The ReUp w/ Malik Alim

By thereupwithmalikalim

At the intersections of art, action, culture, and consciousness, The ReUp brings you a steady dose of what you need and who you need to know. Based in Chicago, host Malik Alim is a journalist, organiz... more

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How many episodes does The ReUp w/ Malik Alim have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

The ReUp w/ Malik Alim episodes:

April 10, 2019 Ep. 30 - fuck riot vote w/ Angela Davis Fegan
Angela Davis Fegan is a self-described race traitor, emotional terrorist, printmaker, and painter. We talked about her existence as a fair-skinned woman of African descent, the Lavender Menace poster project, humanism vs. consumerism in art, and much more. She's funny af and one of the smartest people I know, so follow her on IG @davistint and check out her website angeladavisfegan.com. Escuchen!
Recorded 3/15/2019 at Blue Market Studios in Chicago.
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45min
March 05, 2019 Ep. 27 - Everybody Eats w/ Cherisse Jackson
My friend Cherisse Jackson is a chef, mother, organizer, and all around real ass individual. She joined my homie Camille (@odywkm) and I in studio and we talked about her journey to Chicago from Texas, her experiences working in Chicago's restaurant kitchens, and why food matters in the context of social movements. She also runs a catering company called Breakfast at Evonnes. Follow her on IG @kwamenaquamina and @breakfastatevonnes. Escuchen!

Recorded 01/31/2019 at A. Sidney Katz Studio in Chicago. Music: Blood x Pivot Gang
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51min
January 25, 2019 Ep. 25 - ReUp Reflections #2 w/ Ismaeel Bilal & Troy Alim II
On this episode, my brothers Ish and Troy joined me in studio to reflect on a range of topics, including the evolution of the music and film industries, shitty vacations, and 'PC' culture. We also debated the best music streaming service, whether or not animated movies are better today, and floated ideas about artist collaboration and management. Follow them @csysivebilal & @waythefarer on IG. Escuchen!

Recorded 01/10/2019 at A. Sidney Katz studio in Chicago. Music - Beautiful Smile x Saba, Lost x Adam Houston & Csysive, a lot x 21 Savage & J.Cole, Weapon World x Prince Paul
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1h 3min
January 18, 2019 Ep. 24 - 35th Ward w/ Rey Colón
Rey Colón is a former Alderman and current Director fo the Walt Disney Home in Chicago. We had a quick conversation about Chicago politics, the upcoming elections in February, and his experiences in leadership. Escuchen!

Recorded at A. Sidney Katz studio in Chicago on 12/13/2018.
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18min
January 13, 2019 Ep. 23 - Observe & Report w/ Resita Cox
Resita Cox is a poet, journalist, and producer with a passion for unorthodox storytelling. We talked about her background as a news reporter, the importance of independent journalism (shoutout to Digifé and City Bureau!), and the restorative justice/creativity hub called trap house chicago. Follow her on IG @poetresitacox and Twitter @ResitaCox and watch her short doc "98 Percent" on Vimeo.

Recorded at A. Sidney Katz studio in Chicago on 12/13/2018.

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42min
August 16, 2018 Ep. 22 - Hands Of Honey w/ Alaxandria Foreman & Mariah Sutton
Alaxandria Foreman and Mariah Sutton want to revitalize communities that look and feel like the ones they grew up in on the Southside, while protecting and contributing to the culture. They came to the studio to talk to me about their project Hands of Honey, a marketing platform and financial intermediary for minority owned business. We got into elitism, sustaining Black communities, what it means to be a criminal, y mas. Follow @handsofhoney on all platforms!
9:15 - revitalization vs gentrification
26:10 - cultural vs economic appropriation
31:00 - Hands of Honey
35:30 - non profit industrial complex
49:00 - getting arrested
Recorded at A. Sidney Katz studio in Chicago on 07/19/2018.
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1h 2min
August 08, 2018 Ep. 21 - Monochromatic Dream w/ Manasseh
Manasseh is a brilliant singer, voice coach, and vocal arranger. He joined me in studio with his friend and multi-instrumentalist Charles Ramsey III and got into dealing with trauma, putting together a good team, and training yourself to notice divine signs. Follow him @yomanasseh and look out for his album Monochromatic Dream this fall!

10:00 - human connection
23:00 - cultivating our gifts
30:10 - sadness
37:00 - album preview

Recorded at A. Sidney Katz studio in Chicago on 6/21/2018.
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1h 36min
July 12, 2018 Ep. 19 - Show & Prove w/ E'mon Lauren
Poet, performer, actor, author (etc) E’mon Lauren joined me for a quick convo about page vs. stage poetry, what’s in a name, and dying. Go cop her book “Commando”, which examines intersections of womanism and the hood, on Amazon. She is a mesmerizing performer so follow her @laurenlikepolo for dates y mas!
2:15 - cinephile tings
10:40 - CHASTITY BELTS
16:40 - the art of performance
21:10 - death
Recorded at A Sidney Katz studio on 6/14/2018 in Chicago.
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37min
July 02, 2018 Ep. 18 - ChicagoRican w/ Melissa DuPrey
Melissa DuPrey wears many hats, including producer, comedian, and actress. She joined Kristiana Rae Colón and I in studio to discuss the displacement of Puerto Ricans in Chicago, making spaces for Black and Brown voices in theatre, and indigenous culture. Follow @boomboomduprey and go see Tilikum (written by Kristiana Rae Colón and featuring Melissa DuPrey) at Sideshow Theatre!
3:00 - Puerto Rican Chicago
15:30 - Sexomedy
21:00 - Desayuno
25:30 - Free Street & The Jeffs
43:40 - Brujaja
Recorded at A. Sidney Katz studio on 6/7/2018 in Chicago.
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52min
April 22, 2018 Ep. 16 - Adornamorphosis w/ Ruby Pinto
Follow @adornamorphosis_by_ruby_pinto on Instagram and check out her work at etsy.com/shop/rubypinto. Also follow the dope work of the Free the People Artist Collective at freethepeoplecollective.org! Co-hosted by Kristiana Rae Colón. Recorded at A. Sidney Katz Studio on 3/1/2018.
3:15 - FTP Artists collective
13:02 - #byeAnita
21:28 - Zine Life
36:43 - Manufactured Desire
42:55 - Decolonization
104:10 - Healing
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1h 21min

FAQs about The ReUp w/ Malik Alim:

How many episodes does The ReUp w/ Malik Alim have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.