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Riverwise Podcast

The Riverwise Podcast is bringing together Detroit citizens to consider new and forms of resistance to continuing economic and political marginalization in communities of color. For over three years now, the Riverwise collective has created media that depicts local activism and the profound new work being done in Detroit neighborhoods. Through the quarterly Riverwise magazine, Riverwise community conversations, and the Riverwise Writing Workshop, we're developing our collective voice. The podcast format allows us even more access to grassroots organizations and individuals who are rethinking our institutions, creating self-reliant communities, and laying the path to a more equitable society. We hope you can join us as we regularly uplift these stories of personal struggle and new ideas.

  1. 12 JUL

    Disrupt, Resist, Unite! Exposing The Violence of the Carceral State From Occupied Gaza to Student Encampments in the U.S. with Abdullah Puckett

    A Ph.D. student in UCLA’s Department of Anthropology and a formerly incarcerated citizen, Abdullah Puckett has a poignant perspective on the connections between state violence, the recent police brutality against student’s protesting genocide at UCLA (and encampments across the US) and mass incarceration. As a member of the UCLA chapter of Students For Justice in Palestine, Puckett experienced first hand the unfettered and undeserved violence that was handed down to peaceful protesting students at the UCLA encampments. He also speaks about his research and organizing work in California focused on centering abolitionist practices in our everyday lives and future visions.   To contact him about his work: Abdullah Puckett: hpuckett@ucla.edu or Kerby Bennett: kerbybennett@gmail.com   For more information on abolitionist research at UCLA: Million Dollar Hoods ](https://milliondollarhoods.pre.ss.ucla.edu/)[https://milliondollarhoods.pre.ss.ucla.edu/   Follow the Students for Justice in Palestine UCLA Chapter on Instagram @sjpatucla The Riverwise Podcast is bringing together Detroit citizens to consider new and forms of resistance to continuing economic and political marginalization in communities of color. For over three years now, the Riverwise collective has created media that depicts local activism and the profound new work being done in Detroit neighborhoods. Through the quarterly Riverwise magazine, Riverwise community conversations, and the Riverwise Writing Workshop, we're developing our collective voice.

    49 min

  2. 8 MAR

    Justice is Real for Marcus Kelley

    Marcus Kelly is a man on a true mission. As the Founder of Change Up, an organization led by the formerly incarcerated, his goal is to end the big business and dehumanizing policies of the prison industry. A victim of wrongful conviction Marcus spent nearly 10 years in prison. While incarcerated, he used his voice to fight for the civil rights of prisoners. This passion for standing up for what is right has remained strong since his release and he remains rooted in his vision to build systems that are based on true justice, shared humanity and compassion. We speak with him about his journey, what the fight to ending the exception for prisoner slavery is about, and discuss why our language and practices around crime, punishment and redemption must change NOW. The Riverwise Podcast is bringing together Detroit citizens to consider new and forms of resistance to continuing economic and political marginalization in communities of color. For over three years now, the Riverwise collective has created media that depicts local activism and the profound new work being done in Detroit neighborhoods. Through the quarterly Riverwise magazine, Riverwise community conversations, and the Riverwise Writing Workshop, we're developing our collective voice.

    37 min

  3. 20/02/2023

    City's Fraud, Extortion and Looting of the Detroit Public Library

    No City Administration has abused the modestly funded Detroit Public Library as the current administration has. They do it with contemptuous indifference to the consequences and aggressive harm when Library leadership does not accept their dictates. Now their faithful collaborator on City Council, Scott Benson, is pushing City Council to seek the City's full control of the Library system. Criminal Fraud on Library Funds By state law, the City of Detroit serves the fiduciary functions of the Detroit Public Library (DPL). Hence the City set up and controls bank accounts and issues checks as the Library requests them. In 2021 the Library Commission was told that two persons had created fraudulent paperwork to initiate wire transfers of over $600,000 from a DPL account or accounts to accounts that they controlled locally and in other states. The requests were apparently routed through Malaysia. Some requests were seen as suspect and not processed, but the culprit(s) got away with over $407,000. The Library immediately contacted its General Counsel, the Dickinson Wright law firm, to handle the informational and legal issues stemming from these crimes. They were told that that two City employees in the Finance Department were responsible for the wire fraud. The City terminated their employment but has not sought prosecution of them, they were also told. Today the City says that "as far as they know," they were not City employees. The City shares no information with the Library about the investigation into their stolen funds. No explanation is given as to why prosecution(s) are not being pursued. The Riverwise Podcast is bringing together Detroit citizens to consider new and forms of resistance to continuing economic and political marginalization in communities of color. For over three years now, the Riverwise collective has created media that depicts local activism and the profound new work being done in Detroit neighborhoods. Through the quarterly Riverwise magazine, Riverwise community conversations, and the Riverwise Writing Workshop, we're developing our collective voice.

