Welcome to MHD Off The Record with Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, your insider's guide to the stories, history, art, and politics of South Los Angeles. This podcast is more than just a conversation; it's an opportunity to get to know Councilmember Harris-Dawson and understand how the rich cultural tapestry of South LA informs his work in Council District Eight. Through discussions with local leaders, artists, activists, and entrepreneurs, we delve into how the area's unique identity ...
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South LA Highlight: Coffee Del Mundo
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On this episode, we speak with Jonathan Kinnard, co-founder of Coffee Del Mundo, a specialty coffee shop located in South Los Angeles. Originally from Tennessee, Jonathan transitioned from the insurance industry to coffee after studying roasting in Turkey. His café is dairy-free and supports Black and Latinx communities, promoting non-European coff…
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On this episode, we speak with Chris Young, co-founder of Air West, an elite basketball run + youth clinic based in Los Angeles. Currently, they host a free weekly basketball clinic in Exposition Park for youth ages 5 to 13. Here, kids can work with expert trainers to help them develop their skills. Chris has an extensive background in sports instr…
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South LA Highlight: Charlotta Bass (feat. Susan Anderson)
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On this episode, we are doing our first posthumous highlight honoring Charlotta Spears Bass, a pioneering African American journalist and civil rights activist, best known for her work with the California Eagle, one of the oldest and longest-running African American newspapers in the United States. For this conversation, we speak with historian and…
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On this episode, we speak with Carlos Spivey and Mona Gotoy, Founder and co-Founder of Barber Gurus inc., a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young barbers through training, mentorship, and community service. Carlos, a seasoned barber and educator, founded the organization to nurture new talents and provide community support, including free haircut…
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Ep. 30 What is The Value of Youth Music and Arts Education? Feat. Patrice Rushen
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On this episode, MHD speaks with music icon, Patrice Rushen about her journey as a youth learning and performing music to becoming one of the most accomplished musicians in the world. She shares insights into how her musical education started in her early childhood and why it is important to continue to invest in youth arts education today. Patrice…
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Ep. 29 The Crossover? Feat. Nick Hamilton, Isaac Bryan, and Karim Webb
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For this episode, MHD talks basketball, entrepreneurship, voting and more with Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, Social Entrepreneur Karim Webb and guest host Nick Hamilton of The Nick Hamilton Experience. Nick Hamilton is the founder of Nitecast Media, a platform created to address the perspectives and needs of Black communities and other communities of…
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Ep. 28 Can Holistic Strategies Curb Violence in Los Angeles? Feat. Connie Rice
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Connie Rice, is a lawyer and author renowned for coalition legal cases and campaigns that fight systemic injustice to advance multiracial democracy. Her work has won over $10 billion in damages and policy changes that expanded safety and opportunity for millions in poor neighborhoods. Rice’s advocacy has earned over 50 major awards and prompted Los…
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[Re-Air] MHD OTR South LA Highlight: White Hall Arts Academy
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Tanisha Hall, founder of the White Hall Arts Academy, a performing and visual arts education facility here in South Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, the White Hall Arts Academy offers a blend of classical and contemporary arts training to children and adults. Tanisha is a graduate of Berklee College of Musi…
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[Remixed] Ep. 12 Do We Need New Models of Policing and Public Safety? Feat. Leslie Cooper Johnson and Brian Bentley
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The 1992 Los Angeles Uprising was sparked after a jury acquitted four LAPD officers who had been charged with using excessive force in the arrest and beating of Rodney King on April 29, 1992. For the anniversary of the civil unrest, MHD and his co-host, Chavonne Taylor, discuss new policing and public safety models with PUSH LA (Promoting Unity, Sa…
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South LA Highlight: Word of Life Christian Bookstore
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with the owners and founders of Word of Life Christian Bookstore. The bookstore was founded by Joseph and Evelyn Curtiss in 1961 following their move to South LA during the Great Migration. As the oldest operating Black Bookstore in Los Angeles, it has become a community pillar, managed and now owned by their…
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Ep. 27 How Can we Learn about LA's Robust History and Heritage? Feat. Evan Lovett
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On this episode, MHD talks about the fascinating and rich history of the great City of Los Angeles with Evan Lovett. Evan Lovett is the dynamic creator of social media mainstay "L.A. in a Minute" and host of its engaging podcast, In a Minute with Evan Lovett. He emerges from the community of North Hills, fueled by a profound love for Los Angeles. A…
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Ep. 26 How Do We Support Justice-Involved Individuals in South LA? Feat. Susan Burton
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On This episode, MHD talks with A New Way of Life founder, Susan Burton, about her journey to criminal justice activism and the ways we can support those who are coming home after being incarcerated. Susan Burton, an esteemed advocate for criminal justice reform and the founder of A New Way of Life, who has dedicated her life to supporting formerly…
