Episodios

  • Episode 12: I’m Survivin’ State Violence
    Feb 21 2023

    Zebb Hall from The Alphabet Boys podcast details the infiltration efforts of FBI informant to quell the voices of black activist in the wake of the 2020 George Floyd uprisings 

    About Oya:

    Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to prioritize peace and community-driven solutions that break cycles of violence and address trauma. She's creative, she's a mama, and she's for the trees.

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    55 m
  • Episode 11: I’m Surviving Polyvictimization
    Feb 10 2023

    Episode Description:

    In this episode we speak with LaTasha Bracks a survivor of polyvictimizations, we discuss her healing journey and the ways she has grappled with loss. We also speak with Cheryl Branch, Executive Director of LAM (LA Metropolitan Churches) as she shares her experiences in the survivor support field. 

    About Oya:

    Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to prioritize peace and community-driven solutions that break cycles of violence and address trauma. She's creative, she's a mama, and she's for the trees.

    Links: 

    LA Times: She lost one son to violence. Now she’s fighting to keep her other two alive

    LAM Metropolian

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    1 h y 2 m
  • Episode 10: I'm Survivin' & Training the People
    Feb 3 2023

    This Episode:

    Gaining the training for the "allegiance to love" and healing with CSSJ lead David Guizar, LAURA e.d. Adela Barajas and former Black Panther, and current national PCITI founder & trainer, Aquil Basheer.

    About Oya:

    Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to prioritize peace and community-driven solutions that break cycles of violence and address trauma. She's creative, she's a mama, and she's for the trees.

    Links: 

    https://www.instagram.com/david.guizar9/

    http://www.laurala.org/

    https://pciti.net/

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    1 h y 11 m
  • Episode Nine: Crime Survivors Week; Sacramento, CA in the Spring; Midnight hotel lobby, Survivors Speak
    Jan 27 2023

    About Oya:

    Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to prioritize peace and community-driven solutions that break cycles of violence and address trauma. She's creative, she's a mama, and she's for the trees.

    Links: 

    https://www.instagram.com/hypknow/

    https://cssj.org/

    https://safeandjust.org/

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    1 h y 8 m
  • Mini Episode: Tune In Next Week!
    Jan 20 2023

    Creator and Host Oya L. Sherrils will be back next week with a brand-new episode. Come back next week and thank you for your continued support! 

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    1 m
  • Episode Eight: I'm Survivin' to Build Peace & Restore Justice
    Jan 13 2023

    La Tanya on building peace in honor of Nipsey; Latanya on restoring justice after violence & harm.

    About Oya:

    Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to prioritize peace and community-driven solutions that break cycles of violence and address trauma. She's creative, she's a mama, and she's for the trees.

    Links: 

    https://www.instagram.com/powerful.as_a_muthafucka/

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    40 m
  • Episode Seven: I'm Survivin' from the Projects to the White House
    Jan 6 2023

    Prolific Peace Activist Aqeela Sherrills shares his journey and what's on the horizon for the movement.

    About Oya:

    Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to prioritize peace and community-driven solutions that break cycles of violence and address trauma. She's creative, she's a mama, and she's for the trees.

    Links: 

    https://www.instagram.com/aqeelasherrills/

    https://cbpscollective.org/

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    1 h
  • Mini Episode: I’m Survivin’; Mother & Child
    Dec 23 2022

    This week we are releasing a mini-episode as we prepare for the holiday break. Join Oya and her mother as they have an honest, candid conversation on women's bodies. We'll be back with a full episode on January 6th! 

    About Oya:

    Oya L Sherrills is a survivor, a lived experience leader in her field, an advocate, and an organizer. Author of "Musings of a Rascal", she works to create a culture where healing practices are centered and valued. Oya likes to pave paths that connect past and future ancestors in efforts to prioritize peace and community-driven solutions that break cycles of violence and address trauma. She's creative, she's a mama, and she's for the trees.

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    25 m