Speak Up St. Louis

Speak Up St. Louis

By Quinton Ward + Tre AlexanderSociety & Culture
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Speak Up St. Louis episodes

  • Episode 4: Alex Henry (UC Big AL) - "A Fly on the Wall"

    Alex Henry is a University City based filmmaker and Hip-Hop producer.

    Alex has been recording Hip-Hop music in St. Louis since 1991, and has worked with some of the most legendary local rappers including the St. Lunatics, Da Hol 9, and Pretty Willie.

    Big AL joins Speak Up St. Louis to talk about the history of Hip-Hop in St. Louis, growing up in U-City, the legendary SAINTS Roller Rink, and what St. Louis needs to do to get back on top.

    Huge shout out to Alex for joining us, thanks for sharing your wisdom, stories, and perspective!

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    https://www.facebook.com/colorsoundcreate

    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 3: Jill Duncan (Loving Roots Urban Farm) - "It Feels Good to Feel Good"

    Jill Duncan is a Farmer and Bodyworker, and the proud owner of Loving Roots Urban Farm.

    She joins Speak Up St. Louis to discuss her love of farming, and why it's an extension of her work as a Healer. Jill also describes her first year at Loving Roots, and reflects on why St. Louis is the right place to start a Farm.

    Enjoy this conversation with Jill Duncan, the STL Farming Rookie of the Year!

    https://lovingrootsurbanfarm.square.site/

    http://www.wellnessbyjillstl.com/

    57 min
  • Episode 2: Mayor Reggie Jones (City of Dellwood) - "Getting Stuff Done"

    This Episode features Mayor Reggie Jones from the City of Dellwood. 

    Mayor Jones lends his perspective on St. Louis politics, breaks down the results of the 2020 August primaries, and provides predictions for the upcoming November elections. 

    He also shares the story of his career in Community Development, and offers wisdom on what it takes to be an effective leader at the local level.

    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 1: Hassan Shariff (Cure Violence) - "Just Gotta Work Together"

    Enjoy this 100% real conversation with Hassan Shariff, a leader in North St. Louis's Wells Goodfellow neighborhood and outreach specialist for the  Cure Violence program.

    Hassan talks about the state of the City, how St. Louis can stop the violence, his journey to recovery after years on the streets, and meeting President Bill Clinton in 2017.

    1 hr 6 min

About Speak Up St. Louis

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Speak Up St. Louis is a podcast that elevates the diverse voices in our community, broadcasting the shared stories, ideas, and creative contributions of our city’s cultural fabric.