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The Corner is a topical show that focuses on current news, events, hot topics and issues relevant to black & latino communities in Chicago and across the nation. All episodes...
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The Corner is a topical show that focuses on current news, events, hot topics and issues relevant to black & latino communities in Chicago and across the nation. All episodes are also available on Mix Cloud as a permanent source to access archived episodes.
The hosts of The Corner is Darling "Nikki" and DJ "Rae Rae" Chardonnay. They are two Chicago natives whose passions cross into community programming, youth advocacy, activism, community engagement, music and performing arts.
The creation of this show serves as the central program and the face of WSTS Radio.
Please follow "The Corner" at www.wstsradio.com, www.facebook.com/wstsradio & mixcloud.com/wstsradio
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The hosts of The Corner is Darling "Nikki" and DJ "Rae Rae" Chardonnay. They are two Chicago natives whose passions cross into community programming, youth advocacy, activism, community engagement, music and performing arts.
The creation of this show serves as the central program and the face of WSTS Radio.
Please follow "The Corner" at www.wstsradio.com, www.facebook.com/wstsradio & mixcloud.com/wstsradio
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8 NOV 2014 · This week on "the Corner", Nikki, Rae and Nya invites self published author Jarrett Robinson on as a special guest. They set down with Jarrett to talk about his new book "Chicago City Blues: Vol. 1," the inspiration for writing the book and experiences living in the city.
27 OCT 2014 · Nikki, Rae Rae, and Nya reflects on Ferguson and movement building within black communities.
19 OCT 2014 · This week on The Corner, Rae and Nya talk with Sam Lewis of the Elastic Arts Foundation, independent cultural hub for local and live music, performance and art.
They also began a developing conversation around the use of excessive force and murders involving police officers.
11 OCT 2014 · The Corner is back with more Hot Topics and a list of guests, topics, and randomness every Saturday of each week.
Today we open the season with a list of hot topics that have made news headlines for the past month or two. We also provide status updates on what the host Nikki, Rae and Nya have been done during the off-season.
9 AUG 2014 · Nikki, Rae & Nya welcome Jumaane Taylor, professional Tap Dancer, to share a few details about his upcoming show "Supreme Love" how he found tap dance and much more.
They also discuss their thought on the Chicago Tribune op-ed piece written by fifth grade students of the Bradwell School of Excellence who discussed the misconceptions of Chicago, based on media representation.
27 JUL 2014 · This week on "The Corner", Nikki, Rae and Nya covers hot topics on the #JadaPose and the rape that went viral. Also the murder of Eric Garner by NYPD. Our special guest this week is former WSTS personality La Keisha Leek who will discuss her upcoming exhibit "How To Make A Hood."
As a special treat we highlight a song by Freddy Mandel (IG: @_KingFredrick). The song is titled "Jada Song." It will be aired during the break.
12 JUL 2014 · James T. Green (digital) artist, joins Nikki, Rae, & Nya on "The Corner" to discuss the use and consumption of technologies in communities of color. As a part of this discussion they reflect on the (1) evolution of digital technology and the internet, (2) capitalism and consumerism, as well as (3) technology apartheid and the privilege of access.
28 JUN 2014 · This week on "The Corner" is another segment dedicated to current topics in Black culture, Hip Hop and general news. This segment specifically raises questions about race, media representation and politics of black hair in Hip Hop culture..
Nikki, Rae and Nya addresses these general topics through discussion around:
1) Justin Bieber and blackness
2) Mona Scott Young and the sorority reality show petition
3) Comments on Blue Ivy and her hair.
among other things.
14 JUN 2014 · On June 13, 2014 the "Forum As Form" exhibit curated by artist Andres Hernandez opened at the Arts Incubator here in Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood. In support of this event Nikki, Rae and Nya Freeman covers the event and the discussion to follow led by artist, community members and scholars at the Arts Incubator in Washington Park.
24 MAY 2014 · Marshawn Feltus, founder and instructor of ACT Yoga (located on the westside of Chicago), joins Nikki & Rae to discuss the power yoga has in transforming peoples lives. In discussing his practice, he candidly shares his experience of learning and teaching yoga in prison along with his journey to bringing yoga to westside communities in Chicago.
The Corner is a topical show that focuses on current news, events, hot topics and issues relevant to black & latino communities in Chicago and across the nation. All episodes...
show more
The Corner is a topical show that focuses on current news, events, hot topics and issues relevant to black & latino communities in Chicago and across the nation. All episodes are also available on Mix Cloud as a permanent source to access archived episodes.
The hosts of The Corner is Darling "Nikki" and DJ "Rae Rae" Chardonnay. They are two Chicago natives whose passions cross into community programming, youth advocacy, activism, community engagement, music and performing arts.
The creation of this show serves as the central program and the face of WSTS Radio.
Please follow "The Corner" at www.wstsradio.com, www.facebook.com/wstsradio & mixcloud.com/wstsradio
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The hosts of The Corner is Darling "Nikki" and DJ "Rae Rae" Chardonnay. They are two Chicago natives whose passions cross into community programming, youth advocacy, activism, community engagement, music and performing arts.
The creation of this show serves as the central program and the face of WSTS Radio.
Please follow "The Corner" at www.wstsradio.com, www.facebook.com/wstsradio & mixcloud.com/wstsradio
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