SPNN Member Spotlight - Disability Viewpoints (Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, Part 3)
SPNN Podcast
Welcome to another episode of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network Member Spotlight! We are honored to feature two longtime members with SPNN, Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, who are also respected mediamakers and disability advocates. The public-access show that they host and produce, Disability Viewpoints, has been broadcasting to the Twin Cities and beyond in some form since 1998. Mark and Joan spoke about their experiences producing the show, and talked about their respective backgrounds in media production and community advocacy. Note: This episode was recorded in...
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SPNN Member Spotlight - Disability Viewpoints (Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, Part 2)
SPNN Podcast
Welcome to another episode of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network Member Spotlight! We are honored to feature two longtime members with SPNN, Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, who are also respected mediamakers and disability advocates. The public-access show that they host and produce, Disability Viewpoints, has been broadcasting to the Twin Cities and beyond in some form since 1998. Mark and Joan spoke about their experiences producing the show, and talked about their respective backgrounds in media production and community advocacy. Note: This episode was recorded in...
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SPNN Member Spotlight - Disability Viewpoints (Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, Part 1)
SPNN Podcast
Welcome to another episode of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network Member Spotlight! We are honored to feature two longtime members with SPNN, Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, who are also respected mediamakers and disability advocates. The public-access show that they host and produce, Disability Viewpoints, has been broadcasting to the Twin Cities and beyond in some form since 1998. Mark and Joan spoke about their experiences producing the show, and talked about their respective backgrounds in media production and community advocacy. Note: This episode was recorded in...
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SPNN Member Spotlight - Jonathan Rogers
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The Saint Paul Neighborhood Network reboots its podcast after a long hiatus! To mark the occassion, we took the opportunity to spotlight one of our incredible members, who used SPNN's equipment to make an incredible short film, which can now be seen on Youtube, as well as SPNN's cable affiliates! We welcome filmmaker Jonathan Rogers into the podcast studio to discuss "The Mirror of Amun-Ra"!
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Len Sanqui: behind the lense
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Len has been doing photography since they were old enough to handle their mom's camera — and now they're branching out into freelancing, documentary, and maybe even some zine-making. We talked about building communities in new places and the power of media to connect people. You can check out Len's photo documentary project . She keeps her up to date with her current work and freelancing availability. Find the SPNN podcast on , , and at our . To learn more about SPNN’s programs and opportunities, check out . This episode’s music is composed by Bennie, one of our youth...
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Emerging Artist Panel
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Earlier this winter, SPNN hosted a series of artist panels: this episode is the first in that series. For this panel, three early-career artists joined us to talk about their work so far and where they're going next. This panel is also available . Nia Navarro is a community organizer and emerging filmmaker, and they focus their work on queer, Black, and working class stories. Kehinde Olumide Famule is a Nigerian-American filmmaker and photographer telling stories about groups and individuals who are making positive change in their communities. Pa Houa Xiong is a graphic designer...
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Brian Few Jr.: The Camera Found Me
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Brian Few Jr. is a multitalented filmmaker, graphic designer, and photographer. He joined the podcast to talk about a couple of his projects — and his goals of traveling and expanding his work. You can find Brian’s work on his . He also works on Georgia Fort’s TV show, “Here’s the Truth,” which airs on the Twin Cities CW channel on Saturdays at 11 a.m. You can catch the old episodes , too. Find the SPNN podcast on , , and at our . To learn more about SPNN’s programs and opportunities, check out . Want to get involved in the podcast, or learn to make your...
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Katherine Vo and Charlie McCarron: Film Score Fest
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UPDATE: The 2023 Film Score Fest screening will be on June 10th at 7 p.m. at the History Theatre. Selected films will be announced and tickets will go on sale on April 17th. Check out the for the info. Film Score Fest is pretty unique. The annual festival randomly pairs filmmakers and composers to make a five-minute film and score, and selected films are screened with a live orchestra in downtown St. Paul. This year, five BIPOC creators earned scholarships to make films for the festival. Today, we’re talking to Katherine and Charlie about what it takes to pull off this event —...
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Joua Lee Grande: storytelling and spirituality
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Joua Lee Grande is a filmmaker and community educator, and she’s a familiar face at SPNN — she used to work here! On this episode, we’re talking about a documentary she has in the works about shamanism among young Hmong Americans. We also heard about her short film in the works for Film Score Fest, a local challenge that pairs filmmakers with composers. Joua’s has the latest updates on her work and all of her completed projects. Find the SPNN podcast on , , and at our . To learn more about SPNN’s programs and opportunities, check out . Want to get involved in the...
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Alison Guessou: from comedy to sci-fi
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Alison Guessou is a local filmmaker with a big variety of work under her belt. She joined the show to talk about her most recent web series about a breakup between best friends, and her upcoming feature film, a very timely sci-fi inspired drama. You can find Alison’s work through her production company, . Her web series, “It’s Not You,” is available on . Find the SPNN podcast on , , and at our . To learn more about SPNN’s programs and opportunities, check out . Want to get involved in the podcast, or learn to make your own? We’re hosting a podcasting class on...
info_outlineWhat is comprehensive sex ed and why is it important to youth? In this episode of Queering Community Health, Emi and Will explore the push for sex ed that teaches students detailed, accurate information about human development, sexuality, identity, and health. Joined by three wonderful guests, the episode discusses the importance of including queer identities and experiences when learning sex ed, and the impact that comprehensive sex ed can bring to our communities.
RESOURCES:
Instagram Accounts
@thebodyorg
@yasv.mn
@advocatesforyouth
@siecus
@av.actioninitiative
Websites:
Comprehensive sexuality education | United Nations Population Fund
Comprehensive Sexuality Education | ACOG
Sex Education | Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky
SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change | Sex Education Collaborative Online Portal
Sex Education Collaborative: Minnesota
Articles:
LGBT-Inclusive Sex Education Means Healthier Youth and Safer Schools - Center for American Progress
Meet the Educators Helping Indigenous Communities 'Own Their Pleasure' - Rewire News Group
Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives, Vol. 18, n. 2, 2009: Our Schools Our Selves: Sex Ed and Youth
Youth Lead the Fight for Statewide Comprehensive Sex Education
Healthy Native Youth: Improving Access to Effective, Culturally-Relevant Sexual Health Curricula
Multimedia:
Why sex education will save the world | Rayne Fisher-Quann | TEDxKitchenerED
CREDITS:
- Intro/Outro music was made by Rebecca Swing @cowboybecky on Instagram
- Art by Emi and Will