Best Juneteenth Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Say Her Name: Women Survivors of Chicago Police Torture 26:45

11M ago26:45

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Michelle Clopton was in her twenties when Chicago police attempted to force her to confess to a crime she didn’t commit. For 72 hours, she was brutally questioned, deprived of food, and tortured. Today, she is one of the few women to publicly share her experience of abuse. But she’s not alone. Under the leadership of CPD Commander Jon Burge, more t…

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Roots and Roofs: Building Wealth Through Chicago’s Two-Flats 26:25

11M ago26:25

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When Mercedes Pickett set out to buy her first home, she wanted to do it in the same way her mom had — by living in a two-flat, renting out the bottom apartment, and making the building into an investment property. For over a century, owning and living in a rental property has been one of the most effective ways to build wealth for Black and Latino…

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A Place Called Home 21:03

11M ago21:03

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When Matthew Cage’s father died, Matthew knew it fell on him to financially support his mom. But there was a problem. Matthew had just been released from prison — and many don’t want to rent or employ someone with a criminal record. Experts say a good indication of whether someone will return to prison is how quickly they find housing. A group of n…

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Sanctuary 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

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Produced by Justin Agrelo | In 2010, a group of men incarcerated at Danville Correctional Center had a thought: how could they help stem community violence plaguing Chicago from the inside of a prison roughly three hours away? The men formed an academic study group they later named Community Anti-Violence Education (CAVE). They began examining the …

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My Time 25:24

1+ y ago25:24

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Produced by Dilpreet Raju | Criminal records can sometimes create seemingly insurmountable hurdles to employment, a key factor toward reducing recidivism rates. Defy Ventures teaches the incarcerated, and returning citizens how to build their own business. Their program is a game-changer, not just for the system impacted, but for business leaders w…

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Reclaiming their Time 26:08

1+ y ago26:08

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Produced by Daphne Watson | They gather a few times a month in prisons, inmates, educators, lawyers, activists, and legislators for the Behind the Walls Law and Policy Think Tank. Dr. Christina Rivers moderates a peer-led civics program helping members craft laws combating long-standing felony disenfranchisement and clearing a path to full citizens…

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Ending Permanent Punishments 25:04

1+ y ago25:04

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Produced by Jane Carlson | Marlon Chamberlain couldn’t chaperone his son’s field trip or be the executor of his father’s estate because of a decades-old drug conviction. He’s now leading a group of all formerly incarcerated members working to overturn or amend nearly 1,200 Illinois laws that restrict people with records from being full citizens, fr…

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Giving Others Dreams 21:44

1+ y ago21:44

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Produced by Citlali Perez | Women are being imprisoned at higher rates than ever. As they return home they face a unique set of challenges, because they are often their families primary caretakers they face harsher parole oversight, making it all the more difficult to reckon unresolved trauma. G.O.D. helps these women meet their immediate needs (su…

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Navigating Homeownership 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

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Produced by Corli Jay | Chicago’s Choose To Own program gives low-income residents the educational and financial support to buy their first home, helping them navigate a confusing and discriminatory mortgage and appraisal system. Still, some participants worry their newfound financial stability may push them out of the program — jeopardizing the we…

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Season 4 Trailer 3:37

1+ y ago3:37

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By Juneteenth Productions

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Change Agents Season 3 Trailer 1:33

2y ago1:33

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By Juneteenth Productions

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How to Tackle Antiblackness 28:45

2+ y ago28:45

28:45

How to Tackle Antiblackness "Together we are powerful." "Black and Brown solidarity." "Yellow peril supports Black power." Interracial solidarity is foundational in the fight for racial justice for all, but often interracial conflict steals headlines instead. Just how can people of color transcend deep differences and internalized anti-Blackness? L…

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Justice That Heals 17:22

2+ y ago17:22

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Justice That Heals Chicago can be cruel to its youth, especially to youth of color living in marginalized communities. Restorative justice practices have begun to emerge in the city aiming to remedy the root causes of harm that is plaguing the streets with crime and violence. BUILD has become a fierce proponent of the restorative justice framework …

