Rock the Culture

Rock the Culture

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Rock the Culture episodes

  • We want to be counted with Congressmen John Lewis!
    In this week’s episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the candidates running for the Little Rock Board of Directors, North Little Rock landing an Amazon facility, and Satanic Temple Rally at the State Capitol. We also discuss the importance of voter engagement with civil rights icon and American hero, Congressman John Lewis – and Clarke Tucker, candidate for the 2nd Congressional District.
    41 min
  • We’re still dealing with that
    In this week’s episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the England Police Department’s termination of Michael Moore for telling black folks they do not belong in the England and City of Little Rock’s infrastructure investments. We also discuss the 2018 Filmland with the executive director of Arkansas Cinema Society, Kathryn Tucker.
    36 min
  • Never Too Busy for The Culture
    In this week’s episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the cancellation of Country Music Night at Wild River Country, LRSD’s lack of school board election, and lawsuit allowing for restitution of fees associated with traffic tickets. We also discuss the current opioid crisis and AR IMPACT with Dr. Johnathan Goree, M.D.
    50 min
  • It’s Our Power with Stacey Abrams!
    In this bonus episode, Antwan and Charles provide perspective and conversation on the Little Rock Mayoral Forum. They also had the privilege to talk about the importance of political engagement with Stacey Abrams, who is the first black female Democratic gubernatorial candidate in American history.
    35 min
  • Pushback
    In this week’s episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the petition to eliminate the at-large director positions on the Little Rock City Board, UA-Little Rock’s effort to start a football team, and lawsuits filed against the LRPD related to termination of police staff due to the use of racially charged words on social media. We also discuss the current efforts to provide resources to the homeless population with the executive director of Jericho’s Way, Mandy Davis.
    47 min
  • Almost Viral
    In this week’s episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the Murphy Arts District Music Festival, Rogerick Talley’s allegations that he was framed by LRPD, and the lawsuit to suspend the expansion of Interstate 630. We also discuss the impact of the death penalty with Furonda Brasfield, the Executive Director of the Arkansas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty.
    42 min
  • Social Media Savants
    In this Season 1 finale, we provide perspective and conversation on the controversial ending of the Hot Summer Jam Concert, Jacksonville’s policy decision to lower the priority of marijuana arrests, and Facebook’s social media training in Little Rock. We also discuss the importance of social media with national entertainment personality, Ally the Pub.
    42 min
  • Urgency Still Requires Preparation
    In this week’s episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the withdrawal of the proposal for new charter school in Little Rock, the failed ordinance to eliminate at-large directors on the Little Rock City Board of Directors and Swag Ky Bow Ties, a clothing line started by 8 year-old Kylan Robinson. We also discuss Little Rock’s live music scene with Rodney Block, of Rodney Block Collective.
    38 min
  • New Schools, Old Books
    In this week’s episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the Pulaski County Special School District’s vote against purchasing updated science textbooks, proposal for new charter school in Little Rock, and the Dunbar Community Center Semi-Pro Basketball League. We also discuss the importance and impact of one-on-one mentoring with Chrissy Chatham, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas.
    37 min

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Each week on "Rock the Culture," Little Rock At-Large City Director Antwan Phillips, former state Rep. Charles Blake and others provide perspective on life and culture for people in Little Rock. The…