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We Rise brings you stories, interviews, and music to nourish our imaginations in service of collective liberation. Guided by Toni Cade Bambara’s call to make the revolution irresistible, each show...
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We Rise brings you stories, interviews, and music to nourish our imaginations in service of collective liberation. Guided by Toni Cade Bambara’s call to make the revolution irresistible, each show explores the practice of solidarity in today’s freedom movements.
Please note that our first 15 episodes also aired on KPFA's sister station KPFB.
Brought to you by We Rise Cultural Production.
www.weriseproduction.com
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Please note that our first 15 episodes also aired on KPFA's sister station KPFB.
Brought to you by We Rise Cultural Production.
www.weriseproduction.com
Crosspollination | Diasporic Care, Part One | Ep. 50
17 JUL 2024 · Diasporic Care: We Show Up for Each Other
Welcome to Part 1 of 2 of this live recording from our Crosspollination community block party series. This event took place on June 8th, 2024. This episode features our opening prayer with https://www.wellnesspromoters.net/, & the beginning of our speakers panel, featuring the brilliant hearts & minds of:
Sarah O'Neal, https://sarahadbiboneal.com/ABOUT
Lubna Morrar, https://palestinianfeministcollective.org/
Ant Lorenzo, https://www.liyangnetwork.org/
Mansi, https://www.asata.org/
Jesse Strauss, https://ijan.org/
Mira Stern, https://www.instagram.com/jvpbayarea/& https://www.mirastern.com/
What we get into throughout these two episodes:
How do we take care of us? What practices sustain us in these challenging times?What wisdoms are we drawing from to strengthen each other & our movements? How are we engaging in a diversity of tactics? For many of us, as we show up for each other here in Huchiun, we are also caring for our communities in our motherlands. We know all land is connected, all waters are connected. Like seeds, we know the power of diaspora, the potency of biodiversity to nourish & create liberatory ecosystems, never forgetting where we come from. From Huchiun to Palestine, from the Philippines to Mexico, we honor our interconnectedness across borders.
Gratitude to We Rise Advisor, teaching artist & theater worker Tierra Allen for MCing this event.
If you feel nourished by this work, please share it! And if you're able, please support We Rise by contributing via https://www.patreon.com/werise or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/weriseproduction. We'd love to hear from you! Reach out at WeRiseProduction@protonmail.com.
Stewardship, Remembrance, & Sovereignty with Layla Feghali & Iman Labanieh | Ep. 49
31 MAY 2024 · Join Layla K. Feghali of River Rose Remembrance & Iman Labanieh of Baylasan Botanicals for a timely conversation about Layla's newly released book, https://www.riverroseremembrance.com/book-page. Highlighting lineages of herbal resilience, diasporic stewardship, and unraveling the rippling impacts of colonial violence on our earth and communities, this book about people and traditions of the Levant offers relevant fodder to grapple with the dire times we are in.
As organizers and herbalists with roots in Lebanon & Syria, the ongoing genocide in Gaza has been particularly heavy on our hearts and minds. Many of us have shifted our practices to respond to the needs of this moment including organizing, fundraising, and providing political education. It is our hope that this conversation will provide generative insight into more practical wisdom for action in our local and care-taking communities — for Palestine and beyond.
Connect with Layla https://www.riverroseremembrance.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/riverroseremembrance/
Connect with Iman https://www.baylasanbotanicals.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/baylasanbotanicals/
Direct aid to families surviving genocide and displacement https://givebutter.com/c/river2sea
Crosspollination | Emergent Orgs for the People | Ep. 48
30 MAY 2024 · https://www.weriseproduction.com/crosspollination is a block party series created by We Rise Production with the purpose of strengthening and deepening existing connections and initiating new ones, after the changing culture and community landscape Oakland experienced in years of social distancing and pandemic.
Our themes will deepen into an exploration of how WE TAKE CARE OF US. We Take Care of Us is a phrase that comes out of BIPOC-led community spaces dedicated to the practice of mutual aid & abolition as a strategy for long-term collective wellbeing. We use this phrase intentionally to lift up & carry forward this invitation in our own communities as we crosspollinate.
We use the word “emergent” – in part drawing on adrienne maree brown’s https://www.akpress.org/emergentstrategy.html – to signify that these organizations’ work reflects a vision they are each stewarding of collective liberation.
