Voices From The Frontlines

This week: Voices Radio speaks with Jeanette Charles, the daughter of the Haitian Diaspora popular educator, journalist, and organizer, long time member of the Chiapas support committee, and international solidarity liaison with Venezuela Analysis.

Jeanette talks to us about the U.S. lead coup in Venezuela against the Bolivarian Revolution and elected president Nicolas Maduro.

Take a close listen, learn, and get active!

This week: Voices Radio speaks with Jeanette Charles, the daughter of the Haitian Diaspora popular educator, journalist, and organizer, long time member of the Chiapas support committee, And international solidarity liaison with Venezuela Analysis.

Jeanette talks to us about the U.S. lead coup in Venezuela against the Bolivarian Revolution and elected president Nicolas Maduro.

This week on Voices From the Frontlines Eric remembers and honors his dear friend Gary Stewart, "Rhino and iTunes music magician, progressive activist, and organizer philanthropist, funny and witty Mensch", and dear friend.

Eric reads a blurb that he wrote about Gary and features clips from a show that Eric and Gary aired together in 2013/2014.

Listening to the clips of Eric and Gary, you really get a sense for the the depth of their relationship, love of thought and theory, and the shared experience between the two of them, therein.

Take a listen.

This week on Voices From the Frontlines Eric remembers and honors his dear friend Gary Stewart, “Rhino and iTunes music magician, progressive activist, and organizer philanthropist, funny and witty Mensch”, and dear friend.

Eric reads a blurb that he wrote about Gary and features clips from a show that Eric and Gary aired together in 2013/2014.

Listening to the clips of Eric and Gary, you really get a sense for the the depth of their relationship, love of thought and theory, and the shared experience between the two of them, therein.

Take a listen.

 

 

This week on Voices From the Frontlines, Eric talks about sports being the largest cultural intervention in our society, even more than film; for black people, women, people in other countries, etc. The theme of today’s show is "EVERYTHING IS POLITICAL"! But also, sports is just fun!!! 

Tune in to hear great commentary on Magic Johnson, his mistakes and victories, the New York Knicks, The Pittsburg Steelers and how they put a franchise tag on Le'Veon Bell, listener calls, and so much more.

Take a listen...

Today on Voices From the Frontlines, Eric deconstructs the film, Green Book, and offered us an alternative to the racist narrative portrayed in the film. Eric details the falsehoods told in this film that do nothing more than reinforce the racist lens through which the film makers views Shirley - and probably black people in general - while making every attempt to omit the genius and virtuoso that Don Shirley was. Eric talks about the anger that Don's family, as well as the black community, expressed after seeing this film. Eric's alternative narrative is refreshing, and revolutionary. If only the filmmaker had the same vision... 

Eric also speaks to Fran Durrell, a fantastic peace activist, about the passing of KPFK's and the greater social justice world's dear friend, peace activist Blase Bonpane. Blase transitioned to the other side of life this past Monday, April 8th. While he will be missed, his legacy will love on through us! We must now carry the torch. 

Tune in for yet another expansive episode of Voices From the Frontlines.

This week on Voices From the Frontlines, Eric deconstructs the film, Green Book, and offered us an alternative to the racist narrative portrayed in the film. Eric details the falsehoods told in this film that do nothing more than reinforce the racist lens through which the film makers views Shirley – and probably black people […]

This week on Voices Radio, Eric and Channing conduct another really great film review on two films that stood out to them in very particular ways, for them, as organizers and more so as people who think deeply and critically about life in all of its many complexities. 

Film is very important in the telling or human story through our individual lenses; its struggles, complexities, visions, successes, contributions to our species, teaching capabilities, etc. The best part of film takes place when the viewers have the opportunity to dissect the film, extract lessons, bring to light greater truths, correct the ill-perceived, and lend a hand in re-shaping humanity for the better. 

Channing’s review/critque is on a film called Mapplethorpe; A film about Robert Mapplethorpe, a queer artist and photographer. The film takes a look at his life, from his rise to fame in the 70’s through his decline and death in 1989. Channing discusses Mapplethorpe’s illustrations through his eyes, as a Black, Queer, male, and what they really mean to him, rather than what the element of Mapplethorpe’s fame has disillusioned.  

Eric reviews Captain Fantastic; A film about a husband (Ben Cash) and wife (Leslie Cash) who completely devote their entire lives to raising their 6 children in the wilderness of Washington State, completely isolated from society. They are trained to be physically fit and athletic, to think critically, co-exist with nature, and live without technology. When Leslie dies suddenly, Ben is forced to take this sheltered children into the outside world for the first time. 

Eric, as a father and organizer, focuses aspects of the film that make him think about raising his children, and how people in general expose their children to some really difficult aspects of life. 

Tune in to Voices From the Frontlines, watch the films, and tell us what you think.

This week on Voices Radio, Eric and Channing conduct another really great film review on two films that stood out to them in very particular ways, for them, as organizers and more so as people who think deeply and critically about life in all of its many complexities.  Film is very important in the telling […]

BOOK SIGNING - POSTPONED!!!

Eric and Channing speak with Florence and Charles Bracy, the parents of Brad Bracy, who has autism. Florence takes us through her book, Help Me Understand My Child; A Mother’s Truth About Autism. She walks us through her family's path to cope; from her sons diagnosis, the struggle of acceptance, learning about her sons autistic traits, and how to help him. Florence also provides information about resources and services available to assist individuals with autism and families.

We also hear from listeners who have experience with autism.

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the world. One in fifty-nine people are born with autism, and roughly forty-two are boys. One percent of the worlds population is autistic. Three and a half million Americans are autistic, and 100,000 live in the Los Angeles county alone.

Tune in to this weeks Voices From the Frontlines.

If you haven't already, you very well may encounter someone with autism. As Florence stated, you may not always know it. Equip yourself with the  necessary knowledge to ensure a positive interaction.