{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Stop & Talk","title":"Ramel Wallace: Creativity as Care, Reflection, and Connection","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3760,"description":"In this episode, Stop & Talk host Grant Oliphant talks with Ramel Wallace, a multifaceted artist, activist, and community builder deeply embedded in the San Diego creative scene. Ramel's journey, rooted in hip-hop storytelling and community engagement, provides a unique lens into the city's history, culture, and social dynamics.\nRamel discusses his viral \"We’re San Diegans\" video series, which humorously and poignantly captures the essence of San Diego life, touching on local pride, cultural diversity, the city's social issues, and of course, tacos. He also shares his perspective on the significant yet often overlooked impact of redlining and gentrification, which he is exploring through his Far South/Border North campaign.\nThe conversation delves into Ramel's role as the host of CreativeMornings San Diego, his dedication to fostering creativity and care, and his commitment to cultural preservation through initiatives like \"The Last Black Man in Barrio Logan.\" Through his work, Ramel emphasizes the importance of intimate community connections and the powerful role of creativity in addressing societal issues.\nTune in to hear how Ramel's artistry and activism are shaping San Diego's future, how creativity and care are intertwined, and discover the profound ways in which art can be a catalyst for social change.\n\n  \nCredits:\nThis is a production of the Prebys Foundation.\n\nHosted by Grant Oliphant\n\nCo-Hosted by Crystal Page\n\nCo-produced by Crystal Page and Adam Greenfield\n\nEngineered by Adam Greenfield\n\nProduction Assistance by Tess Karesky\n\nThe Stop & Talk Theme song was created by San Diego’s own Mr. Lyrical Groove.\n\nRecorded at the Voice of San Diego Podcast Studio\n\nDownload episodes at your favorite podcatcher or visit us at StopAndTalkPodcast.org\n\nIf you like this show, and we hope you do, the best way to support this show is to share, subscribe, and review our podcast. Thank you for your support, ideas, and listening.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/E50UwUZbhBWosolTVbD7jMIdqqQxUsyZGfLc3NjRiXE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1MTAwLzE3MDg5/ODY0MTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}