#MoreThanAPodcast
#MoreThanAPodcast
Podcast Description
‘More Than a Hashtag’ focuses on police terrorism in our communities and advocates for the victims and impacted families, to prove that their life is more than a #. With this same mission, ‘More Than A Podcast’ is about how we reach abolition and uplift the voices of those impacted by the state. Desiree Smith, or Des, has dedicated herself to advancing the movement in Vegas since the age of 19. After witnessing her father and community members endure the impacts of police violence and criminalization, She will be leading this podcast to discuss her journey from activism to organizing.
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The podcast addresses critical themes such as police violence, community advocacy, and the journey towards abolition, with episodes that cover the impact of policing on families and the evolution of grassroots movements. For instance, the first episode, Abolition is US, delves into the personal experiences and strategies of community leaders, providing insights into their activism and resilience.
‘More Than a Hashtag’ focuses on police terrorism in our communities and advocates for the victims and impacted families, to prove that their life is more than a #. With this same mission, ‘More Than A Podcast’ is about how we reach abolition and uplift the voices of those impacted by the state. Desiree Smith, or Des, has dedicated herself to advancing the movement in Vegas since the age of 19. After witnessing her father and community members endure the impacts of police violence and criminalization, She will be leading this podcast to discuss her journey from activism to organizing.
Welcome to #MoreThanAPodcast
DISCLAIMER:The following episode contains real stories, real people, and real pain. What you’re about to hear includes firsthand experiences surrounding acts of police violence, injustice, and resistance. We encourage listeners to approach this content with an open heart and mind, as some material may be emotionally triggering. We share these stories not to sensationalize trauma, but to honor the voices of the impacted and to build solidarity.
**Please note: The views, opinions, and perspectives shared in this episode belong solely to those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the positions of Talk That Talk Media Company, its staff, or any affiliated sponsors or partners.**
‘More Than a Hashtag’ focuses on local police terrorism in our communities and advocates for the victims and impacted families, to prove that their life is more than a hashtag. With this same mission, ‘More Than A Podcast’ will be discussing how we reach abolition in our communities and uplift the voices of those impacted by the state. Desiree Smith, or better known as Des, has dedicated herself to advancing the work and movement in Las Vegas since the age of 19. After witnessing her father and fellow community members endure the impacts of police violence and criminalization, she took action by founding her own organization, “More Than a Hashtag,” . She will be leading this podcast to discuss her journey from activism to organizing in her community.
The first episode features Kamyha and Kianna who are the OGs of More Than A Hashtag. Listen to us discuss the evolution of our work over the last five years. And don’t forget to listen to Kamyha’s single “Warm Tea”: https://music.apple.com/us/album/warm-tea-single/1540465695 Subscribe and like for more!
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