We Rise is committed to offering free education and raising awareness on important community work and causes through live events and cultural production. This series of seasonal intercommunity block parties will cultivate cross-pollination of intergenerational and intersectional identities coming together to learn about & support social justice, community safety, local businesses, & celebrate our artistic abundance.
Opening prayer with https://www.wellnesspromoters.net/communal-healing
Poetry by https://www.dariussimpson.com/ of People’s Programs
Panel Moderator Yemi from https://www.peoplesprograms.com/
Panelists:
James Birch, Deputy Director, https://www.antipoliceterrorproject.org/
Dr. Cesar Cruz, Co-Founder https://www.homiesempowerment.com/, Founding Principal https://homieshighschool.org/our-school-design/
Delency Parham, Co-Founder, https://www.peoplesprograms.com/
Sound Tech: Frank Sterling aka http://www.kpfaapprentice.org/, with assistance from http://www.kpfaapprentice.org/
Music:
Quantic - Cumbia Sobre el Mar, El Buho Remix
Gingee - Gong Spirits
Mos Def - UMI SaysLowkey - Free Palestine (Instrumental)
Get involved! Learn more & connect at https://www.weriseproduction.com/crosspollination
Become an event https://www.weriseproduction.com/sponsor-crosspollination!
Support this vital work on https://www.patreon.com/werise & https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/weriseproduction
¡Aye Que Chismear! with Nalgona Positivity Pride & Radically Fit, Ep. 47
16 NOV 2023 · Join Gloria Lucas of Nalgona Positivity Pride & Luca Yacón of Radically Fit Oakland in this enlightening & heart-to-heart discussion diving deep into the realms of Harm Reduction, Eating Disorders, & Body Movement.
This thought-provoking conversation is an exploration of:
- Harm Reduction Strategies
- Personal Eating Disorder Journey
- Body Movement and Acceptance
- Decolonial approaches & navigating whiteness in the Medical Industrial Complex
LINKS
Follow @NalgonaPositivityPride on IG for more non-conventional eating disorder support.
https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/
Follow @RadicallyFitOakland for QTBIPOC communtiy rooted in fat liberation + joyful movement.
https://www.radicallyfitoakland.com/
MUSIC samples from Combo Chimbita https://combochimbita.com/
TRANSCRIPT coming soon!
Wash It All Away with Adrienne Shamszad, Ep. 46
29 AUG 2023 · Born and raised in the Bay, Iranian-American singer-songwriter Adrienne Shamszad hops on the mic and shares her voice with We Rise listeners, debuting her first full-length album in 15 years: Wash It All Away!
Adrienne's music is dedicated to our collective liberation - and is an intimate incantation of her heart. Equal parts silly and heartfelt, Cat and Adrienne get into it on this episode of the We Rise podcast, and share some new jams from Wash It All Away, both live (and spontaneous!) and from the album.
From Adrienne:
"The creation of this album has been a process of making peace with myself, and embracing the life I have now. It is allowing me to let go of a lot that has been holding me back, and grieve the loss of what the passage of time takes from all of us. A beautiful outcome of this transformation is that I have found a way to make use of the old dreams that never bloomed; they have become compost for the new dreams that are thriving.
It is also my life story. The story of longing for true connection, falling in love, catching glimpses of God, and it’s a story of surrender. I hope hope hope these songs will resonate with YOU."
For more!
Album release show Aug 31: https://secure.thefreight.org/12814/adrienne-shamszad
Adrienne's website: https://adrienneshamszad.com/
BandCamp: https://adrienneshamszad.bandcamp.com/album/a-new-life
Adrienne's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adrienneshamszad
Somos Semillas EP 5: Sacred Rainbows, Weaving Our Crossroads
28 AUG 2023 · Somos Semillas, We Are Seeds: A Podcast about Indigenous Sovereignty & Collective Storytelling
This creative collaboration with indigenous poet & scholar Erika Murcia invites us to explore inquiries about living with greater purpose, presence & rootedness.
EP 5: Sacred Rainbows, Weaving Our Crossroads
In this bonus episode Cat, Erika, & nicky gather round on Nahuatl, Ohlone & Chinook lands to reflect on the making of Somos Semillas, how their ancestors guide their creative processes, and they share a little preview of their next offering... coming this autumn! As always, there are laughter and tears along the way.
Stay tuned for Autumn launch by the equinox!
