History has a way of repeating itself—especially when it comes to violence against women and marginalized communities. VIBE Check (Violence Intervention and Building Empowerment) unpacks the deep-rooted intersections of gender-based violence, racism, sexism, homophobia, and systemic oppression. This podcast is more than just a history lesson—it’s a call to action. By exposing the past, we empower the present and fight for a future where justice isn’t just an idea, but a reality. Tune in as w ...
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The Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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25:40Send us a text In this powerful episode, we confront the ongoing epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) — a crisis that spans generations and continues to be underreported, underinvestigated, and misunderstood. Our hosts take a deep dive into what many are calling a "data genocide," unpacking how c…
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Barriers to Safety: Minority Survivors and the Struggle for Help
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18:52Send us a text In this episode our hosts explore and address issues surrounding violence, particularly domestic and sexual violence, and explore systemic failures in providing support and safety, especially for marginalized communities. They will detail the healthcare gap, law enforcement failures, and broken community supports that disproportionat…
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The Power of Consent: A Fundamental Right for All Ages
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23:06Send us a text In this compelling episode, we explore the vital concept of consent and why it’s a fundamental human right that must be respected across all ages. From childhood to adulthood, consent plays a critical role in shaping healthy relationships, bodily autonomy, and mutual respect. Join us as we delve into real-life stories, expert insight…
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Send us a text For centuries, the medical field has defined what we "know" about women's bodies—but how much of that knowledge is actually based on science, and how much is just bad history? In this episode we dive into the ways the medical profession has controlled and sometimes outright misrepresented women's health. From ancient myths about hyst…
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Control and Coercion: The Eugenics Movement
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19:50Send us a text Summary: This episode looks at the intersection of eugenics, racial discrimination, and gender-based violence, focusing on how the eugenics movement influenced reproductive control over women of color. Sources Cited: AP News. (2020). Lawmakers Seek Inquiry into Claims of Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Center. Retrieved from AP News Bla…
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