In the Pocket

Florence S. Edwards

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In The Pocket is a talk show showcasing Mainers of color. Each episode represents a member of the Maine community from business, the arts, or culture; the earth, wind, and fire of life. Embracing and exploring the lived experience of the black diaspora and descendants of American slavery through conversation is our foundation. Our mission is to create space for all people of color, documented, celebrated, and shared.

2 FEB

Episode 1: Saundra Thomas The Community Connector

This episode get to meet a Saundra Thomas, board member and advisor of Indigo Arts Alliance, a cultural nonprofit in Portland, Maine. Saundra Thomas will dazzle you with her 30 years of media experience and her love of Maine. Originally released in April of 2021 for In The Pocket.

30 min
09/07/2023

Episode 5: Jorge Pena Scientist turned Artist

Meet Jorge Pena, an entomologist turned painter. Listen as he explains his journey and what his art embodies. His art is also his way of sharing his oral history.

29 min
08/06/2023

Episode 4: Juneteenth Downeast with Jacques Newell Taylor

This episode sponsored by Nature Based Education Consortium dives into 2023's Downeast Juneteenth Commemoration. There will camping, sailing, chief provided meals and more!

29 min
19/05/2023

Episode 3: Art In The Wake: Marcia Minter

This episode of ITP is a companion piece for Indigo Arts Alliance's Slavery Symposium Art In The Wake. We will hear Marcia Minter, their cofounder and director, take us through IAA's art residencies, their programming, their partnerships and their symposiums. Enjoy!

37 min
09/05/2023

Episode 2: Arriving at Esther and Emanuel: A companion podcast to the Downeast Magazine article

This episode is a companion piece for June's Downeast Magazine article about the Upper and Lower Negro Islands of the Bagaduce River. Listen to discover Black history and the new names of the island. This episode shares the writer's cut of the article with interview segments from Lisa Lutz of Castine Historical Society and Caleb Jackson of Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Please enjoy this immersive experience.

27 min
23/04/2023

Episode 1: Angela Okafor, Let's Talk About Black Hair Culture

This episode we meet Angela Okafor, a Bangor Maine resident. She is a renaissance woman with multiple businesses, from her law firm to her international market Tropical Tastes and Styles. She is groundbreaking in the work that she does to keep her community of Bangor unified and not divided. This hour long episode we talk about Black hair culture from its versatility to how it can be oppressed in the U.S. For the first time this ITP episode has a companion art installation which can be seen at Mayo Street Arts from May 5-June25. Opening reception is May 5th from 6pm-8pm. Gallery hours are Fridays and Sundays from 12pm-4pm. The art installation is called Afro in Utero and is a mixed media piece that furthers the discussion of Black hair culture in America.

56 min
28/12/2022

Episode 35: Uncomon a Musical Artist

This episode meet Uncomon, a poet who became a rapper and singer. His debut album, Ourglass, dives into life's complex emotions and how we choose to handle them. Uncomon has a style reminiscent of Drake laden with emotional sentiment, listen as he explores his journey in creating music.

30 min
20/12/2022

Episode 34: Michael Stiggle's Timberwolves Restaurant

In this episode meet Michael Stiggle. He'll share why his lifelong experience in hospitality makes Timberwolves a fantastic establishment in Mars Hill, ME and his award winning elderberry syrup. He'll also talk about his church and discrimination his establishment has experienced. You can also get his barbeque sauces and spaghetti sauces in grocery stores, if you can't make it to Mars Hill.

30 min

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In The Pocket is a talk show showcasing Mainers of color. Each episode represents a member of the Maine community from business, the arts, or culture; the earth, wind, and fire of life. Embracing and exploring the lived experience of the black diaspora and descendants of American slavery through conversation is our foundation. Our mission is to create space for all people of color, documented, celebrated, and shared.

Creator

Florence S. Edwards
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

91
Rating

Clean
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In the Pocket

In the Pocket

Episodes

Episode 1: Saundra Thomas The Community Connector

Episode 5: Jorge Pena Scientist turned Artist

Episode 4: Juneteenth Downeast with Jacques Newell Taylor

Episode 3: Art In The Wake: Marcia Minter

Episode 2: Arriving at Esther and Emanuel: A companion podcast to the Downeast Magazine article

Episode 1: Angela Okafor, Let's Talk About Black Hair Culture

Episode 35: Uncomon a Musical Artist

Episode 34: Michael Stiggle's Timberwolves Restaurant

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