LINKS
Episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EJgvzyqOU1EjHrnbyL54Wsw7ACIpemeSXUVVWhy8884/edit?usp=sharing
Our theme song of this podcast series is Sumergirse by @La.Clave.de.Sol
Connect with us atweriseproduction[at]protonmail[dot]me, and follow us on Facebook & Instagram at weriseproduction, & on twitter at WeRise Producers.
Connect with Erika Murcia at https://linktr.ee/Mujeryselva
Podcast Art by @NicoleGervacio
Somos Semillas EP 4: Sacred Winds, Returning to our Power of Shedding
4 JUL 2023 · Somos Semillas, We Are Seeds: A Podcast about Indigenous Sovereignty & Collective Storytelling
This creative collaboration with indigenous poet & scholar Erika Murcia invites us to explore inquiries about living with greater purpose, presence & rootedness.
EP 4: Sacred Winds, Returning to our Power of Shedding
In this episode Erika, nicky & Cat are joined by dancer and creator of healing spaces for healthcare providers, Dr. Uzo Nwankpa, to discuss the power of winds, and how this element shows up in our bodies, our human relationships, and our ancestral relationships with land.
LINKS
Episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/164XnegLb2ZmaGKWdam-SQlEsY6p2iYyGtHQraHYc-Ak/edit?usp=sharing
Our theme song of this podcast series is Sumergirse by @La.Clave.de.Sol
Connect with us atweriseproduction[at]protonmail[dot]me, and follow us on Facebook & Instagram at weriseproduction, & on twitter at WeRise Producers.
Connect with Erika Murcia at https://linktr.ee/Mujeryselva
Connect with Dr. Uzo Nwankpa: http://www.wellnesspromoters.net/ & http://www.theuzo.com/ & on IG @UzoNwankpa & @wellness_promoters
Podcast Art by @NicoleGervacio
Mia Mingus blog post: https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2022/01/16/you-are-not-entitled-to-our-deaths-covid-abled-supremacy-interdependence/
Somos Semillas EP 3: Sacred Fires, Returning to our Sexual Creativity
7 JUN 2023 · Somos Semillas, We Are Seeds: A Podcast about Indigenous Sovereignty & Collective Storytelling
This creative collaboration with indigenous poet & scholar Erika Murcia invites us to explore inquiries about living with greater purpose, presence & rootedness.
EP 3: Sacred Fires, Returning to our Sexual Creativity
In this episode Erika, nicky & Cat are joined by healer, steward, and guardian Ember Phoenix to discuss the element of fire, and how its sacred force shows up in our communities, relationships, bodies, and more.
LINKS
Episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oV_r9DCxiCeXwVYvcnicifovp4HiQlNf6mZz-8Wkpsg/edit?usp=sharing
Our theme song of this podcast series is Sumergirse by @La.Clave.de.Sol
Connect with us atweriseproduction[at]protonmail[dot]me, and follow us on Facebook & Instagram at weriseproduction, & on twitter at WeRise Producers.
Connect with Erika Murcia at https://linktr.ee/Mujeryselva
Connect with Ember Phoenix @SoulThriveApothecary & @MelaninRising.Co.
Podcast Art by @NicoleGervacio
Queer & Well: We Take Care of Us, Ep. 45
23 MAY 2023 · From Queer & Well's Earth Day event: A panel with Christina Chase of National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) & Cat Brooks of Anti Police Terror Project (APTP), moderated by Layel Camargo
When we think about communal care it is vital that we talk about the ways in which we take care of each other as queer and trans Black and brown folks. How do we show up for one another in a time when we are fighting to keep ourselves alive against capitalism & white supremacy? Join us for a panel discussion on what it looks like to build community infrastructures & relationships that will help sustain us and keep us moving forward.
https://radicallyfitoakland.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=012e0c36293c0bfa211f38252&id=3d6c8ef678&e=e2dee741d1(she/her) is a superfat black and disabled creative problem solver who is passionate about equity, inclusion, and intersectional fat liberation. Christina is the Governance Chair of https://radicallyfitoakland.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=012e0c36293c0bfa211f38252&id=9a1e4b717e&e=e2dee741d1and brings a delightful enthusiasm to fat activist work. She holds a Master of Arts in Education, and is highly skilled in organizational learning, community building, and professional development training. In her free time Christina loves reading science fiction, playing board games, and slaying at karaoke.
