This is the booklist for those looking to center black authors and how to be more inclusive in your every day way of being this episode is for you. Check out the article that inspired this episode by visiting www.540westmain.org and become a patron for exclusive digital content www.patreon.com/540WMain

In this Season II premiere, host Calvin discusses specific action you and your organization can take to be more intentional and thoughtful in bringing diverse voices to your decision making and planning tables. Learn more and support 540WMain at www.540westmain.org and become a member www.patreon.com/540WMain

In this episode Calvin shares his experience (and reasons for) phasing morphine and cymbalta from his management of fibromyalgia and the benefits he has experienced in the transition. To learn more about the Living with Fibromyalgia visit: www.theglutenfreechefblog.com

Morethanisms Extra Host Calvin Eaton sits down with Stevie Vargas Community Organizer (Citizen Action) and unpacks the systemic and institutional challenges that have plagued Rochester City School District for decades and lead the district to vote to layoff teachers in an effort to close a budget deficit of more than $30 million dollars days before Christmas Day 2020.

Did you know that 48% of every purchase at a local independent business is recirculated locally compared to 14% of purchases at chain stores? In this mini episode we talk about the importance of supporting local businesses and the interconnectedness of sustainability, justice, and shopping local. When making a new purchase always ask yourself how can I support a local business with my purchase?

In this episode we unpack the cultural construct of FOMO (fear of missing out) how you can be more mindful and less anxious about the inability to be everywhere and how those living with fibromyalgia and related chronic illnesses have to learn how to let go of the guilt that comes with missing out on life to manage the illness in order to embrace a new normal.

What is artwashing and how do corporations, developers, and city leaders work in tandem to exploit artists and art to displace, and gentrify divested neighborhoods? This episode unpacks the intersection of art, cultural erasure and gentrification with Rochester, NY art activist and organizer Ray Ray Mitrano.

In this episode Calvin sits down with cohost Laura Andino for the first time and they dish on the challenges faced by the latinx community and how we are all connected in this life of change.

Chris Thompson joins Calvin for a real recap and reading of this summer’s most racist and cringeworthy moments. Follow Chris on 540Blog as well as twitter and Instagram at chronsofnon

In this episode Calvin is joined by cohosts Jessika Whitehiuse and Chris Thompson and together they drag yt supremacy culture, national and local hot topics, the Fourth of July, and unpack the trash #notourariel movement after Disney hires Hallie Bailey to play Ariel in the live action remake of The Little Mermaid.