From the archives:

“So I Stayed” is a documentary about criminalized survival, the criminal justice system’s long practice of imprisoning survivors of intimate partner violence when they fight back against their abusers.

Follow these stories of survival: radioproject.org/2023/07/crimin…

Did you catch our recent episode, “America’s Black Capital?”

Listen now to hear more about how African Americans built Atlanta to the center of Black excellence it has become, in spite of virulent expressions of white nationalism. radioproject.org/2024/04/americ…

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In this episode we talk to the author of “The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine” to learn more about the very early history of the zionist movement in Palestine.

radioproject.org/2024/04/the-or…

Dive into the history of Point Reyes National Seashore with Lucy Kang to learn about the colonization that violently upended the lives of the Coast Miwok peoples – and one Indigenous woman’s struggle to preserve her family history. radioproject.org/2024/04/the-co…

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No, COVID isn’t over! In this episode hosted by Lucy Kang we talk about the community care systems people built at the height of the COVID pandemic, and the need for continued activism, especially for communities of color.

radioproject.org/2024/03/no-cov…

Our recent episode on the history of Zionism and the war in Gaza explores the root of the movement and it’s inherent intention for settler colonialism.

radioproject.org/2024/04/the-or…

From the archives:

This episode explores solutions to working around the industrial food system, from cultivating urban community farms to overthrowing the system entirely, breaking dependence from an industry that deepens disparities in access to food.

radioproject.org/2020/01/utopia…

There's three days left to contribute to the Making Contact campaign to support journalism from Gaza! Please consider making a donation if you're able to. All proceeds go to our Palestinian colleague in Gaza

As the world witnesses a human rights catastrophe in Gaza, it’s more essential than ever that we have reliable, first-hand reporting from the ground.

Contribute to our campaign to commission the storytelling we need.

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Alongside author Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar, in this episode we examine the methods in which Black Atlanteans pushed for social, economic, and political upliftment through the development of Black collegiate systems, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. radioproject.org/2024/04/americ…

From the archives:

High asthma rates and other health challenges in California bring forward the effects of severe pollution and its impact on the lives of individuals and families in the area.

radioproject.org/2021/06/where-…

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Women deserve autonomy over our bodies and our lives, plain and simple.

This episode celebrates the women who fought for reproductive and gender justice and their stories.

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As we continue to witness human rights violations and horrific violence in Gaza, it’s essential we uplift Palestinian voices.

We’ve made it 33% to our goal, contribute today to help us raise $3,000 to commission on-the-ground eyewitness reporting. makingcontact.networkforgood.com/projects/22267…

Outsized, unprecedented attacks on the people of Gaza have led to it being referred to as the world’s largest open-air prison.

We learn about the early history of the zionist movement and the argument that it was always a settler-colonial endeavor. radioproject.org/2024/04/the-or…

I've worked with Rami in the past and have always respected his journalistic integrity and commitment to the truth. If you are in a place to, please consider donating to this Making Contact reporting fund

Over the next few weeks, we’re raising $3,000 to commission eyewitness reporting from our Palestinian colleague, Rami Almeghari.

Thank you in advance for keeping this vital lifeline of information about the truth of what is happening in Gaza open: radioproject.org/2024/04/help-u…

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Ruchika T and Ijeoma Oluo discuss the immigrant experience, the subtle and overt ways immigrants and non-Black people of color are encouraged to hold up white supremacy, and how we work to build equitable workplaces.

cc: Amy Gastelum, RN (she/her/hers)

radioproject.org/2024/03/whos-a…

From the archives:

On this show, producer Lucy Kang looks at the environmental impact of the rail industry.

We hear from people in communities impacted by rail-related contamination and we see how citizens are organizing for accountability.

radioproject.org/2023/04/toxic-…