Turning A Moment Into A Movement

“Water is a Right: The Fight for Environmental Justice in Detroit” w/ Demeeko Williams

Join us with guest Demeeko Williams, Founder and Chief Director of Hydrate Detroit (hydratedetroit.org), to explore the struggle for water justice in one of America’s Blackest cities. As part of our Black Liberation and Abolition series, this conversation centers on the racialized politics of water shutoffs, the criminalization of poverty, and the...

“Here and Now: Grassroots Organizing in this RACIST Trump Era” w/ Valerie Kelley-Bonner & Trische’ Duckworth

In this powerful and timely episode, we sit down with grassroots organizers Valerie Kelley-Bonner and Trische’ Duckworth to unpack the challenges and triumphs of community activism in what they boldly call the "racist Trump era." With raw honesty and deep experience, both guests share their journeys into activis...

"FREEDOM DENIED" pt 2 with guest Diane Bukowski , Attorney Brian Brown & My Detroit Lawyer, is the continuation of Freedom Denied conversation. We dive deeper into the fight against wrongful convictions and systemic injustice. Investigative journalist Diane Bukowski and seasoned defense Attorney Brian Brown who represented Michael Jackson-Bolanos, will join the conversation to expose legal failures, prosecutorial misc...

FREEDOM DENIED w/ Gloria Hurst Vesey Jackson & My Detroit Lawyer"Focusing on wrongful convictions and systemic injustices."We will dive into the wrongful conviction of Dennis and Dameko Vesey, two brothers sentenced to life without parole for a crime they maintain they did not commit. Their mother, Gloria Hurst Vesey Jackson, shares her painful journey fighting for their freedom, while "My Detroit Lawyer", C...

Re-imagining and Building Systems of Care, Accountability and Restorative Justice w/ Yana Lynn

How do we create a world where justice heals instead of harms? In this episode, we explore re-imagining and building systems of care, accountability, and restorative justice—moving beyond punishment to approaches that center healing, repair, and true accountability. We’ll unpack how communities, organizations, and institutions can shift f...

"Abolition and Capitalism: Breaking the Ties" w/ Andy “Hood Candidate” Williams Jr.Mass incarceration isn’t just about crime and punishment—it’s about profit. In this episode, we examine how capitalism fuels the prison-industrial complex, from private prisons to forced prison labor, and why abolition is inherently an economic justice movement. We’ll also explore alternative systems that prioritize care over punishment and...

"Reclaiming Power: The Role of Black Women in Black Liberation and the Abolition Movement" w/ Marvina Haynes

This discussion will explore the often overlooked but essential contributions of Black women to both the Black liberation struggle and the abolition movement. We will examine how their labor, intellect, and resilience have shaped abolitionist frameworks, from challenging slavery and Jim Crow to advocating for prison...

"Beyond Resistance: Black Liberation in 2025 and Beyond” w/ Nicholas Buckingham
"Exploring the future of Black liberation...where we are, where we're going, and what freedom truly looks like in 2025 and beyond."

We are diving deep into what Black Liberation means in our current era. No longer defined solely by struggle, our conversation moves from resistance to building, from surviving to thriving. Join us as e...

Mass Incarceration & the Prison Industrial Complex: “How the US legal System disproportionately target Black Communities” w/ Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur

Mass incarceration isn’t just a broken system—it’s a well-oiled machine designed to disproportionately target and oppress Black communities. In this episode, we break down how the U.S. legal system fuels the prison-industrial complex, from over-policing and cash bail to private pris...

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TOPIC: BLACK JOY! “A Radical Practice and A Means of Reclaiming Humanity” w Guest / Rev. Danni Stillwell & Dr. JF Clay III

Black Joy is more than a feeling—it’s a revolutionary act. In a world that often reduces Black existence to struggle and survival, embracing joy becomes a form of resistance, healing, and self-definition.

This episode explores Black Joy as a radical practice—a...

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TOPIC: Wisdom Speaks! The History and Role of Black Liberation and Abolition Movements—And Their Importance in 2025"

Join us as we explore the history and evolution of Black liberation and abolition movements, tracing their impact from early resistance against slavery to present-day activism. In 2025, these movements remain critical in the fight against systemic oppression, mass i...

“Where Do We Go From Here?” w/ Trische' Duckworth In a world where so much chaos is erupting; we all must ask ourselves, “Where do we go from here?” Tune in as we explore pressing issues within our community, along with solutions that we can accomplish together. Don’t miss this episode!! Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advoc...

Turning A Moment Into A Movement podcast w/ guest Thelonious Searcy Wrongfully convicted in 2004 for a shooting outside Detroit City Airport, Searcy has spent years battling not just for his freedom, but for accountability within a broken system. Exonerated in 2022, of the murder that a hitman later confessed too. On October 25, 2024... The Wayne County prosecutors re-instated the charges... Now Thelonious is fighting again to c...

Turning A Moment Into A Movement with Larry Smith (Exoneree) Larry Smith was sentenced to Life without parole for a murder he did not do! Convicted: 1994 Exonerated: 2021 He served 27 years, July 2024, the Detroit City Council approved a settlement found that the Detroit PD informant was unreliable, as well as the testimony of a key witness. Turning A Moment Ino A Moment Team: -Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A ...

With so much going on..... we decided to dedicate this virtual space and tine for processing and conversation regarding recent events that impact our community. Featuring a recorded conversation w/ Krystal Clark. Krystal is in critical need of our help. For the last 15 years, she has been slowly tortured by the conditions inside the prison. Exposure to mold, lack of basic health care, and retaliation from guards for speaking out ...

WHO IS KRYSTAL CLARK?

Krystal Clark is an inmate at MDOC Women Huron Valley Correctional Facility... Krystal is in critical need of our help. For the last 13 years, she has been slowly tortured by the conditions inside the prison. Exposure to mold, lack of basic health care, and retaliation from guards and some inmates for speaking out have caused Krystal’s health to deteriorate so dramatically that her face has suffered paralysis...

Topic: Freedom Ain't Free!... STOP WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS w/ Mark Craighead & Lamarr Monson

Mark Craighead and Lamarr Monson are the founders of Freedom Ain’t Free, their mission is to rectify the injustices perpetrated by the legal system against the unjustly incarcerated and their families. They are committed to serving individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and are in need of support to navigate the complexities of t...

TOPIC: COMMUNITY MATTERS: WHAT IS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? w/ Desiree Smith Being part of a healthy community helps us feel connected and part of something larger than ourselves. Civic engagement focuses on how community organizes itself. It requires active participation, collaboration and commitment to promoting social justice, equity and democracy Desiree Smith, Founder / More Than a Hashtag More Than a Hash...

"Turning A Moment Into A Movement" Friday November 1, 2024 8:30 PM EST TOPIC: The 2024 Election is Over, Now What? Join us for this conversation..... with Bishop Bernadel Jefferson Bishop Bernadel Jefferson, Pastor, International Speaker, and Community Activist, boasts an impressive 30-plus-year history of success. As the Founder of CAUTION (Citizens Advocating United Together Inform Organized, New Direction).... Turning A M...