https://radicallyfitoakland.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=012e0c36293c0bfa211f38252&id=dee23e7ee8&e=e2dee741d1https://radicallyfitoakland.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=012e0c36293c0bfa211f38252&id=e9f020bd47&e=e2dee741d1https://radicallyfitoakland.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=012e0c36293c0bfa211f38252&id=51cd88ae20&e=e2dee741d1is host of Law & Disorder on KPFA and a long-time performer, organizer, and activist. She played a central role in the struggle for justice for Oscar Grant, and spent the last decade working with impacted communities and families to rapidly respond to police violence and radically transform the ways our communities are policed and incarcerated. She is the co-founder of the https://radicallyfitoakland.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=012e0c36293c0bfa211f38252&id=5aca79cb30&e=e2dee741d1 and the Executive Director of The Justice Teams Network. Cat was also the runner-up in Oakland’s 2018 mayoral election, facing incumbent Libby Schaaf.
LINKS
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iU7EqdwCPR-fJTk01wadIq2eKl63rQlJfDA2vUJcgGA/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.radicallyfitoakland.com/
https://www.geminimoonbotanicals.com/
Audio recording support from https://www.instagram.com/popperzsf/!
Queer & Well: Caring for the Land, Ep. 44
10 MAY 2023 · From Queer & Well's Earth Day event: A Conversation with Layel Camargo of Shelterwood Collective & Inés Ixierda of Sogorea Te Land Trust
As queer Black and brown folks, what does it look like to be reconnected to land our ancestors stewarded before colonialism & white supremacy? What are the ways we can come back to this land and rebuild not only the land itself, but our relationships to it. How are organizations like Sogorea Te Land Trust & Shelterwood Collective creating spaces and avenues for us to take part in these practices? Join us for a discussion on the importance of our relationship to land and how to strengthen those bonds during a time of climate crisis and change.
Layel Camargo (them/them) is Co-Creator & Cultural Strategy Lead of https://radicallyfitoakland.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=012e0c36293c0bfa211f38252&id=19076359a6&e=e2dee741d1. Layel is Yaqui and Mayo of the Sonoran Desert. As a transgender and gender non-conforming person, they’ve dedicated the last decade advancing climate justice through storytelling by creating campaigns like ‘Climate Woke’ with The Center For Cultural Power and supporting media projects like ‘The North Pole Show’ with Executive Producers Rosario Dawson and Movement Generation, Justice and Ecology Project. They are the producer and host of https://www.spreaker.com/show/did-we-go-too-far, a climate justice podcast. Most recently, Layel was named on the Grist 2020 Fixers List. They graduated from UC Santa Cruz with degrees in Feminist Studies and Legal Studies.
Inés Ixierda is an interdisciplinary Mestizx artist and media maker with a background in youth work, decolonial nonprofit administration, and community organizing. She leads Sogorea Te Land Trust's art and media, coordinates projects, organizes events, and works on the land with plant medicines.
https://radicallyfitoakland.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=012e0c36293c0bfa211f38252&id=22b17a0493&e=e2dee741d1 is an urban Indigenous women-led land trust based in the San Francisco Bay Area that facilitates the return of Indigenous land to Indigenous people. Sogorea Te’ Land Trust cultivates rematriation and calls on us all to heal and transform the legacies of colonization, genocide, and patriarchy and to do the work our ancestors and future generations are calling us to do.
LINKS
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qm4HwyLBaKstZtsHPxhhJ2tQgFqdBwJSOMpOPj4sYaA/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.radicallyfitoakland.com/
https://www.geminimoonbotanicals.com/
Audio recording support from https://www.instagram.com/popperzsf/!
We Rise brings you stories, interviews, and music to nourish our imaginations in service of collective liberation. Guided by Toni Cade Bambara’s call to make the revolution irresistible, each show...
show more
We Rise brings you stories, interviews, and music to nourish our imaginations in service of collective liberation. Guided by Toni Cade Bambara’s call to make the revolution irresistible, each show explores the practice of solidarity in today’s freedom movements.
Please note that our first 15 episodes also aired on KPFA's sister station KPFB.
Brought to you by We Rise Cultural Production.
www.weriseproduction.com
show less
Please note that our first 15 episodes also aired on KPFA's sister station KPFB.
Brought to you by We Rise Cultural Production.
www.weriseproduction.com
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