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ShoresidesHow Growth Is Stripping Wilmington of Its Trees and What Comes NextSend us a text Wilmington’s trees are disappearing faster than they can be replaced. In this episode Shoresides talks with Executive Director Isabel Shepherd of the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees about what’s driving the loss and how their new Code & Canopy report lays out a path forward. Helpful Links Alliance for Cape Fear...
2025-11-2510 min
Community RisingFrom Field to Food Bank: Rethinking How America Feeds ItselfIn this episode of Shoresides, host Nicolas Magrino talks with Mike Meyer, Head of Farmer Advocacy for The FarmLink Project, about a growing effort to make sure nutritious food reaches every community — especially when traditional supply chains fall short. As food banks across the country stretch to meet rising demand, FarmLink is showing what...
2025-11-0712 min
Community RisingFrom Field to Food Bank: Rethinking How America Feeds ItselfIn this episode of Shoresides, host Nicolas Magrino talks with Mike Meyer, Head of Farmer Advocacy for The FarmLink Project, about a growing effort to make sure nutritious food reaches every community — especially when traditional supply chains fall short.As food banks across the country stretch to meet rising demand, FarmLink is showing what can happen when farmers, state agriculture departments, the USDA, and hunger relief organizations work together. Meyer shares stories from North Carolina and beyond, where fresh apples, potatoes, and other produce are being delivered directly from fa...
2025-11-0712 min
Community RisingThe Ocean Is Changing ColorThe ocean is getting greener — and bluer. Scientists can see it from space. But what does it mean? In this episode of Shoresides, host Nicolas Magrino speaks with Philip Bresnahan, associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, about what’s driving subtle but measurable changes in ocean color around the world. From warming...
2025-11-0409 min
Community RisingThe Ocean Is Changing ColorThe ocean is getting greener — and bluer. Scientists can see it from space. But what does it mean?In this episode of Shoresides, host Nicolas Magrino speaks with Philip Bresnahan, associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, about what’s driving subtle but measurable changes in ocean color around the world. From warming waters to shifting nutrient flows, the hues of the sea are telling a complex story — one that hints at the far-reaching effects of climate change, but also at the deep, dynamic rhythms of the ocean itself.Credits: Image: NASA and Joshua...
2025-11-0409 min
ShoresidesWhen SNAP Cuts Hit Home: How H.R. 1 and the Shutdown Are Straining North Carolina’s Food BanksSend us a text As the effects of H.R. 1 ripple across the country, North Carolinians are feeling the strain of new SNAP work requirements and a month-long government shutdown. In this episode of Shoresides, host Nicolas Magrino speaks with Emily Kraft and Andrea Cherry of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina...
2025-10-3111 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereFall for Donuts: Wake N Bake’s Seasonal FavoritesIn this Shoresides episode, host Nicolas Magrino takes listeners inside Wake N Bake Donuts, where fall flavors steal the spotlight. Owner Danny Tangredi shares how the Wilmington favorite celebrates the season with limited-edition creations like pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin glazed, and s’mores donuts — each crafted to capture the cozy taste of autumn. As the tourist crowds thin and cooler weather sets in, these fall-inspired treats keep locals coming back. Tangredi talks about the creativity behind the recipes, the rhythm of donut season on the Carolina coast, and what makes Wake N Bake a sweet staple in Wilmington’s community.
2025-10-2206 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereOn the Art of Tobacco StringingWhen North Carolina summer turns to fall, an old tradition finds new life at the State Fair. In this episode, Shoresides talks with farmer Pat Short to learn about a tobacco stringing contest where participants bundle tobacco leaves onto sticks, in a process that's been an art here for generations. Links and Resources:North Carolina State Fair Tobacco Stringing Contest – NC Department of Agriculture blog post on the contest’s history and significancedeepfried.ncstatefair.orgdeepfried.ncstatefair.org“From Field to Fair: the ‘Commissioner’s tobacco’ gets special treatment” – Article on how a dedicated tobac...
2025-10-1708 min
ShoresidesSounds of Coastal North CarolinaSend us a text Take a slow listen to coastal North Carolina. This Shoresides soundscape moves through ordinary places that shape life along the coast — the surf at Wrightsville Beach, a trawler crossing the Intracoastal, a walk through the pines at Carolina Beach, frogs calling from Greenfield Lake, and the background hum of a...
2025-10-1605 min
ShoresidesHurricane Humberto and Hurricane Imelda: How Accurate Are Our Forecasts?Send us a text In this episode of Storm Stories, Shoresides sits down with **Joe Friday** — veteran meteorologist and former National Weather Service director — to talk about a growing risk in how we forecast storms. Across the U.S., staffing shortages and cuts to weather-balloon launches are degrading forecast precision exactly when two hurricanes...
2025-10-0212 min
Storm Stories of North CarolinaA Coastal North Carolina Tsunami ThreatAfter a massive earthquake off Russia triggered a Pacific tsunami, questions arose closer to home: could it happen here? In this episode, Shoresides speaks with Stephen Pfaff, meteorologist-in-charge at the National Weather Service’s Wilmington office, about the science of tsunamis, the likelihood of one reaching Coastal North Carolina, and how preparedness efforts—from early warnings to public education—could make the difference when seconds count.Links:8.8 magnitude earthquake latest: Volcano erupts in Russia, tsunami waves reach Californiahttps://abcnews.go.com/US/tsunami-watch-issued-hawaii-after-80-magnitude-earthquake/story?id=124190121Support the show
2025-08-1808 min
Storm Stories of North CarolinaWill We See the Next NC Hurricane Coming?According to research conducted by Shoresides, the National Weather Service Office in Wilmington, North Carolina, which played a pivotal role in predicting and tracking Hurricane Florence in 2018, may now be understaffed. In this episode of Storm Stories, we hear from the meteorologist at Joe Zambon about the 2025 hurricane season and the challenges of forecasting the next N.C. storm under new federal budget cuts. Support the show
2025-05-2311 min
Storm Stories of North CarolinaStorm Stories: DemuckingIn this Storm Stories episode, pulled from the Shoresides' archive, we revisit the resilience of Pender County, North Carolina, in the wake of Hurricane Florence—a story that resonates now, as flooding again affects communities across North Carolina. Disaster counselor Jennifer Witkowski shares how long-term recovery goes beyond immediate cleanup, demanding sustained volunteer efforts and deep emotional resilience. Jennifer discusses the vital, yet daunting, work of demucking and rebuilding—efforts that continue years after the storm has passed. Hosted and produced by Laura Bratton, this episode captures the reality of ongoing recovery in a rural place.Support the...
