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ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM š Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the OccultMagic and Theurgy in Giordano BrunoIn this video, I explore the magical dimension of Brunoās thoughtāan aspect often overlooked or dismissed in favour of his more fashionable reputation as a forerunner of modern astronomy. But Bruno was no mere proto-scientist. He was a visionary who believed that the universe was infinite, ensouled, and fundamentally magicalāa living network of correspondences that could be navigated through imagination, desire, and memory.Drawing from his key textsāDe Magia, De Vinculis in Genere, On the Composition of Images, Signs and Ideasāand supported by the work of scholars like Frances Yates, Ioa...2025-07-2048 min
The Spark File with Susan Blackwell and Laura CamienEisa Davis / The Town Hall Spark SessionsFor our second round The Town Hall Spark Sessions award-winning actor, writer, and singer-songwriter, Eisa Davis. In addition to co-writing the Warriors concept album with Lin-Manuel Mirana, she wrote and starred in Angelaās Mixtape, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama for her play Bulrusher. Join us as we discuss Eisaās approach to her work, her early morning/late night writing process, and how she balances being an extraordinary multihyphenate. We also share our excitement for The Town Hallās upcoming āSpring Shout,ā honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda on May 19thāand we discuss some of her favorite...2025-05-1419 min
The Town Hall Spark SessionsEisa DavisFor our second round The Town Hall Spark Sessions award-winning actor, writer, and singer-songwriter, Eisa Davis. In addition to co-writing the Warriors concept album with Lin-Manuel Mirana, she wrote and starred in Angelaās Mixtape, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama for her play Bulrusher. Join us as we discuss Eisaās approach to her work, her early morning/late night writing process, and how she balances being an extraordinary multihyphenate. We also share our excitement for The Town Hallās upcoming āSpring Shout,ā honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda on May 19thāand we discuss some of her favorite...2025-05-1419 min
Accelerate with David AlexanderClient Centric Impact = Exponential Growth with Angela QuinnIn this captivating episode of Accelerate, join us as we dive into the remarkable story of Angela Quinn, whose unexpected career pivot took her from being a distinguished lawyer to the first Chief Client Officer at Husch Blackwell. With insights from former CEO Greg Smith and Office Managing Partner J.Y. Miller, we uncover the courage, innovation, and strategic vision that propelled Angela and her firm to unprecedented success. Angela shares her "midlife awakening," the strategic decisions that led to a net promoter score of 84, and her instrumental role in driving the firm's growth and operational excellence. This episode...2025-03-2730 min
Say More with Tulaine MontgomeryWhat Have You Done with Your Freedom? with Angela Glover BlackwellWe call our Say More community - a sanctuary for hope and joy. But hope is certainly not a process of sitting around and wishful thinking.Ā Our guest today, Angela Glover Blackwell, reminds us that hope is a discipline. Angela is the founder and former CEO of PolicyLink, an organization working to build an equitable economy.Ā She reminds us that when we educate ourselves on the best ways to make an impact - we are striving for hope.Resources mentioned in this episode:āHow The Irish Became Whiteā BookĀ 2025-03-2640 min
The Spark File with Susan Blackwell and Laura CamienSpooky Sparks from SPARKfestIn this weekās episode of the Spark File podcast, we head back to the beautiful Saunders Farm in Ottawa, Canada, where we were fortunate to host our almost annual SPARKFest. This week, on the eve of Halloween, weāre embracing the spooky season. Listen on to hear directly from Spark File community members. In this weekās episode youāll hear sparks that explore
Why (most) human beings love being scared, and how our fear sparks fear in others (spoiler: fear contagion is real!)
