonehttp://strangehorizons.com/fiction/every-good-bye-aint-gone/Witches for Mars (Read by the amazing Gullah-Geechee writer Sara Daise)https://www.drabblecast.org/2019/04/20/drabblecast-404-witches-for-mars-2/Recommended reading:The Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington by P. Djeli Clarkhttps://firesidefiction.com/the-secret-lives-of-the-nine-negro-teeth-of-george-washingtonJ. California Cooperhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/31571/a-piece-of-mine-by-j-california-cooper/9780385420877/readers-guide/"Sweat" - short story by Zora Neale Hurstonhttps://biblioklept.org/2013/01/21/sweat-zora-neale-hurston/New to the show? Check out these previous episodes: bit.ly/SavingWadmalaw and bit.ly/RacialBiasAtCPDPlease Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe!We run on love &amp; community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashAppGet exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNetFollow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:FB: @charlestonactivistnetworkIG: @charlestonactivistnetworkTwitter: @ChsActNetEmail Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.comWebsite: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

On this episode of Mic'd Up, Mika chats with the fantastic author, Eden Royce from her home in Kent, England. Eden discusses her Gullah roots, her thoughts on the genre that is Southern Gothic and how she weaves her Freshwater Geechee heritage into her writing. A Short List of Work from Eden: For Southern Girls When the Zodiac Ain't Near Enough <a href="https://www.apex-magazine.com/for-southern-girls-when-the-zodiac-aint-near-enough/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.apex-magazine.com/for-southern-girls-when-the-zodiac-aint-near-enough/</a> Every Good-bye Ain't Gone <a href="http://strangehorizons.com/fiction/every-good-bye-aint-gone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://strangehorizons.com/fiction/every-good-bye-aint-gone/</a> Witches for Mars (Read by the amazing Gullah-Geechee writer Sara Daise) <a href="https://www.drabblecast.org/2019/04/20/drabblecast-404-witches-for-mars-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drabblecast.org/2019/04/20/drabblecast-404-witches-for-mars-2/</a> Recommended reading: The Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington by P. Djeli Clark <a href="https://firesidefiction.com/the-secret-lives-of-the-nine-negro-teeth-of-george-washington" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://firesidefiction.com/the-secret-lives-of-the-nine-negro-teeth-of-george-washington</a> J. California Cooper <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/31571/a-piece-of-mine-by-j-california-cooper/9780385420877/readers-guide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/31571/a-piece-of-mine-by-j-california-cooper/9780385420877/readers-guide/</a> "Sweat" - short story by Zora Neale Hurston <a href="https://biblioklept.org/2013/01/21/sweat-zora-neale-hurston/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://biblioklept.org/2013/01/21/sweat-zora-neale-hurston/</a> New to the show? Check out these previous episodes: <a href="http://bit.ly/SavingWadmalaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SavingWadmalaw</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/RacialBiasAtCPD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/RacialBiasAtCPD</a> Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love &amp; community support: <a href="http://bit.ly/SupportCAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/SupportCAN</a> , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/ChsActNet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/ChsActNet</a> Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media: FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork Twitter: @ChsActNet Email Mika: Tamika@charlestonactivistnetwork.com Website: <a href="http://www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com</a>

Author Eden Royce

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