Graves to Gardens Podcast

Graves to Gardens Podcast

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Graves to Gardens Podcast episodes

  • S1 Ep. 6 | Art Therapy

    In today's episode I'm joined by affiliates of Fortune Society: Marvin Wade, Mic Ruiz, Becky Dunham, Jamie Maleszka. We discuss the arts programming at Fortune and the transformative role that the arts plays not only in the process of re-entry but also with respect to mental health. And get this, we'll talk about these artists work with MoMA PS1 titled "We Choose to Bloom" which was done in collaboration with Fortune! To stay connected with these artist you can follow Mic and Marvin on Instagram and check out more of Becky's work here!


    In today's episode, Jamie makes mention of a few other organizations besides Fortune and a few other resources that I thought you all may want to look more into. There's Raise the Age and Legal Aid Society. She also mentions Freedom Agenda and if you haven't already be sure to go back to episode 2 if you missed my conversation with Darren Mack of Freedom Agenda. The final organization that I want to leave you guys with is Impact Services - an organization that provides help to Veterans suffering from homelessness. 


    Please be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our website. If you haven't already make sure to like, subscribe and share this episode with a friend. 

    1 hr 39 min
  • S1 Ep. 5 | Staging Realities

    For today's episode I am joined by former Oregon State Penitentiary theater instructor Phil Stockton and former standout student of the theater program Sterling Cunio. We cover everything from the process of creating a play in a place like prison to the success that came about from the groups exceptional performances. 


    You can find Sterling's latest work by checking out his website. Justice Arts Coalition is also mentioned a few times and is the reason I was able to connect with Phil and Sterling at the start of all of this. You can follow them on Instagram and check out their website. The other amazing organization mentioned in today's episode is Pen America. You can follow them on Instagram and also check out their website here as well.


    And as always, if you have not already make sure you follow our Instagram account and subscribe to our website. Please also be sure to share today's episode with a friend, like and subscribe so you don't miss out on any new episodes!

    1 hr 16 min
  • S1 Ep. 4 | Poems of Prison

    For today's episode I am joined by poet, author and prison abolition activist Ann Bracken to discuss her latest collection of poetry from her book,  Once You're Inside: Poems Exploring Incarceration. You can purchase Ann's books here. She is also connected with an amazing organization called the Justice Arts Coalition which facilitates artistic connections with activists/anyone interested and those on the inside. You can find out more about their organization here. 


    Also, be sure to follow Graves to Gardens Podcast on Instagram and subscribe to our website to stay connected!

    1 hr 5 min
  • S1 Ep. 3 | This is Grace

    In today's episode I'm joined by Grace DeTrevarah, the LGBTQ Liaison and Senior Peer Educator at the Osborne Association. In today's episode Grace shares her own personal experience of serving time in a men's facility as well as the work that she's doing now for other trans individuals still incarcerated. You can follow Grace on Instagram and on Facebook. Be sure to also follow the Osborne Association on Instagram. You can also find the article Grace wrote for USA Today here. 


    To stay updated on new episodes and content from Graves to Gardens Podcast be sure to follow us on Instagram, hit the subscribe button and you also can sign up for our email list by subscribing to our website. 


    ***Warning: this episode makes mention of sexual/physical violence and assault which may be triggering for some listeners. Viewer discretion is advised. 

    1 hr 11 min
  • S1 Ep. 2 | Addressing the Rikers Island Crisis

    For today's episode I'm joined by Darren Mack, the Co-Director and Co-Founder for Freedom Agenda. We discuss the plans that Freedom Agenda has outlined to close Rikers and why this work is so important. Make sure to follow Darren on Instagram or stay connected with him via email at [email protected]. You can also check out Freedom agenda on their website or follow their Instagram account. If today's episode inspired you to want to support the work that they are doing please be sure to donate to Freedom Agenda's efforts by visiting their website. Be sure to like, subscribe and share this episode with a friend! You can also follow me on Instagram and check out my website to stay connected for future episodes!