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Ep. 25 How Do Our Artists Stay Rooted and Invested in the Community? Feat. D Smoke
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On this episode, MHD talks about education, family, and community with Inglewood's own D Smoke. Daniel “D Smoke” Farris is an acclaimed American rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to fame after winning Netflix's "Rhythm + Flow" in 2019. Known for his seamless blend of rap, R&B, jazz, and gospel, and for incorporating both English and Spanish i…
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Ep. 24 What is the Impact and Legacy of the African-American Church in Los Angeles? Feat. Dr. Lorn Foster
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In honor of Black History Month, MHD, co-host Chavonne Taylor, and special guest co-host, Maurice Johnson, speak with Dr. Lorn S. Foster about the history of the Black Church in Los Angeles. Professor Lorn S. Foster is an Emeritus Professor of Politics at Pomona College renowned for his research on race, community, and power, with a focus on the Af…
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[Re-Air] Ep. 8 What is the Legacy of Black Los Angeles? feat. Larry Earl Jr.
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To kick off Black History Month, MHD and co-host Chavonne Taylor discuss the legacy and historical impact of Black Los Angeles with historian Larry Earl Jr. Larry Earl Jr. is a Leimert Park resident and owner of 1619 Exhibits, a dynamic boutique arts firm that specializes in designing distinctive exhibitions, providing expert archival solutions, pr…
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[Re-Air] Ep. 18 How Can we Triumph Through Trauma? Feat. Chef Keith Corbin
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In this episode, MHD and cohost Chavonne Taylor speak with chef and entrepreneur Keith Corbin about his journey growing up in Watts, navigating gang and drug culture to becoming a celebrated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in South LA. His modern soul food restaurant was named one of the best new restaurants in the country by both Esquire…
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[Re-Air] Ep. 9 How Can We Understand Black History Through Art? Feat. Naima Keith
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MHD and Co-Host Chavonne Taylor speak with Naima Keith, Vice President of Education and Public Programs at LACMA, about the important role of Black Art in LA History. Naima J. Keith is the Vice President of Education and Public Programs at LACMA. Within her role, she oversees all aspects of and sets the vision for LACMA’s innovative and exhibition-…
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[Re-Air] Ep. 20 How Can We Develop New Strategies to Address Poverty? Feat. Michael Tubbs
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MHD and Co-host Chavonne Taylor speak with former mayor of Stockton, California Michael Tubbs about his rise in politics, the importance of addressing basic human needs to decrease violent crime, and how his pilot Guaranteed Basic Income program inspired other cities (including Los Angeles) to do the same. Michael Tubbs is the Founder of the non-pr…
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[Re-Air] Ep 6: What is the Future of the South L.A. Food Scene? Feat. Chef De Cuisine Martin Draluck
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For this episode, Marqueece Harris-Dawson is joined by Martin Draluck, Chef de Cuisine at Post and Beam in South LA, formerly of Hatchet Hall in Culver City. You may know Chef Mark for his work on the Netflix docuseries 'High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America.' Resources: www.latimes.com/food/story/2021-12-07/chef-martin-…
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[Re-Air]Ep. 15 How Have African Americans Historically Shaped and Experienced L.A? Feat. Dr. Alison Rose Jefferson
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African Americans have a long and rich history in the development of Los Angeles and yet, it is only sparsely recognized. MHD and co-host, Chavonne Taylor, sit down with Dr. Alison Rose Jefferson, a historian who has not only researched and documented Black History in Los Angeles but has contributed to its official recognition in communities and ci…
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[Re-Air] Ep. 13 What Should We Know About Black LA Business History? Feat. Yolanda Hester
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African American entrepreneurship has a long and fascinating history in Los Angeles. The period from the 1920s to the 1960s was the era of “race enterprises,” in which black entrepreneurs specifically catered to black consumers. Collectively these enterprises supported a growing middle class and one of the highest rates of African American homeowne…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: 24th STreet Theatre
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Jay McAdams, Executive Director of the 24th STreet Theatre, a unique organization blending professional productions and world-class artists with quality arts education since 1997. Their mission is to engage, educate, and provoke young people and their families with excellent theatre and arts education. J…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: TG Boxing Gym
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Rudy and Ana Garcia, owners of Team Garcia Boxing Gym in South Central Los Angeles. TG Boxing Gym has experienced trainers and coaches who can help you reach your goal to compete as an amateur or pro boxer. Team Garcia also gives back to their local community by being a safe space for the local youth thr…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: SISTAHFRIENDS
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On this episode, we speak with Yolanda Whittington, founder and Chief Executive Officer of SISTAHFRIENDS, a boutique mental health clinical practice committed to the emotional and psychological wellness of Black Women and Girls overcoming trauma in the presence of structural, systemic, and institutional racism, gender discrimination, social injusti…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Crete Academy
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Hattie Mitchell, Founder of Crete Academy, a non-profit charter school in South Central Los Angeles, aimed at serving students experiencing homelessness. Crete provides gifted programming, special education, enrichment, and a rigorous academic model. The Crete Educational Model focuses on the immediate, …