2024-10-2806 min
Storm Stories of North CarolinaThe Next 1000 Year FloodWelcome to Storm Stories, a Shoresides original podcast, where we explore the human experiences and science behind hurricanes in North Carolina. Host Rend Smith speaks with Imhotep Dlanod, a musician displaced by Hurricane Katrina who is now facing the impacts of storms and flooding in Asheville. Alongside Imhotep's reflections on resilience and culture, meteorologist Joe Zambon from Fathom Science provides expert insights into the increasing severity of these weather events. From personal stories of survival to the science of storm patterns, Storm Stories uncovers how communities endure and adapt. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts.Support...
2024-10-2214 min
Community RisingStorms & Floods: The Lifeline of Neighborly ConnectionsJoin us in this episode as we interview Wallayce Todd of Community CPR to explore the vital role of community connections in the rural areas of Columbus County after storms. Learn how her organizing, Community CPR, and neighborly bonds transform lives, foster resilience, and strengthen the social fabric of our region's rural communities. Ten Things to Do to Prepare for a Storm and Flooding:Create an Emergency Plan: Develop a family emergency plan, including communication methods, evacuation routes, and meeting points.Assemble an Emergency Kit: Pack essentials like water, non-perishable...
2024-08-0608 min
Community RisingStormwater solutions positive for the Cape Fear RiverWhen it rains in coastal North Carolina stormwater pours off our plethora of parking lots into the neighborhoods, parks and eventually the Cape Fear River, and with the stream of water pollutants with it. Our increasing number of surfaces don’t allow the water to soak into the ground. Local groups are advancing public education which acknowledge the big public policy issues at play, but also offer solutions we can all take. The episode features staff from Heal Our Waterways and the Cape Fear River Watch. ...
2024-08-0109 min
Community RisingSeeds of Healing: Advancing HIV Testing and Knowledge in Coastal North CarolinaIn this episode of Community Rising, we spotlight the vital work of Seeds of Healing, Inc. Join us as we speak with Bonetta Spratley, Christopher Marville, and Dr. LeShonda Wallace to learn how they are advancing HIV testing and awareness in coastal North Carolina. Discover the innovative approaches they use to combat stigma, provide support, and empower individuals living with HIV. Listen in to hear inspiring stories and learn how you can contribute to this essential cause.Learn more about the resources provided by visiting Seeds of Healing website. Support Shoresides’ local storytelling. Your gift hel...
2024-08-0136 min
Community RisingCAFO’s & Communities: Hog Farming Impacts on Coastal Communities“We were just sitting on the porch like normal on a beautiful Saturday. And then we heard this tractor, and then all of a sudden this animal waste was coming everywhere and it was stinking like nothing we had ever experienced,” says Elsie Herring of Wallace, North Carolina.Herring is one of many eastern North Carolinians who have had negative health impacts and financial burdens as a result of nearby concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO’s) over the last several decades. In this episode of CAFO’s & Communities, we explore how the hog industry’s hazardous waste redistribu...
2024-06-1213 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereRegina McLeod: Tells StoriesHosted by Kevin Lee-Y Green and Terrill Williams Featuring artist and producer Regina McLeod Music by PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay.Regina McLeod is a longtime artist and producer working in coastal North Carolina and nationally. Her company, Cleod Nine Productions is currently producing Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery, a play by Shay Youngblood. Terrill and Kevin sit down in the Shoresides' studios to learn about McLeod's background and recent projects.
2024-04-1524 min
ShoresidesShoresides Weekly News Round UpSend us a textThis is the SHORESIDES Weekly News Roundup. We look at the top stories impacting the coastal region. According to a recent release from the University of North Carolina Wilmington their ,Watson College will introduce a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Learning and Development.The Port City Daily reports that North Carolina Works will host a multi-employer job fair this October 18th from 10- 2. in collaboration with the Cape Fear Workforce Development Board. The in-person event will be held at 1994 South 17th St in Wilmington, North Carolina. Cap...
2023-10-1702 minShoresidesShoresides Weekly News Round UpSend us a textThis is the Shoresides Weekly News Roundup for October 9th, 2023. We look at the top stories impacting the coastal region. According to a recent story in the News & Observer the insurance company Nationwide has recently decided not to renew 10,000 insurance policies in Eastern North Carolina.The Port City Daily reported that Wilmington's rapid population growth is transforming various aspects of the region, including housing, employment, and demographics. According to UNCW's regional economist, Professor Guettabi, the Cape Fear region...
2023-10-0904 min
Coastal Youth MediaGet Involved with Coastal Youth MediaGet involved with Coastal Youth Media. Learn how at www.shoresides.org Learn more about getting involved with Coastal Youth Media at www.coastalyouthmedia.org
2023-09-1602 min
Community RisingGhost forests in coastal North CarolinaComing soon on Community Rising. Climate change is reshaping coastal North Carolina in a myriad of ways, and one of the most striking is the emergence of ghost forests.As our climate warms, sea levels rise, and saltwater intrusion advances inland, the delicate balance of coastal ecosystems is disrupted.The result is the eerie transformation of lush, vibrant forests into skeletal remnants of their former selves, populated by dead and dying trees.Ghost forests serve as a stark testament to the urgency of addressing climate change, highlighting the pressing need for g...
