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This episode is a call in for the Black community to protect their energy. Hosts Cameron-Lavi Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox discuss what informs their own energy, both individually and collectively, and offer tools they’ve learned to help keep themselves protected in times of crisis.  Recorded February 2021. 

What does de-escalation really look like within society? Hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox discuss police response tactics and dream about alternative, non-lethal ways to respond to public crises.  Recorded February 2021. 

It’s almost the end of Black History Month— the shortest month of the year. Hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox reflect on their experiences with Black History Month growing up and discuss ways to authentically celebrate Black folx, not just in February, but 365 days a year.    Recorded January 2021.

It’s time to revisit Black joy— something that needs to happen way more frequently. Hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox share their dreams, goals and manifestations for 2021 and talk about the tools that Black folx can use to make Black joy an everyday part of their lives.    Recorded January 2021.

Called it! Hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox discuss the (unsurprising) attempted coup at the Capitol Building and why it is a direct result of white people not listening to Black voices.   Recorded January 2021.

Take learning into your own hands. Hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox discuss decolonized education and why it’s necessary to fight the false narratives of our current educational institutions that are rooted in white supremacy.    Recorded December 2020.

What is trust in a community? Hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox talk about what it means to trust community and how community can genuinely show up and be present in the fight for Black lives.    Recorded December 2020.

Where do we see Black influence in American culture? Trick question — American culture IS Black culture. Hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox discuss Black influence, the ways it is co-opted by white supremacy and why it must be protected.    Recorded November 2020.

Hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox discuss Black joy — what it means to them and why Black folx should unapologetically take up space to reclaim their joy.    Recorded November 2020.

It’s important to not think this is over. Hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox discuss the November presidential election and how to translate motivation into action in the ongoing fight for Black liberation.   Recorded November 2020. 

Hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staystafeknox are EXHAUSTED. Take extensive notes as they talk about protest fatigue, microaggressions and ways that Black folx can take care of their mental health to keep moving forward in the fight for justice. Recorded August 2020.

From Black Twitter to FBI misidentification and Avatar: The Last Airbender, hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox talk about the double-edged sword of Black representation in media and the ways it can both disrupt and perpetuate oppression in the movement for Black Lives. Recorded August 2020.

Yup — racism exists. Hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox explain the pervasiveness of systemic racism through various topics such as music, relationships and health, as well as discuss the burden that White Supremacy places on Black folx to educate white people on their own oppression. Recorded July 2020.

Hosts Cameron Lavi-Jones, Jaiden Grayson and staysafeknox kick off The Revolution Will Be Harmonized podcast premiere with discussion about the false narrative built around the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest in Seattle, WA and accountability in the fight for Black Lives. Recorded July 2020.