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MHD OTR Bonus Episode: The State of Hip Hop (Celebrating the 50th Anniversary)
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In this special edition of MHD Off the Record and in honor of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, MHD and Chavonne sit down to discuss the state of Hip-Hop and how LA's rich history played a significant role in its growth, development, and impact. MHD talks about the early days of Hip-Hop and the ways it shaped South LA even beyond just the music itse…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Corey Dantzler, Executive Director of the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center, a nonprofit agency providing free afterschool and low-cost summer programs for students in grades 3-12. They provide a safe and nurturing environment committed to good citizenship and academic excellence. Corey joined the Wooten Youth …
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Westmont Counseling Center
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Joel McLafferty, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder and Executive Director of the Westmont Counseling Center which provides quality, affordable counseling and other mental health services to the residents of Westmont and surrounding communities in South Los Angeles. These services are…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Unite a Nation
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Danielle Lafayette, founder and Executive Director of Unite a Nation, Inc, an award-winning nonprofit organization with the vision to close the wealth and achievement gap for Black and low-income communities in South Los Angeles. Unite a Nation’s resources include mentoring, life skills programs, financial…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: N.O.A.H.'s Foundation
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Brittney Frazier, founder and president of N.O.A.H’s Foundation Inc., an organized movement advocating for the social and economic disparities of families and individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness. Their focus is to provide transitional and affordable housing, intensive homelessness services,…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Mothers in Action
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Tracy Mitchell, President of Mothers In Action, a nonprofit organization founded to improve the quality of life of underserved children and families in South Los Angeles. She took on this role following the passing of her mother, Brenda Marsh-Mitchell, who was a community leader and the Founding Presiden…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: White Hall Arts Academy
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Tanisha Hall, founder of the White Hall Arts Academy, a performing and visual arts education facility here in South Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, the White Hall Arts Academy offers a blend of classical and contemporary arts training to children and adults. Tanisha is a graduate of Berklee College of Musi…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: The AMAAD Institute
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Gerald Garth, the executive director of the AMAAD Institute. AMAAD, which stands for Arming Minorities Against Addiction and Disease, facilitates personalized individual access to programs and services that foster safe and supportive healthy environments for people to live, learn, and develop to their fu…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Black Star Lacrosse Club
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor Speaks with Nesly Geffrard, founder and president of Black Star Lacrosse Club an organization that works to improve the quality of life of underrepresented groups and empower youth to overcome barriers to success, happiness, health, economic prosperity, academics, leadership and self-confidence through the game of l…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: The Rightway Foundation
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Franco Vega, founder and CEO of The RightWay Foundation, an organization that helps transition-age foster youth get and keep good jobs and stable housing despite the overwhelming trauma they have endured throughout their lives. They provide the support and tools youth need to build stability and a sustai…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: STEM to the Future
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with jacob adams, founder and executive director of STEM to the Future, a non-profit organization that uses Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math to support youth as they develop solutions to real world problems such as climate change, public safety, and poverty. Their mission is to inspire and motivat…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Patrick Henry Johnson
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Destination Crenshaw artist Patrick Henry Johnson. Patrick Henry Johnson is an internationally acclaimed visual artist based in Los Angeles. Johnson was born in Valdosta, Georgia Johnson attended The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida before moving to LA to further his career as an artist. In 1993…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education (SCOPE)
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Gloria Medina, Executive Director of Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education, also known as SCOPE. SCOPE's mission is to build grassroots power to create social and economic justice for low-income, immigrant, women, femme, Black, and Brown communities in Los Angeles. Their work includes civ…
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Ep. 23: Who are the Forgotten Founders of LA? Feat. Dr. Jessica Kim and Esperanza Sanchez
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On this Episode, MHD and co-host, Chavonne Taylor, speak with historians Dr. Jessica Kim and Esperanza Sanchez about the little-known African Ancestry of Los Pobladores, the founders of Los Angeles.Jessica Kim, PhD, is an associate professor of history at California State University, Northridge. She specializes in the history of the American West, …
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Get in the Game Inc.
