Mic'd Up

On this week's episode, Mika sits down via video chat to talk with activist and native South Carolinian, Kymberly Smith, leader with the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Listen as Kym talks about her motivations as a leader and what lead her to join the PSL. CAN News: https://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/FeedbackFile/archives/2018/09/28/need-to-register-to-vote-look-for-the-charleston-activist-n...

On this episode of Mic'd Up we revisit our interview with Harvard Language educator, Sunn m'Cheaux. This time, you'll be able to hear from Sunn further explain not just the importance of teaching the Gullah language at Harvard, but, also, what makes his Gullah roots and identity so rich. Enjoy this interview from the "Lost Files". Check out a past episode featuring local Hip-Hop artist and phenom,...

This is our "Mulligan"...our 2nd attempt to sit down and discuss politics, community engagement and gentrification with Theo Spencer of Camden, NJ. Listen along and get inspired to empower your block, city or neighborhood. Article on West Ashley community members who took a stand for their neighborhood: https://www.postandcourier.com/archives/turkys-towing-gives-up-on-savannah-highway-site/article...

**Bonus Pod** Listen as Mic'd Up host Mika Gadsden continues her discussion with Theo Spencer from Ep. 11 and spills a little Chris ChrisTEA and breaks down deal making, party bosses and politics in Dirty Jerz (a.k.a. New Jersey). Come out and support local artist, Benny Starr at his special Charleston Music Hall event on September 22, 2018: www.facebook.com/events/542935739454622/ Please Rate and...

On this episode of Mic'd Up, Mika takes a ride with Theo Spencer through one of our country's most embattled cities, Camden, NJ and discusses the area's education system, plans for redevelopment, gentrification and how some issues facing Camden run parallel with those here in Charleston, SC. Join us!...Come out and support local artist, Benny Starr at his special Charleston Music Hall event on Sep...

Here are two extended clips from Episode 10. Listen, close your eyes, meditate and reflect! Don't forget to check out episodes 1 through 9 if you haven't already! Kate - www.evolvecharleston.com/ Kennae - www.transformationyogasc.com/ We run on love & community support: bit.ly/SupportCAN Get exclusive content by supporting this podcast via Patreon: patreon.com/ChsActNet Follow the Charleston Activ...

On this episode of Mic'd Up, Mika joins forces with two of Charleston South Carolina's most dynamic instructors in the world of yoga and fitness - - - Kate Reutter Counts of Evolve Charleston and Kennae Miller of Transformation Yoga of Summerville! Listen as we head outdoors and hit the Charleston Pour House deck for a soul-stirring fitness journey that's also a call to action! Kate - http://www.e...

Listen along as host, Mika Gadsden, chats with the amazing Vanity Reid Deterville, a local College of Charleston student and activist as she describes her passion for speaking up on behalf of her community and where she thinks the future of Charleston leadership is headed. Join us on August 19th on the Charleston Pour House Deck for Enough Yoga! An accessible, radical self-care event for ALL of Ch...

On this episode of Mic'd Up, host Tamika "Mika" Gadsden goes on a brief rant following an emotional month of local headlines featuring stories regarding the war on black youth who sell palmetto roses in Charleston, local bars and restaurants banning black patrons and the assault of a young boy at the hands of a white woman at a local pool. Not to mention, the local and state leadership of the demo...

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On this very special LIVE episode of Mic'd Up, host Mika Gadsden sits down with authors, Ethan J. Kytle and Blain Roerts for a Q & A discussion about their groundbreaking book, Denmark Vesey's Garden. This discussion, coordinated by the owners of Itinerant Literate Books, is titled "Food for Thought" and was hosted at Charleston's own, Harold's Cabin. Special Thanks Shout Outs: Do Work Media for r...

Listen to the audio from host Tamika “Mika” Gadsden's video conference with South Dakota based artist, educator and activist, Sun Rose Ironshell. Here the two women discuss the #MMIW Movement (Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women), the historical disenfranchisement of indigenous communities and we learn what the designation “Pre-American” means to Sun Rose. This Conversation is timely given the w...

On this episode of Mic'd Up, we sit down with Charleston-based Hip Hop artist, Benny Starr. During this interview we discuss Benny's remarkable PechaKucha January 2018 presentation, his roots here in the Lowcountry and his forthcoming project, The Water Album. Tune in at the 24 minute and 10 second mark to hear the audio from Benny's PechaKuch 28 presentation. Connect with us! Facebook: @Charlesto...

On April 29, 2018, a group of activist, led by Naomi Simmons-Thorne, gathered for a vigil to honor the life of Sasha Wall. Sasha was the eighth transgender person to be murdered this year in the United States. She was the 1st trans woman, that we know of, to be murdered here in South Carolina. This podcast episode is devoted to telling more of her story. Stay In Touch with the Charleston Activist...

Today, we hit the streets of Charleston, SC and enjoy the annual Martin Luther King Day Parade. We also reflect on Dr. King's legacy and his Letter from Birmingham Jail. Please visit www.charlestonactivistnetwork.com for more information!

We kick off our first full episode of Mic'd Up with an interview with Charleston area native, artist and activist, Sunn m'Cheaux. Sunn was recently named Gullah language educator within Harvard University's distinguished African Language Program, led by Dr. John Mugane. Here, we walk, talk and drive with Sunn as he takes us back to his Gullah roots and describes the potential impact his new positi...

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