SCL Radio

Barrett and Bakari dive into the Japanese concept of "moai", how they have been apart of Okinawan society for generations, and how this concept combats ethnocide and creates eǔtopian practices.

The Altars Project and Altars Festival, a creation of the Sustainable Culture Lab and Samasama Art, is an event of ancestor remembrance through the creation of altars throughout the country.

In this podcast, Alyssa interviews featured artist, Matt Manalo, on creating an altar for the Altars Project, its personal cultural significance, and more.

*There is a technical cut out on 6:25.

Barrett and Bakari compare the "mauvaise foi" or "bad faith" of the American perspectives of politics, career development, and economic growth of the nation with how individuals who live within American society view themselves navigating these systems.

Barrett and Bakari express why this week's word, "agapó", is relevant in self-identity, the history of America's founding, and yoga. Make sure you check our website and social media pages about the upcoming Altars Festival!

Bakari and Barrett engage in a discussion about the relationship between death, human connection, and remembrance. The Altars Project is a project developed by SCL in collaboration with Samasama Art and you can learn more information about it on SCL's website, scl.community.

Bakari and Barrett discuss the meaning of "memory culture", how it is applied in German society and other cultures around the world, and introduce the Altar's Project as way to introduce "memory culture" into American culture.

Barrett and Bakari reflect on current events happening in the United States, how it relates to generational black American trauma and the word to empower black Americans to fight against ethnocide through their actions.

Barrett and Bakari provide context on the cultural and historical origins of the word, "kum ba yah" and how it has been misinterpreted in American society through ethnocide.