Unheard Voices

On Friday, May 28th, 2021 host Thairie Ritchie welcomed Abbi Samuels. Unheard Voices is a derivative of the new Civil Rights Movement Black Lives Matter. This program is inclusive of all people of the colors of the Rainbow. We hold the vision that change begins in the heart, and with the intention to learn about others and […]

On Friday, May 21, 2021 host Ami Chen Mills-Naim welcomed 4 guests, including Gerry Low-Sabado, whose ancestors lived in the Pacific Grove Chinese fishing village that burned down; a former President for the Feast; and younger activists who say current changes are not enough. For decades, the village of Pacific Grove has held an annual […]

On Unheard Voices Friday, May 14, 2021 host Bobby Bishop interviews internationally renowned actor and activist Danny Glover about his art and activism. “Artists are the gatekeepers of truth” and Danny Glover shares his vast experiences advocating for social justice on stage, in the hearing room, and across the globe. Glover began his acting career […]

On Friday on May 7th, 2021 at 3 pm Host Gloria Nieto welcomed Shirley Wong and Yoshimi Miyazaki, shared their experiences as Asian-American women – in recent months, and over the course of their lives. Shirley is a 2nd-generation Chinese American, who lives in Santa Cruz with her husband and 2 young daughters.  She works in the […]

Unheard Voices is a derivative of the new Civil Rights Movement Black Lives Matter. This program is inclusive of all people of the colors of the Rainbow. We hold the vision that change begins in the heart, and with the intention to learn about others and respect their world views, we will find ways to coexist peacefully […]

On Friday, April 23 2021 host Bobby Bishop welcomes his co-hosts Gloria Nieto and Thairie Ritchie for a discussion of issues affecting the lives of people of color and the community at large. They’ll share their vision for Unheard Voices, raising awareness among listeners and creating a better community. Unheard Voices is a derivative of the […]

Unheard Voices is a derivative of the new Civil Rights Movement Black Lives Matter. This program is inclusive of all people of the colors of the Rainbow. We hold the vision that change begins in the heart, and with the intention to learn about others and respect their world views, we will find ways to coexist peacefully […]

On Unheard Voices, Friday, April 9th, 2021 host Thairie Ritchie welcomes community activist Celestino Rodriguez. They discussed  recent events in the news and their impact, especially on communities of color. Topics include the spotlight on police practices in Minneapolis and St. Louis, immigration policy changes in New York and on the federal level, homeless camps in Santa […]

On Unheard Voices, Friday, April 2, 2021 Bobby Bishop interviews Douglas H. Palmer, the former Mayor of Trenton, NJ, and the first African-American to serve in that office–first elected in 1990, he went on to serve as mayor for a distinguished 20 years. Douglas Palmer also served as the President of the US Conference of […]

On Unheard Voices, Friday, March 26, 2021 host Gloria Nieto interviews community activist Celestino Rodriguez. They discuss recent events in the news and their impact, especially on communities of color. Topics include the recent gun violence in Atlanta and Colorado, the role of police forces in the community, access to education and health care, and […]

On Unheard Voices, Friday, March 12, 2021 Thairie Ritchie welcomed Ayo Banjo, president of the UCSC chapter of the NAACP. They discussed  current events, including: the recent rally in response to the Outdoor Living Ordinance voted by the Santa Cruz City Council; the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, and recent […]

On Unheard Voices, Friday, March 5th 2021 host Gloria Nieto welcomed Heidi Cartan, Executive Director of Common Roots. This unique program produces organicvegetables, fruits, flowers, and eggs for sale to the public. A portion ofthe acreage is being built for permanent housing for developmentallydisabled adults and their caregivers. Gloria also spoked with the farm manager […]

On Unheard Voices, Friday, February 26, 202 host Thairie Ritchie speaks with Ayo Banjo, president of the UCSC chapter of the NAACP. They’ll discuss his latest research and community projects, as well as current events, including: Santa Cruz City Council hearing homeless camps, another internal investigation into racism at theLos Angeles Police Department, and the […]

