In this special bonus episode of the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, Autopsy Initiative program head Nicole Martin and guest Dr. Roger A Mitchell Jr., a forensic pathologist, discuss the importance of their work in providing free autopsies for in-custody deaths. They highlight the need for transparency and objectivity in the process, noting that man…

For today’s episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Nicole Martin, Legal Program Director for the Autopsy Initiative, interviews 17-year-old Cayden Brown. Brown, a youth from Detroit, represents young people in court who have committed misdemeanors across Michigan. His interest in law was sparked by his parents' divorce when he was six, where…

In the Know Your Rights Camp podcast episode, hosts Sean Tory and Dr. Milo Dodson interview Armond Rashaad, owner of Jabs Gym in Detroit. Rashaad shares his journey with physical fitness, which began with a desire to combat diabetes, a condition his grandfather has lived with his entire life. He discusses his initiative, the Run This Town movement,…

In this Know Your Rights Camp Podcast episode, hosts Tat Wza and Mariella Regalado interview Antoine “Antoine Digital” Patton, a self-taught coder who learned the skill while in prison. Patton shares his journey of learning to code without internet access and how he used his new skills to create an app that helps children send pictures and letters …

In the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast episode, host Sean Tory interviews Detroit-based artist, designer, and entrepreneur Rick Williams and visual artist Brandan “Bmike” Odums. Williams discusses his innovative approach to branding, designing, and marketing, while Odums shares his work on large-scale murals and public art exhibitions that explore ar…

This latest episode in the Know Your Rights Podcast features host Sean Tory who interviews Cyekeia Lee and Mariela Regalado about their passion for higher education. Lee, who has a background in communication, counseling, and education, currently leads the Detroit College Access Network. Regalado, a Dominican immigrant from Brooklyn, developed her …

Mariela Regalado, Crystal Bernard, and Alana Burke discuss the importance of knowing one's history and the role it plays in shaping identity and understanding the world in this episode of The Know Your Rights Camp Podcast. Bernard, a Detroit native, shares her experiences growing up in a family of revolutionary thinkers and the work of the General …

In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, host Mariela Regalado interviews Melissa Jean-Baptiste, a retired New York City high school teacher and author of "So This is Why I'm Broke." Jean-Baptiste discusses the importance of financial literacy, particularly for Gen Z, and the need for financial education in schools. She also shares her…

Credits: Hosts: Sean Tory Special Guest: Dr. Milo Dotson Join Sean Tory in this episode of KYRC Podcast, as he sits down with renowned psychologist Dr. Milo Dotson. Together, they delve deep into the vital conversation surrounding mental health, with a specific focus on its impact within the Black and Brown communities. Dr. Dotson, with his extensi…

Hosts: Sean Tory Special Guest: Brandan Bmike Odums Where does art fit into the fight against oppression? In this episode of KYRC podcast, Sean Tory speaks with Brandan "Bmike" Odums about the importance of art in social justice and how it can be used as a tool for change. Bmike shares his journey of integrating art into the Know Your Rights Camps …

Credits: Hosts: Nicole Martin Special Guest: Dr. Menna Demessie In today's episode of the KYRC Podcast, we delve into the transformative world of legal and social justice reforms with two formidable figures in the fight against racial inequality and police brutality. Our host, Nicole Martin, an attorney and the legal program director for the Know Y…

Credits: Aicha Sacko Hosts: Ernest Crim III Special Guest: Join us in a riveting episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, as host Aicha Sacko sits down with the passionate Anti-Racist Educator and hate crime survivor, Ernest Crim III. With a rich background as a classroom teacher and a prominent voice on social media, Crim is renowned for his …

Credits: Hosts: Aicha Sacko Special Guest: Justin Foreman In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, host Aicha Sacko interviews Justin Foreman, a second-year surgical resident. Foreman discusses the importance of health in the Black community, highlighting the higher susceptibility to diseases like diabetes and hypertension. He emphasiz…

Credits: Hosts: Aicha Sacko & TJ Estandian Special Guest: Moncy Hawkins In this engaging episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Aicha Sacko delves into a captivating conversation with Moncy Hawkins, an ex-corporate accountant turned credit consulting maestro at Fig Restoration. Hawkins shares her transformative journey from the structured wo…

