We Form The Future

28/08/2021

As of June, the city of Minneapolis has seen 273 gunshot victims in 2021, up 90% from the previous year. In May of 2021, 6-year old Aniya Allen was shot and killed by a stray bullet in North Minneapolis while eating a happy meal. That same month 9-year-old Trinity Ottoson-Smith was shot and killed while jumping on a trampoline in North Minneapolis.

According to Minneapolis police, 22 children have been struck by gunfire so far in 2021.

This episode, North Minneapolis community leaders Anthony Scott and William Walker discuss the importance of community accountability and not relying on outside organizations to address violence in our communitutes. Activist Angela Hooks leads the conversation in studio with Anthony Scott and William Walker who share their experiences and knowledge of living and working in North Minneapolis and how community leaders can help stop gun violence.

Anthony Scott is the founder and co owner of Lil Fella Management Group, community leader and father of two. William Walker co owner of Lil Fella Management Group, community leader from south Minneapolis and father of 1.

This new episode of We Form The Future airs today at 1pm on WFNU 94.1 FM Frogtown Community Radio

Or listen to the podcast here: https://www.frogtowntunedin.org/we-form-the-future #/accountability-in-our-communities-episode-13/

13/08/2021

This brand new episode of We Form The Future asks How Should We Shift Education?

Jasmine McBride is a writer, public speaker, creative professional and outspoken advocate for non-traditional education. She is currently a journalist for the independent media outlet BLCK Press. Her experiences growing up attending traditional public schools and alternative charter schools have led her to be a passionate leader and champion for young people and their education. On this episode of We Form The Future, you'll hear Jasmine's experiences in education and what she thinks educators and our current education system needs in order for our youth to thrive.

Listen to the podcast or tune in to WFNU 94.1 FM Frogtown Community Radio Saturday at 1pm to hear more.

https://www.frogtowntunedin.org/we-form-the-future #/hhow-should-we-shift-education-episode-12/

29/07/2021

In May of 2021, 6-year old Aniya Allen was shot and killed in Minneapolis while riding in the back seat of her mother's car on the way home from Mcdonalds.

The case remains unsolved.

Aniya's grandfather, Kay G Wilson had been a peace activist for nearly two decades before his granddaughter was killed. His background, faith, grief, anger and hope are leading him to fight for justice for his granddaughter and others. On this powerful episode, activist Angela Hooks interviews Wilson about his determination to seek justice for his granddaughter Aniya.

Listen to the interview and find out more here: https://www.frogtowntunedin.org/we-form-the-future #/seeker-of-justice-episode-11/

23/07/2021

Tune in tomorrow, Saturday July 24th at 1pm, for a brand new LIVE episode of We Form The Future on WFNU 94.1 FM Frogtown Community Radio.

On this episode you'll hear from Peace Activist Kay G. Wilson, whose 6-year old grandaughter Aniya Allen was shot and killed by a random act of violence in Minneapolis this year. Wilson and activist Angela Hooks will discuss their work and ways YOU can get involved in stopping gun violence.

Tune in to this important episode, Saturday 7/24 1-2pm on WFNU.

More information about this series is available at www.weformthefuture.com

17/07/2021

New episode! On episode 10 of We Form The Future, we hear from Chef and food educator Lachelle Cunningham.

Chef Lachelle gives us a tour Saint Paul’s Frogtown Farm, which is a public park, non-profit and one of the largest urban farms in the country. Among many things, Chef Lachelle is currently running the Natural Roots at Frogtown Farms program, where she teaches community to enhance their nutritional healing and home remedies through nature. Using plants for healing is a way to be proactive, and preventative. You’ll hear all about the farm, and Chef Lachelle will tell us what plants we can use in our very own backyard for different herbal remedies and healing.

Tune in today on WFNU 94.1 FM Frogtown Community Radio at 1pm or check out the podcast below.

More information can be found at www.weformthefuture.com

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On episode 10 of We Form The Future, we hear from Chef and food educator Lachelle Cunningham. Chef Lachelle gives us a tour Saint Paul’s Frogtown Farms, which is a public park, non-profit and one of

02/07/2021

New episode! On episode 9 of We Form The Future, we hear from food entrepreneur Zachary Hurdle.

Zachary creates homemade delicious foods out of his own home and uses spaces in commercial kitchens. He talks to us about the growing field of Cottage Food, a way for home cooks and bakers to sell their creations to their neighbors and at markets. This is happening at the same time as an emerging trend, Cottagecore, which focuses on idealised rural life, self-sufficiency, and traditional skills. Cottagecore is centered around the period from the 1900s-1950s, and it is largely seen through a white and colonial lens and one of privilege during that time. Zachary shows us that anyone with a passion can make Cottage Food and gives us advice on how to get started in the industry.

Episode 9 airs tomorrow, Saturday July 3rd at 1pm on WFNU 94.1 FM Frogtown Community Radio. Tune in or check out the podcast below.

For more information, check out www.weformthefuture.com

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On epsiode 9 of We Form The Future, we hear from food entrepreneur, Zachary Hurdle. Zachary creates homemade delicious foods out of his own home and uses spaces in commercial kitchens. He talks to u

23/06/2021

New episode! On episode 8 of We Form The Future, we hear from faculty in Prescott College's Social Justice and Community Organizing program about justice, police and abolitionist movements.

