In “Revolutionary Birth” we discuss motherhood and womanhood in movement spaces with two mothers living in Central Brooklyn. And we share books that have shaped us politically. Guests Rae Gomes, Mother, Writer, & Activist Shatia Strother, Community Organizer, FUREE Segments 1. Motherhood, Womanhood & Movements: For women, deciding to be an activist means fighting a struggle […]
In “Telling stories. Taking care of business.” we explore the intersection between citizen journalism and community entrepreneurship in Central Brooklyn. Guests Monique Greenwood, Owner & CEO, Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns Kai Wright, Editor-at-Large, Colorlines Segments 1. Journalism that Builds Community: Although digital and social media have opened up new ways for people to share stories and information, […]
In “Environmental Justice” we discuss ways we can elevate “green” concerns and the many connections to race, class, and gender. And we also challenge the idea that the environment is a “white” issue. Guests Harvir Kaur, Food Sovereignty Organizer, BMCCynthia Moices, Environmental Justice Organizer, UPROSE Segments: 1. Green in A Vacuum: In the social justice world, why […]
In “Street Talk” we discuss the most outrageous things that have been said or done to us on the street, and some of the ways we’ve reacted. Also in this installment, in the wake of Staten Island resident Eric Garner’s death at the hands of NYPD, we ask what has changed in Central Brooklyn policing since the […]
In “Brooklyn Summer” we dive into the 2014 races here in Central Brooklyn and discuss ways to keep elected officials accountable. And we try to pinpoint what exactly makes Brooklyn summers as legendary as they are. Guests James Subudhi, BMC Board Member, Neighborhood Activist Britney Whaley, Political Organizer, Working Families PartyCenter Segments 1. 2014 Races […]
In “Almost Brooklyn Summer” we ask if street harassment invisible to men, and discuss the commodification of Brooklyn. Guests Aaron Freeman, Co-Host / Engineer of TWIB Radio & We Nerd Hard Mark Winston Griffith, Executive Director, Brooklyn Movement Center Segments 1. Is street harassment invisible to men?: The conversations we have with most men about street harassment involve a lot […]
Guests Taja Lindley, Founder, Managing Member, Colored Girls HustleJessica Valoris, Visual artist, Performing artist, and Poet Segments 1. Colored Girl Hustle: Audre Lorde told us that “caring for [yourself] is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” But with so many attacks on our self-esteem, our families, and our communities, […]
BK Deep Third Rail Podcast is officially one year old! We’re celebrating with our very first live show featuring the BMC & Third Rail team (co-producers and co-hosts Anthonine Pierre and Veralyn Williams and BMC executive director Mark Winston Griffith), our engineer Aaron Rand Freeman from TWiB, and maybe even some special guests… We’ll be […]
Guests Lois Thompson, Producer, Comedian & Host, The Brown Girl Comedy Show L. Michelle, Comedian, Actress, and Writer Segments 1. Brown Girl Comedy: Every month the Brown Girl Comedy Show goes down in front of a packed house, so clearly there is an appetite for women of color comedians. But what are the struggles of brown […]
Guests Braeden Lentz, Development Manager, Urban Justice Center Maurice Mitchell, Coordinator, New York Civic Engagement Table Segments 1. Black Community Organizing: Is there such a thing? Does community organizing look differently among in black neighborhoods than it does in white ones? What are the challenges for anyone organizing in black neighborhoods and for black organizers […]