Stories Between Us

"Artistic Activism is a dynamic practice combining the creative power of the arts to move us emotionally with the strategic planning of activism necessary to bring about social change.

Art and activism do different work in the world. Activism, as the name implies, is the activity of challenging and changing power relations. There are many ways of doing activism and being an activist, but the common element is an activity targeted t...

"There's a reason why the first thing we often ask someone when we meet them, right after we learn their name, is "where's home for you?" or "where are you from?" We ask, not just to place a pushpin for them in our mental map of acquaintances, but because we recognize that the answer tells us something important about them." Join us, your hosts Stew & Modi, for this important and comforting conversation about what home means to us,...

Religion and politics are two polarizing foundations that make up our nation, two of which should not cross. The idea of "separation of church and state" has fallen as we see religion being used as a ploy for and against laws, rights, education, votes, and lives. In this episode, we are joined by author and journalist Katherine Stewart, a brilliant mind that has been reporting at the intersection of religion, politics, policy, and ...

James Baldwin tells us, "They are trapped in a history which they do not understand and until they understand it, they cannot be released from it." Accountability includes not only holding others accountable; it ensures that you hold yourself accountable. In this episode, we are joined by the activist, Nefertiti Robinson. Join us for this conversation on violence and how difficult it is to be an activist in a time where accountabil...

Y'all, we tired. A global pandemic, political warfare, a civil rights uprising, and you know-regular life things; all these events, all after one another. 2020 has been a lawless land, and we...are tired. This episode is just us, your hosts, Modi & Stew. We talk about Dante's grandmother, Modi's art, John Lewis, vinyl records- things that are making our story right now. There is always work to be done, but there are also times wher...

Revisionist history has been a forefront in many thoughts throughout this time of civil unrest, in the attempt to 'get it right this time'. Being Anti-Racist is not an achievement, but a practice to actualize. Join us in this incredibly thought-provoking conversation with our guest Heath Carter, an author, professor, and historian, and ally. We delve into the topics of allyship, re-written history, untold history, and how we can re...

There has always been a space to speak upon the forced resilience of our people, but never its healing; upon the historical demise of our ancestors, but never our joy. In this episode, we are joined by Taylor Stewart, author of "Dismantling Racism in Higher Education: 3 Practical Steps to Better Support the Well-Being of Black Students" and Ph.D. student of Counseling Psychology. Join us for this crucial conversation as we talk sys...

The Fourth of July has always been a reminder of 'Independence' as we were younger, the symbolism of BBQ and fireworks filled our young and impressionable hearts. As we grew older, we realized that everyone's definition of 'Independence' was extremely different and today, we hold a different vision for this holiday. Join us in this episode with our amazing friend, Monica Nelson, as we explore through topics of liberation in all env...