In this episode of Third Rail we discuss two potential strategies for community and social justice wins. First by examining black and brown neighborhoods in other cities, that may have some lessons for Central Brooklyn on the gentrification front. And then by tackling an age-old community organizing question: is it best to fight for social justice change […]
In this episode of Third Rail we break down two conversations happening nationally and on a local level. First, by examining the mid-term elections and how the results will affect Central Brooklynites. Then in the wake of the resurfacing of rape accusations against Bill Cosby– we question if we should be indicting the “art” along with […]
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 […]
On the ground in Ferguson: During the week of August 18th, Bed-Stuy resident Dante Barry (Deputy Director, Million Hoodies Movement for Justice) was in Ferguson, Missouri and he sat down with Third Rail reporter, Alan Smith (Co-Host, Baltimorons) to give us a perspective from Ferguson, that mainstream media isn’t covering.
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 […]