Higher Ground Society Podcast

Jerald sits at the feet of Sheyann Webb Christburg who in 1965 was deemed the Civil Rights Movement's "Smallest Freedom Fighter" by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. himself after participating the Bloody Sunday Selma to Montgomery March. Mrs. Sheyann shares her about the first time she met Dr. King, her Bloody Sunday story, and her hope for Selma and Alabama today.

Jerald chats with Birmingham music businesswoman, Jasmine Garfield, about her music writing, producing, and the women who inspire her to continue pushing forward in the music industry.

In observance of Women's History Month 2021, Jerald begins a series of conversations with some of Alabama's prominent women, beginning with Dr. Minnie Bruce Pratt, poet, educator, and women's rights/LGBTQ activist.

Jerald continues his conversation with Birmingham singer/songwriter C.A. Jones on the topics of humanity and hope for Alabama through Jones' song "Aquarius Moon."

We kick off the new year with a candid interview with folk/indie artist C.A. (Chandler) Jones where he discusses his new album "The Velvet Hour," and the intricacies of life and being. Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers ( www.silvermansound.com )

As Jerald and Birmingham hip hop artist G.I. Magus discuss more of G.I.'s music, they also open up about love and G.I.'s hope for the state of Alabama.

In this episode featuring Birmingham rapper G.I. Magus we discuss everything from politics to transparency in music. Tune in as we learn about G.I.'s origins and musical inspirations.

Join Jerald and musical artist/Birmingham native Raza for the second half of their conversation where they focus on sweet home Alabama, racial and queer identities, and how this all inspires Raza's musical perspectives.

From Beyoncé to Pakistan, Birmingham native and musical artist Raza and host Jerald Crook cover it all as they talk about Raza's musical influences and how he has honed his craft and developed an appreciation for storytelling through music. Tune in and listen to the first ever episode of the Higher Ground Society Podcast. (Listener discretion advised as the featured song contains some language.)

Listen in as host Jerald Crook gives a brief rundown of what to expect from the Higher Ground Society Podcast.