On Friday, February 19, 2021 host Gloria Nieto welcomes Joe Sudbay, a programmer at Sirius Radio, who brings a wide-ranging show to satellite listeners around the world. He is a staunch advocate for immigrant rights and LGBT rights, and a keen observer of what goes on in WashingtonD.C. Gloria and Joe discussed how the news […]

On Unheard Voices, Friday, 12 February 2021 it’s Black History month and Host Cheryl Williams speaks with Luna Bey, exploring the life and legacy of Louden Nelson, an early Blackpioneer of Santa Cruz. Luna is a founder and director of the Santa Cruz Equity project, a nonprofit devoted to the holistic support of Black residents […]

On Unheard Voices, Friday, February 5, 2021 host Bobby Bishop welcomes Bruce Thompson, a Lecturer in History, Literature, and Jewish Studies at UCSC, where he began teaching in 1991. He is a recipient of the University’s John Dizikes Award for Excellence in Teaching in the humanities. The theme is “American Democracy in Decline.” Bobby and […]

On Unheard Voices, Friday, January 28 2021 host Thairie Ritchie speaks with Juan Dominguez, a local community organizer, currently developing a Food Program for unsheltered people. Among the topics they’ll discuss are how the local unsheltered population is affected by economics and policies, a state investigation into the Los Angeles sheriff’s department, the new police […]

On Friday, January 15 2021 host Cheryl Williams spoke with Vicki Jones about reparations and mutual aid in Santa Cruz County. Reparations Santa Cruz is a wealth-redistribution project focused on anti-black racism. January 15, 1929, is the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King. Before his assassination in 1968, Dr. King’s social justice work focused on […]

On Friday, January 8, 2021, host Bobby Bishop welcomed the Reverend Deborah Johnson, of Inner Light Ministry. Bobby and Reverend Johnson discussed democracy as a relationship among people. What does that mean at this critical moment, and as the nation moves forward. What can we learn, and how do we heal and reconcile? Unheard Voices is […]

On Unheard Voices, Friday, January 1, 2021 host Thairie Ritchie speaks with Irene Juarez O’Connell. Among the topics, they discussed the recent deaths of people of color in police custody in Columbus Ohio, and in Riverside County; abuses at the Irwin detention center in Georgia; and how the covid pandemic affects prison populations. Unheard Voices is […]

On Unheard Voices Friday, December 18, 2020 host Cheryl Williams spoke with Justin Cummings, the first African-American elected to the Santa Cruz City Council, as he completes his historic year as mayor. They discussed some of his accomplishments in 2020, and what he wishes to achieve in the new year. Then, Cheryl welcomes Nikia Chaney, […]

On Unheard Voices , Friday December 11th, 2020 host Bobby Bishop welcomes historian David Anthony, professor of African History at UC Santa Cruz. They discussed his research into the rich history of the YMCA in South Africa, and the active – and sometimes activist – role it played in that country before, during, and after […]

On Unheard Voices, Friday, December 4th, 2020 host Thairie Ritchie spoked  with his older brother, Duron Ritchie, an independent music artist, currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia. Among the topics they discussed are the designation of racism as a public health threat by the American Health Association; the political situation in Georgia; and how artists have […]

On Unheard Voices, Friday November 27, 2020 Host Gloria Nieto welcomed Yasmina Porter, a Buddhist teacher in their persons-of-color sangha. Gloria and Yasmina discussed the many dimensions of life and how they intersect as we live and work in our communities. That’sUnheard Voices,Friday from 3 to 4pm, here on k-squid, 90.7 fm and ksqd.org Unheard Voices is […]

On Unheard Voices Friday November 20, 2020, host Chery Williams welcomed Rhonda Harper of BlackGirls Surf; Isaias Gebre, founder of Indigenous Surf Club; and Bella Bonner, of Black Surf Club SantaCruz. They discussed the origins of these organizations, and how Blackbodies have taken their place in the water and in the sport of surfing. Hear how […]