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On the Way Home 25:10

2+ y ago25:10

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On the Way Home Youth who are experiencing homelessness in Chicago are undercounted and frequently clumsily represented. This story’s intent is to counteract public bias around what someone experiencing homelessness looks like. The story of Shawne Hinkle winds us through a personal account of housing difficulties. Her story is one that is incredibl…

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Building Equality in Construction 28:48

2+ y ago28:48

28:48

Produced by Leslie Hurtado | History shows that Chicago’s building trades have excluded construction workers of color. But the attention on George Floyd’s death three years ago inspired a movement toward racial justice everywhere, from schools to jobs. While some construction companies have made commitments to stopping racism and discrimination in …

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Restaurando La Maceta - Restoring La Maceta (Spanish version) 33:53

2+ y ago33:53

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Restaurando La Maceta Hay un refrán que dice que la aflicción es como una maceta rota. La maceta nunca se va ver igual o funcionar igual a lo que era antes que se rompió— igual a que una familia no se va ver igual o funcionar igual antes de la muerte de una persona querida. El Centro Sanar pelea contra la cultura tradicional y medicinal para el cui…

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Restoring La Maceta 28:20

2+ y ago28:20

28:20

Restoring La Maceta There’s a metaphor for grief that describes the healing process as gluing a broken flower pot or in Spanish – una maceta – back together after it breaks. The pot will never look or function the same as it did before it was broken – just as a family will never look or function the same as it did before the death of a loved one. C…

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CM PUNKS Dogg Attacked and Injured by THE ELITE ? 2:48

2+ y ago2:48

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WWE RAW Tonight to be STATEMENT SHOW Sasha banks RETURNS ? 3:04

3y ago3:04

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Joe Cronin Hates Xpac 2:50

3y ago2:50

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Joe Cronin MEANT 2 OFFEND ! its JuneTeenth ? 35:21

3y ago35:21

35:21

Joe Cronin MEANT 2 OFFEND ! its JuneTeenth ?By JoeCroninShow

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Cooking Up Opportunity 16:32

3y ago16:32

16:32

ChiFresh is a thriving food service contractor run by worker-owners who are all formally incarcerated. On busy days ChiFresh can prepare and deliver upwards of 500 meals for clients ranging from nursing homes to schools. Soon though, they will be able produce TEN TIMES that number, as they ready themselves for a move to a much larger space in the c…

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Growing a Greater Englewood 19:36

3y ago19:36

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Where do you get food when the grocery stores aren't open, or when their shelves have gone bare? Many Chicagoans asked themselves this question for the first time during the 2020 Covid pandemic, but for those living in the food deserts of the city's West and Southside's, the question wasn't a new one. Join Change Agents producers Liz Murice Alexand…

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Change Agents: The Road to Reclaiming History 22:24

3y ago22:24

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As communities across the nation grapple with the racist symbols of their past in the form of statues and monuments, in University City, Missouri citizens have embarked on their own journey of racial reckoning, centering the debate on a less discussed, but more common form of memorial. As part of the Renaming Streets Task Force, seven citizens had …

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Know History, Know Self 31:06

3y ago31:06

31:06

Description: Many crucial historical perspectives are missing from classrooms all over the nation. Specifically, Asian-American students are not properly represented in the curriculum, and in many cases, not represented at all. When a Chicago-based organization spearheads the TEAACH Act, the prospect of mandating Asian-American curriculum in Illino…

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TDH Ep25: Inclusive Return to Work Strategies 🔁 51:58

3+ y ago51:58

51:58

The Darkest Horse is proud to continue its monthly YouTube Livestream! Each month, TDH brings a timely topic to discuss, dissect, and engage with! In August we hosted a live conversation to explore “Inclusive Return to Work Strategies”, and how to make them inclusive in a mid-COVID reality. August Contributors include TDH Co-founder, Rada Yovovich;…

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TDH Ep24: Nation, Citizenship + Place 🌎 48:14

4y ago48:14

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The Darkest Horse returns with our second YouTube Livestream event recorded on July 29th, 2021. Our July event was titled "Nation, Citizenship and Place" hosted by The Darkest Horse Co-founder, Chanté Martinez Thurmond, TDH teammate fahad punjawni and new TDH collaborator, Hanna Kim. The trio explored the impacts of nationality, citizenship, place …

