Chicago Sunnyside Podcast

The Chicago Sunnyside Podcast is dedicated to raising awareness about diverse, grassroots activists and organizations in the Chicago area. We aim to build bridges between these pillars in our communities and the people they serve. We are telling our own stories and discussing the cultural, social and political realities affecting our lives.Chicago Sunnyside Podcast is presented by The Earth Center.

Chicago Sunnyside Podcast is a society podcast hosted by The Earth Center, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Earth Center hosts Chicago Sunnyside Podcast, a society show with 35 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  CHI Sunnyside E30: Thinking Black - Unity, Leadership & Institution Building w Dr. Haki Madhubuti

  May 8, 20251h 16mS1

  <p>Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! </p><p>Chicagosunnyside.net </p><p>Hosts: Nehez Meniooh, Kasabez Maakmaah & Giziribtah Debasah </p><p>Guest: Dr. Haki Madhubuti </p><p>The Sunnyside crew got out to Third World Press to interview its founder and co-founder of the Institute of Positive Education & Betty Shabazz Charter School, distinguished poet, writers, activist and organizer, Dr. Haki Madhubuti. </p><p>In this Episode, we discuss: His elders and contemporaries who inspired him The meaning of his name and significance of taking a name from ones culture His travels to Africa and...

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  Episode #31

  CHI Sunnyside E31: Gathering Your Forces & Valuing Your Elders w/ Genealogist Anthony Cole

  May 8, 20251h 26mS1

  <p>Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you!</p><p>Chicagosunnyside.net</p><p>Hosts: Nehez Meniooh & Giziribtah Debasah </p><p>Guests: Elder Anthony Cole</p><p><br></p><p>We continue our series honoring our Elders, confronting the way we’re encouraged to devalue them. We speak to genealogist Elder Anthony Cole who teaches us how to get started in investigating in our family history. Our first and most important step must be interviewing the living Elders of our families and getting some of the wealth of wisdom and stories they have. By doing so, we...

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  Episode #32

  CHI Sunnyside E32: Kebtah 30 Year Anniversary & Annual Pilgrimage (Misra)

  May 8, 20251h 23mS1

  <p>Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you!</p><p>Chicagosunnyside.net</p><p>Hosts: Nehez Meniooh, Kasabez Maakmaah & Giziribtah Debasah </p><p>Guests: Elders of Tahbalo, Tem knife dancers & horsemen</p><p><br></p><p>We just returned from our Annual pilgrimage. Every year The Earth Center hosts an Annual Pilgrimage taking members, students, initiates and guests to tour the cultural and spiritual sites of Kemet (Indigenous Africa). This year, pilgrimage activities were focused on the celebrations we hosted in Central Togo commemorating our 30 year anniversary of Master Naba bringing the Kebtah mission to the...

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  Episode #33

  CHI Sunnyside E33: Traditions of African Culture & Attracting the Invisible, 30 Years of Kebtah Pt 2

  May 8, 20251h 1mS1

  <p>Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! Chicagosunnyside.net </p><p>Hosts: Nehez Meniooh, Kasabez Maakmaah & Giziribtah Debasah </p><p>This is our second installment of our coverage and commentary on Kebtah's (The Earth Center's) 30 Year Anniversary Celebration at the Het Aishat Temple in Togo. This amazing 3 day and 3 night event was part of Kebtah's Annual Cultural and Spiritual Pilgrimage to Meritah (Indigenous Africa).</p><p><br></p><p>This episode features footage from our travels to Togo, including:</p><p>Pouring libations to honor the Ancestors</p><p>Traditional African dance to celebrate initiation...

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  Episode #34

  CHI Sunnyside E34: True Stewards of Black Culture, Misconceptions About Africa

  May 8, 202551 minS1

  <p>Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! Chicagosunnyside.net </p><p>Hosts: Kasabez Maakmaah & Giziribtah Debasah </p><p>After our Annual Pilgrimage to Meritah (Africa), the Sunnyside team revisits the value of Meritah (African) culture and why you won't understand even if you experience it yourself. IYKYK. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we spoke about:</p><p>0:00 - 2:07 Intro</p><p>2:08 - 7:28 Misconceptions about Meritah Culture</p><p>7:29 - 9:43 Prioritizing Coming Home to Learn</p><p>9:44 - 10:53 Culture of Pseudo-Freedom</p><p>10:54 - 26:10 Emotional Approach to Life</p><p>26:11 - 27:52 Do Black...

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