We know! It's been a while! But we are still here! We decided to share a little bit about our experience after attending a screening for "The War on Cuba" by @BellyofTheBeastCuba on 4/12/23. Hopefully, you will find it as interesting as we did, and check out their channel to see some of the amazing work they are doing and why it is particularly important. You can start with the first episode which can be found in the link below. The War on Cuba — Episode 1 https://youtu.be/z1mknIkBGUA Belly of the Beast - Website: https://www.bellyofthebeastcuba.com/t... WWIU Socials: https://linktr.ee/wwiu#wwiu #waroncuba #cuba #bellyofthebeastcuba

From the archives. This was recorded on 9.25.2022. We've been a break getting our affairs in order.

Thanks for listening.

WWIU Socials:

https://linktr.ee/wwiu

Sorry for the delay! In this episode, Michi & Scott are catching up after a couple of months. Our discussion focuses on our personal experience with self-care and mental wellness. Scott talks about a recent medical procedure and how to be responsible as a recovering addict when it comes to the prescribing of pain medications. We also share some thoughts on the recent Supreme Court decision involving Roe V Wade.

WWIU Linktree for all podcast hosting platforms and social media: https://linktr.ee/WWIU

If you or someone you may be struggling with alcohol or other drug use: 

New York: NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports - 24-hour HOPEline: 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text 467369 

NYC Well – 24-hour substance use support 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)

New Jersey: Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Interim Managing Entity (IME) Addictions Access Center For Assistance and a referral to Treatment 1-844-276-2777 

Nationwide: SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 

Harm Reduction Resources Near You - syringe access, drug education, overdose prevention https://harmreduction.org/resource-center/harm-reduction-near-you/

Resources for Mental Wellness

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

BIPOC Mental Health Provider Directories

Inclusive Therapists: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/

Clinicians of Color Directory: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/

Melanin & Mental Health Directory: Virtual directory of culturally competent mental health clinicians for Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities

Asian Mental Health Collective Directory: https://www.asianmhc.org/therapists-us/

National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association: https://www.naapimha.org/aanhpi-service-providers

South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network Provider Directory: https://samhin.org/provider-directory/

Therapy for Latinx: https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/

Latinx Therapy: https://latinxtherapy.com/

Black Emotional And Mental Health (BEAM) Virtual Therapist Network: https://wellness.beam.community/

Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation Resource Directory: https://borislhensonfoundation.org/resource-guide/

Black Mental Health Alliance Database: https://blackmentalhealth.com/connect-with-a-therapist/

Therapy for Black Girls Directory: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/

Therapy for Black Men Directory: https://therapyforblackmen.org/

Can You Drive Alone in the H.O.V. Lane if You’re Pregnant? A Post-Roe Quandary. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/12/us/pregnant-woman-hov-lane-roe-wade.html

On the eve of May Day, we discuss the effects of Capitalism in helping professions, social work, mental health, substance use, etc. Scott shares some of his personal experiences working in the addiction field and a recent clash with exploitive business practices.   

Check the Linktr.ee below for all listening platforms and socials. 

https://linktr.ee/WWIU Article: It’s About Time: 

How Work Schedule Instability Matters for Workers, Families, and Racial Inequality 

https://shift.hks.harvard.edu/its-about-time-how-work-schedule-instability-matters-for-workers-families-and-racial-inequality/ 

Music Intro:   Funky Mama produced by DJ Nihilist 

 https://djnihilistproductions.bandcamp.com/ 

Outro: "Money Dollar Bill Y'all" by Jimmy Spicer 

https://g.co/kgs/1G6B8C

In this episode, we discuss the recent attack on Ukraine and the sensationalizing of war via social media. The cunning character of Joe Rogan. Scott is now on Tik Tok! In honor of "Black History Month," we also discuss a few phenomenal, not-so-popular stories of individuals that we feel should be recognized. And we end on a positive note!!

Please click the link below to find us on all our socials and podcast hosting platforms:  

https://linktr.ee/WWIU   

Credits:

James Reese Europe aka Jim Europe
“The Martin Luther King of Music”

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Reese_Europe

https://loc.gov/item/ihas.200038842

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b090v3bj

Billie Holiday

https://www.eonline.com/news/1255703/the-infuriating-true-story-behind-the-united-states-vs-billie-holiday

Check out The United States vs. Billie Holiday on Hulu! 

https://www.hulu.com/movie/6f7be3b0-69c5-49ab-8472-2b5b1dabcfe8?play=false&utm_source=shared_link

Check out Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on Hulu! 

https://www.hulu.com/movie/d31d4c65-826b-4ae8-abaa-0f537841d684?play=false&utm_source=shared_link