In this episode of the KYRC Podcast, Autopsy Initiative legal program director Nicole Martin speaks with Assistant Dean of Student Development at Thurgood Marshall School of Law for Texas Southern University Tanisha Green. They discussed Green's presentation for the Know Your Rights Camp, which will cover the rights of minors, the Bill of Rights, a…

Credits: Hosts: Nicole Martin Special Guest: Brandon Williams In today’s episode of KYRC Podcast, Autopsy Initiative legal program director Nicole Martin speaks with George Floyd’s nephew Brandon Williams Nicole Martin, the legal program director for the Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative, interviews Brandon Williams, George Floyd's nephew. W…

Hosts: Nessa Diab Special Guest: Colin Kaepernick Last year in Houston, Texas, our founders Colin (@kaepernick7) and Nessa (@nessnitty) really got into the heart of some tough issues in this episode of the KYRC Podcast. They didn't shy away from talking about the unfairness and challenges hitting Black and Brown communities right in our own backyar…

In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, hosts Alysha P., Karl Ferguson, and Dr. Milo discuss health and wellness with certified nutritionist and agricultural therapist, Jasmine Simone. Simone emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all diet, as everyone is at a different stage in their health journey. She suggests starting the day w…

In this episode of the Know Your Rights podcast, hosts Alysha P., Karl Ferguson Jr., and Jasmine Simone discuss trauma and its impact on mental health with guest Dr. Milo Dotson, a licensed psychologist and senior manager for diversity inclusion and community outreach at Belkin International. Dotson explains that trauma can be experienced directly …

In this episode of Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, hosts Yesi Ortiz and Aicha Sacko interview Christopher Chavis, the executive director of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) Los Angeles chapter alongside Diana Barbadillo, a board member of the NLG. Chavis explains that the NLG's work revolves around promoting access to justice and holding those in po…

In an episode of the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, host Alysha P. discusses the importance of art programs in schools with guests Brandan “BMike” Odums, a visual artist, and Sean Tory, a community educator. They discuss the negative effects of cutting art programs in schools, such as limiting students' creativity and potential career paths. They a…

In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, hosts Alysha P. and Aicha Sacko interview human rights lawyer and Project Knucklehead founder Dr. Amir Whitaker. They discuss the importance of Critical Race Theory in education and the current attacks on it; particularly in Florida. Dr. Whitaker explains how lower expectations for Black student…

In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, hosts Mariela Regalado and Tat Wza discuss technology and its potential for social change with guests Kevin Perry, James Green, and Perry Irving. The guests, all young entrepreneurs, share their experiences in the tech industry and how they've used technology to further their careers. They discu…

KYRC's volunteer Alysha Pamphile and Yesi Ortiz speak with financial advisors from the JP Morgan Private Bank. Caleb Dawkins. Dawkins has worked with wealthy celebrities and tech entrepreneurs but also takes time to educate his community on gaining financial freedom. During this episode, Dawkins explains what financial freedom looks like and how an…

For this episode of the KYRC Podcast, host Miabelle joins KYRC Youth Ambassador Shandra Rogers as they speak with New Orleans-based artist Brandan BMike Odums who heads Eternal Seeds. The organization centers its work around empowering and preserving New Orleans Black history and culture by focusing on young and emerging artists. During the convers…

In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, hosts Mariela Regalado and TJ Estandian interview Sean Tory and Campus Life Development Coordinator at the College of Southern Nevada. Tory discusses his mission to advance the wellbeing of black and brown communities through education, self-empowerment, and the creation of new systems. He also …

Having adequate mental health is a must in the battle against oppression. According to data, Black people are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems such as major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. In this KYRC Podcast, volunteers Alysha Pamphile and Karl Ferguson Jr. talk about the importance of therapy and …

100 SUITS for 100 Men founder Kevin Livingston and KYRC Youth Ambassador Aicha Sacko discuss the KYRC Autopsy Initiative with leaders, including Legal Program Director Nicole Martin and Legal Program Manager Iman McAllister. The initiative is committed to ensuring transparency and justice by providing a second autopsy free of charge for victims' fa…

A wise person once said, "You don't know where you're going if you don't know where you come from." This is why, for this episode of the KYRC Podcast, we speak with Claytee White who serves as Director of The Oral History Research Center at the University of Las Vegas. During the conversation with Miabelle and KYRC Youth Ambassador Aicha Sacko, Whi…