Built By Us

By Democracy North Carolina

Built By Us Media spotlights movement makers and shakers across North Carolina. Hosts Kai and Joselle sit down with organizers, activists, and working-class people who are fighting for justice, bui

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The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.

Built By Us episodes:

November 02, 2021 Celebrating Latinx & Hispanic Heritage with Kathia & Emily
"If not us, then who?" — In this episode, hear from 2 Latina women making a difference in Western NC. Featuring two UNC Asheville students and former Democracy NC Friendterns, Emily Arismendy and Kathia Fuentes Beyhaut! Tune in to hear from Emily and Kathia themselves on what it means to be Latinx in North Carolina.

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October 21, 2021 Celebrating Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month! ft. Veronica Fonseca
Celebrating Latinx & Hispanic Movement Makers in North Carolina. — In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor chat with UNC-Chapel Hill Student and two-time Democracy Summer Alum, Veronica Fonseca. Tune in to hear all about Veronica’s journey into local and global politics, her thoughts on Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month, and to learn more about her Mexican roots and culture. 🇲🇽
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50min
October 18, 2021 What's on the Ballot this Year?
In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor go over what’s on the ballot this year! Many North Carolinians have local races to vote on this Fall and we want you to be prepared.

Listen in for a quick episode on what offices are up, what powers they hold, and what issues are at stake during these local elections!
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October 07, 2021 Celebrating Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month! ft. Manny Mejia Diaz
Celebrating Latinx & Hispanic Movement Makers in North Carolina. — In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor chat with Southeastern RMO, Manny Mejia Diaz, to hear their thoughts on Latinx Hispanic Heritage month and to learn more about his Salvadoran roots and culture. 🇸🇻 Tune in to hear from Manny on what it means to him to be Latinx in North Carolina.
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September 23, 2021 Celebrating Our Wins! ft. Recent Policy Updates
In this brick episode, Taylor and Alyssa quickly recap some of NC's most recent policy wins #ForThePeople. Tune in to hear all about how your advocacy work is paying off and why we must always keep fighting.
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September 09, 2021 Youth Organizing and Activism in NC ft. Past and Present UNC Student Change-Makers
In this episode, former 2021 Democracy Summer friendterns, Lucas and Chantel, talk about the current state of youth activism in North Carolina with past and present UNC students who have been doing organizing, advocacy, and activism work within their local communities.
Featuring Julia Clark, Chris Suggs, and Greear Webb; Tune in for an important conversation about how the youth are carrying the work of the past forward and what it really means to be a youth activist or organizer in 2021.

Artist Highlight: Charlotte Culture Party / Song: Prison's Son

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August 27, 2021 The Role of the Black Church ft. Reverend Joshua Lazard
In this episode, Democracy Summer friendterns, Kel and Noah, talk with Reverend Joshua Lazard about the history, role, and importance of the Black church. Tune in for an amazing conversation and our most recent episode: The Role of the Black Church.
Artist Highlight: Kel Williams / Song: It takes all the money i make
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August 19, 2021 Reparations and Your Role Within Them Ft. Western NC Advocates
In this episode, Democracy Summer friendterns, Brianna and Steven, host a conversation with Western NC Advocates, Tre and Savannah, about reparations. Tune in as we discuss what reparations mean to us, look like to us, and could look like in future society and legislation.

Artist Highlight: More Than Friends by Kayla Lynn and The Change

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August 05, 2021 What is Mutual Aid? ft. London Newton and Marques Thompson
In this episode we discuss what mutual aid is and why it is so important. With us we have special guests, Marques Thompson, our Regional Managing Organizer in the East, and London Newton, a college student and organizer who is passionate about mutual aid work. Tune in to learn more about why mutual aid work is so integral to our communities.

Artist Highlight: Secor / Song - Sunday Morning / Available on all streaming platforms!
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July 28, 2021 Addressing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health in Black and Brown communities ft. Dr. Kimberly Hardy
In this episode, Democracy Summer friendtern, Trinity Murray, hosts a conversation with Dr. Kimberly Hardy, MSW, Ph.D. Tune in as we deconstruct the stigma surrounding mental health in Black and Brown communities, understand the importance of normalizing treatment, and learn how we can each prioritize our own self-care.
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