In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, is joined by Mary Brown, Founder of Life Pieces to Master Pieces, to talk about the power of cultivating resilience and brilliance among Black and Brown Boys in Southeast, DC. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet Gabriela Orozco, and 2021 Arlington County Youth Poet Laureate, Amasa Maleski. Mazi sits down with The Founder of Made in the DMV, Angela Byrd. They discuss her efforts to host her annual convention to empower hip-hop artists east of the river. Patrick concludes this episode with an interview with 2023 Prince George’s County Youth Poet Laureate, Precious Foreman. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, sits down with Nye Winslow, and Giancarlo Cambrelén Santiago of the DC Justice Lab. They speak about the work they are doing to reform policies that directly impact Black Washingtonians disproportionately. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet JoJo. Later, Mazi has a conversation with Andre, Trayvon, and Jayce of Life Pieces to Masterpieces about their upcoming Summer event and the history of LPMP. Patrick Washington concludes the episode with an interview with the 2024 Prince George’s County Youth Poet Laureate, Saniya Pearson. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa speaks with Manny Faces about the power of the podcast and the importance of gatherings of hip-hop artists in Academic spaces. He also discusses preparing for the release of his first book. After that, Mazi interviews Natalia Huitz Corvoisier who is a community collaborations staff member at Wholly Mammoth Theater. They speak on opportunities for youth to work in theater and have their ideas funded. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with Carlos Alonzo who is the head of programming and outreach at Free Minds. Patrick also speaks with youth poet Sainey Ceesay. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Quique Avilés about his history as a street theater producer, actor, and his latest film project. Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with poet and writer Kenny Carroll, and youth poet Kiara Ramirez. Later Mazi speaks with O. Abiola Akintola and Sabriyah Hassan-Ismail of the Education and community outreach programs at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis, Maryland. To close out the episode Patrick Washington interviews youth poet Jojo. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host Mazi Mutafa has a conversation with Dr. Allan Laiño, Principal Conductor & Advanced Studies Director National Children's Chorus about the access and impact of choral music in the lives of children. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with 2022 Youth Poet Laureate for Arlington County, Kashvi Ramani and Youth Poet Amasa Maleski. An interview with Miyuki Williams, interim station manager at WPFW. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, interviews Nick Hernandez about his life as a producer, sound engineer, and DJ in Washington DC. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poets Kiara Ramirez and Chimwekele Okoro. Later Mazi sits down with Nina Brewton from Eaton House about her recent travels abroad. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, has a discussion about the state of environmental justice with Kari Fulton. Co-host Patrick Washington interviews youth poet Jojo. After that Mazi speaks with Maxx Moses, aka Pose 2, about a recent arts immersion program he developed in California, and his own journey through graffiti and the larger creative world. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa interviews Ms Smith and Ms Stanberry of the Junior League of Washington about the work of the organization and its current priorities in Washington DC. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet Precious Foreman. Later Mazi converses with Toni Asante Lightfoot, a nationally known poet and Chinese medicine practitioner. To finish off the episode Mazi sits down with event producer, Beau Canlas. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Life the Griot about his youth development work in Athens, Georgia, using chess. Co-host Patrick Washington interviews writer and poet Kenny Carroll. Later, Mazi speak with DJ RBI about his journey in music and the state of popular music and hip-hop. Thanks for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, has a conversation with Leroy F. Moore Jr. about Krip Hop, and how differently abled or disabled artists have made their own space in hip-hop. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with Amasa Maleski, the 2021 Arlington County Youth Poet Laureate. Later, Mazi speaks with Omar Eaton Martinez, President of The National Trust for Historical Preservation. They discuss his work to manage multiple historical sites around the country. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the Something to Say podcast, host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Martha Diaz Founder of the Hip-Hop Education Center. They discuss Martha’s trajectory as an activist and social organizer in the hip-hop community. Later, Mazi sits down with Suzan E. Jenkins the CEO of the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. They discuss the important work of the Arts & Humanities Council as well as recent legislative changes in Maryland. To finish the episode co-host Patrick Washington speaks with Youth Poet Arianna Joy Bosley. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of "Something to Say": co-host, Patrick Washington interviews Kashvi Ramani, Arlington County's 2022 Youth Poet Laureate. Host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Stan "Substantial" Robinson about creatives navigating the changes occurring in our government. Patrick interviews multi-disciplinary artist Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman. DC poet Malachi "MalPractice" Byrd closes the episode. Thanks for tuning into this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast!