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TDH Ep 23: Authentic Solidarity (Celebrating Juneteenth + Pride) ✊🏾🏳️‍🌈 48:49

4y ago48:49

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The Darkest Horse kicked off our new monthly YouTube Livestream series on June 17th, 2021! Each month, we’ll bring a timely topic that we’re getting repeatedly asked about, thinking about, or that’s a growth edge for us. We’re very excited about it and hope you are too 🤗! Our first Livestream was "Authentic Solidarity: Celebrating Juneteenth + Prid…

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Do the Math 13:20

4y ago13:20

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A parent and community-led coalition is fighting to keep three elementary schools in the North Lawndale neighborhood open after another community group proposes to close the schools in exchange for one STEAM school. Students, parents and teachers rally against the closures and come up with a proposal of their own.…

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Trust, Learning, Caring 13:10

4y ago13:10

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Trust Learning Care, covers the Brighton Park Neighborhood Councils as it brings parents and teachers together to demand a say in how Chicago Public Schools will allocate the $1.8 billion dollars it has coming from the American Rescue Plan.By Juneteenth Productions

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Episode 8: It's a Celebration...Month that is and we got Juneteenth, Pride, and more..... 33:17

4y ago33:17

33:17

Join Puncho Jones, KB, and JC as we discuss Juneteenth, Pride, and so much more because it's a month of celebration. How are you planning your Juneteenth this year? We want to know as we share our plans with you and can share your celebration ideas by leaving a message at https://anchor.fm/puncho-jones/message after listening to the show. Don't for…

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A New Hospitality Labor Movement 20:25

4y ago20:25

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When marginalized restaurant workers are abandoned by an industry ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, a local organization helped them pick up the pieces. Now, as the U.S paces itself towards recovery and the restaurants gear up for a safe reopening, they suddenly encounter a nationwide labor shortage. After surviving through a deadly pandemic, some …

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Episode 7: Can you have new beginnings with old people? 32:37

4y ago32:37

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Join Puncho Jones, KB, and JC as they talk about new beginnings with old people with co-host Keesh and Zoe. Have you experienced new beginnings with old people in your life or had to move on from people you have known for years in order to embrace new beginnings. Well we are talking about it and you can share your perspective by leaving a message a…

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Episode 6: Pop Up guest Chrissy D talks with the crew about consistency and the lack there of.... 30:18

4y ago30:18

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Join Puncho Jones, KB, and JC as they have the conversation about consistency in relationships. What are some consistencies and inconsistencies in your relationship that you are guilty of or can't stand from your partner? We want to talk about it and guest Chrissy D popped in to talk to us and share her perspective. You can also tell us your perspe…

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Episode 5: Shulley, Gulley, and Mercy..... 28:22

4y ago28:22

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Join KB on this episode of Real Recognize Real as she talks with co-host Jay and TT Faye. You don't want to miss all the laughs and fun the ladies will have on this episode. Tune in now to listen cause you don't want to miss this.

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Episode 4: What age do men grow up? Why are you sneaking around behind your partners back? 21:43

4y ago21:43

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Tea will be spilled on this episode on this episode of "Real Recognize Real". We are going to discuss at what age do men grow up and why are people sneaking around behind your partners back? We have Author, Audrey Headturner, co-hosting and she is getting real beyond real. You better prepare for this cause in the words of Audrey, "Yawl know".…

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Episode 3: When it is ok to bring sex into a relationship and how much sex is too much sex? 31:18

4y ago31:18

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Join Puncho Jones and co-host T.T. Faye as they have the conversation about sex in relationships. When do you bring sex into the relationship? Is there a thing as too much sex? And what about limits to sex. Tune in now to listen cause you don't want to miss this.

