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07. Transplants Everywhere Jun 13, 2018

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Bay Area Transplants: What they're doing here, why they settled in the Bay Area, and why they love Oakland

Wondering what a "transplant" is? Most would define a transplant as someone who has moved, relocated, or settled in an area that they are not from and plan to live short term; usually in the pursuit of higher education, industry, or appeal of a better life. As natives of The Bay Area, it is far more common for us to meet people who are NOT from here then it is to meet locals. Why is that? And is it a bad thing? We would be lying if we said there isn't a negative connotation to the word "transplant", but are all transplants created equal? And if we have such a huge influx of out-of-towners here, then surely there must be some Oakland/SF/SJ folks polluting some metropolitan city, right? We were a bit conflicted with regards to our feelings of transplants. With Silicon Valley eating at jobs, driving gentrification and homelessness, it's easy to feel territorial about a place you call home. We wanted to hear the other side of the story, so we interviewed four amazing people who were open and honest about what attracted them to The Bay and why they have an affinity for Oakland, and detail some of the things they weren't expecting upon moving here.

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06. Listen To The Kids, Bro! Edutainment w/ Ben Gilbarg & Griot B May 25, 2018

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With the rise of social media, video games, and iPhones, engaging children in classrooms is harder than ever. We spoke to Ben Gilbarg of Big Picture Anthems and Griot B of Schoolyard Rap about edutainment aka "educational entertainment" and how schools can turn their low engagement around by fusing hip hop culture into their curriculum. We also get into the difference between charter schools and public schools, what tech companies can do to give back to underrepresented communities, and how teachers have their hands tied when it comes to enacting big changes in the school system.

The episode starts with Griot B's song, "Bill O' Rights" off of his album Ourstory which educates youth on the power of knowing their rights.

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05. Where Are The Black Girls In Tech? Apr 26, 2018

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When we found out that only 3% of Black women occupy the tech space, we were both astonished and saddened by the statistic. So we kept digging. Turns out, that not only do they only account for 3% of tech roles but those numbers are on the decline. In fact, the amount of Black women in tech is 13% less than it was 10 years ago. Yes, you read that right! But why is that? We needed to know, so we went out to find the factors that were contributing to this. Enter Tamisha Monet and Zakiya Harris: two Black women from deep East Oakland who are killin' it in tech. Tamisha taught herself to code at the age of 10 (inspired by Lil Bow Wow, listen to the episode to find out why) and has since went on to found several different businesses in STEM, marketing, and real estate. Zakiya is the co-founder of Hack The Hood, a non-profit serving underrepresented black & brown youth and introducing them to tech through 6-week boot camps, as well as an independent artist known as Sh8peshifter. They share their personal stories with us as well as the adversities they and many other Black women face in life and career.

04. In The Bay We Dance A Lil Different Mar 30, 2018

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Anyone who grew up in the Bay Area knows that the nightlife scene is pretty interesting to say the least. Growing up in San Jose, we didn't have many options as far as big clubs or events, and apparently Oakland didn't either. For a few years, Greek parties took over the Bay Area party scene, and when that came to a halt there was a monopoly between 1-2 promoters who held down ALL the functions in the Bay (shoutout to Demetrius from Location415, where Amina & Shayla first met). Now, years later, that's all changed. There are a bunch of nightlife movements happening in the Bay and we got the chance to speak to the founders of two of the biggest - Shayla Bang of So Oakland, and Amina & Jesse Brooks of TrapxArt. Not only do these brands give you parties and provide a space to function, they also give you a platform to promote your art, your talent, and facilitate a safe space for you to do it in.

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03. Panther On The Prowl Mar 01, 2018

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With all the hype of the Black Panther movie, we cannot forget the history, contributions, and revolutionists that were the Black Panther Party. They are the soul of Oakland, and are a huge part of why Oakland's spirit is so #BlackPower centric today. We got a chance to speak with Jabali aka James Burford, who is an original Black Panther Party member from the San Francisco chapter. He was, as he says, "Ready to talk." If you like what you hear, give Wokeland a positive review on iTunes! Follow Wokeland on social media: Instagram: @wokelandpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/oaklandiswoke Twitter: @wokelandpodcast For more info, visit our website at thisiswokeland.com

02. From Wakanda To Oakland Feb 23, 2018

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Surprise! We're back with a new and hella unplanned episode! Black Panther is seeing huge success, breaking records, and causing a frenzy of unnecessary thinkpieces. We sat down to have an impromptu chat discussing our favorite characters in the film, African booty scratchers, Africans vs. African-Americans, the significance of Oakland in the film, and more. #staywoak If you like what you hear, give Wokeland a positive review on iTunes! Follow Wokeland on social media: Instagram: @wokelandpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/oaklandiswoke Twitter: @wokelandpodcast For more info, visit our website at thisiswokeland.com

01. Oakland, Parts Unknown Jan 27, 2018

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"Oakland, Parts Unknown" - Welcome to the land of the woke. A sonic cultural ode to city of Oakland. On our inaugural episode we spoke to five Oakland natives who dissect Oakland stereotypes, gentrification, and their love of the town. Featuring your favorite Oakland neighbors, influencers, and rappers. Featuring Refa 1, Kyona Palmer, Albert aka Run The World Rothstein, Valorie Wynn, and Mistah F.A.B. aka Fabby Davis Jr. If you like what you hear, give Wokeland a positive review on iTunes! Follow Wokeland on social media: Instagram: @wokelandpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/oaklandiswoke Twitter: @wokelandpodcast For more info, visit our website at thisiswokeland.com

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