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On this installment of Practically Speaking, host Audra Wilson talks with Ami Gandhi of the South Asian American Policy & Research Institute and Tanvi Shah of the Indo-American Organization. They talk about changes in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago (known as a stronghold of Indian and Pakistani culture) that are drawing in immigrants of various backgrounds, including Africans. The image we’ve used for this episode was taken on West Ridge’s Devon Avenue by Sally Ryan.

They also talk about the damage that the myth of a “Model Minority” can do, and how communities of color can come together, despite deeply ingrained stereotypes.

Speaking of stereotypes, we also hear African-American artist and activist Marc Bamuthi Joseph talk about how he had to face stereotypes about African culture while on a trip to Senegal. He also talks about the responsibility of Hip-Hop as a global ambassador.

Practically Speaking airs fresh episodes Saturdays at 1pm CST on vocalo.org, and over the air at 89.5fm and 90.7fm in Chicago. Visit vocalo.org and press play.

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Culinary historian and author of the book “Man Eats Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America” Bruce Kraig joined Shantell & Luis in studio. He, along with photographer and professor Patty Carroll, talk about their book which tells a history of not just the hot dog in Chicago, but in America.

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Alexis Thompson

Why did you want to become a Vocalo Storyteller?
I thought this workshop would be a great way to learn a new skill. I had a radio internship last semester and have been very interested in experimenting with audio as a storytelling medium for a while now.

Your piece in 20 seconds:
At some point or another we’ve all known a person that’s really into shoes, but have you ever met a “sneakerhead”? My piece is an exploration of sneakerhead subculture and the definition of the word sneakerhead. I spoke with a handful of folks who consider themselves tried and true lovers of sneakers. Take a listen to what they have to say!

Why did you decide to tell this story?
A friend of mine told me about how he sold a five year old pair of Jordan’s for $100 more than he paid for them. That blew my mind—how could a used pair of sneakers be worth so much? I’ve always known people who are really into sneakers but never bothered to pick their brains about why they love the shoes so much. I thought it would be interesting to record the findings.

In what ways are you a better storyteller and/or producer?
Now I know the basics of editing audio. Interviewing and writing techniques for an audio piece can be significantly different than interviewing and writing for a written piece. Now I can do both!

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On this installment of Practically Speaking, we hear audio from host Audra Wilson’s trip to Israel. During the trip she talked with Michal, an Ethiopian Jew, about the struggles her people face as immigrants. Even though the Ethiopian immigrants are Jewish, they still often face hardship as ‘outsiders’.

Audra also talks to two local people standing squarely in two worlds: Rabbi Funnye, an African-American Jew with a Synagogue on the South Side of Chicago, and Gaylon Alcaraz, a woman who is half Mexican and half Black.

Featuring music from The Dahlak Band, Arthur Verocai, and Los Socios del Ritmos

Catch all new episodes of Practically Speaking Saturdays at 1pm on Vocalo.org, 89.5fm (NWI) and 90.7fm (CHI).

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vocalooverdrive:

Keisha Howard is founder of Sugar Gamers a community that aims to encourage women’s involvement in video gaming, tech, and geek culture. She stopped by the studio to talk with Luis about how she became a geek, what she thinks about the objectification of female characters in geek culture, and her favorite game of all time.

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On this installment of Practically Speaking, host Audra Wilson talks to Dr. Pancho McFarland about Polyculturalism, the Black presence in Mexican Culture, and more. We also hear music from:
Jesus C. Acosta & the Professionals, Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, Afro-Mexican vocalist Toña la Negra and others that reflect the give and take of Latin and African Cultures.

Later in the show, we’ll hear from Todd Belcore, a young attorney fighting to help people with convictions on their criminal record to truly start fresh.

Speaking of fresh, catch all new episodes of Practically Speaking Saturdays at 1pm on Vocalo.org, 89.5fm (NWI) and 90.7fm (CHI).

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vocalomusicvox:

Davey D is a journalist, a Hip Hop activist and he teaches a class on Hip Hop culture and politics at SF State. He is also the curator of one of the oldest hip hop sites, Davey D’s Hip Hop corner. He joined Music Vox host, Jesse Menendez on the line to talk about his recent article, Hip Hop Songs You Should Know As We Celebrate Black History, which looks at songs that promote self-awareness and acknowledgment that Black History is World History.

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Did you miss our new show last Saturday?  Never fear, the podcast is here.  Take a listen or catch our re-broadcast on Fridays at 11am. 

practicallyspeaking-vocalo:

Practically Speaking is a radio program based in Chicago that is hosted by Audra Wilson and produced by Ayana Contreras. Our goal is to talk about issues that meet at the intersection of race, culture, and class in fresh and meaningful ways.

Practically Speaking airs fresh episodes Saturdays at 1pm CST on vocalo.org, and over the air at 89.5fm and 90.7fm in Chicago. Visit http://vocalo.org and press play.

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