2023-09-1401 min
She Rocks Teen RadioHow We Prepared For EOG'sLast month, we took our EOG's, or End-of-Grade tests. We talk about the ways we prepare for tests and give tips to listeners. We also revisit the killing of Makiah Bryant in Ohio and how we're feeling about it. We end the episode by discussing our favorite creative outlets. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth.Music:Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group,"Feel - Instrumental Version" by Peter Spacey via Artlist"Unsilenced" by KetsaSupport the...
2021-06-1112 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereBlack Peace ArtGreenville, North Carolina based acrylic, gouache, and digital artist Rakîa Jackson (Black Peace Art) speaks with host Brittani Smith about the challenges of being an artist and how she incorporates self-healing into her practice.Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.
2021-06-0431 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereShaping Identity Through ArtArt is a powerful tool for personal growth and shaping one's identity. With the growing accessibility of digital art and graphic design, more and more artists have the opportunity to use art for change, and represent their identity through that art. Host Antoine Williams talks with Jacinda Aytch, a graphic designer and illustrator residing in Greenville, North Carolina. She discusses her inspirations, how she finds identity through her art, and the representation of women of color in media. This episode was produced by Dana Rossi.Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from a...
2020-12-0122 min
Speak Your PieceOn Ocracoke, A Back Porch Op EdDaphne Bennick has been living on Ocracoke island for the past 35 years. And she's run Back Porch restaurant there for the past 21. Bennick she speaks to what she's looking for in this election as her island goes through a "double wammy" – Hurricane Dorian recovery, then COVID-19.
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2020-10-2805 min
Speak Your PieceOysters & The Ballot BoxWhat does an oyster farmer think about when he heads into the voting booth? Kyle Frey, owner of Crystal Coast Oysters, speaks to how he’d like to see elected officials think about environment and jobs. Support the show (https://shoresides.org/support/)
2020-10-2805 min
Community RisingDiscover the Mysteries Behind Bees and their HoneyHoney bees not only produce one of the most popular sweeteners used within food and drink products - they also play a huge role in our agricultural system. Onslow County Master Beekeepers David and Lynn Sanbeg, along with Eric Talley of the Onslow County Beekeepers Association, have made it their goal to provide high-quality honey for their communities. These dedicated beekeepers encourage residents of Coastal North Carolina to learn the importance of honey bees, and how they are a crucial component of one-third of the produce that comes from our agriculture systems. Music used:Mind S...
2020-10-2023 minCommunity RisingThe History, Creation and Importance of Artificial Reefs in NCLook to the coast of North Carolina and you may find something a bit unexpected - artificial reefs. These manmade reefs mimic the characteristics of real reefs in order to provide a home to ocean life. In this episode, Jordan Byrum, an artificial reef coordinator with the NC Division of Marine Fisheries, discusses the history, creation and importance of artificial reefs in North Carolina. Support Shoresides’ local storytelling. Your gift helps us amplify coastal voices: https://givebutter.com/to7as6
2020-10-2011 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereShane Fernando on Making Art More AccessibleShane Fernando has a long history as a member of the arts community in Wilmington, NC. In his current role as the Vice President of Advancement and Arts for the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, he shares some of the ways that he and his team are working to provide more access to the performing arts through work programs for students, stage and technology access for local performance groups, free tickets for nonprofit groups, and new technology being developed for the differently-abled. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across the...
2020-10-1908 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereThe Art of Painting MuralsMurals are not just large paintings on a wall - they carry so much more history, meaning and importance. Erica Nelson, a muralist who runs her own business, Mural Modern, installs art in the Wilmington area. In this episode, she describes the art of painting murals, their importance and the challenges of working during COVID. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.Photo courtesy of Mural Modern.
2020-10-1906 min
Community RisingWhy Biogas Won't Make Hog Farms SustainableHog farms have been polluting the environment of Eastern NC for decades. And over the past few years, owners of these operations have started touting biogas as a way to make hog farms more sustainable. In this episode, Kemp Burdette, the Cape Fear Riverkeeper, explains why biogas isn't the sustainable solution that it's being made out to be. Support Shoresides’ local storytelling. Your gift helps us amplify coastal voices: https://givebutter.com/to7as6
2020-09-2505 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereThe Future of Arts Education in Wake of a PandemicCovid-19 has drastically changed our lives, including the way we learn and educate our future generations. Early education has had to radically adapt, and with that comes the challenge of providing a well-rounded education to elementary, middle, and high school students. Irese Robinson, founder and creative director of New Freedom Hill, discusses these challenges, the adaptations of arts education, why it is important to continue to teach art as we transition online and how the future of arts and media production careers is rapidly growing. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across...
2020-09-2208 min
Community RisingCOVID-19 and Environmental JusticeLow-income communities of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues in NC, and face higher rates of disease because of it. When COVID-19 hit, Sherri White-Williamson, the Environmental Justice Policy Director at NC Conservation Network, says it became clear that these were the communities that were going to be unduly vulnerable to the virus. In this episode, White-Williamson discusses why environmental justice communities are so at-risk and what policymakers should do about it. Support Shoresides’ local storytelling. Your gift helps us amplify coastal voices: https://givebutter.com/to7as6
2020-09-0405 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereThey Call Her SapphireBrittani Smith (@PropheticPoetic, @JourneyBBones) is a poet from Wilmington, North Carolina. In this episode, Smith describes and performs her poem, "They Call Her Sapphire." Smith speaks about the history of the angry Black woman stereotype and how she's addressing it with her art. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.