    57 min

  4. 26/01/2023

    The Natural Healthy Way: Dr. Martin Reinhardt speaks about the Indigenous Diet

    Dr. Martin Reinhardt is an Anishinaabe Ojibway citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians from Michigan. He is a tenured professor of Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University. He is the president of the Michigan Indian Education Council and the lead singer and songwriter for the band Waawiyeyaa (The Circle). He joined the Riverwise Podcast to discuss Decolonizing Food and how to live healthy and grounded with an Indigenous diet. Indigenous diets refer to indigenous peoples' traditional foods and food systems, which have been shaped by their culture, history, and environment. Decolonizing food refers to undoing the harm caused by colonialism and restoring the autonomy and sovereignty of indigenous peoples over their food systems. This can include reclaiming traditional food practices, promoting the use of indigenous ingredients, and supporting local and sustainable food production. It also means acknowledging and respecting the knowledge and culture of Indigenous people. The Riverwise Podcast is bringing together Detroit citizens to consider new and forms of resistance to continuing economic and political marginalization in communities of color. For over three years now, the Riverwise collective has created media that depicts local activism and the profound new work being done in Detroit neighborhoods. Through the quarterly Riverwise magazine, Riverwise community conversations, and the Riverwise Writing Workshop, we're developing our collective voice.

    21 min

  5. 07/11/2022

    Technology and Justice with Tawana Petty

    Detroiter Tawana Petty has spent years fighting for policies and practices that center justice in the realm of digital technology and data in the city. As a visionary poet and author, she advocates using our creative capacities to see beyond surveillance as we imagine real safety in our communities. Learn all about her work, get the real scoop on digital justice in Detroit, and learn about the upcoming Disco Tech & Skate party happening this Sunday, November 13th, at Alkebulan Village from 1 pm - 3 pm! The Riverwise Podcast is bringing together Detroit citizens to consider new and forms of resistance to continuing economic and political marginalization in communities of color. For over three years now, the Riverwise collective has created media depicting local activism and the profound new work done in Detroit neighborhoods. Through the quarterly Riverwise magazine, Riverwise community conversations, and the Riverwise Writing Workshop, we're developing our collective voice.

    35 min
  6. #DetroitOversight founder Victoria Shah

    23/10/2022

    #DetroitOversight founder Victoria Shah

    Founder of #DetroitOversight and President of the Grand River Community Block Club (GRCBC), Victoria Shah, joins Riverwise to discuss the importance of civic engagement and citizen empowerment in local government. Listen now to learn all about the Citizen Empowerment Workshop Victoria has created in conjunction with Riverwise, why she and her neighbors decided to form the GRCBC, and why it is so important for all of us to get engaged, vote, and hold our elected officials accountable. The Riverwise Podcast is bringing together Detroit citizens to consider new and forms of resistance to continuing economic and political marginalization in communities of color. For over three years now, the Riverwise collective has created media that depicts local activism and the profound new work being done in Detroit neighborhoods. Through the quarterly Riverwise magazine, Riverwise community conversations, and the Riverwise Writing Workshop, we're developing our collective voice.

    38 min
  7. The Electrifyin’ Filthy Rockwell

    18/07/2022

    The Electrifyin’ Filthy Rockwell

    The Electrifyin’ Filthy Rockwell speaks with Riverwise’s managing editor, Megan Douglass, about his passion for music, art, and community. Nominated for a grammy for his production role in Kanye West’s “Mercy,” and mentored by greats such as George Clinton, J.Dilla, and Juan Atkins, Filthy’s goal is to both mentor younger musicians who come behind him as well as provide them a space where they can learn, create, and be supported. Listen and learn about his beautiful cultural preservation space in downtown Detroit, his activism around the city of Detroit, and a little about Death. The Riverwise Podcast is bringing together Detroit citizens to consider new and forms of resistance to continuing economic and political marginalization in communities of color. For over three years now, the Riverwise collective has created media that depicts local activism and the profound new work being done in Detroit neighborhoods. Through the quarterly Riverwise magazine, Riverwise community conversations, and the Riverwise Writing Workshop, we're developing our collective voice.

    32 min
  8. Be Creative featuring visual Artist Curtis Wallace

    11/04/2022

    Be Creative featuring visual Artist Curtis Wallace

    Curtis Wallace joins Megan Douglass with his energy and spirit of bringing art to the community. Curtis Wallace, the creator of the Be Creative Studio, is determined to use his artistic gifts and wisdom to help people of all ages learn how to let go of their doubts, explore their talents, and lean into their own creativity. He opens up about the importance of Art and Community and keeping your spirit, worth, and passion together as an artist. Megan has her friend share more about new ideas, projects, and efforts for 2022 and beyond. Listen and find out more about community and art in and beyond Ypsilanti. The Riverwise Podcast is bringing together Detroit citizens to consider new and forms of resistance to continuing economic and political marginalization in communities of color. For over three years now, the Riverwise collective has created media that depicts local activism and the profound new work being done in Detroit neighborhoods. Through the quarterly Riverwise magazine, Riverwise community conversations, and the Riverwise Writing Workshop, we're developing our collective voice.

    47 min
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The Riverwise Podcast is bringing together Detroit citizens to consider new and forms of resistance to continuing economic and political marginalization in communities of color. For over three years now, the Riverwise collective has created media that depicts local activism and the profound new work being done in Detroit neighborhoods. Through the quarterly Riverwise magazine, Riverwise community conversations, and the Riverwise Writing Workshop, we're developing our collective voice. The podcast format allows us even more access to grassroots organizations and individuals who are rethinking our institutions, creating self-reliant communities, and laying the path to a more equitable society. We hope you can join us as we regularly uplift these stories of personal struggle and new ideas.

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