Best Mic Crenshaw Podcasts (2025)

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A Black Panther Story: Das Leune 15:24

9M ago15:24

15:24

This is my story of when I attempted to start a short lived chapter of The Black Panther Party in Albuquerque New Mexico. We created the RBG and FTP movement in Burque which we hoped to turn into a full on chapter of the BPP. As close as we got there.. I didn’t become the Panther that I wanted to be until I moved to Portland Oregon.…

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IDHH Presents: Fight the Power, Do No Harm: The Story of the Black Cross Healthcare Collective 1:13:26

1y ago1:13:26

1:13:26

The Black Cross Healthcare Collective was a group of healthcare workers who lived in Portland, Oregon. They formed after the WTO protests of 1999, after seeing a need for medical care that specifically served people who were attending direct actions, demonstrations and political protests. In the early 2000s they pioneered community-supported trials…

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Vernon Story of Vincent Grant 44:16

2y ago44:16

44:16

A talk with a family friend about our Father Vincent Grant

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IDHH Episode 01 (repost) 30:44

3y ago30:44

30:44

( Reposted here because Apple Podcasts keeps archiving the episode for unknown reasons!) In the late 1980s, Portland was a known haven for racist skinheads. They roamed the core of Portland unhindered. In this episode we hear from the punks in the late 1980s Portland punk scene, a place fraught with violence and conflict. We also hear about the rec…

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IDHH Bonus 6: no. NOT EVER. 21:51

4y ago21:51

21:51

Kate Boyd and Cristien Storm of the Seattle-based collaborative group If You Don’t They Will discuss “no. NOT EVER”, an interactive, immersive presentation of cultural resistance to white nationalism practiced by Western rural and suburban groups throughout the 80s and 90s.By It Did Happen Here

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IDHH Bonus 5: More Fighters 34:23

4y ago34:23

34:23

In this episode we hear from antiracist street fighters: Iran, Jackson, Pan and Tom. The four veterans recount their experiences fighting Portland neo Nazis, how it affected them and where we should direct our energy to continue the fight.By It Did Happen Here

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IDHH Bonus 4: The Holocaust Denier 15:47

4y ago15:47

15:47

This episode features hosts Mic Crenshaw and Celina Flores as well as Coalition for Human Dignity activists Steve Wasserstrom, Jonathan Mozzochi and Abby Layton. In this special bonus episode we look at how the meticulous collection of data mined for opposition research contributed to a world-famous trial to debunk fascist Holocaust denier David Ir…

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IDHH Bonus 3.5: IDHH at the library part 2 1:32:18

4y ago1:32:18

1:32:18

The Multnomah County Library sponsored this event, hosted by Enrique Rivera , with the IDHH podcast producers Celina Flores, Mic Crenshaw and Erin Yanke.They play clips of the podcast, talk about their favorite moments in the process of making the podcast, storytelling, book recommendations, and much more. Thanks to Lyndsey Runyan and Enrique River…

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IDHH Bonus 3: Racist Recruitment through YouTube 11:11

4y ago11:11

11:11

In this bonus episode, we hear from Coalition for Human Dignity veteran Devin Burghart, now Executive Director of left wing think tank Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights. Burghart talks about the role of YouTube personalitiesin the effective radicalization of white nationalists, especially younger viewers.…

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IDHH Bonus 2.5: IDHH at the Library 1:20:03

4y ago1:20:03

1:20:03

Scot Nakagawa and Eric Ward talk together at “It Did Happen Here: Nothing is Final”, recorded March 4, 2021 at an event sponsored by the Multnomah County Library. Scot was the founding staff person of the Coalition for Human Dignity, and is co-founder and Senior Partner of ChangeLab, a national racial equity think/act lab promoting innovation in ra…

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IDHH Bonus 2: Cultural Organizing with Maximum Rocknroll 15:35

