In this episode, the Lyrical Ones interview SAY Yang (they/them) about diversity, equity, inclusion, society, community, belonging, love, self-discovery, allyship, in addition to being one of the featured artists for the Tribute to Asian American Stories: Storytelling Showcase on August 14th, at 7pm PST. ⁠

As a professional drummer, filmmaker, poet, and comedian, SAY Yang is a magnetic and animated speaker on creativity, diversity, and storytelling. They've delivered talks to global audiences at Grace Hopper Celebration, Cisco, Oracle, Lesbians Who Tech, Women Who Code, and Oak Life Church. SAY is based in Oakland, California and loves collecting passport stamps. Keep a look out for their highly-anticipated book, The Spineless Porcupine, about a porcupine born without any spines, that will be published in December 2020.⁠ 

Thank you to everyone who came to our first two workshops these past few days. They have been powerful times of healing, sharing, and intergenerational storytelling. We are so thankful for all the folks who have decided to engage in the space with us!⁠ ⁠ This Friday, August 14th at 7pm PST is the storytelling showcase, where we will feature some stories that people have crafted throughout our workshops. We will also have @nicoletraciiwrites @yiann.sounds and @love_n_cr8ivity perform!⁠ ⁠ Hosted by Lacy Nguyen and Bailey Fan

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The diamond edition is for shining a light on uncut gems in the community. In this episode we interview Lacy Nguyen, program director of Lyrical Assembly, and explore the pressures that she has felt in her life that has led to her passion for arts/activism, and her current position with Lyrical Assembly We also discuss an upcoming Asian-American workshop storytelling that Lacy is facilitating, as well as the dive into the experiences and struggles of the Asian-American community in this time.

In this episode, the Lyrical Ones explore the relationship of historical significance with our current practices of preserving the growth in life. Looking out our personal relationships with family and fuel.

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Yes yes y'all and it won't stop. Episode 8 we discuss the pandemic... the impact, our response to it. As we put faces to the invisible enemy we reflect on the world that was and what we can do now for the world of tomorrow. COVID-19 Impact and Response, different groups and relations. Tourism and the impact on families who rely on it. Not being able to vacation, not being able to make money. Manifestation, Dreams, Defining the space.

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Date: July 23, 2020

As we proceed to give you what you need. Or hopefully want… I mean we can all use some Joy, right? This episode we explore the joys of our individual and collective identities. We discuss how to find wellness in the new age of zoom. Also Fego gives us some insight of who are the real natives of SF. Listen in and keep up. In life it is Joy & Pain… For this week focus on what brings you Joy. PEACE!

Hold up, wait a minute... let me put some thinking in it. We explore various topics for the 6th episode; the relationship of fan and celebrity, mental health taboos, and how to accept someone especially when you don't agree with them. Heal and Build Community. Enjoy.

In this episode, the Lyrical Ones interview spoken word artist and activist, Leah James and talk about the Black Lives Matter movement.

"All of my life I have been surrounded by positive images of Black people. What I see in the media does not reflect my reality nor does it reflect the reality of many others. After losing my mother at a very young age, the people who raised me and took me in were Black. Every man I have ever loved (besides my biological brothers) have been black. The man I call my dad is Black. My pastor is Black. I am white. There isn't enough people of my complexion sharing their heart and love for Black People. I want to be the change I want to see in the world. I want to speak my heart with out restriction. I pray I have accomplished that in this poem. We will never see true change in the way race relations are dealt with in this country until people who are not Black stand up against the injustice happening to Black people. When injustice happens to one person it happens to us all." -Leah James

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In this episode, the Lyrical Ones interview Lyrical Opposition artists about their experience being a part of the team for a special Lyrical Legacy Edition.

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In this episode, the Lyrical Ones discuss Juneteenth, New Black Wall Street and do a review and recap of their most recent event, Paradigm Rhymes. This episode also includes featured guest segments from business leaders in their sector, Johnny Travis of State of Flux and Kirk Davis of Kairos Kulture.

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