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Episode 2: If he cheating on you, why you confronting her? 26:23

4y ago26:23

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What's up, everyone? We getting really real on this episode of "Real Recognize Real". We are going to discuss why women feel the need to address another woman that is caught interfering with the relationship and who should be held accountable for cheating in the situation. We have two guests on the show to help explain it from a female perspective …

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Episode 1: Reflections of a Co-Parent 0:54

4y ago0:54

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In this opening episode of "Real Recognize Real", our host Puncho Jones shares his connection with relationships from his childhood to adulthood, explaining his earliest relationship between his family to the family has today and his three children with three different women. Tune in as Puncho Jones gets real. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcas…

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Real Recognize Real Podcast Trailer 3:00

4y ago3:00

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What it is everyone. It's your boy Puncho Jones bring you the real deal regarding relationships. This podcast is a place where I and you can keep it real. I'm going to be keeping it real as I discuss the hard and uncomfortable topics of relationships with my co-host, Old Man River as well as various new guests that will come on. You don't want to m…

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People V. Environmental Racism. 20:45

4y ago20:45

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Chicago’s southeast side community has strong views on environmental health due to a history of being the City of Chicago’s dumping ground. The newest injustice: Reserve Management Group is slated to bring the highly controversial 100-year-old General Iron shredding facility from Lincoln Park to the south east side community in 2021. Deep in the fi…

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Learning On The Line 23:19

4+ y ago23:19

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In September 2020, the Chicago Public Schools went into its second term of remote learning. At issue were the approximately 115,000 students, predominantly African American and LatinX who were without the technology required to “do” school. In Belmont-Cragin, a predominantly LatinX community on Chicago’s northwest side that held the city’s second h…

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Englewood Reframing the Narrative 23:38

4+ y ago23:38

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Englewood, on Chicago’s south side, is cast as one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the world. But activists and residents are challenging the stereotypes and changing the narrative with community initiatives, services and beautification projects. Community activists like Asiaha Butler and Tonika Johnson have been working to show the world a …

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Taken Away 27:29

4+ y ago27:29

27:29

Alex spent 18 months incarcerated in a county jail in Wisconsin as a detainee of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE ambushed Beto after a routine check in and incarcerated him for 9 months before he was deported to Mexico. Both men fought deportation with the help of the Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD), a Chicago …

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When We Organize, We Win 28:15

4+ y ago28:15

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Davetta Brooks and Pastor Eartha Sutton live in the Congressman George Collins Apartments, a section 8 building for seniors on Chicago’s southside. Davetta moved in about 8 years ago, and immediately was confronted with deplorable living conditions such as pests and filth. Over the years she tried to address the conditions with management and was m…

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One Code, One Austin 25:29

4+ y ago25:29

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Known for its high number of shootings and open illegal drug market, the Austin community on Chicago’s far west side struggles between its bad rap, high levels of poverty and lack of jobs and resources. Providing a life line to its residents are organizations like the Institute For Non-Violence Chicago, Westside Health Authority, and Amplify, doing…

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Trailer: Change Agents Podcast 2:06

4+ y ago2:06

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A-gen-cy noun: action or intervention, especially such as to produce a particular effect. Too often the actions of real people of color making real change in their neighborhoods and lives are ignored in the media. Even worse are portrayals that people of color lack the agency to address the wrongs and find solutions that empowers residents and impr…

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"Daycare Double Bind" reported by Judith McCray 15:47

4+ y ago15:47

15:47

Nine months into the Coronavirus pandemic, childcare providers are doing double and triple duty supervising school aged kids with remote learning for much of each day, while doing their regular duties caring for the children of working parents. But providers fear that if and when schools reopen, their risk of COVID exposure will increase as kids sh…

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"Surviving Covid" reported by Bia Medious 14:40

4+ y ago14:40

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Healthcare workers in homes face increased exposure risk to Covid-19, just like traditional front line workers. So why are employers using loopholes in the law to avoid paying some essential workers sick leave? The Families First Coronavirus Response Act covers pay, if you’re infected by COVID. For home healthcare workers, it’s only if they contrac…

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"Breaking Point" reported by Maurice Bisaillon 13:07

4+ y ago13:07

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Throughout Chicagoland and across the country nursing homes continue to bear the brunt of the Covid-19 pandemic. For the past 11 months the linoleum tiled hallways of these facilities have carried not only orderlies, gurneys, and residents, but also more than 38% of all Covid-19 related deaths in America. But what many don’t know is that staff of t…

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