Nita Belles is the founder of In Our Backyard an organization with the mission of stopping human trafficking, and assisting those who are still “in the life.” Belles has written books on the subject and has been working with this issue for many years. The discussion examines the difference between human trafficking and prostitution, how to spot someone who is being trafficked, and what to do.

Meg Ammons‘ song Don’t Walk Away is featured in this episode.  The song was written to benefit YouCanFree.US

Music by: Joni Mitchell, Irie Mafia, Meg Ammons, Sinead O’Connor and Mary J. Blige, Sarah McLachlan, and Bruce Springsteen

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Sonia Aimy is a Nigerian born actress/composer/singer on a mission! Sonia’s music is uplifting and topical. Her enthusiasm and deep caring come through her music and in the conversation with Baruch in this episode of Paradigms. Sonia shares very personal stories and, of course, wonderful music.

Sonia has a new CD Nigerian Spirit.

Music by: Fela Ransome Kuti, Sonia Aimy

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Elliot Rasenick is the founder of The Beloved Festival in Tidewater Oregon, this year celebrating it’s 10th anniversary! Beloved combines an intergenerational environment, fantastic world class musical artists, devotional practice, and the many aspects of village life, to provide a unique experience.

Randy Blazak works with the Oregon Coalition Against Hate Crime. Randy tells us about the organization, Oregon’s history regarding racism, the role of police in addressing hate, ways people leave the hate lifestyle, and more. Very interesting.

Throughout this episode of Paradigms we’ll be listening to some of the wonderful music from artists who will be at The Beloved Festival.

Music by: Amadou and Mariam, Rahim Alhaj, Las Cafeteras, Khun Narin, and Huun-Huur-Tu

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Sally Williams Schloegl is a songwriter and performer in Australia. She’s been a musician for decades, and is currently in a band called Neem with her husband Rick Schloegl, son Nimai Williams, and friend Nathan Wrench. Sally’s songs tend to be personal, and speak to cares and concerns that humans share. The conversation is informal and covers such controversies as police brutality and forced vaccinations, and of course we hear some of Sally’s music and some songs from Neem.

Music by: Adham Shaikh, The Williams Sisters, Sally Williams Schloegl, and Neem

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Meet mother and son team Kim and Heathcliff Saunders, creators of Newton’s Cradle, a musical about autism. This remarkable piece of work, currently in development, offers many new awarenesses, not least, a bit of an insider’s view of being neurologically atypical, conveyed through song and dialogue, the story of one family with an autistic son. Fascinating conversation, and we get to hear some songs from Newton’s Cradle, as well as some other musical pieces by Heathcliff Saunders.

Music by: Heathcliff Saunders, Trent Saunders, Andrea Jones-Sojola

• Newton’s Cradle on Facebook

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