American Dreams Podcast


“A Different Kind Of Pedestal” 


You’re out of prison, now what? 


As we wrap up our journey with Phillip Sample, Alvin Hill and Cincere Al’Talet and this season of American Dreams, we hear directly from them what prison was like and how they navigated their day to day in both state and federal lockup.


How has their family and community ties affected their journey through their newest chapter as advocates for the community? Is this pedestal harder to to stay on and is there a safety net that will protect them. 


Many formerly incarcerated individuals with felony convictions now have access to vote but that doesn’t mean they feel obligated or motivated to cast a ballot. We talk about how they feel about voting and what change could really mean. 


In this episode we also hear from Assemblyman Howard Watts on what the passing of Nevada's question 4 could mean for Nevada. 


Plus, hear the hit song, “Black Exploitation” in its entiretity–the song inspired by season 2 of American Dreams Reproductive Justice. Available on all streaming platforms. 

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/wilblack/black-exploitation-feat-coop-da-real-project-logic-kaliq-sayyid-cierra-nikole--grov-gt-tigue-iv


American Dreams: Reproductive Justice is hosted, created and executive produced by Erika Washington
Associate Producer Simone Endress
Edited by: Erika Washington, Simone Endress and Wil Black
Researcher: Simone Endress
Editing and Music Supervision by Wil Black for Black Gypsy Music
Graphic Design by Mingo Collaso
American Dreams courtesy of Flobots

Special thanks to KUNV 91.5 
This podcast is empowered by Make it Work Nevada, a Project of Tides Advocacy

For more information please visit Make It Work Nevada.org and find us on all the socials to learn more about our work to create a world we all can thrive in.

Creators and Guests

Producer
Erika F. Washington
Politically savvy mama, @MIWNV Executive Director on the hunt for new adjectives, social justice & red wine in fabulous Las Vegas. *These Tweets Is Mine
Producer
Erika F. Washington
Producer
Make It Work Nevada
Make It Work Nevada fights for economic security for women, men and families across Nevada. It’s time that all of us are able to #MakeItWork.
Composer
Wil Black
Wil Black is the principal of Black Gypsy Music TV......

What is American Dreams Podcast ?

American Dreams is a podcast that will explore exactly what Reproductive Justice means. Reproductive Justice was an idea birthed in 1994, by 12 Black women who felt unseen by the white establishment.
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The four principles of Reproductive Justice are:
1. The right to have a child
2. The right to not have a child (which includes sterilization, which many doctors won’t do)
3. The right to have a child in a healthy environment and then raise them safely
4. The right to bodily autonomy and sexuality

These principles are repeated throughout this podcast, as well as homages to the 12 founders who “gave birth” to the Reproductive Justice movement.
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​American Dreams: Reproductive Justice Season 2 is executive produced and hosted by Erika Washington, powered by Make It Work Nevada. The podcast is associate produced, written and edited by Simone Endress. Music by Wil Black for Black Gypsy Music. Graphic designs by Mingo Collaso. A special thanks to Flobots for the use of their song ‘American Dreams’.

Special thanks to KUNV 91.5

This podcast is empowered by Make it Work Nevada, a Project of Tides Advocacy

For more information please visit Make It Work Nevada.org and find us on all the socials to learn more about our work to create a world we all can thrive in.