Michigan Liberation’s Respect the Roots Podcast
The Michigan Liberation podcast is a new podcast and/or TV show where staff members of Michigan Liberation, sponsors, partners and their guests have open-minded, real, and transparent discussions on various topics centered around ending the criminalization of Black families and communities of color in Michigan.
Episodes
![S03 E04: The Injustices of the Criminal System](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14985770/Michigan_Liberation_Podcast_Graphic_f6h95h_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Ms Marjon talks with Daniel Eichinger a former Appeals and Trial Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA about the injustices in the criminal justice system in indigent (poor) communities
Topics Discussed:
Injustices of the criminal system
How the System Disproportionately Impacts People of Color?
Advocating Criminal Legal Reforms
![S03 E03: Abolitionist Community Mental Healthcare](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14985770/Michigan_Liberation_Podcast_Graphic_f6h95h_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Ms Marjon talks with Lance Hicks and Beth Bailey from Detroit Peer Respite about mental health in metro Detroit
Topics Discussed:
Decarcerating Mental Healthcare
Abolishing Nonconsensual "Treatment"
Taking Cops Out of Crisis Work
![S03 E02: A Life Lesson on Trauma and Healing](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14985770/Michigan_Liberation_Podcast_Graphic_f6h95h_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Ms. Marjon talks with author and therapist, Demarra West about mental health as it pertains to Trauma
Topics Discussed:
Herstory: Demarra's Story
Demarra's New Book (Me Too: A Therapist’s Journey to Heal, Find Liberation, & Joy)
Trauma: The Impact on Individuals and the Community
Support System and Healing Modalities
![S03 E01: Tore's Mental Health Story and Journey](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14985770/Michigan_Liberation_Podcast_Graphic_f6h95h_300x300.jpg)
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Ms. Marjon talks with the Program Coordinator, Tore Price from MI-CEMI. Tore shares his personal mental health story.
Topics Discussed:
Mental Health as a Formerly Incarcerated Individual
Dealing with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Moving Forward with Mental Illness
![S2 E12: H.O.P.E. Ministry - Overview & Programs](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14985770/Michigan_Liberation_Podcast_Graphic_f6h95h_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Ms. Marjon continues her talk with the CEO/President of H.O.P.E. Ministries, Rev. Spruill, and Executive Director of Wayne County Jail Outreach Ministry, Elder Orlando Gregory, about H.O.P.E. Ministries
Topics Discussed:
- Elder Orlando's testimony
- In-depth look into H.O.P.E. Ministries
- The Impact of mass incarceration on the family
For more information, contact H.O.P.E. Ministries at https://hopeindetroit.org/ or 313.897.5503
![S2 E11: Prison Ministry - Macomb Prison Mentoring Program](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14985770/Michigan_Liberation_Podcast_Graphic_f6h95h_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Ms. Marjon talks with the CEO/President of H.O.P.E. Ministries Rev. Spruill, and Executive Director of Wayne County Jail Outreach Ministry, Elder Orlando Gregory, about the Prison Ministry (Shadow Step) at Macomb Prison
Topics Discussed:
- Overview and History of the Prison Mentorship program
- In-Depth look into the program
- Ways To Get Involved in prison ministry work
For more information, contact H.O.P.E. Ministries at https://hopeindetroit.org/ or 313.897.5503
![S2 E10: The Ending of Cash Bail in Illinois](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14985770/Michigan_Liberation_Podcast_Graphic_f6h95h_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Ms. Marjon talks with the Director of Policy & Advocacy, Chicago Appleseed Briana Payton, about how cash bail ended in the state of Illinois.
Topics Discussed:
- Cash Bail & Bail Reform
- Process and Strategy of Ending Cash Bail in Illinois
- Lessons Learned: Ending Cash Bail
![S2 E9: End Cash Bail: Kendra’s Bailout Story](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14985770/Michigan_Liberation_Podcast_Graphic_f6h95h_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Ms. Marjon talks with Detroit Justice Center Attorney Rubina Mustafa and Bailout Client Kendra Harrell about the cash bail system in Michigan (Kendra shares her personal bailout story
Topics Discussed:
- Cash Bail Discussion
- Kendra's Bailout Story
- Negative Impact of Cash Bail
- Life After Bailout
- Lessons Learned: Cash Bail
![S2 E8: Life After Lock Up Series (Booker T & Meech)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14985770/Michigan_Liberation_Podcast_Graphic_f6h95h_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Ms. Marjon talks with Michigan Liberation Organizers Booker T & Meech about their life before and after serving time in prison.
Topics Discussed:
Life After Lock Up Series
- Booker & Meech's Stories
- Life in Prison
- Life after Prison (Ending Cash Bail in Michigan)
- Call to Action
![S2 E7: Life After Lock Up Series (Aref Nagi & Anthony Boyd)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14985770/Michigan_Liberation_Podcast_Graphic_f6h95h_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Ms. Marjon talks with Entrepreneur Aref Nagi and Criminal Justice Consultant Anthony Boyd about their life before and after serving time in prison.
Topics Discussed:
Life After Lock Up Series
- Aref & Anthony's Stories
- Life in Prison
- Life after Prison
- The impact on their families
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