2020-08-2810 min
She Rocks Teen RadioCyberbullyingIn this episode, Amari, Jonaiyah, Brealyn, and Arabia talk about cyberbullying. They also tell us how Hurricane Isaias affected them, what's new in music, and how they feel about the possibility of TikTok shutting down. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
2020-08-1915 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereTalking With the Filmmaker of Wilmington on Fire IIWilmington on Fire, a 2015 feature-length documentary that tells the story of The Wilmington Massacre of 1898, is about to have a sequel: Wilmington on Fire II. The sequel will show Wilmington, North Carolina's modern day community members and their forms of activism - whether it's fighting for reparations, protesting police brutality, or building the black business community. North Carolina filmmaker Christopher Everett is the film's director. Everett is the founder of Speller Street Films and BLK Docs, as well as the Communications Manager for the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina. Wilmington on Fire is...
2020-08-1405 min
Community RisingDuck, NC’s Hurricane PreparationsChristian Legner is the Public Informations Officer of Duck, NC. She speaks about what her town prioritizes when hurricane season is in full effect, and how this changes with COVID-19. Hurricane Isaias hit Coastal Carolina a few days ago. Christian speaks about how her town dealt with the damages and evacuations. Support Shoresides’ local storytelling. Your gift helps us amplify coastal voices: https://givebutter.com/to7as6
2020-08-0605 min
She Rocks Teen RadioBlack Mental HealthIn this episode, four of the She Rocks crew get together to discuss black mental health. Kam talks about her own experience with mental health and what resources she uses. Amari gets us up to speed on politics and music, updating us on the top ten tracks. Arabia kicks off our fun topic, cherished childhood memories, by talking about rides home from school with her grandma.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Kamahra Nixon-McKoy, and Arabia Earth. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support...
2020-08-0617 min
Somewhere & Elsewhere5 Tips From A Curator: Keeping Precious Family Items Safe Through HurricanesIt can be devastating to lose irreplaceable items like family photographs or heirlooms to a storm. Here are 5 tips from Katy Menne, educational curator for the NC Maritime Museum in Southport, to ensure that your memories survive the upcoming hurricane season.In reference to the dishwasher question:https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/dishwasher-hurricane/More tips on caring for private or family collections: https://www.nedcc.org/assets/media/images/Pres_Fam_Collections_2013.pdfThis episode was produced by Dana Rossi. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from...
2020-08-0605 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereBatten Down The Hatches! How Coastal NC Museums Protect Their Culture from Storm Damage"I take the stewardship of the collection real seriously... I want to do the best I can to keep the treasures safe for future generations of North Carolinians." Come hurricane season, collection managers in museums across the Carolina coast are asking themselves – am I doing the most that I can to preserve my culture's history? Over the years, NC coastal museums have developed many tried and true rituals for protecting their town's most sacred items. But, as we learn in this episode, most museum staff still aren't sleeping through the night when a hurricane rolls through. In th...
2020-08-0610 min
Community RisingNew Zones Show Who is Most At Risk This Hurricane SeasonNC is predicted to have a high-intensity hurricane season this year. The state is launching a new tool – outlined zones – to help coastal residents understand which areas will be most vulnerable to impacts and organizes evacuations by predicted zone impact. In this episode, Katie Webster, Assistant Director of Planning for NC Emergency Management, talks about the state's new "Know Your Zone" program that hopes to streamline these evacuation orders amidst COVID-19. To find out your zone go to: knowyourzone.nc.govProduced by Kayla Guilliams. Music by Meydän. Broadcast from the Working Narrati...
2020-08-0507 min
Community RisingIncreasing Temperatures Worsen Health Disparities in NCNorth Carolina's low-income communities of color already face higher rates of chronic diseases like heart disease. And with the threat of increasing temperatures due to climate change, these disparities will only worsen. In this episode, Marian Johnson-Thompson, a virologist and environmental justice advocate, talks about how climate change will worsen health disparities, and why these disparities exist in the first place. Produced by Kayla Guilliams. Music by Meydän. Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines environmental news in the coastal Carolina region. Support Shoresides’ local storytelling. Your gift helps us amplif...
2020-08-0406 min
Community RisingEnvironmental Issues Disproportionately Impact ENC's Low-Income Communities of ColorFrom hog lagoons to sewage sludge to wood pellet plants, low-income communities of color in Eastern North Carolina experience a wide array of environmental injustices. Naeema Muhammad, an organizer and activist with the North Carolina Environmental Justice Network, has been fighting against these injustices for over 20 years and has experienced the emotional toll that comes with such activism. In this episode, Muhammad describes the current battle she's fighting - advocating for communities living near hog lagoons whose lives and health are put at risk on a daily basis. Produced by Kayla Guilliams. Music by Meydän.
2020-08-0305 min
Community RisingAfter Flooding, a Biologist's StoryAna Zimmerman is a biology professor at the College of Charleston. She's also a flood survivor. Over the course of a few years, her home was repeatedly flooded after major storms. The effect of repeated floods caused major damage to her home, and left her with struggles that weigh on her both personally and professionally as a scientist. Produced by Ben Abrams. Music by Meydän. Photo by Wade Spees.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines environmental news in the coastal Carolina region. Support Shoresides’ local storytelling. Your gift helps us am...
2020-07-3006 min
Community RisingPSA: Chemours Toxic PFAS Spill into Cape Fear RiverOn July 22nd, the Chemours facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina notified Cape Fear Public Utilities Authority that sediment highly contaminated with PFAS chemicals leaked into the Cape Fear River. In this episode, Emily Donovan, co-founder of Clean Cape Fear, tells us what Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender county residents that rely on the river for drinking water need to know. For more information, go to www.cleancapefear.org/dailyfilter/ or https://www.cfpua.org/CivicAlerts.aspxProduced by Kayla Guilliams. Music by Meydän.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines en...
