82: Fire in Little Africa

04/13/20 • 2255 min

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Tulsa has something to say, and they’re saying it! In March, Carlie flew back home to Oklahoma to attend Fire in Little Africa, a multi-media hip hop project commemorating the 1921 massacre of Tulsa’s Greenwood neighborhood known as “Black Wall Street.” Join Carlie & Lex this week to dive into some of the history of the Tulsa Race Massacre, the Fire in Little Africa project, and how Tulsa is building a burgeoning hip hop community.

Shoutout to Dr. Stevie Johnson, Steph Simon, and the entire Fire in Little Africa team. Learn more and support the project and team here!

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Shoutout to Dr. Stevie Johnson, Steph Simon, and the entire Fire in Little Africa team. Learn more and support the project and team here!

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What do you do when someone close to you expresses suicidal thoughts, tendencies, or attempts to go through with it? How do you handle it and show support? This week, Carlie & Lex discuss their experiences and lessons learned in these important moments.

The suicide hotline is: 1-800-273-8255. If you or someone you know is experiencing these thoughts please call or visit the suicide prevention lifeline for more resources.

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How can we give back to those in need? This week’s episode is for those who want to volunteer and help make a difference for those who need it the most. Carlie & Lex explore a starting point by evaluating your resources, discuss some volunteering opportunities currently happening, and also ideate for some unique opportunities.

This week’s shoutout is Our Own for planning meals, buying food, and delivering groceries for 140+ families served so far. 100% donations going to grocery bags. Learn more and donate here.