Mic'd Up

One of Charleston's most talented Poets and Art Curator, AsiahMae joins Mika in Studio for a spirited discussion about gentrification, art and common practices of non-profits in poor, Black communities here in Charleston. The show is also filled with music meant to lift up the people of Puerto Rico during their time of protest! #Solidarity New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/Fe...

On May 24, 2019, local hip hop artist Buddy Bambahda stopped in for an interview with Mika to discuss his personal journal within the entertainment scene and what powers his artistry. New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/FernandoSoto Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love & community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content b...

SC State Rep Krystle Simmons stops by to chat with Mika Gadsden about her historic election to House District 117. New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/ImmigrantDetentionInChas Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love & community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsAct...

Back on May 3, 2019, Mic'd Up on Ohm host Mika Gadsden sat down with Charleston-based activist/environmentalist, Cyrus Buffum to talk about how he and his friends are working to save a storied natural resource, The Gadsden Creek. To find out ways you can join in to help save Gadsden Creek, Click here: bit.ly/SaveGadsdenCreek New to the Pod, check out this previous episode: bit.ly/ImmigrantDetentio...

In April of 2019, Mika sat down with the creator of Black Women 2020, Kayla Mallett. Here, via skype, the two discussed Kayla's vision on harnessing and increasing the political power of Black Women here in south Carolina. Tune into Mic'd Up on Ohm weekly, every Friday at 4 P.M. on 96.3 FM Ohm Radio or stream the show online: www.ohmradio963.org. Previous Content From C.A.N.: The Conjure Sessions...

On Friday, May 10th radio host Mika Gadsden sat down with the founder of The Red Sunflower, Jessica Patterson, to discuss her upcoming Computer Coding Summer Camp for kids starting in June of 2019. For more information about the camp and The Red Sunflower, visit: theredsunflower.com/code-camp/ Tune into Mic'd Up on Ohm weekly, every Friday at 4 P.M. on 96.3 FM Ohm Radio or stream the show online:...

On the Friday, March 29th radio broadcast of Mic'd Up on Ohm, show host, Mika Gadsden continues the discussion regarding Charleston County's jailing of asylum seekers at the Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston. Joining Mika via Skype was Atenas Burrola of Mi Maletin, a non-profit working out of North Carolina to help provide essential support services to detainees held here in Charlesto...

On the Friday, March 22nd radio broadcast of Mic'd Up on Ohm, show host, Mika Gadsden discussed a story first reported by Gregory Yee of the Post & Courier regarding the jailing of hundred of asylum seeking immigrants from around the globe at the Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston. Tune into Mic'd Up on Ohm weekly, every Friday at 4 P.M. and the radio rebroadcast on Mondays at 7 P.M. o...

Stay tuned for more on our efforts to save this historically significant natural resource and to learn how slowing this effort will work to combat gentrification throughout Charleston! Photo Credit: Jared Bramblett Please follow the Friends of Gadsden Creek on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Gadsden-Creek-307111353358048/ Previous Content From C.A.N.: The Conjure Sessions Video: youtu.b...

On this episode of the Free Scotty J Podcast Series, host Mika Gadsden interviews Sowing Seeds Into The Midlands founder and executive director, Zakiya Esper as she shares her personal journey as an advocate for youth and her work in interrupting the School to Prison Pipeline. For more information visit: www.sowingseedsmidlands.org Previous Content From C.A.N. The Conjure Sessions Video: bit.ly/EO...

#FreeScottyJ is the 1st Documentary Podcast Series from The Charleston Activist Network. No espisode this Monday but...Mika here with a quick update! Be on the lookout for a 2 part episode following this update. There, we'll be taking you inside of an area school where both Scotty and I will be presenting to students and sharing our podcast. We'll also be showing the kids how to tell their own sto...

Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet #FreeScottyJ is the 1st Documentary Podcast Series from The Charleston Activist Network. Here in episode 5, we discuss the difficulties former inmates encounter when trying to secure employment opportunities after incarceration. We hear from Scotty, his friend and former...

Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet #FreeScottyJ is the 1st Documentary Podcast Series from The Charleston Activist Network. In episode 4, Scotty and show host, Mika Gadsden, visit Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC, the city that Scotty called home for almost the entire time he has been free from prison. What's...

Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet #FreeScottyJ is the 1st Documentary Podcast Series from The Charleston Activist Network. In episode 3, Scotty finally walks host Mika through the gripping details of his crime. As a pivotal part in this life's story, Scotty's admission of guilt and resolve to move forward...

Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet #FreeScottyJ is the 1st Documentary Podcast Series from The Charleston Activist Network. In episode 2, we pick up from where we left off in the intro audio of the pilot episode. Scotty takes Mika back to the scene of his crime in a quiet Charlotte, NC area suburb, located...

#FreeScottyJ is the 1st Documentary Podcast Series from The Charleston Activist Network. Here in episode 1, we meet Scotty J, a Charleston, South Carolina native who has served significant time in the North Carolina prison system after pleading guilty to a felony in the late 90's. Listen as Scotty and podcast host, Mika, take a trip back to the "scene of the crime" and back to life behind bars via...

Dropping on Monday, 1/21/19 , the FIRST podcast documentary series from The Charleston Activist Network exploring a community's experience with the criminal justice system. Stay tuned... Please Favorite, Share, Rate and Subscribe! We run on love & community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN , $mikagadsden on CashApp Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet Follo...

On This Episode of Mic'd Up, Mika recaps the rash of violent attacks on young Black bodies that took place this Summer in the Charleston, South Carolina area. We also update you on the Stephanie Strempel court case. (See Links Below) **Note: 2nd Audio Clip features the voice of Mika Gadsden speaking and NOT Deanna Rocquemore.** News on Stephanie Strempel: https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/d...

Everyone deserves access to high quality, "baller" produce and grocery items...and Lindsey Barrow and his team is on a mission to make that a reality for everyone in the Charleston metro area and beyond. Listen in as he and LSG dietitian Olivia explain their mission and the need to empower communities through creating a connection through accessible, quality food options for EVERYONE! Lowcountry S...

We're LIVE from Folly Beach for this special episode of the Mic'd Up Podcast recorded during our 1st Conjure Sessions pop-up event. Listen along as host, Mika Gadsden interviews Lowcountry Hip Hop stand-out, Benny Starr, and hear all about his landmark September 22nd performance at the Charleston Music Hall and his upcoming sophomore effort, A Water Album. Benny's "A Water Album": bit.ly/AWaterAlb...

Bonus Pod - Host Mika Gadsden reflects on Charleston's predictable response to White Supremacy and the city's constant call for Black folks to "love" the very systems constructed to destroy their communities. 🗣 Young Black Charleston!!!: You're invited to the Conjure Sessions, feat. Benny Starr, happening November 10th at a secret location! Join us for an evening of food, fun and fellowship! 👉 ht...

Here's another "Midterm Election Deep Dive" episode! Today, Mika is joined by Charleston, SC educational advocate, Anjene "AJ" Davis as he discussing his thoughts on our local school board election race and much more! Special Thanks: Black Voters Matter Fund for supporting the Charleston Activist Network #GOTV efforts from day 1. Thank you, Cliff and LaTosha! (https://www.blackvotersmatterfund.org...

On this episode of The Mic'd Up Podcast, host Mika Gadsden sits down with her friends and fellow activists Nathaniel Naomi Thorne and Alexandria Coburn to chat about the current state of South Carolina politics heading into the 2018 Midterm Elections! Join us on October 28th at The Charleston Pour House for Vinyasa Yoga with Kate Reutter Counts of Evolve Charleston: https://www.facebook.com/events...

Following the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States, Mic'd Up host Mika Gadsden reminds women to look back to history and to marginalized folx for perspective on how to fight for bodily autonomy, for reproductive justice and against reproductive oppression. We've been here before. This fight is not new to many. We simply have to "LISTEN" to the stories of those...

Enjoy this special look back at the making of South Carolina Hip Hop Artist Benny Starr's "A Water Album". This mini bonus pod includes audio from a rehearsal session with Benny and members of the Four 20's Band, Very Hypnotic Soul and vocalist, Shaniqua McCants. As well as audio from a featurette created by @internetjohn_, @khariayo, @tennuhcecil and @propertyofcarsondonald (Instagram). Photo Cre...