Celebrating Us

Black tv shows and movies play a huge part in the culture. It's through tv shows like The Parkers, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Martin, Black Panther Love& Basketball, ATL, and so much more that empowers the community without us even thinking about it. Not only do they give us a sense of pride seeing people that look like us on the screens it also spreads awareness. Movies like Friday and Don't be a menace to society while drinking your juice in the hood are underrated. They may show us as the stereotypical black person but it shows other people outside the race what drug pollution, poverty, gun violence, and gentrification have done to our communities. Join us as we talk about how movies and tv shows like this make an impact on the Black community.

In 2020 a new generation of activists emerged, using social media platforms to raise awareness for the unjust treatment that the Black community has been forced to endure by this country. In our efforts to make our current movements more amplified and powerful we have to look into the past and see how our ancestors were able to be so resilient fighting against the same battles we face today. Join us as we appreciate our history while moving forward with our fights for justice.

Through colonialism, slavery, segregation, police brutality, and all that the Black community has been through we can always rely on one thing to get us through. Expression. Whether it's through music, poetry, writing, fashion, or dance Black people have always used art as a way to convey emotions through their craft. A prominent example of this would be the Harlem Renaissance which was the golden age for Black creativity. Join us as we discuss how art is so important to the movement. Enjoy!! 

 For the first episode of the Black History Month Series, I sat down with Deniah Carter, a sophomore at CCPA, to discuss the power we black people hold and the beauty in our community. Not just that but the connection we have to one another. She also talks a little bit about her small business (@deniah_kreations on Instagram). Enjoy!! 

This episode consists of different ideas and strategies to help members of the LGBTQ+ not only feel comfortable in their own skin but to also prevent an issue that has been within the community for years. Join us as members of RAWR bring awareness to the battle of HIV/Aids in queer communities and engage us in ways in which we can educate others. Enjoy!! 

In our new series, Rainbow In The Community, we're basing our conversations around intersectionality. Why is it that some people feel like they have to choose between being in their blackness and being proud of their sexuality? Arnetta states some of her thinking behind the tension between straight and queer members in the Black community. Enjoy!  

To end off this series I'm going to be sitting down with Jaylan Martinez, a 9th grader at CCPA. He's going to tell us about how the experience is different with mixed males than females. Not all stories are the same and I'm happy we're getting more male voices on the show. Enjoy! 

Check out the previous episode from this series: Young & Mixed ft. Kayleaa Moore

In the second episode of the 'Being Bi-racial' series, I sat down with Kayleaa Moore. She is a 9th grager at Coliseum College Prep Academy and the junior treasure for CCPA's BSU. I was able to ask her questions that would allow listeners deeper into the mixed experience. Being young she was able to offer up her perspective growing up in today's society being bi-racial. Enjoy! 

In our new series, we're exclusively focusing on the mixed experience. I interviewed Ali King a teacher at CCPA. She's mixed with Black and White and she talked to me about growing up not knowing where to fit in. In fact, it wasn't until college that she truly felt confident in who she was. Tune into the first episode of this month's series to learn more. 

For the last episode of the #PrayforAfrica series, we're sitting down with Marie-Flore Some to discuss some action students can take to bring awareness to the fight for justice in Africa but also talking about how celebrities should get more involved. The fire has been dying down for the fight in Africa and we're speaking about why that's not okay. More so there will be talks about the division between the African and Black community. Enjoy! 

Nigeria

- Donate Fundraiser by Nigerian Diasporans Against Sars: Diasporans Against SARS  

Congo 

- Petition Petition · Tell the Congo to Stop Using Child Labor in the Gold Mining Industry · Change.org 

- Donate Donate to UNHCR and support people in the DRC today   

Liberia 

- Petition Petition · President of Liberia: Liberia: Demand the Liberian President to declare Rape as a National Emergency · Change.org 

- Donation Months After Its Rape Scandal, an American Charity in Liberia Has Yet to Publish Its Reports — ProPublica