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In this podcast, young people in coastal North Carolina explore pressing regional issues and showcase youth leadership, skills and civic values. Produced by Working Narratives and GRITS.
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She Rocks team members Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Iryanna (Giggles) Nixon, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth get together to reflect on the outcomes of this election season and talk about what school's been like through the COVID-19 pandemic.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Iryanna (Giggles) Nixon, Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
Arabia talks about tropical storms Nana and Omar as they barrelled towards the coast at the start of September. Jonaiyah talks about the latest tracks that slap, and Amari and Giggles give us tips and tricks to stay focused getting back to school. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Iryanna (Giggles) Nixon, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
In this episode, Amari, Jonaiyah, Brealyn, and Arabia talk about cyberbullying. They also tell us how Hurricane Isaias affected them, what's new in music, and how they feel about the possibility of TikTok shutting down. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
In this episode, four of the She Rocks crew get together to discuss black mental health. Kam talks about her own experience with mental health and what resources she uses. Amari gets us up to speed on politics and music, updating us on the top ten tracks. Arabia kicks off our fun topic, cherished childhood memories, by talking about rides home from school with her grandma. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Kamahra Nixon-McKoy, and Arabia ...
The She Rocks squad is back for Season 3! Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth bring us updates on what's new with them, and they talk about how they stay focused on school during this new normal. The four talk about how to get the most out of online schooling and how to stay safe during in-person classes. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn...
Amari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Kamahra Nixon-McKoy, and Brealyn Freeman talk current events, politics, fashion, and music. They discuss the murder of Ahmaud Arbery - and how fear, violence, and racism affects their lives. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Brealyn Freeman, and Kamahra Nixon-McKoy. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
On this week's episode, Amari, Shecoria, Kam, Arabia, and Brealyn talk about self esteem and self care during stay-at-home orders in coastal North Carolina.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Arabia Earth, and Kamahra Nixon-McKoy. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
In our latest episode, Amari, Arabia, Kam, and Shecoria talk about what they're doing stay sane and have fun during the shelter-in-place orders due to COVID-19. Kam tells us the news on the coronavirus pandemic, Shecoria gives us updates on politics and fashion, and Arabia talks about a curious new trend in her neighborhood. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Arabia Earth, and Kamahra Nixon-McKoy. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tuc...
Two weeks ago, the team got together online to discuss what's going on with COVID-19 - as well as the latest in politics, fashion, and this episode's hot topic: etiquette. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Shecoria Smith, Arabia Earth, and Kamahra Nixon-McKoy. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
In this episode of She Rocks, the GRITS team talks about what they're doing for summer. But first, we cover a tragic news story from late spring in California and our thoughts on it. We talk about fashion and entertainment. And we debate our latest hot topic: is it cool to wear our pajamas and bonnets out of the house? We have a lot to say on this, so tune in to hear what we have to say. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Brooklyn, Giggles, Jonaiyah Jordan,...
Amari, Kaiya, Shecoria, and Naiya talk about politics, news, fashion, and shoes. They give tips on how to stay safe during the holiday season.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Kaiya Sidberry, Shecoria Smith, and Naiya Graham. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
Youth leaders Amari, Kaiya, Shecoria, and Naiya talk about the latest in politics, news, and fashion. They talk about what defines toxicity and how to deal with toxic relationships in a healthy way.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Kaiya Sidberry, Shecoria Smith, and Naiya Graham. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
Youth leaders Amari, Kaiya, Shecoria, and Naiya update us on this week's politics, news, and fashion tips. They dig into this week's hot topic, self-love. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Kaiya Sidberry, Shecoria Smith, and Naiya Graham. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
Youth leaders Amari, Kaiya, Shecoria, and Naiya give us the latest in news and fashion. The four discuss bullying, this week's hot topic. They reflect on their own experiences with bullying and give tips on building confidence.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Kaiya Sidberry, Shecoria Smith, and Naiya Graham. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
Youth leaders Amari, Kaiya, Shecoria, and Naiya give us the latest in news and fashion. The four dive into the challenges and rewards of this week's hot topic: teen entrepreneurship.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Kaiya Sidberry, Shecoria Smith, and Naiya Graham. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
She Rocks does 2024! We're talking lessons learned from 2023 and goals for 2024. The crew is also the first big new stories of the year, style change ups, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and more. Tune in!Support the show
This Fall-fueled episode is one of our favorites. What does your Thanksgiving plate look like? What is your go-to Fall fashion shoe this year? And we have a feel-good news story for you to share with your family during this holiday time.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Kira Quince, Tai DeVane, and Jonaiyah Jordan.Support the show
Welcome back to school with GRITS! We are back from summer vacation and there is just so. much. to talk about.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Kira Quince, and Jonaiyah Jordan.Support the show