The history behind haunted houses and fear-filled attractions
How our brains trick us into fil...2024-10-3039 minANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM š Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the OccultAllan Kardec's SpiritismLet's dive into the life and work of Allan Kardec, the founder of Spiritism, exploring the philosophy, history, and impact of this 19th-century movement. Kardec, a French educator, sought to bridge the gap between spirituality and science by codifying Spiritismāa system based on communication with spirits, reincarnation, and moral evolution. We examine his key works, including The Spirits' Book and The Mediums' Book, and discuss Spiritismās influence on French intellectual circles and its rapid growth in Brazil, where it evolved into a major religious movement.
Join me as we explore how Kardecās Spiritism offers answer...2024-10-1343 min
Forgotten Film ClubMini Episode: Angela Lansbury's Positive Moves (1988)Hallie and Sarah have a life-changing experience while completing Angela Lansbury's home fitness workout tape, "Angela Lansbury's Positive Moves."
Sources for this episode:
"Angela Lansbury's Positive Moves Fitness Tape 1988." VHS Retro Rewind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM8hsbjEYnU
āAngela Lansbury.ā Encyclopaedia Britannica, 2023. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Angela-Lansbury
āAngela Lansbury: Her Remarkable Career.ā The Guardian, October 2022. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/oct/11/angela-lansbury-career-obituary
Blackwell, Susan. "Side by Side." https://www.susanblackwell.com/host
Hammerton, Jenny. "Angela Lansburyās Angieās Famous Power Loaf." Silve...2024-09-3034 min
Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of NatureCreating a World Where Everyone Belongs: From a Change of Heart to System ChangeIn this moment of radical transformation, shifting the societal pronoun from āme, me, meā to āweā may be the single most transformational pivot we can make in order for anything else to work. Our destiny is ultimately collective.How can we overcome corrosive divisions and separations that are tearing us apart and create a world whereĀ everyoneĀ belongs?In this program, we dip into a deep conversation on this topic between Angela Glover Blackwell and john a. powell, two long-time friends and leaders in a quest toward building a multicultural democracy.Featuri...2024-08-2832 min
Democracy in Color with Steve PhillipsReimagining the Future with Angela Glover BlackwellLawyer and PolicyLink Founder-in-Residence Angela Glover Blackwell discusses her new podcast project, Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life, a six-part series that illustrates the potential of our democracy, using L.A. as an example of what is possible when people come together to create change.Ā
She shares her journey from growing up in a segregated St. Louis, MO in the 1950s and 60s to her role as an organizer during the Black Power Movement to a lifelong commitment to social justice, policy work, and activism. She shares key concepts from her latest podcast including what it means t...2024-07-1145 min
Radical ImaginationReimagining Democracy: Radical Imagination in PracticeDemocracy isnāt dead, it just needs to be reimagined so that all of us can flourish. And that requires radical imagination!Angela Glover Blackwell, host of the Radical Imagination podcast, has a new podcast: Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life! In this six-part series, Angela, along with an array of guests, seeks to find the essential elements of a strong, inclusive multiracial democracy in, perhaps, one of the most unlikely places: Los Angeles.Find out more at https://www.policylink.org/reimagining-democracy. 2024-05-0904 min
Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with Speilburg Literary Agent Eva ScalzoWe had the absolute pleasure of interviewing literary agent QueenĀ THE Eva Scalzo š¤©šāØļøĀ ā @evascalzo_slaā Ā of Speilberg LiteraryĀ AgencyĀ ā @speilburgliteraryā Ā Ā āØļø
Eva is so passionate about books and storytelling.Ā We canāt wait to share this episode with all of you soonš¤øāāļøāØļø
But first, hereās more about Eva!