4+ y ago15:35

15:35

How did Anti-Racist Action create a national network without a central dedicated office, staff or phone number? In this episode It Did Happen Here talks to Martin Sprouse, longtime associate and staff member of Maximum Rocknroll about the role of the long-running punk rock zine as a cultural organizing tool for many groups, including ARA.…

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IDHH Bonus 1.5: IDHH at the OHS 1:25:19

4+ y ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Join IDHH producers Mic Crenshaw Celina Flores and Erin Yanke along with IDHH interviewee China for a discussion of the historical fight against fascism in the Pacific Northwest at the Oregon Historical Society.By It Did Happen Here

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IDHH Bonus 1: The Minneapolis Baldies and ARA, Part 2 39:39

4+ y ago39:39

39:39

It Did Happen Here returns to the Midwest for deeper conversations with veterans of the Minneapolis Baldies and Skinheads of Chicago (SHOC) about what it means to be a Black, Brown or Indigenous person in a predominantly white movement, a woman in a male-dominated movement, how we direct our anti-racism as middle-aged activists, with deep discussio…

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IDHH 11: Nothing is Final 21:46

4+ y ago21:46

21:46

In our final episode of the podcast we hear about the end of Portland Anti Racist Action, the consequences of being a SHARP, and other reflections by the punks; we also hear words of wisdom offered in hindsight, with love from the now-middle aged activists.By It Did Happen Here

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Kwame Shakur: Chapter 6: The S.H.U. 8:04

4+ y ago8:04

8:04

Kwame Shakur reads a few pages from his book, “Boots on the Ground, An Autobiography of Kwame Shakur. Explaining his true life story experiences coming soon.

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Digital Liberation Front - Samaria Rice, Kwame Shakur + Das Leune 59:23

4+ y ago59:23

59:23

Panelists Das Leune Director's Asssitant for "Judas and the Black Messiah", Samaria Rice Mother of Tamir Rice and Kwame Shakur of the Black Liberation Circle discuss civil rights, resistance and systemic equity after Trump.

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IDHH 10: Less Booted, More Suited 35:26

4+ y ago35:26

35:26

In this episode we look at the Coalition For Human Dignity’s move to Seattle, the merger with the Northwest Coalition Against Malicious Harassment and financial collapse. We hear reflections on the good, the bad and the ugly, with advice on moving forward today.By It Did Happen Here

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IDHH 9: The Story of Jon Bair 22:22

4+ y ago22:22

22:22

On December 31, 1992 SHARPs and neo-Nazis met up on icy streets with fatal results. Episode 9 tells the story of the New Year’s Eve that changed the life of one SHARP member and shifted the balance of the struggle to take Portland’s streets back from racist skinheads.By It Did Happen Here

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IDHH 8: Sharper Times 36:02

4+ y ago36:02

36:02

In this episode, we hear from the young anti-racist skinheads who physically confronted local racist boneheads, who took direct action to kick nazi scum out of the Rose City.By It Did Happen Here

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A White perspective on RBG Burque: Dane Hunt Story (Podcast Ep.26) 14:49

4+ y ago14:49

14:49

The story of an RBG affiliate with a not so regular background. This is the story of 15yr old "Young Dennis" and what he witnessed as a friend of the RBG/FTP Movement in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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IDHH 7: A Research Capacity 43:53

4+ y ago43:53

43:53

In this episode, we offer another example of the Coalition for Human Dignity’s dedication to using a diversity of tactics in the fight to drive white nationalists out of Portland. We learn the secrets of the surveillance wing of the Coalition for Human Dignity in a behind the scenes visit to the Shop, where activists carefully compiled and painstak…

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IDHH 6: House Defense 27:45

4+ y ago27:45

27:45

With the police unwilling to help people under threat of fascist attack, Portland activists mobilized their own self-defense projects. This episode focuses on the household defenses that were organized by the Coalition for Human Dignity as they sought to reclaim the city from neo-nazis. IDHH: Episode 6 House Defense…

