Mic'd Up

Listen to the audio from host Tamika “Mika” Gadsden's video conference with South Dakota based artist, educator and activist, Sun Rose Ironshell. Here the two women discuss the #MMIW Movement (Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women), the historical disenfranchisement of indigenous communities and we learn what the designation “Pre-American” means to Sun Rose.

This Conversation is timely given the work currently being done by the leaders at YWCA Greater Charleston leading up to their June 9th vigil that sheds light on the human trafficking epidemic in South Carolina.

Special Thanks to Ken Snipe! Thank you for making this interview happen!

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On this episode of Mic'd Up, we sit down with Charleston-based Hip Hop artist, Benny Starr. During this interview we discuss Benny's remarkable PechaKucha January 2018 presentation, his roots here in the Lowcountry and his forthcoming project, The Water Album.

Tune in at the 24 minute and 10 second mark to hear the audio from Benny's PechaKuch 28 presentation.

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On April 29, 2018, a group of activist, led by Naomi Simmons-Thorne, gathered for a vigil to honor the life of Sasha Wall. Sasha was the eighth transgender person to be murdered this year in the United States. She was the 1st trans woman, that we know of, to be murdered here in South Carolina. This podcast episode is devoted to telling more of her story.

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Today, we hit the streets of Charleston, SC and enjoy the annual Martin Luther King Day Parade. We also reflect on Dr. King's legacy and his Letter from Birmingham Jail.

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We kick off our first full episode of Mic'd Up with an interview with Charleston area native, artist and activist, Sunn m'Cheaux. Sunn was recently named Gullah language educator within Harvard University's distinguished African Language Program, led by Dr. John Mugane. Here, we walk, talk and drive with Sunn as he takes us back to his Gullah roots and describes the potential impact his new position at Harvard could potentially have on the cultural torch bearers back home in the Lowcountry.

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Coming Soon: A Charleston, South Carolina based podcast. Were putting a mic in front of everyday heroes, activists and elected officials in hopes to give a voice to the voiceless and inspire others to take meaningful action!