Eva Scalzo was born in New Jersey, but lived in Houston, Buenos Aires, San Juan, and Boston before settling down outside of Binghamton, New York. She has been reading romance since the fifth grade when she discovered the Sweet Valley High series. On inheriting her grandmotherās collection of vintage Harlequin R...2024-03-301h 11
Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of NatureCreating a World Where Everyone Belongs: From a Change of Heart to System Change | Angela Glover Blackwell & and john a. powellIn this moment of radical transformation, shifting the societal pronoun from āme, me, meā to āweā may be the single most transformational pivot we can make in order for anything else to work. Our destiny is ultimately collective.How can we overcome corrosive divisions and separations that are tearing us apart and create a world whereĀ everyoneĀ belongs?In this program, we dip into a deep conversation on this topic between Angela Glover Blackwell and john a. powell, two long-time friends and leaders in a quest toward building a multicultural democracy.FeaturingAngela G...2024-03-2731 min
ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM š Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the OccultInvoking the Kami: Shinto, Japanese Folk Magic and EsotericismThis episode offers a scholarly exploration into the ancient Japanese
spirituality of Shinto, or Kami-no-Michi, to understand Shinto's core
principles and rituals, unravelling its place within historical contexts
and modern esoteric traditions.
We address pivotal questions central to Shinto's spiritual narrative:
* How do Shinto practices integrate into the daily lives of the
Japanese?
* What are the historical origins of Shinto rituals like Misogi and
Saisen?
* In what ways do Omikuji and Omamori embody the intersection of faith
and practice?
* How do the ceremonies of Shinto reflect Japan's cultural ethos and the
broader animistic worldview?
We delve into the Misogi...2024-03-1016 min
The Resilient Teacher Podcast95. Beating Burnout & Bridging the Gap with Apathetic Students through Finding Flow with Special Guest Angela WatsonAs a teacher, one of the biggest challenges that is experienced in 2024 is the increase in students who donāt put forth any effort and wonāt think for themselves. There is an epidemic of apathetic students in our classrooms and this behavior is met with the push for teachers to do and be more.In this episode, we chat with Angela Watson about how the solution is not to put more onus on teachers, but rather supportn students with how to take initiative and persevere through challenges.Angela Watson is a productivity and mindset spec...2024-02-2726 min
Chefs Without RestaurantsTaking a Creative, Culinary Approach to Craft Distilling with Scott Blackwell of High Wire Distilling Co (Part 2)This week I have part 2 of my conversation with Scott Blackwell, owner/distiller of High Wire Distilling Co in Charleston, SC which he runs with his wife Ann Marshall. This part of our conversation starts with how and why he started the distillery. If you're interested in his entrepreneurial journey up to the point of starting the distillery you can find part 1 here.We talk about taking a creative, culinary approach to craft distilling, using premium, specialized ingredients such as Jimmy Red Corn and Bradford watermelons. We also discuss High Wire's recent collaboration with Allan Benton. 2024-01-2759 min
Chefs Without RestaurantsSerial Entrepreneurship in the Food and Beverage Industry with Scott Blackwell of High Wire Distilling Co (Part 1)This week I have part 1 of my conversation with Scott Blackwell, owner/distiller of High Wire Distilling Co in Charleston, SC which he runs with his wife Ann Marshall. This part of our conversation focuses on his entreprenurial journey up to the point of starting the distillery. Scottās been a Ben & Jerrys distributor, owned a coffee roaster and bakery, and started a line of frozen doughs. He also holds the Guiness Book record for the largest cookie. Next week's episode will focus on the distilling aspect, and some of the interesting things he's doing with High Wi...2024-01-1924 min
Radical ImaginationRevolutionary LeadershipEver wonder who will carry the torch of change into the future of American politics and environmental action?Ā Be inspired by two trailblazers whose leadership and determination exemplify what's needed to ensure a more equitable and sustainable future for all.Ā Juan Ramiro Sarmiento of Run for Something discusses how the organization reshapes the political sphere by supporting young, diverse candidates in key, down-ballot local and state elections.Ā Transitioning from the ballot box to the courtroom, we are joined by the formidable Talia Hernandez, whose environmental activism takes on a legal dimension as she and other committed youth take on Mon...2024-01-1822 min
