Wilmington

Mapping the Floods

Where will you be when sea waters rise the most? Climate change is affecting coastal communities right now, across the world. Even so, people still don’t understand exactly how badly they will be affected. Don Bain, a scientist at Climate Central in Princeton, NJ takes us through the “Surging Seas” project, a map-based tool to help people better understand…

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Coping With Trauma Through Art: @bipolarlili

Content Warning: This episode deals with self harm and suicide. Olivia Stubblefield has been making art her entire life, but it wasn’t until she reached one of her darkest points that she realized just how much art meant to her. Now, she uses her art and her blog to remind herself and others of how…

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Local Film Festivals in the Wake of a Pandemic

Covid-19 has affected us in almost every aspect of our lives, and the local film festival industry of coastal North Carolina is no exception. Dan Brawley, Chief Instigating Officer of Cucalorus Film Festival discusses how upcoming festivals like Surfalorus are adapting and responding to the challenges of social distancing, while still trying to share the…

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Redefining a Filmmaker

From on set production jobs to higher up creative positions, fewer women hold these jobs in the film industry than men. The gender imbalance in film is a pervasive issue even on a local scale. Filmmaker Erica O’Brien describes her experiences as a woman trying to find her way in the film industry, and how…

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Complacency, George Floyd, and a Transformation

“I used to not want to offend people. As a pastor, I want to be compassionate. I want to understand both sides, but I’ve found myself in the past few weeks, just really specifically in a clear and concise way, say, this is why I think this is racist.” As the director of Walking Tall…

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It’s Time to Take A Stand

This poem is called it’s time to take a stand. And I want people to realize it’s to really think about it and get it deep in your thoughts and really listen to it. It’s time to take a stand. We’re taking a stand. I’m taking a stand. Racism is a social and institutional power…

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She Rocks Special: Discussing George Floyd, Police Brutality, and Racism

Today, we’ll be diving deep into the whole situation that’s been going on in America. So first up, let me introduce my GRITS sisters starting with: Hi, I’m Jonaiyah. I am Arabia. Hello, I’m Kam. Hi, I’m Naiya I’m Brealyn. And these are our GRITS sisters for tonight to give you guys the tea and…

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Discussing The Dameon Shepard Case and Ahmaud Arbery Murder

Amari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Kamahra Nixon-McKoy, and Brealyn Freeman talk current events, politics, fashion, and music. They discuss the murder of Ahmaud Arbery – and how fear, violence, and racism affects their lives. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Brealyn Freeman, and Kamahra Nixon-McKoy. Original music by Shelyah…

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Organizers Navigate Protest Obstacles in Wilmington, NC

Protesters speaking out as part of the national outrage around George Floyd’s murder returned to downtown Wilmington, North Carolina on Thursday. Marking a 5th night of the action against police brutality in the city. The protest grew dramatically after the first rally was met with tear gas and projectiles. Organized primarily by artists, youth and…

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Self Esteem and Self Care During COVID-19

On this week’s episode, Amari, Shecoria, Kam, Arabia, and Brealyn talk about self esteem and self care during stay-at-home orders in coastal North Carolina. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Arabia Earth, and Kamahra Nixon-McKoy. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group. Support the show…

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