Mic'd Up

By Charleston Activist Network

An unapologetic, Lowcountry-based podcast from the Charleston Activist Network. Hosted by activist/organizer, Mika Gadsden... more

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The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.

Mic'd Up episodes:

September 23, 2018 Mic'd Up Ep. 12 - More Sunn! (From The Lost Files)
On this episode of Mic'd Up we revisit our interview with Harvard Language educator, Sunn m'Cheaux. This time, you'll be able to hear from Sunn further explain not just the importance of teaching the Gullah language at Harvard, but, also, what makes his Gullah roots and identity so rich. Enjoy this interview from the "Lost Files".
Check out a past episode featuring local Hip-Hop artist and phenom, Benny Starr!: http://bit.ly/BennyStarrCAN
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We run on love & community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN
Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet
Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:
FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork
IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork
Twitter: @ChsActNet
Email Mika: [email protected]
Website: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com
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39min
September 01, 2018 Mic'd Up Ep. 11 (2.0) - Theo Spencer In Camden, New Jersey
This is our "Mulligan"...our 2nd attempt to sit down and discuss politics, community engagement and gentrification with Theo Spencer of Camden, NJ. Listen along and get inspired to empower your block, city or neighborhood.
Article on West Ashley community members who took a stand for their neighborhood: https://www.postandcourier.com/archives/turkys-towing-gives-up-on-savannah-highway-site/article_95b25a45-4833-5439-8482-5ba330b2ba0c.html
Come out and support local artist, Benny Starr at his special Charleston Music Hall event on September 22, 2018:
www.facebook.com/events/542935739454622/
Please Rate and Subscribe!
We run on love & community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN
Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet
Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:
FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork
IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork
Twitter: @ChsActNet
Email Mika: [email protected]
Website: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com
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44min
August 28, 2018 BonusMiniPod Pt. 2 - Spillin' the Chris ChrisTEA
**Bonus Pod** Listen as Mic'd Up host Mika Gadsden continues her discussion with Theo Spencer from Ep. 11 and spills a little Chris ChrisTEA and breaks down deal making, party bosses and politics in Dirty Jerz (a.k.a. New Jersey).
Come out and support local artist, Benny Starr at his special Charleston Music Hall event on September 22, 2018:
www.facebook.com/events/542935739454622/
Please Rate and Subscribe!
We run on love & community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN
Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet
Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:
FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork
IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork
Twitter: @ChsActNet
Email Mika: [email protected]
Website: www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com
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11min
August 28, 2018 Mic'd Up Ep. 11 - Theo Spencer In Camden, NJ
On this episode of Mic'd Up, Mika takes a ride with Theo Spencer through one of our country's most embattled cities, Camden, NJ and discusses the area's education system, plans for redevelopment, gentrification and how some issues facing Camden run parallel with those here in Charleston, SC.
Join us!...Come out and support local artist, Benny Starr at his special Charleston Music Hall event on September 22, 2018:
https://www.facebook.com/events/542935739454622/
Studies on Gentrification:
http://cityobservatory.org/higher-inequality-neighborhoods-reduce-inequality/
http://cityobservatory.org/whats-really-going-on-in-gentrifying-neighborhoods/
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0042098015598120
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/07/11/is-gentrification-really-a-problem
Please Rate and Subscribe!
We run on love & community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN
Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet
Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:
FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork
IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork
Twitter: @ChsActNet
Email Mika: [email protected]
Website: charlestonactivistnetwork.com
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40min
August 20, 2018 Enough Yoga - Bonus Mini Episode
Here are two extended clips from Episode 10. Listen, close your eyes, meditate and reflect!
Don't forget to check out episodes 1 through 9 if you haven't already!
Kate - www.evolvecharleston.com/
Kennae - www.transformationyogasc.com/
We run on love & community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN
Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet
Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:
FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork
IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork
Twitter: @ChsActNet
Email Mika: [email protected]
Website: charlestonactivistnetwork.com
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11min