Radical ImaginationReclaiming Outdoor SpacesVenture with us into an episode whereĀ Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro and Ronda Chapman from the Trust for Public Land discuss their efforts to reconnect Black communities with nature's joys and healing powers.Ā Their stories weave a narrative tapestry that celebrates culture, fosters community, and uplifts Black voices in the outdoor spaces.While both Rue and Ronda bring to light the systemic racism that has long kept outdoor spaces out of reach for many, each, in their individual efforts, also stitches a roadmap toward repair and reclamation. Together, their visions converge on a future where the la...2023-12-2929 min
Radical ImaginationRebooting AI for Language LearningDiscover the powerful role of artificial intelligence in preserving indigenous languages in our latest episode, where I, Angela Glover Blackwell, engage in a compelling discussion with Keoni Mahelona, the talented CTO of Te Hiku Media. We delve into the rich history of the MÄori people, uncovering the injustices they've faced and the ways AI is paving the way toward the revitalization of their language. Get ready to be intrigued and enlightened as we discuss how Te Hiku Media is disrupting traditional systems using AI to ensure the preservation of the MÄori language.We also explore th...2023-12-1522 min
Radical ImaginationRevolutionizing Education with AfrofuturismGet ready to be inspired by revolutionizing education. Our guest, Ja'Sonta Roberts, the offsite programs manager for Assemble, takes us on a journey through a new STEAM curriculum thatās infused with Black history and Afrofuturism. This dynamic approach, developed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, helps students envision their future selves as innovators and leaders. We dive deep into the heart of this progressive curriculum, exploring how Afrofuturism is woven into lessons, the value of representation, and how this approach is shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for education.Envision a lesson about Hair Pride or an Afrofuturist Utopian Ci...2023-12-0127 min
Radical ImaginationRemaining Vigilant for Clean WaterWhat if the nearest source of clean water was miles away from your home? Picture a world where access to this basic necessity is not a given, but a struggle. That's the reality for many in the Navajo Nation, and our guest, Cindy Howe, director of the Navajo Water Project at DigDeep, knows it all too well.Ā Yet her passion for bridging the water divide shines through as she talks about the importance of local leadership and collaboration in addressing this crisis, while fighting the recent Supreme Court ruling against the Navajo Nation's water rights. This episode is enriched w...2023-11-1717 min
Radical ImaginationRealizing Spatial ReparationsCan you imagine a world in which we not only acknowledge the systemic injustices tied to housing and land disparities but actively rectify them? Join us as we engage in a profound conversation with Rasheedah Phillips, Afrofuturist and Director of Housing at PolicyLink to explore spatial reparations -- a transformative approach to rectifying historical wrongs. We journey through local initiatives like those in Evanston, Illinois, demonstrating the possibilities of reparations targeted at specific communities. We also bridge the connection between spatial reparations and movements like the landback movement, emphasizing the holistic approach required to address deep-rooted injustices....2023-11-0220 min
Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of NatureToward a More Perfect Union: Unleashing the Promise in Us All | Angela Glover BlackwellIn this time of radical upheaval and change, fulfilling the promise of a āmore perfect unionā in the United States means building a multi-racial democracy through transformative solidarity. As the Founder-in-Residence at Policy Link, Professor Angela Glover Blackwell has spent decades advancing racial and economic equity at the national and local levels. She says the fate of the wealthiest nation on Earth depends on what happens to the very people whoāve been left behind.FeaturingAngela Glover Blackwell, one of the nationās most prominent, award-winning social justice advocates, is āFounder-in-Residenceā at PolicyLink, the organization...2023-10-3129 min
Radical ImaginationRelentless for Climate JusticeIn this episode of Radical Imagination,Ā we hear fromĀ Doris Brown, co-director of West Street Recovery, to unravel this mystery. She lifts the veil on how systemic inequities, housing, infrastructure, and government funding are all intertwined with climate issues. Her work in Houston, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, has led to community organizing that transformed devastation into platforms for change. A fascinating journey from a community of 12 to over 100 members in the Northeast Action Collective, they've managed to fix over 400 homes in the span of five years. Hear about their ingenious 'Hub Houses' for crisis response and ho...2023-10-2031 min