2020-07-2907 min
She Rocks Teen RadioPreparing For School During COVID-19The She Rocks squad is back for Season 3! Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth bring us updates on what's new with them, and they talk about how they stay focused on school during this new normal. The four talk about how to get the most out of online schooling and how to stay safe during in-person classes.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
2020-07-2911 min
Community RisingHurricanes Affect River Systems and Water Quality in Coastal NCLarry Baldwin is the Crystal Coast Waterkeeper and the Advocacy Director of the White Oak New River Keeper Alliance. He's an advocate for improving the health and quality of water systems throughout coastal North Carolina. Baldwin has experienced a number of hurricane and says they can actually be a good thing for river systems. But they cause a number of other issues - they destroy communities' infrastructure and create issues with water quality, among others. Produced by Caroline Bailey. Music by Meydän.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines environmental news in th...
2020-07-2406 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereHow Can Art Motivate Change? How Can Art Hinder Change?When you think of protests, art is probably not the first thing to come to mind. North Carolina artist Antoine Williams talks about how art has the ability to motivate change and become part of the conversation, but efforts should not end there. This episode was produced by Elena Hernandez.Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.Support the show (https://shoresides.org/support/)
2020-07-2404 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereLocal Documentary Filmmaking's OpportunityNicole Triche is a professor at Elon University and director of "All Skate, Everybody Skate", a documentary about the 50-year-old Topsail Island Skate Rink located above a rural post office and the woman who runs it all. Triche discusses why documentaries are such a powerful medium and how filmmakers in small, rural areas are able to cover global issues through their own town's stories.This episode was produced by Dana Rossi.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.Support the show (https://shoresides...
2020-07-2406 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereThe Power of DesignDesign is everything. It has the power to impact us in ways we may not even be aware of. Freelance graphic designer Emma Cooper, of Wilmington, NC discusses the responsibility she feels for using art to create change, the ability to make a living through her art, and the power we hold as creators and designers. This episode was produced by Dana Rossi.Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, this series uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.Support the show (https://shoresides.org/support/)
2020-07-2405 min
Community RisingClimate Change is Threatening NC's Biggest EstuaryNorth Carolina's Albemarle-Pamlico Estuary is the second-largest estuary in the United States and serves as a vital resource for several industries and communities. Bill Crowell, Director of the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership, says that as climate change continues to threaten this resource, taking steps to protect it is more important than ever. Produced by Kayla Guilliams. Music by Meydän.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines environmental news in the coastal Carolina region. Support Shoresides’ local storytelling. Your gift helps us amplify coastal voices: https://givebutter.com/to7as6
2020-07-2406 min
Community RisingStudent Housing During Hurricanes and COVID-19Peter Groenendyk is the Director of Housing at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) and has experienced countless hurricanes. Groenendyk discusses the process of evacuating students during hurricanes and finding housing for students with nowhere to go. He says his experience relocating students during hurricanes prepared him to deal with student housing issues that resulted from COVID-19 - but only to an extent.Produced by Caroline Bailey. Music by Meydän.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines environmental news in the coastal Carolina region. Support Shoresides’ local storytelling. Your...
2020-07-2305 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereThe Living History of Core Sound DecoysHunters and carvers along the Core Sound have been hand-carving wooden duck decoys for well over a century. In this episode, three members of the Core Sound Decoy Carver's Guild on Harkers Island walk us through the history of that tradition, how it has changed, and what it can teach us about how culture moves. Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild: https://decoyguild.com/Wayne Davis: https://decoyguild.com/the-guild/Jerry Talton: https://jerrytaltondecoys.com/Casey Arthur: https://www.caseyadecoys.com/Joshua Hinson: http://www.lokosh.com/This episode was produced by...
2020-07-2218 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereWhat Community Does for Local Artists It often seems that success in the arts means becoming prominent in a big city, or at least moving somewhere that's not a small town in Eastern North Carolina. But for Maximillian Mozingo, a mixed medium artist based out of Kinston, North Carolina, working locally has made a tremendous impact on his life and career. He discusses his connection to the community, how he finds support through programs like SMARTKinston, and why local art matters. This episode was produced by Dana Rossi.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series uncovers stories from artists across t...
2020-07-1703 min
Community RisingDavid "Clammerhead" Cessna is Embracing Climate Change to Help Fight ItAs a seventh generation commercial fisherman, David “Clammerhead” Cessna, of Smyrna, NC, speaks about how his family's tradition led him to sustainable shellfish harvesting. At age 59, he is the co-founder of the Sandbar Oyster Company, producing job opportunities, environmental solutions and green gill oysters for Coastal NC and beyond.Produced by Chris Moncrief. Music by Meydän.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines environmental news in the coastal Carolina region. Support Shoresides’ local storytelling. Your gift helps us amplify coastal voices: https://givebutter.com/to7as6
2020-07-1605 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereSurfboard Shaping: An Art or a Craft?For many, surfboards can be seen as pieces of art more than functional tools. But to shaper Gary Wilson, the functional and craft comes first, and the art is an ever evolving and changing trend that follows. Instagram: @kineticsurfWebsite: https://kineticsurfdesigns.com/This episode was produced by Dana Rossi.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.Support the show (https://shoresides.org/support/)
2020-07-1604 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereA City Councilman's Journey Making Community Through ArtKevin Spears cares deeply about how his community is represented. Today, Spears is most known for his community organizing and his seat on Wilmington's City Council. But years before any of that, Spears was organizing poetry events to build community and provide a platform to those around him to use their art.This episode was produced by Christian Green.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.Support the show (https://shoresides.org/support/)
2020-07-1007 min
Community RisingAtlantic Coast Pipeline CancelledThe cancellation of plans to build the Atlantic Coast Pipeline was announced on July 5, 2020 by utility companies Duke Energy and Dominion Energy. Today we examine the negative impacts it would have caused and ask activist Hope Taylor, director of Clean Water for North Carolina, why she fought so long to end its proposed construction. The 600-mile pipeline would have brought natural gas from West Virginia down through North Carolina and have adverse impacts on poor communities of color. Produced by Kayla Guilliams. Music by Meydän.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines en...