August 20, 2018 Mic'd Up Ep. 10 - Enough Yoga! (Kate & Kennae)
On this episode of Mic'd Up, Mika joins forces with two of Charleston South Carolina's most dynamic instructors in the world of yoga and fitness - - - Kate Reutter Counts of Evolve Charleston and Kennae Miller of Transformation Yoga of Summerville! Listen as we head outdoors and hit the Charleston Pour House deck for a soul-stirring fitness journey that's also a call to action!
Kate - http://www.evolvecharleston.com/
Kennae - https://www.transformationyogasc.com/
We run on love & community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN
Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet
Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:
FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork
IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork
Twitter: @ChsActNet
Email Mika: [email protected]
Website: charlestonactivistnetwork.com
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17min
August 12, 2018 Mic'd Up Ep. 9 - Vanity Reid Deterville
Listen along as host, Mika Gadsden, chats with the amazing Vanity Reid Deterville, a local College of Charleston student and activist as she describes her passion for speaking up on behalf of her community and where she thinks the future of Charleston leadership is headed.
Join us on August 19th on the Charleston Pour House Deck for Enough Yoga! An accessible, radical self-care event for ALL of Charleston. For more info, visit: http://bit.ly/EnoughYoga
Support this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet
Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:
FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork
IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork
Twitter: @ChsActNet
Email Mika: [email protected]
Website: charlestonactivistnetwork.com
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34min
July 29, 2018 Mic'd Up Ep. 8 - Mika Says
On this episode of Mic'd Up, host Tamika "Mika" Gadsden goes on a brief rant following an emotional month of local headlines featuring stories regarding the war on black youth who sell palmetto roses in Charleston, local bars and restaurants banning black patrons and the assault of a young boy at the hands of a white woman at a local pool. Not to mention, the local and state leadership of the democratic party erasing the work of latinx and black women in the community.
Visit charlestonactivistnetwork.com for additional information regarding upcoming events and initiatives!
Bus Ride to the lynching memorial in Montgomery, AL:
bit.ly/Journey4JusticeChas
Support this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet
Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:
FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork
IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork
Twitter: @ChsActNet
Email Mika: [email protected]
Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChsActNet
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6min
July 02, 2018 Mic'd Up Ep. 7 - Be A Co - Conspirator, Not An Ally
Visit charlestonactivistnetwork.com for additional information regarding upcoming events and initiatives!
Bus Ride to the lynching memorial in Montgomery, AL:
http://bit.ly/Journey4JusticeChas
Support this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet
Follow the Charleston Activist Network on Social Media:
FB: @charlestonactivistnetwork
IG: @charlestonactivistnetwork
Twitter: @ChsActNet
Email Mika: [email protected]
Donald Merckle's Original Post - https://www.facebook.com/donald.merckle/posts/10156513671674626
Chad Alexander's "The Local Bar" Podcast -
http://thelocalbar.libsyn.com/podcast
Articles about the Main Street Public House incident:
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article213953999.html
https://www.theroot.com/south-carolina-restaurant-closed-after-musician-says-wh-1827148085
https://www.free-times.com/music/update-main-street-public-house-parts-ways-with-co-owner/article_638cba66-7a58-11e8-99ce-f3ffbc943daf.html
The Alicia Garza interview was from The Brave Podcast:
https://fmg.kinja.com/fusion-media-group-and-the-california-endowment-release-1825356285
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25min
June 18, 2018 Mic'd Up EP. 6 - Food For Thought Q&A - Denmark Vesey's Garden LIVE At Harold's Cabin
On this very special LIVE episode of Mic'd Up, host Mika Gadsden sits down with authors, Ethan J. Kytle and Blain Roerts for a Q & A discussion about their groundbreaking book, Denmark Vesey's Garden. This discussion, coordinated by the owners of Itinerant Literate Books, is titled "Food for Thought" and was hosted at Charleston's own, Harold's Cabin.
Special Thanks Shout Outs:
Do Work Media for recording and producing this episode
CT Burton for serving as Executive Producer
Follow Those Featured in this Episode:
Ethan Kytle on Twitter: @EthanKytle
Blain Roberts on Twitter: @BlainRoberts1
The Authors' Website: denmarkveseysgarden.com
Do Work Media: @doworkmedia on Twitter and IG.
Charleston Activist Network: @CharlestonActivistNetwork on IG and
Facebook and @ChsActNet on Twitter, charlestonactivistnetwork.com
Itinerant Literate Books: @chsbookmobile on Twitter, itinerantliteratebooks.com
Join us on our trip to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice & The Legacy Museum: http://bit.ly/Journey4JusticeChas
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1h 29min

FAQs about Mic'd Up:

How many episodes does Mic'd Up have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.