She Rocks talks everything Summer 2023! In this episode the crew digs into creative fashion choices, Walmart dupes, new ocean species', Billie Eilish and body image, the new Little Mermaid, and more!Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Kira Quince, Tai DeVane, Jonaiyah Jordan and Chloe Brown.Support the show
So much is happening in the world this week. The She Rocks team is here to cover and process it all with you. The Met Gala sure did capture our attention. Charles' coronation has us wondering, what if Wilmington had a royal family? And a Black Little Mermaid is coming to the big screen. Let's get into it, ladies.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Kira Quince, Tai DeVane, Jonaiyah Jordan and Chloe Brown.Support the show
This show's hot topic is one of our favorites in She Rocks history: Black Queens of Power. The girls educate us on who some of their favorite queens are. And, as always, so much more. Tune in or be rectangular! Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Kira Quince, Tai DeVane, Jonaiyah Jordan and Chloe Brown.Support the show
The She Rocks ladies are ready to talk Valentines Day choices together. What will they do and who will they do it with? Also discussed: dissecting the ~clean girl~ aesthetic and much, much more! Support the show
SO much to discuss in the She Rocks studio this week. The girls are discussing what, let's be honest, we're all thinking about in this moment: baggy clothes fashion, holiday activities and the new Black Panther movie! Plus so much more. Take a listen.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Kira Quince, Tai DeVane, Jonaiyah Jordan and Chloe.Support the show
Our She Rocks critic crew went to see The Woman King this weekend. And we need to spill the beans. But we promise – no spoilers!Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Kira Quince, Tai DeVane, Jonaiyah Jordan and Chloe.Support the show
In our latest episode we give the warmest She Rocks welcome to our newest co-host, Chloe. The team took the time to really get to Chloe and introduce themselves to her. We talked about our hobbies are, our favorite movies, even our fashion styles!Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Kira Quince, Tai DeVane and Jonaiyah Jordan.Support the show
She Rocks digs into the Will Smith apology video, Shakira's potential prison time for tax fraud, and all things back to school!Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Kira Quince, Tai DeVane, Jonaiyah Jordan and Brooklyn Gause.Support the show
She Rocks reacts to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's swearing in and to the Supreme Court overturning of abortion rights. Of course, we also bring you the latest in news, fashion, and entertainment.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Kira Quince, Tai DeVane, Jonaiyah Jordan and Brooklyn Gause.Support the show
Today, the She Rocks team reflects on the roles our mothers and grandmothers have and continue to play in our lives. And of course, we also bring you the latest in news, fashion, and entertainment. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Braelyn Freeman, Tai DeVane, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Brooklyn Gause.Support the show
She Rocks interviews award-winning visual artist and North Carolina native Maya Freelon. Maya's work was described by the late poet Maya Angelou as "visualizing the truth about the vulnerability and power of the human being." The She Rocks team dipped their toes into creating their own tissue paper art ahead of their interview with the legendary tissue paper artist herself. The girls reflect on their experience and speak with Maya about the challenges and joys of being an artist. ...
It seems like everyone has given THEIR hot take on the Will Smith, Chris Rock slap. But have you heard She Rocks' perspective?! In this episode, we dig into the slap and racist perceptions of our community. For fashion, the team is dissecting trends, especially crochet tops (we love them, but would we really wear them)? And somewhere along the way, Giggles reveals that she's been listening to Slipknot. All that and more as we continue to bring you the latest in news, fashion and enterta...
In this Valentine's special, we talk about our plans for the day of love. We bring you the latest in news, fashion, and entertainment.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Tai DeVane, Jonaiyah Jordan, Brooklyn Gause, and Breani Garrison.Music:Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group,"Feel - Instrumental Version" by Peter Spacey via Artlist"Unsilenced" by Ketsa via Free Music ArchiveSupport the show
Today, we're talking about Black History Month, which wrapped up two weeks ago. We talk about Black women we admire and why. We also talk about our favorite nail styles, female rappers, and more. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Tai DeVane, Jonaiyah Jordan, Brooklyn Gause, Janiya "Niya" Gregory, and Breani Garrison. Music: Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group, "Feel - Instrumental Version" by Peter Spacey via Artlist "Unsil...
Today, we welcome our new co-producer, Tai! She'll be joining the team to bring you the latest in teen news, hot topics, and entertainment. In this episode, we're talking about self-worth and the practices we use to find it in our day-to-day lives. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Tai DeVane, Jonaiyah Jordan, Brooklyn Gause, and Breani Garrison. Music: Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group, "Feel - Instrumental Version" by Peter S...
This episode is a flashback to our last recording from 2021, when we talked about our Thanksgiving holiday, how we stayed safe from COVID, and what we’re grateful for. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Breani Garrison.Music:Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group,"Feel - Instrumental Version" by Peter Spacey via ArtlistSupport the show
For our first show of 2022, we’re talking about our SMART goals - the things we want to accomplish that are Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, and have a clear Time frame. We lay out how we’re using SMART goals, and we hope you’ll be able to apply this technique to your own goals for the new year. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, Brooklyn Gause, and Breani Garrison. Music: Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of...
In this episode of She Rocks Teen Radio, we talk about entrepreneurship. We share about the entrepreneurs we know - whether it's people in our family or people within our very own GRITS team. We also talk about our celebrity crushes on top of bringing you the latest in news, fashion, and entertainment. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Breani Garrison. Music: Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group, "Feel -...
