Across The Mic with Julio Taku

Julio Taku
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Welcome to Across The Mic with Julio Taku where I, Julio Taku (pronounced Jew-Leo Tah-Coo), cover issues pertaining to the different intersections of Blackness in areas such as politics, fashion, music, activism, academia, art, sex work, health care etc. Guest appearances from professionals and creatives in their respective fields will provide insight and unique perspectives to the issues discussed.

  1. 06/15/2022

    Amaru Jones - Being a Community Leader & Activist

    This episode, I'm joined by Amaru Jones, a community, activist, Cortland University alumnus and one of the founders of Leaders of the New School; a community organization aimed at providing empowerment & programs to enhance underserved youth. We discuss the importance and accessibility of local politics and how to enhance your community. Amaru's Instagram: https://instagram.com/theleadersofthenewschool_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= The Leaders of the New School: https://instagram.com/theleadersofthenewschool_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

  2. 04/29/2022

    Milette Millington - Being Disabled in an Ableist Society isn't Easy

    This episode, I'm joined by Milette Millington, a journalist, disability activist and alumnus of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. We discuss the invisibility with which the Disabled community is treated, the struggles they face on an infrastructural level and how to combat these issues. Milette’s Capstone: Capstone | Portfolio Milette’s Website: Newsgathering | Milette Millington's Journalism Portfolio Milette’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MiletteMillington

  3. 03/14/2022

    Don't Let Stoicism Kill You.

    You ever seen a swan gliding across a lake? Beautiful. Elegant. Noble even. They're paddling their little webbed feet for their lives to stay afloat. Churning up more water than Michael Phelps in the 200m freestyle. That was my life for a while. Grace above the surface and utter chaos underneath to maintain it. In the time since my last episode (over a year ago), I've been through three jobs, survived Covid, worked on a music video shoot, purchased my first car, found love, therapy, my beard connects better now, got a family dog, academic setbacks and had more growth as a man than I've ever before. In between moments of grief and joy I've had plenty of time to look introspectively. I learned that I can be stoic to a fault. It's one thing to be faced with adversity and have the gumption and resilience to face it head on and make it; it’s another to do so at your own expense and disregard your support system. Few if any of us are “self-made” in a world that relies on collaboration. Accept assistance when offered and let it be known when you need it. You’re no less because of it. I promise you. Life has come and gone so fast that it spins my head to imagine what we've all been through individually and as a global population. I know it's been a while since you last heard from me. I hope you haven't forgotten the sound of my voice.

  4. 02/03/2021

    Perla Ruby Bernardez - Being a Black Woman is to Fight Erasure

    This episode, I'm joined by Perla Ruby Bernardez, owner of The Narrative and PBA&L. We discuss the intersectionality, the major roles Black women play in the civil rights movement and the erasure they undergo.   The Narrative Instagram: https://instagram.com/_selten_?igshid=3nad9zb8xm60  The Narrative Website: http://www.thenarrative.online/ *This was recorded during the week of the 2020 presidential election.*

  5. 02/03/2021

    Tracey Edwards - Being a Leader is Knowing When to Pass the Torch

    This episode, I'm joined by Tracey Edwards, Regional Director of the NAACP, mother of three/grandmother of three, breast cancer survivor and activist. We discuss the importance of engaging in local politics, her transition from parent to administrator and her time in public service. *This was recorded during the weeks leading up to the 2020 presidential election.*

  6. 12/18/2020

    Miya Jones - Being Executive-In-Chief of Your Own Publication

    This episode I'm joined by Miya Jones, founder and executive-in-chief of Shades of Long Island. On this episode we discuss the importance of being able to author stories about your community and telling the untold stories. We also speak about supporting local publications, businesses, individuals and the importance of family. Her impact through Shades of Long Island transcends the articles and will do much more for the Black and brown community on Long Island. Support and participate in local media to see yourself reflected in it. Shades of Long Island Website: https://shadesoflongisland.com/

    Miya Jones - Being Executive-In-Chief of Your Own Publication

  7. 12/18/2020

    Iman Olden - Being a Production Assistant in LA

    This episode I'm joined by Iman Olden, production/executive assistant for film and tv. We discuss the landscape of Hollywood during a racial reckoning and it's effects in front and behind the camera. Iman tells of how she has demystified celebrities and not getting star struck. We also speak about career paths and engaging in them while in college.  Iman’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/ibehatai?igshid=1kxt6jtxo382p  Iman’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iman-olden-47426695

    Iman Olden - Being a Production Assistant in LA

  8. 12/18/2020

    Danielle Hawthorne - Being a Young Businesswoman

    This episode I'm joined by Danielle Hawthorne, CEO of "Scotch Bonnets by Dani". On this episode we discuss how she amassed over six figures in revenue and the support she received to get there. We also speak about her manufacturing process, her family's support of her business, her personal hair journey and the importance of valuing your business. Black women's hair is an integral part of their identities and Scotch Bonnets by Dani seeks to help protect their crowns.  Danielle's Instagram: https://instagram.com/danidestinyyy?igshid=1ou51zhzyrra4 Scotch Bonnets by Dani Instagram: https://instagram.com/scotchbonnetsbydani?igshid=14oseyfjpo4aa Scotch Bonnets by Dani website: https://www.scotchbonnetsbydani.com/

    Danielle Hawthorne - Being a Young Businesswoman
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Welcome to Across The Mic with Julio Taku where I, Julio Taku (pronounced Jew-Leo Tah-Coo), cover issues pertaining to the different intersections of Blackness in areas such as politics, fashion, music, activism, academia, art, sex work, health care etc. Guest appearances from professionals and creatives in their respective fields will provide insight and unique perspectives to the issues discussed.

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