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17 Unique Stations from Border to Border

Counter Stories is a program by people of color, for people of color…and everybody else. We discuss race, identity, social justice and culture in a region grappling with demographic changes. Hosts: Anthony Galloway, Luz Maria Frias, Don Eubanks and Hlee Lee.
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Journey to Higher Ed

It’s graduation season, and young people are excited for college or to start their careers. Hear about our crew members’ experiences in higher ed, from why we went, where we went, and how we made it happen.


Grab Bag Show #1

When there are too many topics to hit, you get a Grab Bag Show! With so much happening, we couldn’t decide on a single topic. So, with a time limit in place, we’ll pick through our grab bag of current events and get through as many as we can.


Summer Re-Energizing

We’ve been in and continue to be going through a stressful time. Amid all the chaos, we can finally be outside and gather safely (with appropriate precautions) again. The crew looks ahead at this summer and how gathering is so important to keep ourselves and our communities grounded. Also, find out what some of our favorite summer songs are!


Predictable Patterns of Resistance

From redlining to voter suppression, there are historical patterns to how people of color’s fight for equity has been blocked. On this episode, we dig into those patterns that continue to impact our communities today.


Racial Autobiography Bookends

The crew share stories of when the first became conscious of race and racial tensions as well as recent experiences. Memories from Pre-K to getting in trouble in high school to burning soup in college, the patterns of biases and microaggressions are smilier for each crew member.


A Moment of Accountability

Guilty on all three charges. Not justice, but accountability. A short-lived sigh of relief came across Minnesota and the entire country, before news of a black teenager killed by police in Columbus, Ohio, brought us back to reality. There’s so much more work to be done.


We Want Life

As we find ourselves mourning for another unarmed Black man killed by police, the Counter Stories crew reflects on the trauma our communities are experiencing. We’re joined by lawyer and mother Calandra Revering who penned a letter to her son that touched the hearts of all who read it.

Guest: Sindy Morales Garcia, co-founder of Courageous Change Collective
Calandra Revering, a lawyer and entrepreneur


Authentic Solidarity

We’ve known that oppression is alive and real in America, but it seems “whole” white people are just discovering it. It’s important to acknowledge the intersectionality of oppression through our communities. What does authentic solidarity looks like and what does it require from each of us to stand together that is transformative. Guest: Sindy Morales Garcia, co-founder of Courageous Change Collective


Hub & Spoke part 2

Six years ago, Mankwe Ndosi joined us to talk about Hub and Spoke – the concept that communities of color (the spoke) are constantly living in relation to the dominant white culture (the hub). Today we pick up where we left off focusing on solidarity between our communities.


Solidarity in Sisterhood

The murder of six Asian women in Georgia, on top of three murder-suicides, on top of vicious attacks on Asian elders, on top of a global pandemic is exhausting. On this week’s special episode of Counter Stories, four Asian women talk about healing and moving forward. Guests: Jennifer Nguyen-Moore, Linda Her, Megan Boyle


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