Derek Chauvin v. the State of Minnesota was an unexpected response to former Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin's killing of George Floyd. Chauvin is the first white officer in Minnesota to be charged with the death of a Black man in Minnesota. Despite the unprecedented trial, the question and pursuit of abolition remain. Across Minneapolis and across all of our communities, people are trying to imagine a just response to the killing of George Floyd. The question of what abolition looks like in this moment is the theme of the discussion. Moderated by Cirien Saadeh, panelists include Craig Gilmore, Rachel Herzing, and Kim Wilson - all faculty in Prescott College's Social Justice and Community Organizing program.Prescott College is a liberal arts college offering Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. programs in areas like Environmental Studies, Education, Counseling and Mental Health, Art, Social Justice, Sustainability, Critical Psychology and more.

Learn more at www.weformthefuture.com

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On episode 8 of We Form The Future, we hear from faculty in Prescott College's Social Justice and Community Organizing program about justice, police and abolitionist movements. Derek Chauvin v. the

19/06/2021

Happy Juneteenth! New episode airing today at 1pm on WFNU 94.1 FM Frogtown Community Radio.

On episode 7 of We Form The Future, we hear from Jonathan Jones and his son Christopher, who interview some of the most influential folks in the black educator pipeline.

Jonathan is a seasoned educator who is passionate about learning how the intersections of education, philanthropy and business can address inequities and oppression in our community. Christopher is a rising third grade student and attends Saint Peter Claver School in Saint Paul. Christopher loves to draw, color, go camping and is a master lego builder.

Learn more at www.weformthefuture.com

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On episode 7 of We Form The Future, Jonathan Jones and his son Christopher interview some of the most influential folks in the black educator pipeline. Jonathan is a seasoned educator who is passiona

06/05/2021

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01/05/2021

New episode airing today at 1pm on WFNU 94.1 FM Frogtown Community Radio!

On episode 5 of We Form The Future, we hear from Cirien Saadah , Nevada Littlewolf, Robin Wonsley & Salena Beasley on a live reporting event by the Minnesota Women's Press. During this live event we hear from these individuals who have helped shape our equity & justice coverage. They talk about their work, their efforts to disrupt and transform systems, and what listeners can do as action steps.

Check out the podcast and more information at https://www.frogtowntunedin.org/we-form-the-future #/episode-5/

10/04/2021

Tomorrow, Saturday at 1pm, on WFNU 94.1 FM Frogtown Community Radio, we have a brand new episode of We Form The Future!

Niles is a Hip-Hop artist, educator and entrepreneur. He is the founder of "The Avant Garde" music and entertainment company. He also teaches his "Hip-Hop, History and The Arts" youth artist development curriculum from the Twin Cities to different states across the nation.

Learn more at www.weformthefuture.com

03/04/2021

Tune in today at 1pm for a brand new episode of We Form The Future. On today's live show we hear from artist, educator and entrepreneur, Mercedes Yarbrough.

In addition to being an intervention specialist with Saint Paul Public Schools, Mercedes runs a business customizing shoes for children and creates socially relevant videos to inspire youth! Check out her website www.sprinklemyfeet.com and tune in today at 1pm to hear from Mercedes.

20/03/2021

Brand new episode out now, Who Are You Without Your Title? Check it out on Spotify...

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jpzsgfZQeOMUNPt50FKhJ?si=LKIVPPOHRMS9guGJixodsQ

Who are you without your title? Who are you when you put your title down? Does your title bring you entitlement? Should athletes only be athletes and stay out of politics? On episode 2 of We Form The Future, we hear from Erick Goodlow and Charles Moss Jr, best friends and radio hosts of Soul Audible Detox. They answer these questions and talk about the importance of knowing who you are with and without your tiles. Among other things, they talk about the importance of taking caring of your health, specifically for the black community despite the distrust of the medical institution.

WE FORM THE FUTURE is a podcast and radio program aired on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, that is meant to empower Black Voices and our community.

We Form The Future is a grant funded project developed by WFNU, and funded by the Transformative Black-led Movement Fund, whose goal is to “respond to the political and cultural opportunity to defund police and begin the transition process toward developing and implementing a shared vision of community-led safety and investment".

Learn more at www.weformthefuture.com

06/03/2021

Today is the day!
1pm on WFNU 94.1 FM Frogtown Community Radio, we debut the first episode of We Form The Future.

On our very first episode we hear from professor and abolitionist Jason Sole. Jason Marque Sole is a formerly incarcerated abolitionist. He has been a criminal justice educator for over 11 years and is currently an adjunct professor at Hamline University in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Department. He has been a national restorative justice trainer since 2008, leading circles in jails, prisons, and community. In 2019, he received the John Legend “Can’t Just Preach” award for his work to abolish prisons. In addition, Jason is the co-founder of the Humanize My Hoodie Movement in which he challenges threat perceptions about Black people through clothing, art exhibitions, documentary screenings, and workshops.

We Form The Future is a grant funded project developed by WFNU, and funded by the Transformative Black-led Movement Fund, whose goal is to “respond to the political and cultural opportunity to defund police and begin the transition process toward developing and implementing a shared vision of community-led safety and investment".

Learn more at www.weformthefuture.com

25/02/2021

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28/01/2021