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Thank you to local Philadelphia group Kilamanzego for providing the music for this episode!























the edge of twilight. ft skullkid by Kilamanzego

#5 True Sanctuary

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#7 The Wrap


          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                

            
          
        
          
        

        
      
        
      

    
  


  











  In episode 6 Lea Devon Sorrentino and Sergio Cea are joined by Staci Moore and Christi Clark of the Women’s Community Revitalization Project. Staci shares her story of moving to Philadelphia and her experience with housing insecurity and the importance of fighting for affordable housing. Christi shares with us the ways that WCRP and 65 other organizations are trying to make Philadelphia a sustainable affordable city for low income and working class residents. To get involved in the fight for affordable housing you can: Join Reclaim Philadelphia’s Housing Task Force
Get involved with the Women’s Community Revitalization Project 
Vote on May 21st for movement candidates who will fight for affordable housingThank you to Caleb Michael for providing us with this episodes music. Hear the full track here:























Keep It Up, Good Job by Caleb Michael

#6 Fighting for Affordability


          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                

            
          
        
          
        

        
      
        
      

    
  


  











   In Episode 1 we heard from Mass Liberation organizer Akeem Sims. During his story he talked about his experience and work with The Participatory Defense Hub. That conversation didn’t make it into the first episode– so we are sharing it now! Every Thursday from 6-8pm in West Philadelphia at 4901 Kingsessing Ave. this group meets to help people facing charges, their families, and communities to impacted. To explain what the Participatory Defense Hub does let’s listen to Akeem explain the power of organizing people! 
Reclaim Philadelphia’s Mass Liberation Campaign has a lot of important work happening across the city.  To find out more information on The Participatory Defense Hub or get involved go to participatorydefense.org.  On 4/8/2018 make sure to attend Judge the Judges– A Judicial Forum hosted by the Judge Accountability Table where you can hear directly from candidates to help make informed decisions on which candidates align with your values. There will be 7 vacancies in the Philadelphia Courts up for election, make sure your voice is heard. The doors open tonight at 5:30 pm at the friend center 1501 Cherry St.  
Mass Liberation Campaign is also pushing our listeners to support the Dignity Act discussed in our last episode. You can sign the petition HERE to let Pennsylvania legislators know that you support women who are currently or formerly incarcerated and that they deserve to be treated with dignity. We are trying to collect as many signatures as possible before June. Stay connected through facebook, instagram and twitter on more upcoming ways to support the Dignity Act.  


BONUS! Participatory Defense Hub


          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                

            
          
        
          
        

        
      
        
      

    
  


  











  In episode 4 the show focuses on the inequitable treatment and visibility of current and formerly incarcerated women in our institutions, organizing and conversations around mass liberation.  In the first part of the episode Madusa Carter shares the third act of their play Mary’s Daughter: Memoir of an Artivist. The story is followed by an interview between Madusa Carter and Rick Krajewski on why women have not been centered in mass liberation organizing and how can change the narrative and prevent that erasure from continuing to happen. After listening make sure to sign the petition to support the Dignity Act We love supporting local musicians! Episode 4 features an exclusive track created by our guests. Check out the full song and download it.
































  You can also find more music from Blak Rapp M.A.D.U.S.A on iTunes and SpotifyWant to see Madusa’s full play Mary’s Daughter: Memoir’s of an Artivist? You can catch it at Stockton University on April 2nd at 12:30 pm:


































































  

    
  
    

      

      
        
          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                

            
          
        
          
        

        
      
        

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