Dropping on Monday, 1/21/19 , the FIRST podcast documentary series from The Charleston Activist Network exploring a community's experience with the criminal justice system.

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On This Episode of Mic'd Up, Mika recaps the rash of violent attacks on young Black bodies that took place this Summer in the Charleston, South Carolina area. We also update you on the Stephanie Strempel court case. (See Links Below)

**Note: 2nd Audio Clip features the voice of Mika Gadsden speaking and NOT Deanna Rocquemore.**

News on Stephanie Strempel:

https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/dorchester-county-news/woman-accused-of-assaulting-teen-at-dorchester-county-pool-pleads-guilty-affidavit-shows/1650517229

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/07/02/police-say-woman-screamed-racial-slurs-and-smacked-a-black-teen-at-a-pool-she-lost-her-job/?utm_term=.d50be70b6e42

Audio Clips Used in this Episode:

CBS News: https://youtu.be/QvxuNH_Hr6s

The Black Collective: https://youtu.be/3AK7Km8wovg

Previous Content From C.A.N.:

The Conjure Sessions Video: youtu.be/I4TnJnadZ-w

Conjure Sessions Squad:

Ashley Limehouse - bit.ly/YogiMamaAsh

Chef Elaina Ruth - bit.ly/TreatGod

Eye of Elohim - bit.ly/EyeOfElohim

Virtuosic Vision - bit.ly/VirtuosicVision

Do Work Media - bit.ly/DoWorkMedia

Motherland Essentials - www.motherlandessentials.com

New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/1ConjuredMic

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Everyone deserves access to high quality, "baller" produce and grocery items...and Lindsey Barrow and his team is on a mission to make that a reality for everyone in the Charleston metro area and beyond. Listen in as he and LSG dietitian Olivia explain their mission and the need to empower communities through creating a connection through accessible, quality food options for EVERYONE!

Lowcountry Street Grocery: www.lowcountrystreetgrocery.com

The Conjure Sessions Video: https://youtu.be/I4TnJnadZ-w

Conjure Sessions Squad:

Ashley Limehouse - bit.ly/YogiMamaAsh

Chef Elaina Ruth - bit.ly/TreatGod

Eye of Elohim - bit.ly/EyeOfElohim

Virtuosic Vision - bit.ly/VirtuosicVision

Do Work Media - bit.ly/DoWorkMedia

Motherland Essentials - www.motherlandessentials.com

New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/1ConjuredMic

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Website: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com

We're LIVE from Folly Beach for this special episode of the Mic'd Up Podcast recorded during our 1st Conjure Sessions pop-up event. Listen along as host, Mika Gadsden interviews Lowcountry Hip Hop stand-out, Benny Starr, and hear all about his landmark September 22nd performance at the Charleston Music Hall and his upcoming sophomore effort, A Water Album.

Benny's "A Water Album": bit.ly/AWaterAlbum

Conjure Sessions Squad:

Ashley Limehouse - bit.ly/YogiMamaAsh

Chef Elaina Ruth - bit.ly/TreatGod

Eye of Elohim - bit.ly/EyeOfElohim

Virtuosic Vision - bit.ly/VirtuosicVision

Do Work Media - bit.ly/DoWorkMedia

Motherland Essentials - www.motherlandessentials.com

New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/MoreSunn

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Bonus Pod - Host Mika Gadsden reflects on Charleston's predictable response to White Supremacy and the city's constant call for Black folks to "love" the very systems constructed to destroy their communities.

🗣 Young Black Charleston!!!: You're invited to the Conjure Sessions, feat. Benny Starr, happening November 10th at a secret location! Join us for an evening of food, fun and fellowship!

👉 http://bit.ly/ConjureSessions Reach out to Mika via email or on IG for password (see below).

New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/VanityMicdUp

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Here's another "Midterm Election Deep Dive" episode! Today, Mika is joined by Charleston, SC educational advocate, Anjene "AJ" Davis as he discussing his thoughts on our local school board election race and much more!

Special Thanks: Black Voters Matter Fund for supporting the Charleston Activist Network #GOTV efforts from day 1. Thank you, Cliff and LaTosha!