Before we get into the Christmas spirit, we're taking a moment to reflect on November, which was National Family Caregivers Awareness Month. We talk about what it's like to be a caregiver as a teen and tips we have to offer. Then, we chat about our dream homes. And Brealyn definitely has an opinion on this. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Breani Garrison. Music: Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group, "Feel - ...
On this episode of She Rocks, we officially say good bye to Arabia, who is moving to Tanzania in Africa. We ask her about her move, what she's excited about, and when she's coming back (spoiler alert - don't plan on seeing her anytime soon). Joining us today is our newest producer Brianni! Brianni introduces our fun topic about our favorite sports and activities. And Jonaiyah says she's gotten really into a new sport she's going to try this year. Want to find out? You'll just have to listen t...
Today, we talk about National Self-Awareness Month, which was in September. We talk about the things we're doing to take care of ourselves. And, as usual, we bring you the latest in fashion & entertainment, and we also talk about our thoughts on the government vaccine mandates. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth. Music: Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group, "Feel - Instrumental Version" ...
Two weeks ago, we met up to reflect on the shooting that took place at New Hanover High School on Monday, August 30. We discuss our thoughts on the charges filed against the student involved in the shooting. We also talk about the damage from Hurricane Ida and relate it back to our experiences during Florence in 2018. In other segments, we bring you the latest in fashion & entertainment, and we chat about our favorite vacation spots. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hoste...
Earlier this summer, we met up virtually to talk about top news stories and to check in about how we were spending our summers. As usual, we bring listeners the latest trends in teen fashion and entertainment. For our hot topic, we talk about the disqualification of Sha'Carri Richardson from the Olympics. Was this appropriate? We share our thoughts in this episode of She Rocks Teen Radio. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth....
Today, we have a very special episode for our listeners. We sit down with the writer and director of Wilmington on Fire, a documentary that tells the story of the 1898 massacre in Wilmington, North Carolina. We ask Everett about his journey as a Black filmmaker from Laurinburg, North Carolina. We talk about the events of 1898 shown in Wilmington on Fire, and we discuss what Everett has in store for us in his future films - like the sequel he's currently working on, Wilmington on Fire II. Pro...
Last month, we took our EOG's, or End-of-Grade tests. We talk about the ways we prepare for tests and give tips to listeners. We also revisit the killing of Makiah Bryant in Ohio and how we're feeling about it. We end the episode by discussing our favorite creative outlets. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth. Music: Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group, "Feel - Instrumental Version" by Peter Space...
Kamhara Nixon-McKoy asks listeners, "When can we get a break?" She's referring to the two police murders that directly followed Derek Chauvin's conviction in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kam and the rest of the She Rocks team reflect on what these murders mean to them as young Black women. The team also takes you through the latest in fashion and entertainment, and we talk about what it's like to be in school during the pandemic. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by B...
In this episode of She Rocks, we talk to Amari about her time at Girls Rocking In The South (GRITS), which co-produces this podcast. We ask her about her accomplishments so far and what she has in store for the future. We also bring you updates in news, fashion, and entertainment. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, Kamahra Nixon-McKoy, and Arabia Earth. Music: Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group, "Deep Blue Sea...
In this episode of She Rocks, we talk about our feelings surrounding the two national tragedies that happened in the last few weeks. After we delve deep into what we make of these events, we cover our usual segments: fashion and entertainment. We welcome Carolynn Phillips of the JUST US program to tell us about how she's teaching middle school girls resilience and having hard conversations with them about identity and history. Check out her students' work at the Cameron Art Museum starting Ap...
Today, we talk through the new stimulus package that's been passed and what it means for us. If you've noticed the new photos posted with our latest episodes, we're welcoming two guests to this episode who did our makeup for the shoot: Angel George of Peachy Customz and Myiesha Gore of Epitome Makeup. We ask them about how it feels to start their own business and the women that inspire them. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Kamahra Nixo...
Hi everyone! We're back for another episode of She Rocks Teen Radio, moving from one exciting month (Black History Month) to another: Women's History Month. We're saving the bulk of our conversation about women's empowerment for our next episode, but today, we talk about how to set boundaries in relationships. If something uncomfortable or inappropriate happens, what should you do? We answer tough questions about how we'd handle situations and scenarios to make sure we're respecting ourselves...
When the GRITS team got together in February, we had a lot to talk about. In fashion, there's been tons of trend for Valentine's Day, and in entertainment we talked about disturbing news related to football player Chris Wheeler. On a brighter note, February was Black History Month! So we went through people throughout history who we want to highlight for their lives and work: everyone from Althea Gibson to Ira Aldridge to Cicely Tyson and a more modern figure - Amanda Gorman. And after we dis...
We're getting together to talk about how things are going, and so far, it's been kind of crazy. Between Trump's impeachment, celebrity scandals, and trying to tackle our New Year's Resolutions - we've got a lot to cover in this episode of She Rocks. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Kamahra Nixon-McKoy, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show
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