We the Unhoused
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We the Unhoused is a podcast created byTheoHenderson with the goal of uplifting voiceless citizens. Begun whileTheowas living on the streets of LA for over eight years, the show provides an intimate look at the unhoused experience.
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Episodes
BLOW THE WHISTLE! Part 2
40m · PublishedOur Blow the Whistle! series continues! Theo continues his conversation with Project Homekey whistleblowers Danya Dominguez and D’Andre Beckham, and talks to Janet about being unhoused while pursuing her journalism degree.
Follow Danya here:http://linkedin.com/in/danyadominguez2010
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BLOW THE WHISTLE!
1h 7m · PublishedThis week, Theo speaks with Project Homekey whistleblowers Danya Dominguez and D’Andre Beckham about their experiences advocating for the unhoused and being thwarted by the city. Then, we speak with Tiny of Poor Magazine on educating the public on how to be better allies.
Follow Danya here:
http://linkedin.com/in/danyadominguez2010
Follow Tiny and Poor Magazine here:
https://www.instagram.com/poormagazine/?hl=en
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The Long Beach News and Blues
1h 8m · PublishedThis week, Theo goes down to Long Beach to get a fuller picture of the unhoused community. He speaks with Lee Charles Richmond, Latisha Marie aka Lady C, and Rico Thaka -- plus, a bonus interview with The Dental Salon of Long Beach about their new initiative to provide the unhoused with free dental care.
Follow Rico Thaka:https://twitter.com/RicoThaka
Contact The Dental Salon:https://www.thedentalsalonlb.com/contact-map/
We the Unhoused on Spectrum News! :https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/homelessness/2024/03/13/unhoused-voices-find-renewed-platform-with--we-the-unhoused--relaunch
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The Rainbow Speaks
1h 2m · PublishedRight now, there are thousands of LGBTQIA+ unhoused people living on the street, but their community and distinct struggles are never spotlighted in housed media. This week, Theo speaks with three LGBTQIA+ unhoused or formerly unhoused activists about their experiences, communities, and how to build a world where their stories are elevated and honored.
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The Ballot: Or, Business as Usual
1h 18m · PublishedTheo speaks with candidates running in the upcoming election, including Dr. Cornel West and California judge candidates LaShae Henderson, George Turner, and Erika Wiley.
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San Diego: Do We Care or Do We Dump?
41m · PublishedTheo travels to San Diego to speak to unhoused people forced to deal with the violent, life-threatening act of hospital dumping, and how law enforcement and the hospitals themselves are using mask-off tactics to threaten the lives of a growing unhoused community. This week, he speaks with Tiran, Stacy, and Michelle. In unhoused news, we discuss the dangerous outcome of the HB5 decision in Kentucky, as well as more anti-unhoused laws voted through in San Mateo and Ohio.
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Mutual Aid, Charity, and Philanthropy -- Which is Which? Part 2
58m · PublishedTheo concludes his discussion with Melissa Acedera, Zen Sekizawa, and Neil Blakemore about mutual aid, and how its power to bind communities stands in stark contrast to charity and philanthropy. In unhoused news, we discuss two bills putting the American unhoused under attack -- the passing of HB5 in Kentucky, and a case in the Supreme Court that fully criminalizes sleeping on the street.
Follow Melissa:
https://www.polospantry.org/
and
https://www.melissaacedera.com/
Follow Zen:
http://jtownaction.com/
Follow Neil:
https://neilblakemore.substack.com/
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Mutual Aid, Charity, and Philanthropy -- Which is Which? Part 1
1h 0m · PublishedThis week, Theo holds a round table discussion with some of LA's most prominent activists to examine the history of mutual aid, and how it stands in stark contrast to the concepts of charity and philanthropy. Melissa Acedera, Zen Sekizawa, and Neil Blakemore weigh in for part one of a comprehensive look at what activists in LA are doing to start a revolution.
Follow Melissa: https://www.polospantry.org/
and https://www.melissaacedera.com/
Follow Zen: jtownaction.com
Follow Neil: https://neilblakemore.substack.com/
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The RV and Van-Living Blues
1h 4m · PublishedTheo takes a deep dive into the unhoused community living in vans and RVs across LA -- and the constant harassment and discrimination they face from the city and their housed neighbors. Interviews with RV living activist Paisley and LA Public Press journalist Elizabeth Chou, who has beenfollowing the story for years. Also, a discussion about the current state of Care Courts.
Follow Paisley Mares's work:
https://twitter.com/paisleymares?lang=enhttps://www.thegoodmischief.com/
Follow Elizabeth Chou's work:
https://twitter.com/reporterliz
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Can You See Me?
44m · Published1,692 unhoused people died in Los Angeles County last year. How do we memorialize their lives and stories, and give their loved ones space to mourn? This week, Theo discusses the Can You See Me Memorial, an annual event in Los Angeles he founded to do just that -- and holds a space of digital memorial for the lives lost this year.
Follow JTown Action and Solidarity here:https://jtownaction.com/
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We the Unhoused has 70 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 70:33:50. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on December 10th 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 28th, 2024 20:43.
