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"Arts and Activism on the Air"

AKILA WORKSONGS

Arts and Activism on the Air

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"Arts and Activism on the Air" is the monthly radio show from AKILA WORKSONGS, Inc. (a communications and management agency established 1993). It features unique and often unheard perspectives from people who live and work as artists and/or activists. For 30 minutes every last Sunday, tune in for behind-the-scenes storytelling from people focused on changing the world...for good! This BlogTalkRadio show is hosted by social entrepreneur, activist, writer/editor APRIL R. SILVER (www.aprilRsilver.com). REMINDERS: (1) all our shows are archived on this page, (2) if, during the live show, you can not listen via the Internet, then call our toll-free number to listen via your telephone: 866.708.1753. ENJOY!

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Sheila R. Rule is the founder of the Think Outside the Cell Foundation. Its mission is to support the incarcerated, the formerly incarcerated and their loved ones in honoring their personal power and achieving their full potential. The... more
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Sonia Sanchez — poet, activist, scholar — was the Laura Carnell Professor of English and Women’s Studies at Temple University. She is the recipient of both the Robert Frost Medal for distinguished lifetime service... more
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A pioneering hip-hop journalist, JOAN MORGAN began her professional writing career freelancing for THE VILLAGE VOICE. There, she quickly established a reputation as a black-feminist writer who was unafraid of tackling the most highly... more
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Highly respected activist MONIFA BANDELE discusses the role and relevance of the arts in her work as a community organizer. She also highlights the Black August Hip Hop Project (a project of the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement), the... more
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Award winning poet, educator, and storyteller MO BEASLEY talks to us about "If the Blues Knew," his poetic tribute to blues and hip hop! Also, this father of three discusses fatherhood and his contribution to the anthology "Be A Father To... more
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He's back from Russia (after teaching there for a semester); his latest book (on Barack Obama) came out this month, but what we really want to know is: Who is Jelani Cobb's favorite MC of all time, LOL! Join us for a catch all dialogue with... more
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For over 15 years, DJ Kuttin Kandi - a Filipina from Queens, NY who now resides in San Diego - has made her mark in the hip hop and activist circles all over the globe. As a pioneering battle DJ and world celebrated turntablist, Kuttin Kandi is... more
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Acknowledged as the nation’s foremost expert in audience development, Ms. Walker-Kuhne has devoted her professional career to increasing access to the arts. She was formerly Director of Marketing and Audience Development... more
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The premiere interview for "Arts and Activism on the Air" focuses on "When Fela Came to Brooklyn!" In 1990, the International African Arts Festival (formerly known as the African Street Festival) bought Afrobeat musical giant FELA... more
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