In this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, interviews marketing strategist, Gloria Nauden. They discuss the DMV's cultural impact on both the U.S. and the globe. Mazi also interviews communications professional, Mercy Chikowore. They discuss how to craft compelling stories and how to get the media to be interested in your product. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet Saniya Pearson. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast!
In this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, interviews Luci Murphy, community activist and singer, about how she works and serves in Washington, DC. He also speaks with Ama'd about his journey as a working musician in Washington DC. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet Lemonade Dream. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast!
In this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast, our host Mazi Mutafa sits down with an important DJ in our region DJ Shablast along with one of Mazi's mentors, Hodari B. Davis. They discuss Shablast's journey as a DJ and the work Hodari is doing in Oakland, California, while he finishes his doctoral program. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with the 2023 Youth Poet Laureate for Washington D.C., Sophia Hall and Poet Chimwekele Okoro. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with poet Toni Asante Lightfoot. They talk about the U Street poetry scene, getting into poetry during college, transitioning from being a poet to an organizer, Chinese Medicine, the importance of uplifting communities, and the value of communal healing. Mazi speaks with MC Mikal Amin Lee Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with youth poet Lemonade Dream. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say Podcast” our host, Mazi Mutafa, opens up the phone lines and asks listeners to call in and reflect on the past year. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with educator, writer, and performance artist, Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman. They talk about Khadijah’s appointment as the Prince George’s County Poet Laureate, becoming an arts educator, her ongoing projects, starting a non-profit, and she shares a few of her poems. Patrick sits down with poet Arianna Bosley. Mazi and Patrick discuss the various interviews that Patricks has conducted over the year and some of the important messages that he has learned from them. Patrick sits down with youth poet Mi’jan Credle. Mazi speaks with Nina Ligon of Eaton DC. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, host, Mazi Mutafa, Speaks with Ugandan hip-hop artist Babaluku and Howard University Professor, Dr. Msia Clark. They discuss the recent hip-hop conference, the Bavubuka foundation, what community based work looks like within the framework of hip-hop culture, uplifting local artists via podcasting, encouraging more indigenous language articles to boost various voices within the hip-hop community, how a lot of hip-hop artists from Uganda are becoming teachers globally, hip-hop as a driver for Pan-Africanism, and the importance of practicing self-care. Co-host Patrick Washington interviews the 2019 DC Youth Poet Laureate, Gabriela Orozco. Mazi speaks with Detroit based activist and writer Piper Carter. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Prowess the Testament and Substantial. They discuss the importance of conventions and their connection to hip-hop culture, the intersection of hip-hop and anime, how Japanese technology has influenced the world of hip-hop, how Japan has been influenced by the African American community, how anime and K-pop are introducing American audiences to new languages, and the connection between comic books and hip-hop. Co-host Patrick Washington talks to educator, poet, and writer, Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman. Patrick sits down with the 2024 Washington DC Youth Poet Laureate, Isaac Yebio. Mazi Mutafa speaks with Asad Ali Jafri. They discuss the Towards 2040 Creative Leaders Fellowship. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, sits down with Columbian born, DMV based artists, MasPaz. They discuss how he got into art, how graffiti helped him develop his voice and identity, the inspirations and influences on his art, finding the balance between working and relaxing, how art has allowed MasPaz to travel, and the origin of the name “MasPaz.” We hear from 2024 Youth Poet Laureate Tara Prakash, and Mazi speaks with Professor Tim Jones. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!