2BD - 2 Be Determined

In this episode, we are joined by Cleo Silvers, a member of both the Black Panther Party as well as the Young Lords and a lifelong organizer. Cleo joins to detail some of her experiences organizing with these revolutionary groups, like the infamous Lincoln Hospital Takeover in 1970, as well as talk about the importance of community-centered work. —————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR...

In this episode, we are joined by Caiside Ní Chuinn, a barista and organizer at GoodKarma Cafe in Philadelphia. We get into talking about the union campaigns among coffee shops in the city as well as some of the tactics employed throughout the industry to stop worker movements. Follow @unitedkarma on instagram for more updates on their work. —————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE...

Dominique London joins the podcast to talk about her ongoing project, the London Legacy Garden, a school bus-turned community space in West Philly. She details what the project has meant to her and some of the work she will be doing in her position at UC Green. —————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co

Artist and uncopyrighting advocate Gwenn Seemel comes back on the pod to discuss the ethical problems with big social media companies (like Facebook and Instagram) and why leaving them behind altogether might be a move. Got to gwennseemel.com to check out more of Gwenn's work ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co

In celebration of Black August, I talked to Nino Brown of the Party for Socialism & Liberation about his time organizing to save the Assata Shakur & Guillermo Morales Community Center in New York. In 1989, the center was dedicated after student-led protests at CUNY followed proposed tuition hikes. It served as a space for student organizers, LGBT and women's rights activism, and political...

Longtime townhomes resident and housing justice advocate Rasheda Alexander joins in to talk about the struggle at "The People's Townhomes," a majority Black housing complex in University City in West Philly. The site's affordable housing contract with the federal government (HUD) is set to expire Sept. 7, forcing nearly 70 low-income residents out of the housing complex that's stood for them for n...

In July of 2020, an unidentifiable body was found in a container on a vacant plot of land in South Philadelphia. Seeking to counteract the disturbing and traumatic discovery, community leader Boogie Rose stood together with the support of the surrounding neighborhood to enact the Community Healing Garden (CHG) on that very same plot of land. Now several months later they are fighting to sustain th...

"Rush $15 to the DNC," was the text sent to potential Democratic donors in response to the leaked Supreme Court ruling which threatens to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Katie Miernicki, a reporter with Liberation News joins the pod to provide some insight into the climate that has led up to this leak, the coming decision, and how states have already been responding. You can read some of Katie's recent wor...

This week I'm joined by the crew of the Black Myths Podcast for yet another episode about Black people. Kam, Terrell, and Too Black detail what it's like to combat harmful media narratives about Black communities, and how these narratives play a role in our societal conditions.  Tap into the Black Myths Podcast  ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT...

On this double episode, we're recapping Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17) a relatively new observance that looks to de-stigmatize the struggles that Black women in particular face when it comes to childcare and motherhood. I'm joined by the founding president and CEO of Melinated Moms, Jaye Wilson to discuss how her organization looks to combat the challenges. Also, my own mother joins in t...

In the second half of our 2 part conversation, Tennyson Donyéa and I talk about his recent piece on reparations in New Jersey. We dive into New Jersey's history as the last slave state of the North and how its laws and practices present a unique case for the topic. And should we be past the point of merely studying reparations? Donyéa's piece on reparations: https://whyy.org/articles/new-jersey-ha...

Looking to change the way Black culture and communities are reported on in NJ media, statehouse reporter Tennyson Donyéa (WHYY) joins the pod to talk about his media site blackinjersey.com. We get into his career in media, the barriers people of color face, and his recent works. (1 of 2) Follow @blackinjersey on Instagram. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ————————————————————...

Proof of Consciousness (P.O.C.) from Revive Radio & Media joins the pod to talk about her latest documentary, ‘Numb to Normalcy,’ which tackles the gun violence epidemic in Philadelphia and how it affects the upcoming youth. To watch Numb To Normalcy : youtube.com/watch?v=CjEdu67zFF0   To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco.  ———————————————————————————————————————————...

Journalist and filmmaker Landon Bost talks about his short documentary "Black Saviors," the story of a pharmaceutical rep working to restore the home of the doctor that saved MLK Jr's life while simultaneously fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. To watch Black Saviors: www.landonbost.com/black-saviors To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————————————————————————...

Just wanted to give a brief update going into the new year. Also, talk about a New Jersey bill that will allow police officers to review their own body camera footage. Zellie Thomas article : https://newjerseymonitor.com/2022/01/10/n-j-cops-shouldnt-be-able-to-view-body-cam-footage/ To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————...

Pageant queen, model, and CEO Chenoah Porter-Blount returns to the show to open up about her upbringing in the "worst place to raise your children." We get into the impacts of redlining and societal racism on an individual, and how Porter-Blount is looking to be a resource for young women with Stacey Blount's Rising Stars . To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————...

Rising Instagram & TikTok Influencer @ydibiddie joins the pod for convo about accountability for those with big platforms and how social media can be used as a tool for good. ..and flat tummy tea. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related, go to 2bedetermined.co

NYC Street photographer Anastasia Caulfield joins the pod to detail how she curates the world in her image. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related, go to 2bedetermined.co

For this week, I talked with journalist Jeremy (@tnwtlsaintjeremy) of TNWTL Media and People Globally. We talk about how connecting with others around the world can help formulate new perspectives on our own lives. You can also check out Jeremy's interview of me up on pglob.com In loving memory of Brian Palangi and all of those that were lost too soon. https://gofund.me/a1fa448b ——————————————————...

Aaron Shakur returns to the studio once again to give a little 2021 recap and preview what's ahead for both of us. We get into mental health, overcoming adversity and of course, Kyrie Irving & the NBA. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. Donate to $Teesbyshakur to support the sock drive on Nov. 26 TTP2 drops Nov. 5 on all streaming platforms. ————————————————————————————————...

It's been a whole minute... But we're back at it. Also, check out the latest episode of the J.O.D Live Podcast I was featured on: A pple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode31-life-is-life/id1535368159?i=1000538081458 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/07XJOuT161IhJ96yBFOIcY?si=O4hqcU1lS-OHbTAE8BD_SA&dl_branch=1 To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco ———————————...

Facts and myths you didn't already know, probably. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co

Enjoy a rebroadcast of episode 2 of 2BD. And check out the new web series by EarlyBirdTv, 'HotBox' starring @randolphsummiel on YouTube . In episode 2 I talk with rising actor/writer/director Randolph “Trae” Summiel about his navigation through the movie industry and what drives him.  To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all...

Organizer, journalist and West Philly native Lorenzo Pierce joins the pod for a conversation on policing in the city. We talk about his recent Op-Ed on Police Commissioner Outlaw as well as the incoming Citizen's Police Oversight Commission. You can hear more from Lorenzo by checking out the Self Ctrl Podcast or following @LorenzoForreal on Twitter. Lorenzo's piece: https://phillyliberationcenter....

I sat down with Philadelphia poet LindoYes ( @lindoyes ) to discuss some of the recent challenges he's faced on Instagram and having his work shadowbanned. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co