Coming soon on Community Rising. Climate change is reshaping coastal North Carolina in a myriad of ways, and one of the most striking is the emergence of ghost forests. As our climate warms, sea levels rise, and saltwater intrusion advances inland, the delicate balance of coastal ecosystems is disrupted. The result is the eerie transformation…
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We speak with documentary filmmaker Chris Everett about his upcoming 3 Chambers festival. A festival the digs into the intersection of Black culture, hip-hop, martial arts and anime through by presenting live music, immersive art, and innovative film experience. Taking place in Wilmington, North Carolina in October. Support the show www.shoresides.org
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We are following Techmoja Dance and Theater Company as they create a new work on sexual trauma in rural Black communities in the South. In this episode founder Kevin Lee-Y Green talks developing work informed by the place he lives – coastal North Carolina. Kevin has a conversation with Thomas F. DeFrantz who is a…
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Loneliness is tough, and it has real consequences for our health and life span. The pandemic certainly didn’t help with social isolation and broken routines. We went out into New Hanover County, North Carolina to learn how people experience loneliness and what we can do about it. One thing we learned is that loneliness actually…
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She Rocks talks everything Summer 2023! In this episode the crew digs into creative fashion choices, Walmart dupes, new ocean species’, Billie Eilish and body image, the new Little Mermaid, and more! Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Kira Quince, Tai DeVane, Jonaiyah Jordan and Chloe Brown. Support the show
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Welcome to We Are Still Here, a youth media workshop that reflects the experiences of youth in Carteret County, North Carolina. We use spoken word and video to share what we’ve been feeling, seeing and hearing in our communities. This podcast was created by a series of workshops where we learned about poetry and…
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So much is happening in the world this week. The She Rocks team is here to cover and process it all with you. The Met Gala sure did capture our attention. Charles’ coronation has us wondering, what if Wilmington had a royal family? And a Black Little Mermaid is coming to the big screen. Let’s…
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This show’s hot topic is one of our favorites in She Rocks history: Black Queens of Power. The girls educate us on who some of their favorite queens are. And, as always, so much more. Tune in or be rectangular! Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Kira Quince, Tai DeVane,…
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We’re Still Here youth producers, facilitators, and community members gather for the first screening of We’re Still Here Season Three. We’re Still Here is a youth media project by and for young people in the Waccamaw Siouan tribe, ages 13-21, in Columbus County, North Carolina. The project is a collaboration between the Waccamaw Siouan…
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The She Rocks ladies are ready to talk Valentines Day choices together. What will they do and who will they do it with? Also discussed: dissecting the ~clean girl~ aesthetic and much, much more! Support the show
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