Latest Black liberation podcast Podcast Episodes

08. Can Black People Be Gentrifiers? (Part One)

WOKELAND - August 09, 2018 13:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
Where did gentrification come from? In the midst of a homeless and housing crisis, we are unable to escape the harsh reality of what is becoming the "New Oakland." From Permit Patty to BBQ Becky, to the fading Black population of Oakland, to the increasing cost of living we can't help but feel ...

07. Transplants Everywhere

WOKELAND - June 13, 2018 06:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
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 t...

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

WOKELAND - May 25, 2018 06:47 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
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 fus...

05. Where Are The Black Girls In Tech?

WOKELAND - April 26, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
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 1...

04. In The Bay We Dance A Lil Different

WOKELAND - March 30, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
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, an...

03. Panther On The Prowl

WOKELAND - March 01, 2018 19:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
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 Jam...

02. From Wakanda To Oakland

WOKELAND - February 23, 2018 09:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
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. Afric...

01. Oakland, Parts Unknown

WOKELAND - January 27, 2018 01:03 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
"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 ...