Not Your Little Lady

Samhain is approaching! With that in mind, Haley from VVitch Mama and the Witches of Atlanta podcast and YouTube channel comes on the show to talk about witchcraft. We discuss her journey in the craft, misconceptions about it and her experience of being a witch in the American South.

The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Grace Sherwood.

Listen Here features Witches of Atlanta.

Resources:

• ATL Craft
• Instagram: @vvitch_mama, @witchesofatlanta
• Facebook: ATL Craft
• YouTube: Witches of Atlanta

We continue last episode's conversation around community and housing with guest is Alison Johnson, the executive director of the Housing Justice League and Peoplestown resident. Alison talks about the work HJL does in Atlanta including the housing crisis, tenant's rights and gentrification. She explains the concept of development without displacement.

The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Dorothy Lee Bolden Resources:

https://www.housingjusticeleague.org

On this episode host Allison talks with Camille Pendley and Laura Asherman. Pendley is the director of The Home Team Film. Asherman is co-director and director of photography for the film.

They discuss the documentary which details the story of residents who live in Vine City and English Avenue, two areas located in Atlanta's westside. The importance of Tracy Bates in the film and the impact of Mercedes Benz Stadium on the community. They also discuss the social issues addressed in the film.

The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Jane Jacobs. Resources:

The Home Team Film

On this episode of NYLL guest Alyssa Karounos talks about the workshops she curated on being an ally, specifically on how to be a white ally. We discuss how being an ally in the American South may be different from other areas of the country and the three main things one can do to become a stronger ally.

The Who's that Lady (From History)? is Joan Trumpauer Mulholland.

Now that it has been almost 4 months since Georgia's governor signed HB 481 - better known as a heartbeat bill - it seems to have faded into the background. Now there are also only 4 months until 2020 when the bill becomes the law. With that in mind, this episode's guest is Alison Currie, a medical malpractice defense attorney in Georgia. She breaks the bill down from a lawyer's perspective and goes into how it could negatively impact people who are against abortions.

The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Alyce Faye Wattleton.

Links to articles mentioned: Jen Jordan's Breakdown of the Bill

It's always a pleasure to host other podcasters on NYLL.

This episode features comedian, writer and podcaster Mallory Denae of A Tex-Mex Mess. We chat about her podcast, how she finds humor in her traumatic experiences, ways to cope with PTSD and a variety of other topics. Listen to learn about Mallory and enjoy some insight into the lives of both her and host Allison.

The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Anna Freud.

Listen Here is Podcasts of A Tex-Mex Mess.

*Neither Mallory or Allison are mental health professionals. If you need assistance call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264).*

This is the second of two episodes focusing on explaining what democratic socialism.

For this episode, Staci Swiney continues to educate listeners on the history of democratic socialism in the United States while also touching on what it could mean for the American South. She shares personal experiences from being a political minority in the American South and talks about how democratic socialism relates to Star Trek.

The Who's that lady (from history)? is Emma Nutt.

Listen Here is Feminine Without Mystique.

What is Democratic Socialism? Is it Bernie Sanders? Is it AOC? Is it more than just those two people? On this episode host Allison dives deep into the subject with Staci Swiney, a history professor and PhD. candidate at the University of Texas at Arlington.

They discuss the history of Democratic Socialism in the U.S. and the difference between socialism and communism. Additionally, the topics of the DSA's thoughts on religion and the environment are discussed.

Of Note: Since it is almost election year and the interview was so good the episode is divided up into two parts. The first released today and the second released July 17th.

This week's episode is a little different and a lot shorter.

It's a story from host Allison's June 2017 trip to Kenya - in fact when this releases it will be almost exactly the date she arrived for her holiday.

Hopefully it fills a few minutes of your day with a laugh.

* Warning this episode addresses topics dealing with sexual assault. On this episode Ashley Massey talks about her work with Enough is Enough Tennessee and her role as an advocate for survivors of sexual assault in the rural South. She discusses why she became involved with the organization, experiences in advocating for Representative David Byrd's removal from office and her hopes for the future of Tennessee politics. We also touch on what the #MeToo movement means to people in the rural South. The Who's that lady (from history)? is Gloria Anzaldúa.

This episode's Listen Here is Dear Murder Street.