This episode features writer, producer, actor, poet and bay area native Rafael Casal in conversation with five young filmmakers from YouthBeat at KDOL TV.

Support for this show has been provided by KDOL, Oakland in the Middle, the La Segunda podcast, Pandora and OUSD.

This episode features Members of the Oakland Roots Sports Club, Lindsay Barenz, President, Chuy Enriquez, Midfielder and Johnny Rodriguez, Forward 

Oakland Roots Sports Club seeks to harness the magic of Oakland and the power of sport as a force for social good. Whether on the pitch, in the stands, or within the community, Oakland Roots will represent our one-of-a-kind city with passion, pride, and commitment to all things Oakland. Player by player. Supporter by supporter. Resident by resident. One day at a time. One game at a time. This is about Oakland first, always.

Tune in to hear Amy discuss her engineering career and the journey to becoming a Jeopardy! Champion.

Episode 2 features A'y'Anna Moody Sr. Director, Social Impact at the Golden State Warriors and Elisha Greenwell, Founder and CEO of the Black Joy Parade.

Tune in to hear them reflect about being women in business and share with our students the stories of their community-focused careers here in Oakland.

Episode 1 features former Black Panther Party Minister of Culture and iconic artist Emory Douglas. His work is recognized around the world as a symbol of resistance to abuse of power.

Tune in to hear him engage with our panel of students on the Black Panther beginnings, inspiration, and legacy in Oakland and beyond.