Dr. Ossian Sweet’s Black Life Mattered

https://daily.jstor.org/ossian-sweet-black-lives-matter/

The Joe Rogan Experience w/ Abby Martin

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qCSnEEAUxFasoKSWq7LiM

The Joe Rogan Experience / Dr. Cornel West

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GLdDzLc2OXDTyKEhizaQk

Music:  

Intro - Funky Mama produced by DJ Nihilist Click the link below for more:  

https://djnihilistproductions.bandcamp.com/

Outro - Strange Fruit by Billie Holliday

https://open.spotify.com/track/7CdZrjAwcaULHNsSrnaezW#login

In this episode, we take a deeper dive into "Cultural Disinformation". A history of lies and deceit by so-called "bad actors" that target trauma previously experienced by marginalized groups. We also go over some tools that we can use to help combat the spread of mis/disinformation. Thank you for listening and your growing support!!!  Please click the link below to find us on all our socials and podcast hosting platforms:  https://linktr.ee/WWIU   Credits:  LADL: Nationwide Poll on COVID Vaccine  https://votolatino.org/media/press-releases/polloncovid/ US Census2020 data https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US#  From Vote To Virus, misinformation campaign targets Latinos  https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-race-and-ethnicity-media-misinformation-9696392bf389ba8ca3441d2314abcefa  What Facebook knew about its Latino-aimed disinformation problem  https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2021-11-16/facebook-struggled-with-disinformation-targeted-at-latinos-leaked-documents-show _  UnidosUS (fka National Council of La Raza)  https://www.unidosus.org  How Puerto Rico Achieved the Highest Vaccination Rate in the U.S.—Without a Political Fight  https://time.com/6113069/puerto-rico-vaccination-rate-covid-19/  La Operación - Background https://youtu.be/r6XEuu_auR8  La Operación - Personal Stories https://youtu.be/iND58tv_Ql8  Scenes from La Operación https://youtu.be/tShnkBmoe3Y  Puerto Rican Pill Trials  https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/pill-puerto-rico-pill-trials/  Michi’s Tshirt by PROPA  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PROPA2003/?ref=share  The National Black Cultural Information Trust (NBCI Trust)  https://nbcit.org/mission/  Critical disinformation studies: History, power, and politics  https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/critical-disinformation-studies-history-power-and-politics/ The Tuskegee Experiment: Crash Course Black American History #29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56gqCXlUCoE&ab_channel=CrashCourse 

You Know Who Else Opposed Vaccine Mandates? Hitler 

https://jacobinmag.com/2021/09/vaccine-mandates-covid-pandemic-german-nazi-inoculation-policy 

Anti-vaccine leaders exploit historical fears about the medical establishment. 

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/rfk-jrs-york-city-vaccine-forum-highlights-concerns/story?id=66158336

Music  Intro/Outro:  Funky Mama produced by DJ Nihilist Click the links below for more:  https://djnihilistproductions.bandcamp.com/

In this episode we attempt to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by discussing some of his not-so-popular thoughts and work while acknowledging the "whitewashing" of his true legacy.

Please click the link below to find us on all our socials and podcast hosting platforms:    

https://linktr.ee/WWIU  

If you or someone you know may be struggling with alcohol or other drug use:    

New York: 

NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports - 24-hour HOPEline: 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text 467369

NYC Well – 24 hour substance use support 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)

New Jersey:

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Interim Managing Entity (IME) Addictions Access Center For Assistance and a referral to Treatment 1-844-276-2777

Nationwide: 

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)   

Harm Reduction Resources Near You - syringe access, drug education, overdose prevention etc.  

https://harmreduction.org/resource-ce

Credits:  

Martin Luther King Jr. As Democratic Socialist

https://www.jstor.org/stable/40015109

Kusaimamekirai's review of "The Radical King"

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1825754367?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

"The Birth of a New Nation," Sermon Delivered at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church

https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/birth-new-nation-sermon-delivered-dexter-avenue-baptist-church

The Three Evils of Society by Martin Luther King Jr

https://www.nwesd.org/ed-talks/equity/the-three-evils-of-society-address-martin-luther-king-jr/

The Three Evils of Society (Audio)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sT9Hjh0cHM&t=318s&ab_channel=TheMartinLutherKing%2CJr.CenterforNonviolentSocialChange

Beyond Vietnam -- A Time to Break Silence by Martin Luther King, Jr.

https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkatimetobreaksilence.htm

Major King Events Chronology: 1929-1968

https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-resources/major-king-events-chronology-1929-1968

https://cccadi.org/upcoming/2022/1/13/critically-black-dialogue-series-dr-king-the-pan-africanist

http://segundaquimbamba.org/about/