Radical ImaginationRedesigning Our Nation for AllIf we are to realize a radically inclusive, thriving, multiracial democracy,Ā we must lay claim to that future, raise our voices, and use our collective power to redesign a nation that truly works for all.Ā Tune in for a stirring discussion with Michael McAfee, President & CEO of PolicyLink, as we unpack the significant impact of President Biden's Executive Orders on racial equity and how they can be wielded to effect real change.Ā We discuss the impact of Black voters turning out in record numbers in the 2020 election, joined by young voters and people who were demanding action to...2023-10-0420 min
Radical ImaginationAI, Afrofuturism, Activism & More: Season 5 Coming Soon!Are you ready to be inspired, provoked, and galvanized into action? Prepare yourself for a stimulating journey, as we kick-start Season 5 of Radical Imagination! Iām your host, Angela Glover Blackwell, and this season, we dive deep into the minds of activists, artists, educators, and leaders who are not just dreaming big but are also crafting innovative solutions for transformative change.Our guests range from those using cutting-edge technology to preserve cultural languages and traditions, to educators pioneering an Afrofuturist high school curriculum. We explore movements to create land and housing justice and lift up the passionate yo...2023-09-2202 min
ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM š Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the OccultUFOs, Star Seeds & Ascended Masters: the New Age Spirituality#ufo #uap #alien
Are aliens UFO and UFOs really ascended masters and star seeds? Let's
explore the New Age movement and the different spiritual beliefs
involving aliens.
Unlock the mysteries of the universe as we explore the connections
between UFO, star seeds, ascended masters, and theosophy in this
enlightening video. Journey into the heart of unique religious movements
like The Aetherius Society, Heaven's Gate, Raƫlism, and the Unarius
Academy of Science, unraveling how UFO beliefs intertwine with spiritual
concepts of star seeds and ascended masters.
Discover the profound impact of UFO sightings and encounters on human
spirituality, and l...2023-08-0617 min
ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM š Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the OccultWhat is SHAMANISM? Who is the Shaman? Academic debateWhat is Shamanism? Who is the Shaman? Academic definitions and controversies surrounding Shamanism and my proposal to a new definition of Shamanism.
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ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM š Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the OccultHistory of FLORALIA & Parallels with Beltane and May Day#flora #roman #paganism
Are the Ludi Florales the origin of May Day or Beltaine? Goddess Flora, Chloris, Lupercalia and Parilia. Roman Festivals of fertility, sex and lust.
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ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM š Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the OccultWhat is SHAMANISM? Who is the Shaman? Academic debateWhat is Shamanism? Who is the Shaman? Academic definitions and controversies surrounding Shamanism and my proposal to a new definition of Shamanism.
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Download New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveWitch Upon a Star by Angela M. SandersPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/655993 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Witch Upon a Star Series: #4 ofĀ Witch Way Librarian Mystery Author: Angela M. Sanders Narrator: Rebecca Mitchell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 21 minutes Release date: May 23, 2023 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Set in small-town Oregon, the latest in the charming Witch Way Librarian series from Amazon bestselling and acclaimed author Angela M. Sanders features a spellbinding heroine, a clever cat familiar, colorful localsāand of course, murder. Perfect for fans of Bailey Cates, Adele Abbott, Juliet Blackwell, and all cozy mystery lovers with a taste for the supernatural. Jos...2023-05-2330 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastTennessee Representative Justin JonesJustin Jones is an activist and community organizer in Nashville representing Tennessee's 52nd district. This April, Jones made national headlines and sparked debate on race, representation and activism after he was expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives for leading a gun control protest on the House floor. Just four days after his expulsion, the Metropolitan Nashville Council unanimously voted to reinstate Jones to his seat.Please join us on the UC Berkeley campus for a conversation between Representative Jones and Angela Glover Blackwell, founder of PolicyLink and Professor of Practice at the Goldman School of Public...2023-05-171h 02
Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of NatureCreating a World Where Everyone Belongs: From a Change of Heart to System Change | Angela Glover Blackwell & john a. powellIn this moment of radical transformation, shifting the societal pronoun from āme, me, meā to āweā may be the single most transformational pivot we can make in order for anything else to work. Our destiny is ultimately collective.How can we overcome corrosive divisions and separations that are tearing us apart and create a world where everyone belongs?In this program, we dip into a deep conversation on this topic between Angela Glover Blackwell and john a. powell, two long-time friends and leaders in a quest toward building a multicultural democracy.Ā FeaturingAngela...2023-03-2932 min
MaDukes and SonEpisode 23 - Bombed Brackets & Flowers to BassettMaDukes and Son discuss:
- (00:00:30): The March Madness Tournament
- (00:20:00): NFL Free Agency Reactions
- (00:27:25): Angela Bassett and the Oscars
2023-03-2337 min
What's Left of Philosophy58 Teaser | Angela Davis: Dialectics of Oppression and LiberationIn this episode we dig into some early writings by the incomparable black radical feminist and communist Angela Davis. We reflect on some of the contradictions involved in the transformation of womenās labor in the development of patriarchal capitalism and the latent potentials for the emancipated life in common that these developments nevertheless carry within themselves. We talk about the radical potential of industrializing housework, discuss strategies for the formation of effective solidarity, andāas usualāfind a way to drag American suburbia. Get out there and contest capitalist power at the point of production! Those potentialities wonāt actual...2023-02-0618 min
The MeasureAngela Glover BlackwellAngela Glover Blackwell shares her background of growing up in segregated St. Louis, Missouri; the concept of transformative solidarity; and the importance of understanding history to move forward with social change. Welcome to the first episode of The Measure.2022-12-1720 min
Grey Matter with Michael KrasnyAngela Glover Blackwell - Realizing the Promise of EquityWe met with Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder in Residence at PolicyLink, host of the Radical Imagination Podcast and Professor of Practice at the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, to reflect on a career dedicated to building a more equitable society. Blackwell believes that authentically rooting oneself in close proximity to the experience of the most vulnerable populations allows one to see how to improve circumstances for everyone. These are unprecedented times with unprecedented threats, but we also see unprecedented engagement and a novel brand of unprecedented Ć¢ā¬Åcollective leadershipĆ¢ā¬Ā that fuels todayĆ¢ā¬ā¢s powerful social movements and renewal. Join us to un...2022-12-1559 min
AUTHORS TO WATCH BY ASPIRING AUTHORS MAGAZINE & AAALAC (INTERNATIONAL)#122AUTHORSFROMAROUNDTHEWORLDCAMPAIGN meet Dr. Vernessa Blackwell2022-12-0728 minRadical ImaginationAfrofuturism & Housing Justice"If we have any hopes of fundamentally breaking away from the patterns of the past and rupturing the inadequate present, the future can no longer be envisioned only by those with the privilege of time and space to imagine. It can no longer be constructed within a bootstraps narrative of personal responsibility and self-determination that treats only some as deserving of a roof over their heads. Our measure of progress must rely on how much we can transform our values to provide broad scale and equitable access to housing opportunities for all.āIn this episode, Angela talks to...2022-11-2522 min
Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer BestiesThe Meaning of Sex: An Interview with Angela ChenAngela is a journalist, editor, and author of Sam's favorite book, Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex. The conversation covers emotional bravery, compulsory sexuality, and nuanced consent.You can buy Angela's book and read more of her work on her website.Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, a back catalog of 100+ episodes, and video!SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.comFACEBOOK: /justbreakuppodINSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppodTWITTER: @justbreakuppodBLIND DATE: Vespertine by BjƶrkOriginal music, recording, a...2022-11-1739 minRadical ImaginationAlternatives to 9-1-1Non-police emergency response remains an extremely relevant topic, even though we're seeing strong pushback against the Defund the Police movement -- including from those who were initially supportive.Ā Yet police, throughout the country, continue to remain at odds with the communities they are supposed to protect. In this episode, Angela discusses the potential of emergency triage that doesnāt involve police intervention with Brandon Anderson, an abolitionist and founder of the police reporting network Raheem and Arturo Carrillo, an emergency mental health clinician in Chicago, who is pushing for a more robust mental health support system.Ā Tune into...2022-11-0424 min
Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of NatureToward a More Perfect Union: Unleashing the Promise in Us All with Angela Glover BlackwellIn this time of radical upheaval and change, fulfilling the promise of a āmore perfect unionā in the United States means building a multi-racial democracy through transformative solidarity. As the Founder-in-Residence at Policy Link, Professor Angela Glover Blackwell has spent decades advancing racial and economic equity at the national and local levels. She says the fate of the wealthiest nation on Earth depends on what happens to the very people whoāve been left behind.FeaturingAngela Glover Blackwell, one of the nationās most prominent, award-winning social justice advocates, is āFounder-in-Residenceā at PolicyLink, the organization...2022-10-1229 minRadical ImaginationGreat Resignation or Great Revolution?Since the pandemic, people have quit their jobs in record numbers, with around 47 million people leaving their jobs in 2021.Ā Many of these workers are Black and Latinx; many of them women. Ā In this episode,Ā we examine what it means to have a healthy relationship with work, and we hear a radical new way to define the role of work in our lives. Angela speaks with Sarah Jaffe, the author of "Work Won't Love You Back," and welcomes back Saru Jayaraman, founder of One Fair Wage.Tune into Radical Imagination as we dive into the stories and...2022-10-0720 minRadical ImaginationThe World ReimaginedThe history of the trans-Atlantic trade ofĀ enslaved Africans has been rewritten, sanitized, flat out misrepresented, and often obscured by the lens through which we observe history.Ā As a society, when we need to get a more enlightened look at ourselves and the world around us, we turn to the vision of artists.Ā This weekās guest Ashley Shaw Scott Adjaye is artistic director of the World Reimagined -- a national public art project in the United Kingdom that explores the history & legacy of the trans-Atlantic trade of enslaved Africans; and presents a forward-looking approach to re...2022-09-1520 min
Radical ImaginationLand JusticeWhile reparations and reparative justice are just a talking point for some people, there is a growing movement in our country to reconnect Black people with land and property that was illegally stolen from them or their ancestors. In this episode of Radical Imagination, we learn about the radical movement for land justiceā a blueprint for policy change that could pave the way for reparations for Black families nationwide. Host Angela Glover Blackwell speaks with Kavon Ward āĀ poet, activist, and the founder of 'Where is My Land?'.Ā Ā Kavon has been a leader in today's fight for reparations; helping win a l...2022-08-1926 min
Radical ImaginationLand BackToday on Radical Imagination, Clyde Prout III, chairman of the Colfax Toddās Valley Consolidated Tribe in California, tells the remarkable story of how his tribe reclaimed land stolen by the government nearly half a century ago. Native people were violently displaced from their ancestral homelands throughout US history, as land was stolen and sold to private owners, made āpublicā in the name of preserving natural resources, or set aside for agriculture and recreation. Weāll also hear from Jeff Darlington, the director of the Placer Land Trust, about the partnership that made it possible for the tribe to take bac...2022-07-2924 min
Radical ImaginationRepatriationSince becoming the first Sub-Saharan African country to win independence from a colonial power, Ghana has been an inspiration to Black Americans to return to Africa. For many, it's a brief journey. We're changed by what we learn about the culture and our collective past. And that informs our lives and our work when we return home. But other people stay. They make vital contributions to the culture, the economy, and the nation's future. We hear from two Black women -- Renee Neblett the Founding Director of the Kokrobitey Institute and Tonya C. Saafir-Ankomah, Esq. (aka Sista...2022-07-1424 min