(https://www.blackvotersmatterfund.org/)

Articles on Local Politics-

Joe Cunningham: https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/how-katie-arrington-and-joe-cunningham-actually-differ-on-the/article_215a71ba-d6d3-11e8-af22-8b7b02cd0233.html

Alan Wilson: https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article220122930.html

School Board Coverage: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/teacher-pay-school-choice-outside-money-frame-charleston-school-board/article_a2edb614-d797-11e8-9ac3-97d15b09d09a.html

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On this episode of The Mic'd Up Podcast, host Mika Gadsden sits down with her friends and fellow activists Nathaniel Naomi Thorne and Alexandria Coburn to chat about the current state of South Carolina politics heading into the 2018 Midterm Elections!

Join us on October 28th at The Charleston Pour House for Vinyasa Yoga with Kate Reutter Counts of Evolve Charleston:

https://www.facebook.com/events/339687120132079/

Hear More Naomi: bit.ly/SashaWall

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Following the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States, Mic'd Up host Mika Gadsden reminds women to look back to history and to marginalized folx for perspective on how to fight for bodily autonomy, for reproductive justice and against reproductive oppression. We've been here before. This fight is not new to many. We simply have to "LISTEN" to the stories of those who have come before us to learn how to power on.

Hidden Brain - https://www.npr.org/2017/02/07/513764158/remembering-anarcha-lucy-and-betsey-the-mothers-of-modern-gynecology

Sun Rose Ironshell on Mic'd Up - http://bit.ly/SunRoseIronshell

Recy Taylor on NPR - https://www.npr.org/2018/01/14/578010819/recy-taylor-s-rape-still-haunts-us

Omisade Burney-Scott of SisterSong on NowThis - https://youtu.be/gLg3-nRXS2o

Bettina Judd and her poetry - http://www.patientpoems.com/praise-summary/

Beto O'Rourke - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_iJLaOMLmg

Visit these sites and articles:

https://www.sistersong.net/reproductive-justice/

http://remezcla.com/lists/culture/brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-confirmation-hurts-latinos/

https://www.npr.org/2017/12/07/568948782/black-mothers-keep-dying-after-giving-birth-shalon-irvings-story-explains-why

https://www.salon.com/2018/09/25/justice-brett-kavanaugh-would-represent-an-immediate-threat-to-lgbt-rights/

http://southernersonnewground.org/

https://www.theroot.com/its-official-accused-sexual-predator-brett-kavanaugh-i-1829575703

https://transequality.org/

http://racebaitr.com/2015/07/07/gynecology-was-built-on-the-backs-of-black-women-anyway-an-interview-with-bettina-judd/#

http://www.wunc.org/post/new-york-statue-causes-some-students-shudder#stream/0

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/feb/20/serena-williams-childbirth-health-daughter-tennis

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/16/nyregion/nyc-sims-statue-central-park-monument.html

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Enjoy this special look back at the making of South Carolina Hip Hop Artist Benny Starr's "A Water Album". This mini bonus pod includes audio from a rehearsal session with Benny and members of the Four 20's Band, Very Hypnotic Soul and vocalist, Shaniqua McCants. As well as audio from a featurette created by @internetjohn_, @khariayo, @tennuhcecil and @propertyofcarsondonald (Instagram).

Photo Credit: Everett Z

Missed the Concert? Head to Benny's Social Media Pages:

bit.ly/BennyStarrFB

@benny_starr (Instagram)

Purchase A Water Album:

bit.ly/AWaterAlbum

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On this week's episode, Mika sits down via video chat to talk with activist and native South Carolinian, Kymberly Smith, leader with the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Listen as Kym talks about her motivations as a leader and what lead her to join the PSL.

CAN News: https://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/FeedbackFile/archives/2018/09/28/need-to-register-to-vote-look-for-the-charleston-activist-network-at-a-show-near-you

News on Kym's Activism:

Deomcracy Now Interview - https://youtu.be/wzXwfqncmUs

The State - https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article218252685.html

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article216596580.html

Newsweek- https://www.newsweek.com/what-happens-inmates-during-hurricanes-1119752

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