2020-07-0706 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereHow One Teenager Is Broadening Art Education On Harkers IslandFor most of her childhood on Harkers Island, Abigail Garland didn't think she could become an artist because she couldn't draw. Then, a trip to a museum showed her how much more art could be than lines on canvas. Now, the 18 year old is working to make sure the next generation sees just how much art surrounds them. Abigail Garland on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCesiL3lQ7YjZqoW5x3su7cgThis episode was produced by Christian Green.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series uncovers stories from artists across t...
2020-07-0607 min
Community RisingMapping the FloodsWhere will you be when sea waters rise the most? In September, 2018, Hurricane Florence pushed waters 3.6 feet above the high tide line in Wilmington, NC. Don Bain, a scientist at Climate Central in Princeton, NJ, says this kind of flooding may be a yearly event by the end of the century due to climate change. In this episode, Don explains the "Surging Seas" project, a group of map-based tools to help people better understand climate change and how rising seas will affect your area. Produced by Ben Abrams. Music by Meydän.Broadcast from the Wo...
2020-06-2605 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereCoping With Trauma Through ArtContent Warning: This episode deals with self harm and suicide.Olivia Stubblefield of Wilmington, NC, has been making art her entire life, but it wasn’t until she reached one of her darkest points that she realized just how much art meant to her. Now, she uses her art and her blog to remind herself and others of how much joy there is to be had in life.You can follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bipolarlili/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bipolarlili/This episode was produced by...
2020-06-2606 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereLocal Film Festivals in the Wake of a PandemicCovid-19 has affected us in almost every aspect of our lives, and the local film festival industry of coastal North Carolina is no exception. Dan Brawley, Chief Instigating Officer of Cucalorus Film Festival discusses how upcoming festivals like Surfalorus are adapting and responding to the challenges of social distancing, while still trying to share the creative works of local filmmakers. This episode was produced by Dana Rossi.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.Support the show (https://shoresides.org/support/)
2020-06-2605 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereRedefining a FilmmakerFrom on set production jobs to higher up creative positions, fewer women hold these jobs in the film industry than men. The gender imbalance in film is a pervasive issue even on a local scale. Filmmaker Erica O'Brien describes her experiences as a woman trying to find her way in the film industry, and how she grew to find her voice and her identity as an artist. O'Brien also explains the story of the group Creative Coven, a network for female filmmakers.This episode was produced by Elena Hernandez.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio...
2020-06-2605 min
Community RisingAddressing Contamination from Chemours PlantChemours, a chemicals plant located in Fayetteville, North Carolina has been leaching PFAS chemicals into the Cape Fear River for decades, impacting the health and well-being of the communities that rely on the river for drinking water. Three new bills have been recently proposed that Emily Donovan, co-founder of Clean Cape Fear, thinks are a good first step in addressing the contamination. In this episode, Donovan speaks to what residents closest to the plant are going through today – and how Chemours is reacting.Produced by Kayla Guilliams. Music by Meydän.Broadcast from the Working Nar...
2020-06-2606 min
Community RisingOne Community's Environmental Education during Covid-19Lisa Rider is the Executive Director for Coastal Carolina Riverwatch (CCR), which serves Crystal Coast and White Oak River communities. Rider speaks to how COVID-19 is affecting their organization's signature environmental education programs. Amidst social distancing, new methods for educating communities about clean waterways are emerging. Produced by Chris Moncrief. Music by Meydän.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines environmental news in the coastal Carolina region. Support Shoresides’ local storytelling. Your gift helps us amplify coastal voices: https://givebutter.com/to7as6
2020-06-2605 min
Speak Your PieceYoung Activist Speaks Up About Racism and Social Justice IssuesShecoria Smith, 15, reads an essay she composed about her journey to becoming a young activist. She discusses recent events in the U.S. and her community in coastal North Carolina. Smith talks about what protest means to her, and what she's doing to contribute to positive future change.Narrated by Emmanuel Ngardinga.Support the show
2020-06-2004 min
She Rocks Teen RadioShe Rocks Special: Discussing George Floyd, Police Brutality, And RacismProduced by GRITS. Edited by Brandon "Bigg B" Hickman. Hosted by Naiya Graham, Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, Kamahra Nixon-McKoy, and Arabia Earth.Poem by Kylah Laurent, Naiya Graham, and Shecoria Smith. Support the show
2020-06-0926 min
She Rocks Teen RadioDiscussing The Dameon Shepard Case And Ahmaud Arbery MurderAmari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Kamahra Nixon-McKoy, and Brealyn Freeman talk current events, politics, fashion, and music. They discuss the murder of Ahmaud Arbery - and how fear, violence, and racism affects their lives. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Brealyn Freeman, and Kamahra Nixon-McKoy. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
2020-06-0629 min
Flood ZoneA Church Torn Down with People InsideEthel Hill is a lifetime member of St. Stephen’s AME Zion Church in Morehead City. "I grew up in Morehead City, went away, came back, and I'm still here. So, I love my church.” When Hurricane Florence approached the coast in 2018, Ethel and seven family members decided to ride out the storm in their family’s church – rather than in homes much closer to the water. They couldn’t predict the story that would unfold. During the height of the storm, the church began to break down around them.Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on floodin...