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IDHH 5: They Thought We Were Everywhere: the Portland ARA 27:20

4+ y ago27:20

27:20

Overwhelmed by the increasing violence of racist skinheads, punks teamed up for community defense. In 1989 they formed Portland’s chapter of Anti Racist Action, and started to fight back.By It Did Happen Here

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IDHH 4: The Minneapolis Baldies and the ARA 34:02

4+ y ago34:02

34:02

This episode brings us to mid 80s Minneapolis to tell the story a small group of friends–including our host and producer Mic Crenshaw–founded first the anti-fascist skinhead crew Minneapolis Baldies and went on to help launch Anti Racist Action. ARA was a national organization that engaged in violence and direct confrontation against Neo-Nazi eleme…

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IDHH 3: Building Community Defense 38:11

4+ y ago38:11

38:11

At the end of 1988 racist skinheads flexed power on the streets and in the show spaces of Portland. This episode is about Portlanders who came together in response to neo-nazi violence after the 1988 murder of Mulugeta Seraw and formed the Coalition for Human Dignity.By It Did Happen Here

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Meeting Brown Berets: Capt. Lobo Interview 25:21

4+ y ago25:21

25:21

As promised yesterday, here’s the quality version of my interview with a Brown Berets Captain!!! I’ve been watching the work these folks put in work this whole last year, and it’s been dope to see the growth and consistency of love and support they’ve got for the community. What would you have asked?! Who should I interview next? Drop some Feedback…

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IDHH 2: The Murder of Mulugeta Seraw 18:50

4+ y ago18:50

18:50

Late one night in November 1988 racist skinheads attacked a group of Ethiopian immigrants in the working class Kerns neighborhood of Southeast Portland. 28-year-old Mulugeta Seraw died from wounds inflicted by his three assailants. His attackers were all young men, ages 19, 23 and 24: a punk rocker, a homecoming king with substance use issues and a…

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IDHH 1: Setting the Scene 30:44

4+ y ago30:44

30:44

In the late 1980s, Portland was a known haven for racist skinheads. They roamed the core of Portland unhindered. In this episode we hear from the punks in the late 1980s Portland punk scene, a place fraught with violence and conflict. We also hear about the recruiting and radicalization of Portland’s skinheads by right wing and white nationalist or…

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IDHH: Trailer 3:00

4+ y ago3:00

3:00

It Did Happen Here is a history of the unlikely collaboration between immigrants, civil rights activists, militant youth and queer organizers in the late 80s and early 90s in Portland, Oregon who successfully fought neo-nazi violence and right wing organizing.By It Did Happen Here

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George Floyd Protest Speech: Mic Crenshaw 13:51

5y ago13:51

13:51

Mic Crenshaw gives a George Floyd Protest Speech.

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Episode 23: Micah Fletcher on Jeremy Christian Sentencing Hearing 6:27

5y ago6:27

6:27

This episode features Micah Fletcher following his testimony at the sentencing of Jeremy Christian, white supremacist and convicted murderer. In 2017 Christian stabbed three people on the MAX, including Micah, after they stepped in to stop him from harassing two black teenagers. Here Micah talks about his feelings toward the trial, and why the real…

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Episode 22: Chris Dorner Manifesto (Read Aloud) L.A. Cop Killer 1:28:03

5y ago1:28:03

1:28:03

The uncensored manifesto by Christopher Jordan Dorner read aloud. Read it yourself here: http://boywithgrenade.org/2013/02/07/

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Episode 21: Black Panther Leader Kent Ford speaks on 2020 Civil Rights Protest 6:20

5y ago6:20

6:20

Black Panther Leader and Founder of the Portland Chapter speaks out at 77 years old. During Covid-19 and the biggest Civil Rights movement recorded in history, he found it important to speak to the people. His message, All Power to the People + more.

