We speak with long-time activist and union organizer John Reimann about the plight of essential workers who are dealing with unsafe conditions in the middle of this pandemic. He talks to us about the many ways in which the corona virus (Covid 19) is being spread in the name of profit. He talks in detail … Continued
We speak with Mic Crenshaw about the standoff between Portland protesters and federal agents. And later we speak with Debbie Russell about the tragic shooting of Garret Foster in Austin Texas. Mic Crenshaw is an American recording artist, political activist, and educator living in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. Mic Crenshaw creates music and musical platforms that … Continued
Today we discuss transphobia and homophobia in the Black community. Specifically, as it pertains to anti-Black racism in policing and the movement for Black Lives. We cover the murder of a Black trans man Tony McDade by Tallahassee police (2 days after the murder of George Floyd and the third fatal officer-involved shooting in the … Continued
We speak with local activist and journalist La’ Keisha Gray-Sewell about the work she is doing in Chicago. She also gives us insight as to why there has been violence in that city.
We speak with local community leaders about their plans for a local Black agenda and the steps that are needed to get there. And lastly, we hear from activist and author Kimberly Jones about the state of race in America, the injustices Black people face beyond the headlines. Guests: Gregory Hodge is a social change activist and … Continued
We speak with Justin and Nakenya about racial unrest in Martinez and the defacing of a Black Lives Matter mural. We talk about their plans to stop injustice and turn things around. Later we speak Omari Salisbury about the killings that took place in Seattle. Long time activist Summer Taylor was run over by a … Continued
Today we discuss transphobia and homophobia in the Black community. Specifically, as it pertains to anti-Black racism in policing and the movement for Black Lives. We cover the murder of a Black trans man Tony McDade by Tallahassee police (2 days after the murder of George Floyd and the third fatal officer-involved shooting in the … Continued
We head to the streets of Oakland to hear from people protesting against police terrorism. Then we speak with organizers about the police involved murder of Erik Salgado; and Black Music Matters. We speak with Ryan Nicole about music being the soundtrack of the people and freedom struggle. Erik’s girlfriend Brianna Colombo, who is four … Continued
The coronavirus pandemic has put gig workers in the forefront of the conversation centered around worker’s rights. Considered essential workers, many of who are struggling with whether to stay on the road (and risk the physical health) or stay home and face economic uncertainty due to the lack of employment protections. (We also cover the … Continued
We hear organizers from last night’s Fuck Your Curfew Rally in Oakland, Ca. Later we speak with longtime union worker John Reimann about the pandemic and workers rights and the 40 million dollars owed by the Golden State Warriors to the city of Oakland, California. And Poor News Network explores America’s war on the poor … Continued
