KQED

Rightnowish

Society EN ↓ 226 episodes

Rightnowish digs into life in the Bay Area right now… ish. Journalist Pendarvis Harshaw takes us to galleries painted on the sides of liquor stores in West Oakland. We'll dance in warehouses in the Bayview, make smoothies with kids in South Berkeley, and listen to classical music in a 1984 Cutlass Supreme in Richmond. Every week, Pen talks to movers and shakers about how the Bay Area shapes what they create, and how they shape the place we call home.

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From East Oakland, Music for the Soul 03.04.2020 14:39

She's been all over the world—but back home in Oakland, Pendarvis Harshaw catches up with the R&B and jazz musician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truth Be Told on ‘Rona and Racism 02.04.2020 32:27

Our friends over at the podcast Truth Be Told just dropped their second season and we want to share their recent episode about COVID-19, called 'Rona and Racism: A Survival Guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trap Nature with Scid the Snakeman 27.03.2020 16:22

He's a nature-loving animal advocate who documents his journeys on social media. He's Scid "The Snake man" Howard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conjuring Our Ancestral Spirits Through Art 20.03.2020 13:40

Artist Sydney Cain uses art to reveal her connections to ancestors and community that are no longer here... or maybe they are, just in another realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Human Body Can’t Be Stopped 13.03.2020 11:56

Carina Ho, who goes by ONIKHO, is a dancer, musician and choreographer who is paralyzed from the chest down. Here's how she uses her art to tell her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro Baseball’s First Black Woman 06.03.2020 13:53

The story of Toni Stone, the first black woman to play professional baseball in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Repping Oakland With Tattoos, Sewing and Community Service 28.02.2020 10:34

Yasmin and Daniel are educators, volunteers and entrepreneurs who hold Oakland's well being at the center of everything they do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Librarian Holds the Keys to Oakland’s History 21.02.2020 15:13

When you want to research the history of your house, write a paper about a historical figure or make a movie about Oakland-- you go see Dorothy Lazard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fredrika Newton + Huey P. = Revolutionary Love 14.02.2020 13:35

How do you maintain a healthy relationship in the midst of combating oppression? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hennessy Pound Cake, Long Commutes and Filmmaking 07.02.2020 14:21

After her family was evicted, Danielle Thompson turned to filmmaking to document the changes in Oakland in the hopes that it might someday bring her back home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jacka’s Manager Talks Life, Legacy and Friendship 31.01.2020 15:32

Touring with The Jacka gave manager PK a front row seat to seeing how Bay Area culture is loved around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politicizing Sex Work with Connie Wun 24.01.2020 13:39

As a former sex worker, Dr. Connie Wun talks about the importance of understanding the difference between sex work and exploitation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antique Naked Soul Turns Anxiety and Love Into Music 17.01.2020 13:56

With virtuoso beatboxing and soulful singing, the a capella group uses their vocal gifts to impart an empowering message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Banga’s Musical Notes on Fatherhood 10.01.2020 8:15

Drew Banga is responsible for some of Kamaiyah and Rexx Life Raj's best-known songs, but his biggest job is fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Oakland’s Latinx Game Developers 03.01.2020 11:35

Five young women in Oakland have created a video game about the challenges of being a mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claiming Community Walls for the Black Panther Party 27.12.2019 14:40

Pendarvis Harshaw's 'Rightnowish' kicks off with Oakland muralist and culture keeper Refa One. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Photographing Oakland, One Portrait at a Time 20.12.2019 13:09

Lara Kaur’s Community Portrait Pop-Up in Oakland gives back through free photography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brookfield Duece, a Son of East Oakland 13.12.2019 14:53

Brookfield Duece is using his music to make sure the story of his neighborhood is told properly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Culture is the Cure: Artists as First Responders 06.12.2019 14:44

Ashara Ekundayo is closing her gallery in Oakland. The next chapter in her creative career will be writing a book that explores how people use art as a first response to combating oppression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking Bread and Busting Machismo 29.11.2019 14:02

This East Bay poet drops a few words of wisdom on masculinity over a plate of g-fire chicken wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Room 302: Home of Oakland’s Own ‘Tiny Desk’ 22.11.2019 14:58

'Off The Table' is a bi-weekly performance showcasing the work of students at the Oakland School of The Arts and modeled after the "Tiny Desk" concerts at NPR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oakland’s Street Sofas and the Bay Area Housing Crisis 15.11.2019 11:43

Discarded furniture never really caught my eye—but after talking with Jamie Facciola, I notice it everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loving Yourself in the Streets and Between the Sheets 08.11.2019 12:30

How many sex toys come with personal mantras? At Nenna Joiner's store in downtown Oakland, self-care takes on a whole new meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oakland’s Rollerskating Country Singer 01.11.2019 12:25

With 'Roll Out,' the singer pays homage to the Oakland Rollers, a crew that transforms a Lake Merritt cul-de-sac into a rollerskating rink every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From D-Boys to Dope Art 25.10.2019 19:57

Oakland native Timothy B. has been putting paint where it ain’t for some time now—and the center of his work is family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices