RBACast

RBACast

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RBACast episodes

  • RBACast: Link2Lake; Where's the Beach? We Built it!

    The Link 2Lake team has been working for years to raise money, plan, and implement improvements to the Rainier Beach Neighborhood! And today we celebrate their achievements in Be'er Shiva park improvements and beach access! Listen in as we talk with Shannon Waits on how all this was possible, and where things are going next.
    If you want to know more, checkout the Link2Lake website and Instagram:
    https://www.rainierbeachlinktolake.org/
    https://www.instagram.com/rainierbeachlink2lake/

    15 min
  • Umami Kushi; Culinary and Community

    Were starting a new series of new interviews this year called the Rainier Beach Business Spotlight! We'll be going through the different businesses in Rainier Beach and giving the owners the spotlight they deserve!
    Kicking off the series is a special focus on Harold Fields and Umami Kushi, which stands as an anchor in the Rainier Beach community. Through our RB Business Spotlight, we delve into the story of Umami Kushi, exploring why it chose Rainier Beach as its home and delving into the vital role of Black-owned businesses in our community.
    To follow Harold and his business, check out the website:
    Website: https://umamikushi.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umamikushi?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    32 min
  • Shaping Community; Re-creating Henderson Street

    The interview for this month was with Judy Jones and Makayla Miles, two hard workers from RBAC that is leading the work on a street improvement plan called Re-Creating Henderson. If you want to know what plans are happening in Rainier Beach, this is the episode to tap into!

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recreatinghendersonstreet/

    Website: https://www.recreatinghendersonstreet.org/

    55 min
  • RBACast: Connecting with ACRS (Asian Counseling and Referral Service)

    There are so many different people supporting and uplifting South Seattle. Listen in as Sam and I talk with Wesley Zheng, an intern over at the Asian Counseling and Referral Service. We talk about the flexible service that ACRS provides, the success stories that have been seen, and how different programs and nonprofits help community in different ways!


    ACRS resources and volunteering:

    https://acrs.org/


    RBAC home page:

    https://www.rbcoalition.org/


    1 hr 6 min
  • RBACast: Building Trust with Farmers

    We have a full house in the RBACast recording studio! Join me as we talk with RBAC's team of Food Policy Council members, Nurhaliza, Muwahib, Cly, and Omar! They tell us about how we can build a more friendly, efficient, and fruitful farming community!

    Instagram: @rainierbeach_farmstand

    Website: www.rbcoalition.org/

    39 min
  • RBACast: Dias De Las Vidas

    Not only is this guest a talented artist, but she hosts an event that is surrounded in culture, community, and healing. Marisol talks to us about the yearly Dias De Las Vida's event and talks to us about how holidays like Dias Se Las Muertos helps people remember lost loved ones.
    And you can always find the work and art that all these amazing local people do with the links below!
    RBAC Website: https://www.rbcoalition.org/
    Mae's Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Uio2MeIHF8Jr219pfSWaz?si=hx0ZA2HvQmqDR2ctnincWw
    Messiah's Art Shop: https://skycraftstudios.etsy.com

    34 min
  • Back2School Bash Behind the Scenes

    For 20 years, we’ve been putting on this event for the benefit of our neighborhood youth and families, and with the support of some amazing volunteers, local businesses, and community organizations. The Back2School Bash has historically been a day of celebration and gathering for neighborhood families, full of music, laughter, and giving.
    Listen in on this RBACast episode highlighting the amazing person whos' spearheaded the planning and organizing of this event for the last 9 years!
    And to learn a bit more about the Back2school Bash, check out the projects page on the RBAC website below:
    RBAC Website: https://www.rbcoalition.org/category/signature-events/back2school-bash/

    25 min
  • Fresh Food, Fresh Delivered Boxes

    RBAC has been hosting a yearly farmstand for a few summers now, where free food is given to the community. But this year we wanted to help get the food to people in our community that can't be at the Farmstand! Listen in to RBAC's Beatrice and Kerry on our new CSA boxes and how they work!

    Farmstand/CSA Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rainierbeach_farmstand

    RBAC Website: https://www.rbcoalition.org/

    30 min
  • RBACast: David Sauvion; RBAC Co-Founder

    We sat down with two of the RBAC Co-Founders at last! Listen in on this episode to celebrate the work of David Sauvion as he dives into his history with RBAC, how he helped co-found the organization, and words of wisdom/advice!

    And if you want to know more on some of the community work that David and others have worked on, feel free to check out the RBAC website!

    https://www.rbcoalition.org/

    46 min
  • AAPI Heritage Month

    It's just passed Asian American Pacific Islander month, and we wanted to celebrate AAPI heritage by sitting with one of the newest members of RBAC, Cly! Messiah and Cly are talk about being Philippino American, and what the experience has been for them!

    And to see what else RBAC is up too, you can always check out the website: https://www.rbcoalition.org/

    34 min

About RBACast

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RBACast is a way of lifting up voices to change the narrative surrounding South East Seattle. Here, the youth tell their own stories.