    44 min
  • S1 Ep. 1 | Welcome to the Garden
    In today's episode I'm spilling the tea on where we've been, explaining all of the new changes and urging you all to act on behalf of Melissa Lucio. Melissa Lucio has a scheduled execution date on April 27th in the state of Texas, but we can all do our part to make sure that a woman who is very likely innocent is sent home. Please make calls to Governor Abbott at 956-446-2866 or visit Savemelissa.org. 
    Check out my website to see when new episodes release at gravestogardenspodcast.com and follow me on instagram at graves2gardenspodcast.
    30 min
  • EP. 3 of Sing About Me : An Uncut Conversation on Respectability
    Black lives can’t matter until all black lives matter and there really needs to be greater emphasis on this outside of it being a trending hashtag. This episode gets into the need for inclusivity in the space where advocacy for the protection of black life. This means - the black trans woman and the young black boy with a record’s humanity should be equally valued and respected just as much as black leaders in the community. Why? Because all of humanity is deserving of respect and to be free from violence and harm.
    In this third episode of the series we are looking to inform listeners of the greater discrimination some within the community face and how social respectability is deeply connected to this. As well as provide the antidote to some of these problems!
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    37 min
  • EP. 3 Sing About Me : Part 1 of An Uncut Conversation on Respectability
    Black lives can’t matter until all Black lives matter and there really needs to be greater emphasis on this outside of it being a trending hashtag. This episode gets into the need for inclusivity in the space where advocacy for the protection of black life. This means - the Black trans woman and the young Black boy with a record’s humanity should be equally valued and respected just as much as black leaders in the community. Why? Because all of humanity is deserving of respect and to be free from violence and harm.
    In this third episode of the series we are looking to inform listeners of the greater discrimination some within the community face and how social respectability is deeply connected to this. As well as provide the antidote to some of these problems!
    - Logo Design By: Kashan Ricketts
    Instagram: @kay_mccxxi
    @_koloring.with.kash
    34 min
  • EP. 2 Sing About Me : Part 2 of A Word From Our Sisters on Colorism
    Welcome back to the second episode in this series “Sing About Me”. This conversation finishes off this discussion on Colorism and sets the stage for the next episode in the series on respectability politics. Again, we are peeling back more of the onion on marginalized groups to highlight the way whiteness and patriarchy exist in ways that are not always made aware to us.
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    46 min
  • EP. 1 Sing About Me : Part 1 of A Word From Our Sisters on Colorism
    Welcome back to Breaking Barriers for a series that I’ve titled Sing About Me. Yes, the title of this is a play on Kendrick Lamar’s song off of his critically acclaimed album Good Kid Maad City. For all my fellow Kendrick fans out there, I’m sure you probably (like myself) appreciate most about the song his dedication to sharing what’s real and the way that he does it through his art.
    Similarly to what Kendrick does on his track, I wanted to metaphorically sing about issues that came up conversations with you guys following Why Does it Always Have to Be About Race and what I felt would properly set the tone for future episodes to come! You’ll see that this series functions like an onion, peeling back the layers of further marginalized black identities that need greater protection and support.
    In this series we dive into issues of colorism, respectability and of course (one of my favorite topics) - criminality. I had the honor of working with bunch of amazingly smart and talented people who in some way are connected professionally and/or personally to the episode they were featured in. And we begin this series with a conversation on colorism. My hope is that we come away from this conversation with greater knowledge, empathy and even questions so that when its your time to sing about these issues you’ll be ready to have the hard conversations but with love.
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    42 min

About Graves to Gardens Podcast

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A space meant to bridge the arts and social justice, specifically issues related to incarceration. The grave symbolizes the commonly traditional approach to justice and the garden represents the beautiful work we explore here each week on the podcast. Come along this journey and be part of a movement of planters who have begun the work of reimagining a new world for us all. Welcome to the Garden friends, I hope you stay a while.