Beste Poci podcasts (2024)

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Celebration of Life: A Recap of the Event Celebrating Donald Eubanks 28:42

7M ago28:42

28:42

Counter Stories cofounder and cohost Donald Eubanks unexpectedly passed away in March. He was laid to rest next to his mother in the traditional Ojibwe way on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians reservation. On April 13, 2024, the Counter Stories crew was honored to cohost a Celebration of Life event in the Twin Cities. Today, we bring you some o…

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The Future is STEAM 56:57

8M ago56:57

56:57

Last legislative sessions’ Education Finance Bill included creating a group focused on streamlining computer science education. This year, Representative Liz Lee has proposed a new bill that would put recommendations from that group into action. Alongside Rep. Lee are community organizations that are hoping to expose more urban, BIPOC, and young wo…

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Growth Through Faith: Celebrating Ramadan 48:36

8M ago48:36

48:36

In recognition of Women’s History Month, we’ll be joined all month by powerful and inspirational women. This week, that person is Sagal Ali. She joins us to talk about the Muslim holiday, Ramadan. Sagal shares her journey of rediscovering her faith and envisioning her path forward to work on issues that matter to her most.…

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The Long Road to DEI in Healthcare 1:02:20

8M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

We wrap up our celebration of Black History Month with a conversation with James Burroughs, whose worn many hats within community. As the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Children’s Hospital, he is challenging systemic racism within the healthcare industry, both in-facing and out-facing. James is also a founding member of the Minnesota Busines…

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An Innovative Future 1:02:56

8M ago1:02:56

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As we look at Black History Month, we need to also look to the future. How do Black Minnesotans imagine the future through innovative, Black-centered design and connecting to each other through intentional conversation? Our guest, innovation strategist Gabrielle Grier fills the crew in on how this initiative is already underway. Guest: Gabrielle Gr…

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Culture Through Food 59:15

9M ago59:15

59:15

As we dig deeper in Black History Month, the crew is joined by Sweet Potato Comfort Pie founder Rose McGee. Digging deeper beyond the surface of culture involves going beyond reading a history book. The history of our people is best told by our people. And sometimes, that’s through food. Every community have their own cultural and comfort food, and…

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Sharing Black History 51:30

9M ago51:30

51:30

All together once again, the crew talks Black history. From George Bunga, a Black-Indigenous fur trader from the 1890s to sundown towns, the crew shares what they know and learn a bunch in return. We also talk about Ethel Ray Nance, a Black stenographer for the state of Minnesota; Biddy Mason, a former slave who became an influential L.A. landowner…

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Grab Bag #14 1:07:19

9M ago1:07:19

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As we enter Black History Month, the crew talk about its history, and how they were exposed to Black history growing up. In this Grab Bag show, the crew also talk about a new lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, for providing funding for Black women entrepreneurs and the murder charge brought up against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan for the …

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Tenants’ Rights 59:14

10M ago59:14

59:14

Minnesota’s historic tenant protection laws took effect on January 1, 2024, ensuring safe, stable, and affordable housing. Representative Ester Agbaje joins the crew to talk about the new comprehensive laws that provide tenants with the tools and resources to thrive. Guest: Rep. Esther Agbaje Legislation information: https://www.house.mn.gov/hinfo/…

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Self-Care is Not Selfish 58:45

11M ago58:45

58:45

What started as a show about self-care during the holiday season, turned into a group therapy session with Dr. Aisha Mgeni. She reassures the crew that having needs doesn’t make you needy, it makes you human; and needs can often masquerade as wants and, especially for BIPOC folks, unmasking to get to those needs is often difficult. Guest: Dr. Aisha…

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The Jingle Dress: For Community & Healing 1:00:44

12M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

The crew invited back artist and designer Adrienne Benjamin to enlighten us about the Jingle Dress. Including its origin (and how it’s different where you go), its meaning, and how some things are just for the community it’s made for and not to be sold to outsiders (and that’s ok!). Guest: Adrienne Benjamin [https://www.yoadrienneb.net/]…

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Legislative Wrap Up: Recreational Cannabis 1:00:29

12M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

When recreational cannabis became legal to possess and sell (with licenses) on August 1, 2023, the Red Lake Nation was ready. Having already been growing for medicinal use, Red Lake’s legal counsel, Joe Plumer, worked alongside legislators to help pass the new law with a focus on tribal provisions. Joe joins the crew to shed some light on the new l…

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Legislative Wrap Up: Child Care Stabilization Grant Program 50:10

1y ago50:10

50:10

When the cost of child care continues to climb, families, especially low-income families, are often left with few options. When this happens, it affects many other parts of our community, including work force and mental health. This year, in order to give some relief, the legislature passed the Child Care Stabilization Grant Program, meant to help …

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Legislative Wrap Up: Paid Family and Medical Leave 51:55

1y ago51:55

51:55

Beginning in 2026, Minnesota will be the 12th state in the union to offer paid family and medical leave for all Minnesotans working in the state. This means Minnesotans will be eligible for up to 20 weeks paid leave for a serious medical condition or to care for a loved one or newborn. With 75% of Minnesota’s workforce unable to access paid leave b…