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Marcus Savage, founder of Get In The Game Inc., a non-profit organization that mentors individuals in the construction industry. Get In The Game mentors are dedicated to empowering the community with the information needed to understand what it takes to be successful in the construction industry. Their w…
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Ep. 22: How Do We Uplift Our Stories? Feat. Ayuko Babu
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MHD and co-host Chavonne Taylor listen and learn as Ayuko Babu, co-founder of the Pan African Film and Arts Festival, shares his journey to becoming an activist and revolutionary force in Los Angeles. Ayuko Babu is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Pan African Film Festival and an international cultural, political, and legal consultant s…
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Ep. 21: How Do We Buy Back the Block? Feat. Akil West
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MHD and Cohost Chavonne Taylor sit down with Akil West to discuss he developed cooperative retail space for young designers, how he organized a community land trust in Leimert Park, and what it means to "buy back the block" in South LA. Akil West is a Los Angeles native entrepreneur, master gardener, author, and community advocate. After being inca…
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Malik and April Muhammad, owners of Malik Books. Malik Books is a black-owned independent bookstore that specializes in African American books, calendars, and gifts full of cultural diversity. They specialize in acquiring and selling conscious, hard-to-find, and best-selling books of today. Their booksto…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: The Tree Yoga Cooperative
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor sits down with Jana Johnson, co-founder and co-owner of The Tree Yoga cooperative, A yoga school & wellness hub in South Central LA. As a worker-owned cooperative, that is Women, Veteran, Black, Chicana & and immigrant-owned. Tree Yoga finds it important that Black and Brown folks know that they are in a safe space …
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Ep. 20 How Can We Develop New Strategies to Address Poverty? Feat. Michael Tubbs
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MHD and Co-host Chavonne Taylor speak with former mayor of Stockton, California Michael Tubbs about his rise in politics, the importance of addressing basic human needs to decrease violent crime, and how his pilot Guaranteed Basic Income program inspired other cities (including Los Angeles) to do the same. Michael Tubbs is the Founder of the non-pr…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Lilia Ramirez (Liliflor)
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Los Angeles artist Lilia Ramirez, Also Known as Liliflor. Liliflor is a painter, muralist, and cultural art educator. She fiercely champions youth in the arts as well as using art as a tool for education, cultural awareness, civic engagement, healing, and transformation. Liliflor hones her artistic abili…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Black Women for Wellness
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Janette Robinson Flint, executive director of Black Women for Wellness a woman-centered community-based organization working on reproductive justice issues as they impact Black women & girls. Black Women for Wellness aims to expand healthcare access, reduce toxic hair care chemicals that are prevalent in…
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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Crenshaw Farmer's Market (SEE-LA)
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Marie-Alise Recasner de Marco of Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA) which is an organization whose mission is to build sustainable food systems and promote social and cultural activities that benefit both low-to-moderate income residents of Los Angeles. In addition to many great pro…
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Ep. 19 How Do We Take an Economic Approach to Community Activism? Feat. Rudy Espinoza
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MHD and Co-Host Chavonne Taylor speak with Rudy Espinoza about his journey and work integrating his background in business and urban planning to take an economical approach to activism along with his colleagues and friends who formed the organization, Inclusive Action for the City. Rudy Espinoza is the Executive Director of Inclusive Action for the…
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Ep. 18 How Can we Triumph Through Trauma? Feat. Chef Keith Corbin
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In this episode, MHD and cohost Chavonne Taylor speak with chef and entrepreneur Keith Corbin about his journey growing up in Watts, navigating gang and drug culture to becoming a celebrated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in South LA. His modern soul food restaurant was named one of the best new restaurants in the country by both Esquire…
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