2020-05-1802 min
Flood ZoneRaleigh to Morehead in 1974Ellis Jones had a good job and good life in Raleigh in 1974. He didn’t want to move to the coast. Reluctantly, he drove into Morehead City on a highway 70 shadowed by trees “shaped by nature, and the hurricanes, and the salt… and the fellowship that people have here? It’s incredible.” Jones speaks to what he’s learned from locals as he’s spent 40 years in Morehead City.Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina communities. The podcast is a project of Shoresides and Working Narratives.Support the show
2020-05-1807 min
She Rocks Teen RadioSelf Esteem And Self Care During COVID-19On this week's episode, Amari, Shecoria, Kam, Arabia, and Brealyn talk about self esteem and self care during stay-at-home orders in coastal North Carolina.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Arabia Earth, and Kamahra Nixon-McKoy. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
2020-05-1811 min
Flood ZoneNorth River is Low, North River is HomeIt’s been nearly two years since Hurricane Florence’s winds devastated homes in North River, a small coastal community in Carteret County, NC. But Yvonne Pittaway still isn’t home. “Two rooms – if I can get two rooms repaired, I’m going back home.” Pittaway has been staying with her sister in Morehead City. There, as Pittaway sees federal hurricane relief dollars being put to beach renourishment and commercial building repair – she wonders, where is the help for herself and North River?Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina communities. The p...
2020-05-1604 min
Flood ZoneRural Areas: The Kindergarten to High School FactorAngela Lewis is the first lady to Spring Garden Missionary Baptist Church in Washington, NC. She speaks to how people would be surprised to know that locals in Washington are not just still recovering from Hurricane Florence in 2018 – many are still recovering from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. And some families will never financially recover. She notices that her church’s predominantly African American section of town is hit especially hard by the storms. For Lewis, she just tries to help families get to their next step.Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina comm...
2020-05-1606 min
Flood ZoneHarmful SlownessThe speed of hurricane recovery efforts is pernicious, says Matthew Reddick of Washington, NC. If he had one word to describe how hurricane recovery functioned in his hometown – he would choose ‘slow.’ “Slow to react, slow to get something done.” In a context when folks are out of their homes, and Reddick sees the need is there, he begs the question – why is slow acceptable?Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina communities. The podcast is a project of Shoresides and Working Narratives.Support the show
2020-05-1605 min
Flood ZoneConfused Shrimp"I think the shrimp are confused just as much as the people are." Melvin Dunn is a shrimper from North River– a small, coastal community in Carteret County, NC. His father was a commercial fisherman, and his father before him. But climate change is making Dunn consider leaving his days on the water behind him. Dunn explains why he is looking to seafood distribution instead.Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina communities. The podcast is a project of Shoresides and Working Narratives.Support the show
2020-05-1505 min
Flood ZoneCheated Out of Their Homes“I’m not against integration, but I think people are being cheated out of their homes.” Her mother’s home was condemned. Then her uncle’s. Ophelia Chambers’ family homestead has been in the same location off of Bridges Street for three generations. In the wake of Hurricane Florence, her traditionally African American neighborhood has seen an influx of white residents. And Chambers is noticing a pattern.Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina communities. The podcast is a project of Shoresides and Working Narratives.Support the show
2020-05-1507 min
Flood ZoneWhite Control in Fund DistributionWillie Johnson has been driving 30 minutes from his hometown in New Bern, NC to the more rural area of Trenton, NC for nine years. His congregation is there – in a church located within ‘the bowl’ of Back Street. Many of his parishioners have weathered all of North Carolina’s storms. And geographically, African American communities within Trenton have often received the most damage. But most of the county’s relief funding decision-makers are white. Johnson has seen the situation become increasingly dire.Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina communities. The podcast is a proje...
2020-05-1504 min
Flood ZoneBack Street: A Neighborhood in a Bowl“I can only imagine what my parents had to go through for that land.” Gwendolyn Brown grew up in Back Street, a long-time African American community in Trenton, NC. When you enter the neighborhood, you pull off of ‘Backstreet Road’, go down a gravel hill, and enter what Brown calls ‘a bowl.’ She is familiar with the topography, because with every storm, her neighborhood floods. Due to flooding, Brown is one of only two families left in what was once a vibrant, historical neighborhood.Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina communities. The podcast...
2020-05-1515 min
Flood ZoneHearing Stories Versus Knowing StoriesBeverly Johnson's family bought land by the river in Trenton, NC early in the 20th century. Land ownership options then were limited for African Americans families. Inheriting land in a flood zone was not Johnson's choice, but she does see many white families in Trenton these days choosing to buy waterfront property. Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina communities. The podcast is a project of Shoresides and Working Narratives.Support the show
2020-05-1515 min
Flood ZoneThe Evolution of a City, from Bay StreetDallas White-Wells can remember when the young people in Morehead City always had something to do. “Now it’s mostly for retirees and beach people.” White-Wells was born on Bay Street in Morehead City, NC. She lived in this almost entirely African American part of town by Calico Creek until she was 18. Later in her adult life, White-Wells return to live on Bay Street. Now the community around her street has seen an influx of white residents, and with it, a change in its relationship to Calico Creek.Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coa...