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Legislative Wrap Up: The CROWN Act 46:59

1y ago46:59

46:59

This session, Minnesota joined a growing list of states enacting the CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful & Open World for Natural Hair). This amendment to the Minnesota Human Rights Act protects individuals from discrimination due to their natural hair. This comes as more and more stories emerge of BIPOC, especially Black, athletes having to cut their…

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Legislative Wrap Up: Reproductive Rights and Trans Refuge 1:00:05

1y ago1:00:05

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Several acts passed into law this session focused on reproductive health. The PRO Act established a fundamental right to abortion access and reproductive care, including maternity care, family planning and contraception, among others. The Trans Refuge and Reproductive Freedom Acts makes Minnesota a safe haven for out-of-state people seeking abortio…

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Legislative Wrap Up: Public Safety 56:40

1y ago56:40

56:40

New public safety and gun control measures have been put in place in Minnesota with the goal of keeping everyone safe. This includes what some call the “red flag” law, allowing people to petition a court to suspend someone’s access to guns if they are a danger to themselves or someone else. Additionally, this move expands background checks to priva…

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Grab Bag #13 54:56

1y ago54:56

54:56

Taking a break from our Legislative Wrap Up, the crew gathers to celebrate joys in our latest Grab Bag show. We celebrate the recent accomplishments of many Black athletes, Asian NY Fashion Week, land back, and accessibility to sports for youth.Door Counter Stories

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Legislative Update: Restore the Vote pt. 2 55:21

1y ago55:21

55:21

In our second installment, the crew discusses the community impact of the new law giving those who have left prison the right to vote. This action brings humanity and civic engagement back to those who had this right taken away from them. Community organizer Jason Sole joins the crew to talk about how felonies can follow a person throughout many as…

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Legislative Wrap Up: Restore the Vote pt. 1 45:39

1y ago45:39

45:39

As many as 55,000 Minnesotans are regaining their right to cast a ballot with the passing of the Restore the Vote bill. The new law means restoring voting rights to Minnesotans who have left prison. Former Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter joins the small crew this week to talk about just how important this bill is. Guests: Former Ramsey Count…

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Legislative Wrap Up: Driver’s Licenses for All 54:23

1y ago54:23

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After more than two decades, Minnesota passed a law in 2023 allowing anyone in the state to get a driver’s license no matter their immigration status. A big win for the more than 80,000 undocumented immigrants in the state to finally be able to obtain a legal license to drive. Guest: Emilia Avalos Gonzalez, Unidos MN…

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Counter Stories: Legislative Wrap Up, A Carbon Free Minnesota 56:18

1y ago56:18

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In this year’s Legislative Wrap Up, the crew discusses the 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2040 requiring utilities offer customers 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. The discussion includes equity in climate change efforts, opportunities for Minnesotans to incorporate clean energy in their everyday life, and how more education of these topics i…

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The Food That Makes Us…Us 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

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The Crew digs into what makes a gather an authentic gathering, what foods are present? They talk about the commercialization of foods from their communities, how making traditional foods have changed, and what’s ours.Door Counter Stories

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The Importance of Grief 57:19

1+ y ago57:19

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The crew discusses what grief looks like for themselves. Having all lost loved ones fairly recently, and not having an outlet to discuss it (as it is often seen as an inappropriate topic for social conversations), the crew talk about death, memories, shared grief, and joy.Door Counter Stories

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Grab Bag #12 59:25

1+ y ago59:25

59:25

Our latest Grab Bag is covered in SCOTUS rulings. The crew discuss the ups and downs of recent rulings, how these ruling affect our communities, the importance of remembering our history, and more.Door Counter Stories

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Celebration of Life: A Recap of the Event Celebrating Donald Eubanks 28:42

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The Future is STEAM 56:57

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Growth Through Faith: Celebrating Ramadan 48:36

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The Long Road to DEI in Healthcare 1:02:20

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An Innovative Future 1:02:56

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Culture Through Food 59:15

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Sharing Black History 51:30

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Grab Bag #14 1:07:19

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Tenants’ Rights 59:14

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Self-Care is Not Selfish 58:45

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The Jingle Dress: For Community & Healing 1:00:44

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Legislative Wrap Up: Recreational Cannabis 1:00:29

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Legislative Wrap Up: Child Care Stabilization Grant Program 50:10

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Legislative Wrap Up: Paid Family and Medical Leave 51:55

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Legislative Wrap Up: The CROWN Act 46:59

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Legislative Wrap Up: Reproductive Rights and Trans Refuge 1:00:05

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Legislative Wrap Up: Public Safety 56:40

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Grab Bag #13 54:56

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Legislative Update: Restore the Vote pt. 2 55:21

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Legislative Wrap Up: Restore the Vote pt. 1 45:39

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Legislative Wrap Up: Driver’s Licenses for All 54:23

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Counter Stories: Legislative Wrap Up, A Carbon Free Minnesota 56:18

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The Food That Makes Us…Us 49:39

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The Importance of Grief 57:19

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Grab Bag #12 59:25

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