Hope from the Hood

Hope from the Hood

By Sandhya JhaSociety & CultureEducation
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Hope from the Hood episodes

  • Episode 22 – Jackie at Black Organizing Project

    “Black Organizing Project is reviving the spirit of Oakland’s Black community through relationship building, leadership development, political education and policy-change.” Prepare to be inspired by their work for peace!!!

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    26 min
  • Episode 20 – Amba at Dreamcatcher

    The only year-round shelter for youth in Alameda County. No. Really. But talk about inspiring work! You’ll want to see at least 20 Dreamcatchers after listening to this interview.

    Theme music provided by Earth Amplified: “Any Day Now.”

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    27 min
  • Episode 19 – Peggy and Mustard Seed

    Peggy Bristol makes sure that youth and children fleeing violence in their homelands get dignity in Bay Area courts. Be inspired by the work of Mustard Seed! (Theme Music: “Any Day Now” by Earth Amplified.)

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    25 min
  • Welcome back! OneLife Institute – Liza Rankow

    OneLife Institute provides breathing space and community care for activists, caretakers and anyone carrying others on their shoulders. Be inspired by how Liza and OneLife create peace!

    theme music, “Any Day Now,” courtesy of Earth Amplified.

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    29 min
  • Episode 17 -Patricia and Nafsi ya Jamii

    Nafsi ya Jamii provides a space where spirit and body and action and healing can co-exist, a retreat and working farm in the heart of East Oakland. Patricia St. Onge shares the vision of her and partner Wilson Riles.

    music by Earth Amplified.

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    34 min
  • Episode 16 – Belinda and Project Darreis

    Project Darreis, named after a generous young man caught in crossfire in the OPC’s neighborhood, seeks to provide whatever food, clothing, or compassion people in the community need as a way of deterring violence. Prepare to be inspired by the generosity and fierce dedication of director and founder Belinda.

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    30 min

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Inspiring stories of people creating peace in a city most people only associate with violence. Learn how the activists and dreamers of Oakland are creating a city of peace and hope. Tune in to be…