We the Unhoused

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Wake Up, LA: Smell the Ashes Feb 11, 2025

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In the second part of We the Unhoused's LA fire coverage, Theo speaks with JTown Action and Solidarity co-founder Mario Correa about the mutual aid response to the fires, both with the existing unhoused community and newly displaced people. Then, he checks in with longtime unhoused veteran activist in West LA Ryan Thompson, who speaks on how the unhoused vets living outside the VA were nearly permanently displaced during evacuation.

Follow and donate to JTown Action and Solidarity here:

https://jtownaction.com/

Learn more about Ryan's work here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/4K1fO1yDjV4

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The Fires This Time: The Aftermath Jan 28, 2025

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Theo takes a closer look at how the recent fires in Los Angeles affected the city's unhoused community, who the mainstream media and the city continued to ignore. He speaks with returning guest Roof Lesser about her experience being unhoused close to the fires, and with restaurateur and activist Philip Hirose, co-owner of Azay in Little Tokyo.

Follow Roof Lesser here: https://www.instagram.com/rooflessr/

Follow Azay Restaurant here: https://www.azaylittletokyo.com/

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The Black Panthers Chronicles: Past, Present and Future Jan 14, 2025

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Welcome to 2025 at We the Unhoused! Theo is starting the year on a high note, interviewing former Black Panthers, Lorenzo Ervin and JoNina Abron-Ervin. They share their experiences and insights on what a more just world can still look like. In Unhoused News, Theo takes a look at the persistent struggles faced by people transitioning from temporary to permanent housing, and the real dangers of hypothermia in Los Angeles among the unhoused.

Stay tuned for We the Unhoused's ongoing reporting on the fire impacts on the unhoused in Southern California -- stay safe.

More of JoNina Abron-Ervin's work here:

https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/books/45/#:~:text=Description,decade%20of%201965%20to%201975.

More of Lorenzo Ervin's work here:

https://www.plutobooks.com/author/lorenzo-komboa-ervin/

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Evolving Struggles, Successes and Journeys Dec 31, 2024

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In our last episode of 2024, Theo reflects on how 2024 has affected the unhoused community, and how to look forward to 2025. Then, he speaks with two returning guests -- Peoples City Council cofounder Albert Corrado about his journey toward mutual aid and building a better world in the wake of his sister Mely's murder at the hands of the LAPD, and Azoy, who speaks to the struggle to remain housed with the prejudice that exists in employment.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/DDlBRnBy9sO/?img_index=1

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Take a Pause: SELAH Mutual Aid Helps the Unhoused, Part 2 Dec 17, 2024

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Theo returns to the field to continue exploring SELAH, the Los Angeles mutual aid organization working to educate their participants and volunteers on Grants Pass and provide necessary services. He speaks with volunteer coordinator Rachel Sanoff, participant Cindy, and longtime outreach volunteer Suzy to learn more. Also: Theo reflects on the horrific Daniel Penny decision, memorializes Jordan Neely, and looks at how the media covers violence against the unhoused.
Learn more about SELAH here: https://www.selahnhc.org/

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Take a Pause: SELAH Mutual Aid Helps the Unhoused, Part 1 Dec 03, 2024

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This week Theo provides updates on the Jordan Neely murder trial before exploring how one Los Angeles mutual aid organization is working to educate their participants and volunteers on the Grants Pass decision, and how they plan to continue providing services during a second Trump administration. We speak with new volunteer Max, current volunteer site lead Raquel, operations manager/local advocate Maebe A. Girl, and frequent participant Yruz about their experiences with SELAH, and how they’re looking to the future.

Learn about SELAH here:

www.selahnhc.org

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Grants Pass: The Pieces of Horrors Nov 19, 2024

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This week, Theo gives insight into what the election means for the unhoused population, and speaks with activists on how to move forward. Rooflesser returns to the show to discuss their work on the ground in LA, and we check in with home reclaimer and advocate Martha Escuerdo to talk about her continued fight for safe and sustainable housing.

Follow Rooflesser here:

https://x.com/rooflesser

Follow Martha and the reclaimers here:

https://reclaimingourhomes.org/

Martha's GoFundMe here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/roh-eviction-defense?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp_guide_do&member=23980295&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaacbK7ZifQKOIKl7BDWFNecK55yFoHqgwLa99w3V6972xQu-S2dPL4j6BA_aem_E1B2NBvWaOlNoIVy3m7g5Q

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The Power is in the People Who Vote! Nov 05, 2024

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This week, Theo checks in with two candidates for judge we spoke with earlier this year -- George Turner and Erika Wiley. We discuss what's changed with the Grants Pass decision, the journey to the ballot box, and the pressing need for local politicians that are advocating for the unhoused.

Learn more about George here:

https://georgeaturner4judge.com/

Learn more about Erika here:

https://www.wileyforjudge.com/

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Unhoused Votes Matter Oct 22, 2024

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Ahead of the election, Theo dives deep into why the unhoused vote is so crucial with Dr. Caitlin Krenn. Also, Theo speaks with Oregon-based activist Jetty about how Grants Pass legislation is already affecting the intensity of sweeps across the country.

Follow Jetty here:

https://www.instagram.com/junkartlady/ https://www.instagram.com/barefootdefenders/
Follow Dr. Krenn here:

https://www.caitlinkrenn.com/

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And the Youth Shall Lead Us Oct 08, 2024

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Theo continues his exploration of the wreckage of the Grants Pass ruling with a focus on the effects of youth houselessness, and goes in depth with Dr. Robin Petering and Tonny St. James to discuss the Young People to the Front initiative. But first, Theo speaks with Emptea about the uptick of evictions in Los Angeles in district one, and how they're taking City Councillor Hernandez to task for failing to protect residents like them from eviction.

Follow Young People to the Front here:

https://www.instagram.com/youngpeopletothefront/

Venmo Emptea at @emptea

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