We the Unhoused

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Episode 31: Free Tianna Arata Aug 21, 2020

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This investigation into the police kidnapping of Black Lives Matter Activist Tannia Arata uncovered corruption and intimidation tactics employed by the San Luis Obisbo Police and prosecutors

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Episode 30: Sunflowers Aug 10, 2020

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In a year of social movement for change, We The Unhoused covered the rally and fight for Mely Corado who was murdered by LAPD. Family and friends came together to remember Mely and keep the calls for justice and to #DefundThePolice.

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Episode 29: A Tale of Two Boardwalks Jul 24, 2020

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The Services Not Sweeps coalition holds a rally for Black Unhoused Lives in rapidly gentrifying Venice. We hear from the family of Brendan Glenn, a Black Unhoused resident of Venice who was murdered by LAPD in 2015. Theo interviews residents of Venice, and Council member Mike Bonin. (photo: Grace gives testimony to the life of her cousin Brendan Glenn at the site where LAPD murdered him by the Venice boardwalk)

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Episode 28: The Other First Responders (Part 2) Jul 09, 2020

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Theo interviews food justice advocate Melissa Acedera and Alex on how the Polo Pantry food operation has expanded. Theo also interviews LA CAN's General Dogon, Monique, and Todd about ecojustice and urban gardens. WTU is also live in Glendale to interview organizers Hayk Makhmuryan and Niko Shahbazian of the Glendale Tenants Union on the push to cancel rent.

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Episode 27: Black Unhoused Lives Matter Jun 27, 2020

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Theo covers and speaks at the "Defund The Police: Rally For Black Unhoused Lives" in Echo Park. We hear powerful testimony from Unhoused Echo Park resident Lady Bliss, a musical performance from Unhoused EP resident Ayman Ahmed, a call to action from LA CAN's General Dogon, John Blackman, and EP resident Zach talks about a camp shower he built. Theo then interviews congressional candidate David Kim, a self professed "PHIMBY" aka Public Housing In My Back Yard. (Photo: A portrait of Charley "Africa" Keunang, an unhoused resident of Skid Row who was murdered by LAPD in 2015. Rest In Power)

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Bonus Episode: Meeting In The Light Of Understanding 1 Jun 22, 2020

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The first in a five part series "Meeting In The Light Of Understanding" hosted by Theo. This forum is the place where hard conversations are had and no judgment is given. We examine the George Floyd uprisings and our feelings about it. (Photo: Theo leads a march of over a thousand people during the Rally and March for Black Unhoused Lives in Echo Park)

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Episode 26: Black Trans Lives Matter Jun 16, 2020

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Amidst the uprising, Theo interviews Black Trans Organizer Chella Coleman, who experienced homelessness and currently sings in a band.

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Episode 25: Hands Up Don't Shoot Jun 08, 2020

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Episode 24: The Other First Responders Jun 01, 2020

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Covid 19 has left our unhoused community with no food, water or access to many other public health resources. Maxine Sealy and Kathy Huck are among many local heroes who have stepped in to help feed the community. Unhoused residents Kristey and Keith tell us how they are coping with the shelter in place order. (pictured: An unhoused resident receives a meal from a Street Watch LA volunteer)

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Episode 23: What Will It Take? May 21, 2020

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What will it take to stop evictions, cancel rent, defund Police, and get unhoused people into unoccupied hotels and homes? Theo covers the die-in protest at Mayor Garcetti's home and a successful eviction blockade action by members of the LA Tenants Union. He interviews General Dogon, JJ, Stephanie Temix, and Jacob Woocher.

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