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Episode 20: Ace’s Story 1:00:06

5y ago1:00:06

1:00:06

The RBG chapter in Albuquerque has stories that are untold. Here’s one from Ace.

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Episode 19: On the Phone w/My Brother 47:57

5y ago47:57

47:57

A Covid-19 conversation with my brother out in Albuquerque New Mexico.

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Episode 18: Talilo Marfil 18:44

5+ y ago18:44

18:44

Community Leader and Activist Talilo Marfil speaks on Outreach, Plans, Social Work and more.

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Street Creatives Podcast Radio Advertisement 0:45

6y ago0:45

0:45

https://www.streetcreatives.com We are a subculture media outlet with a podcast that features real life stories. Street Creatives is the creative brand of Das Leune. Through mixed Art, Photography, and Videos, SC aims to document and celebrate unique people.On The Line podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/7FXSdsWm3PKKIv440Lxlcs…

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Episode 17: Kenny the Medic (On Set) 3:15

6y ago3:15

3:15

I met Kenny On the set of a new movie being made in Oregon. In this episode he tells a story that changed his life while being a medic.

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Episode 16: Chris Williams (Raisin’ The Level) 2:49

6y ago2:49

2:49

In this episode of OTL, we hear from Chris Williams who’s the Creative Director for Raisin’ The Level on how he got started.

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Episode 15: Welcome to the Neighborhood w/Guest Das Leune 8:18

6+ y ago8:18

8:18

Founder and Host of XRay FM radio show DJ Klyph invited Das Leune on his show "Welcome to the Neighborhood to talk about projects and photography. Music by Q Sounds + More

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Episode 14: A Street Creatives beginning (90.7 KBOO) Interview 19:24

6+ y ago19:24

19:24

Das Leune Interview by "Marvins Room" on KBOO 90.7. In this episode the Street Creatives founder speaks about what started “Street Creatives” and “Young Lawless America” as a guest on Marvin’s Room Radio Show on 90.7 KBOO in Portland Oregon late 2018.

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Episode 12: Getting to know Umoja Black 2:30

6+ y ago2:30

2:30

In this Episode we get to know the new host of what we hope becomes a weekly segment by Umoja Black. These Podcast episodes will include everything from Revolutionary movements to personal relationships and empowerment plus more. Stay Tuned!

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Episode 11: Agustin Mccord "Sign Painting" 1:23

6+ y ago1:23

1:23

On a late trip to Los Angeles last year, I stayed with a kid I knew from a New Mexican graffiti crew. His name is Augustine. We me through a girl I use to date and we all shared the same passion for one thing, street art. We would travel across town to watch trains and rep our crews in main spots inner city. The love for letters turned into a commu…

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Episode 10: Yemaya speaks on joining the Black Riders Liberation Party 1:12

6+ y ago1:12

1:12

Latest episode of On the Line

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Episode 9: Andiie Kanuch "Herbmanas" 1:22

6+ y ago1:22

1:22

Latest episode of On the Line

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Episode 8: Piru Fade speaks on Gentrification 1:46

6+ y ago1:46

1:46

Latest episode of On the Line

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Episode 7: Rafael Vigilantics 1:09

6+ y ago1:09

1:09

Latest episode of During This Time

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Episode 6: Arthur's Story “My Brother was Murdered” 3:31

6+ y ago3:31

3:31

In this episode of On The Line, we hear the story of Arthur's brother and the way he was executed by the New Mexico state police.

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Episode 5: Audri and the Gun 2:55

6+ y ago2:55

2:55

In this episode we hear the story of a young woman who overheard what seemed to be a domestic violence next door to her at 3AM. For more community stories, check out Streetcreatives.com

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Episode 4: Portland Woman talks about Trigger happy Officers 2:41

7y ago2:41

2:41

Recorded during an organic conversation about what it means to be an officer, A woman who's name won't be disclosed speaks her perspective on how police interact with black people.

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