2020-05-1507 min
Speak Your PieceMedicaid: In Crisis and BeyondJeff Mills, volunteer and Medicaid Ambassador with the North Carolina AIDS Action Network (NCAAN), reads an essay he composed with Lee Storrow, the Director NCAAN. Mills and Storrow note the positive changes to restrictions and limitations on Medicaid programs during COVID-19. They call on policy-makers to extend these considerations beyond times of crisis.Mills is a volunteer and Medicaid Ambassador with NCAAN. Support the show
2020-05-1306 min
She Rocks Teen RadioTeen Things To Do During Shelter-in-placeIn our latest episode, Amari, Arabia, Kam, and Shecoria talk about what they're doing stay sane and have fun during the shelter-in-place orders due to COVID-19. Kam tells us the news on the coronavirus pandemic, Shecoria gives us updates on politics and fashion, and Arabia talks about a curious new trend in her neighborhood. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Arabia Earth, and Kamahra Nixon-McKoy. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
2020-05-0811 min
Speak Your PieceStudent Speaks on Reimagining Schools during Remote Learning"Schools here have a lot of togetherness." Jaileea Knight is an eighth grader in Tarboro, NC. The small town is home to a large reimagining public schools effort. From her perspective as a student leader, Knight speaks to school redesign momentum during remote learning – tackling interactivity and broadband limitations. Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, Speak Your Piece brings you the opinions of your coastal neighbors on today's pressing regional issues.Support the show
2020-05-0605 min
Flood ZoneFirst, There Was the FireHelen Barrett drove school buses in New Bern, NC for 25 years. In early adulthood, she saw the fire of 1922 change the landscape of her city – pushing African Americans from downtown. Now she's seeing the same zoning patterns in the wake of Hurricane Florence.Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina communities. The podcast is a special project of Shoresides and Working Narratives.Support the show
2020-04-2604 min
Flood ZoneBirthday PartyHelen Barrett from Episode 3 shares a poem she wrote about sharing a birthday with Hurricane Florence. Two years since her house flooded with three feet of water, Barrett is still not in her home.Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina communities. The podcast is a project of Shoresides and Working Narratives.Support the show
2020-04-2605 min
Flood ZoneGet Thee Behind SatanFanny Irving has lived in Trenton all of her life. She lives in the home that from 1971 - 1975 she built with her late husband. First Floyd, and now Florence, have taken that home from her. Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina communities. The podcast is a special project of Shoresides and Working Narratives.Support the show
2020-04-2604 min
Flood ZoneBlack PocketsEric Brown is from Back Street, a once thriving African American community named for being the opposite to downtown in Trenton, NC. Back Street has nearly been wiped out from repeated hurricane flooding. Brown built a second home to run from the water, but what will become of his family's homestead?Flood Zone is a special investigation reporting on flooding in Coastal Carolina communities. The podcast is a special project of Shoresides and Working Narratives.Support the show
2020-04-2604 min
She Rocks Teen RadioCOVID-19 Updates & EtiquetteTwo weeks ago, the team got together online to discuss what's going on with COVID-19 - as well as the latest in politics, fashion, and this episode's hot topic: etiquette. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Arabia Earth, and Kamahra Nixon-McKoy. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
2020-04-2415 minSpeak Your PieceWhat Divided Us Brought Us TogetherJulia Narvaez didn't feel tied to her hometown, Wilmington, North Carolina. Instead, she felt disdain for the social and economic inequities in her community. But when Hurricane Florence hit, her feelings for the town changed. Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, Speak Your Piece brings you the opinions of your coastal neighbors on today's pressing regional issues.Support the show
2020-04-2303 minSpeak Your PieceAsthmatic High School Student Discusses COVID-19 & HurricanesMorales knows the hospitals in his communities all too well - from Emergency Room visits for the asthma attacks he's had as long as he can remember to serving as a volunteer in his high school years. Now with the coronavirus outbreak, he's anxious that his local healthcare system will be overwhelmed. But thinking back to his experience of relief efforts after Hurricane Florence, he has high hopes that his community will come together and help one another through this trying time.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, Speak Your Piece brings you the opinions of your...
2020-04-2304 minSpeak Your PieceCOVID-19, Ebola, and RacismAmari Poindexter, 17, says the indifferent attitudes and racism of people during the coronavirus in coastal North Carolina remind her of how her peers responded to the Ebola outbreak when she was in middle school. Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, Speak Your Piece brings you the opinions of your coastal neighbors on today's pressing regional issues. This Speak Your Piece episode is brought to you by Coastal Youth Media podcast.Support the show
2020-04-2302 minSpeak Your PieceNot Quite Through the StormShecoria Smith was hunkered down with her mother as the wind and rain pounded her city when a call came making her realize that tragedy from the hurricane had hit close to home. Her friend’s mother and sibling were killed by a tree falling on their house. In this essay, Shecoria shares his personal experience in comforting a friend and the questions it raised for her about how to make each other safe in the face of hurricanes.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, Speak Your Piece brings you the opinions of your coastal neighbors on tod...
2020-04-2303 min
She Rocks Teen RadioInternational Women's DayA few weeks ago, the She Rocks team got back to the recording studio for the first episode of their second season. The five young women talked about the news of coronavirus, the Democratic presidential primary election, and International Women's Day. Support the show
2020-04-0316 min
She Rocks Teen RadioSafetyAmari, Kaiya, Shecoria, and Naiya talk about politics, news, fashion, and shoes. They give tips on how to stay safe during the holiday season.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Kaiya Sidberry, Shecoria Smith, and Naiya Graham. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
2019-12-3021 minShe Rocks Teen RadioToxic RelationshipsYouth leaders Amari, Kaiya, Shecoria, and Naiya talk about the latest in politics, news, and fashion. They talk about what defines toxicity and how to deal with toxic relationships in a healthy way.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Kaiya Sidberry, Shecoria Smith, and Naiya Graham. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
2019-12-1422 min
She Rocks Teen RadioSelf-loveYouth leaders Amari, Kaiya, Shecoria, and Naiya update us on this week's politics, news, and fashion tips. They dig into this week's hot topic, self-love. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Kaiya Sidberry, Shecoria Smith, and Naiya Graham. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
2019-11-2917 min
She Rocks Teen RadioBullyingYouth leaders Amari, Kaiya, Shecoria, and Naiya give us the latest in news and fashion. The four discuss bullying, this week's hot topic. They reflect on their own experiences with bullying and give tips on building confidence.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Kaiya Sidberry, Shecoria Smith, and Naiya Graham. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
2019-11-1520 min
She Rocks Teen RadioTeen EntrepreneurshipYouth leaders Amari, Kaiya, Shecoria, and Naiya give us the latest in news and fashion. The four dive into the challenges and rewards of this week's hot topic: teen entrepreneurship.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Kaiya Sidberry, Shecoria Smith, and Naiya Graham. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
2019-10-2814 min