DJ Ambush sit's down with Capt. Peterson to discuss the challenges Black law enforcement face experiencing institutional racism within the workplace while also being challenged to meet the expectations of the Black community. This conversation to place during our Black Podcast Festival in Pioneer Square.

Black Women of Portlands Politics hosted by Morgan Jones. Featuring Akasha Lawrence Spence, AJ McCreary & Libra Forde. This conversation took place April 13th in our radio stations AuxMute Gallery on the 4th floor of The Portland Art Museum. This clip is from the first session in a series on the topic. ENJOY!

DJ Am Bush joined by thee Robert Glasper. A Multi-Genre Producer, Songwriter, Arranger and Pianist. We get the inside scoop on his upcoming album Black Radio 3 as well as his upcoming show at the 2022 BIAMP PDX JAZZ FESTIVAL. Black Radio 3 will be an album to help listeners escape from the woes of the world whether it be covid or politics. 

Listeners will be able to dive in and cruise through the sound with singles such as Shine ft D Smoke and Tiffany Goushae and Black Superhero ft Killa Mike, BJ Chicago Kid and Big K.R.I.T. Hopefully with a bit of vodka and redbull, you’ll be able to catch Mr.Glasper at his show this February 26th, the day after the drop of Black Radio 3. 

Joining Am Bush in conversation is Hank Willis Thomas, an artist from the Upper Westside of New York City. Hank has an exhibit coming up at the Portland Art Museum that celebrates 20 years of his work. Invited by curators such as Julia Dolan and Sarah Jeski. Influenced by his mother growing up who is also a photographer, Hank was exposed to black photographers in an era where art - especially black art was just beginning to break free. 

From the mind of a man who doesn’t believe in race but believes race was created to categorize us on opposite sides of each other.  Hank shares with us a humbling perspective of his work and ability. He says “I just kind of do things” and “embrace an artist that doesn’t kind of check an easy box”. Hank and Am Bush also discuss a few of Hank's pieces, such as his sculpture “Rise Up” at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama. Hearing Hank and Am Bush not only pow wow about his life as a photographer but the influence their upbringings had on them as a generation, it is something you truly don’t wanna miss.

For this podcast episode, joining Brittan Jackson for the Juneteenth Black Wellness Panel is Trina Tyra and Erin Robinson. Two black wellness specialists who serve the community through their wellness practices. Trina hails from New Orleans, she is a yoga certified personal trainer, group x instructor and nutrition coach and she focuses on middle aged black femmes and non-binary people. Erin is from San Diego, he grew up as an artist and painter, and he creates meditation practices for his clients. Through this conversation with the host Brittan we learn what wellness and self care means, how to go about experiencing this within our community and what their methods have been in & out of the pandemic. We also get a bit personal with the two guest speakers, learning what lengths they will go to assure care as well as a few of their everyday favorites towards the end. 

DJ Am Bush is joined by Ella Ray, the Community Partnerships Coordinator at the Portland Art Museum. Ella Ray informs us not only about the art world through her own lens but how it can and should be perceived through the black lense. Coming from the museum and academic world she talks about how those from that space can come together with those from outside the space and bridge the gap between the two. As well as how to continue doing the work of uplifting and highlighting black and brown people in the arts within the community, letting us know it starts within the simplistic things and traditions, art is within us all. 

DJ Ambush in conversation with the artist Akenya. Akenya is heavily influenced by jazz, roots going as far back as the primary school days with accreditation to childhood influences as well. Akenya is a musician all around, a classic piano player with an ear to hit the high notes. With the pandemic holding not only the world up, but also Akenya, they detail the performance they held in Chicago with an array of 17 musicians and a 37-song set. Akenya accomplished this feat with their team in its first run and also formed it within three weeks. If you wanna see and hear more from Akenya they are currently working on a project that is reflectic and showcases their love for music of the world, as well as an autobiographical piece of themselves.

The is our first in studio interview with Akenya. A couple of days before their performance in the Aux Mute Gallery at the Portland Art Museum. Check out Akenya at akenyamusic.com and on all streaming platforms.

With a series of public meetings taking place this week we felt that it was really important for our community to be aware of what is at stake when it comes to the redistricting of our state. Representative WInsvey Campos joins me as we discuss what this opportunity means for the future of Oregon. The virtual meetings are this week September 8th, 9th, 10th and 13th at 8am 1pm 5:30pm and at these meetings members of the community can provide testimony helping to guide the decisions of our representatives. Tune in to get all the details you need to make sure that our voices are heard.

More information can be found at OregonLegislature.gov