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  • Tornado Help from Sequoi and Taylor w/ BMB

    Tornado Help from Sequoi and Taylor w/ BMB
    2025/05/25
    The podcast episode of “High Off the Glass” from May 25, 2025, centers on the severe tornado that devastated parts of St. Louis, especially North City. The hosts and their guests reflect on how the community rallied in response, spotlighting individuals like Mr. Sequoia, founder of the “Go Do Something Great Foundation,” who mobilized local volunteers instead of waiting for external assistance. Through personal anecdotes and discussions of family backgrounds, the speakers emphasize the deep roots and cultural pride of St. Louis residents, underscoring how strong local relationships fuel community resilience. They highlight significant grassroots organizations such as Black Men Build and local businesses like Cola Lounge that actively support community recovery efforts.The dialogue contrasts superficial responses to the disaster with meaningful acts of service, sharing stories like Ryan’s hands-on cleanup efforts. Participants discuss the personal motivations that drive their commitment to community upliftment, discussing the importance of engagement, responsibility, and preventing conflict escalation within neighborhoods. Additionally, the episode sheds light on entrepreneurial activities—including cannabis cultivation through High Pressure Growers—and creative pursuits in local theater and the arts, illustrating how cultural expression intertwines with community activism.Coy and T, key figures in the episode, elaborate on the origins and missions of their organizations, focusing on innovative projects like planting fruit trees and providing asthma supplies through programs like “Room to Breathe.” Black Men Build addresses economic challenges by promoting entrepreneurship and combating food deserts with initiatives such as open-air markets and inclusive community meetings. Both emphasize grassroots efforts, creativity, and collaborative rebuilding as essential to overcoming recent environmental and social challenges in St. Louis. The episode closes with a powerful call to action for enhanced community participation and mutual support to rebuild and strengthen neighborhoods together.Highlights
    • 🌪️ Severe tornado in St. Louis caused major damage, especially in North City.
    • 🤝 Mr. Sequoia and the “Go Do Something Great Foundation” led grassroots relief efforts.
    • 🏙️ Strong cultural pride and local relationships fuel community resilience in St. Louis.
    • 💬 Personal stories highlight family influences and motivation for community service.
    • 🌱 Innovative community programs address environmental and health challenges.
    • 🛠️ Black Men Build promotes entrepreneurship and combats food deserts.
    • 📣 Emphasis on active community engagement and rebuilding after crisis.
    Key Insights
    • 🌪️ Impact of Natural Disasters on Urban Communities: The tornado’s rare path through city areas demonstrated how urban populations face unique vulnerabilities but also possess remarkable resilience when mobilized locally, underscoring the importance of community-led response rather than dependence on outside aid.
    • 🤝 Power of Local Leadership and Grassroots Mobilization: Leaders like Mr. Sequoia exemplify how individuals rooted in the community can inspire rapid and effective action, highlighting that genuine local engagement often outperforms large-scale, external interventions in crises.
    • 🏠 Importance of Cultural Heritage and Family Influence: Personal narratives around family history and cultural pride reveal how a sense of identity and belonging strengthens commitment to community service, fostering sustained efforts beyond short-term relief.
    • 🌱 Innovative Solutions to Community Health and Environmental Challenges: Programs such as “Room to Breathe” and urban fruit tree planting show that creative, targeted initiatives can address systemic health issues and environmental degradation, improving quality of life alongside disaster recovery.
    • 💡 Entrepreneurship as a Vehicle for Community Empowerment: The focus on initiatives like Black Men Build and cannabis cultivation through High Pressure Growers stresses the role of economic diversification and entrepreneurship in building sustainable, self-sufficient communities.
    • 🎭 Integrating Arts and Activism: The intersection of creative pursuits (acting, painting, theater) with activism highlights how cultural expression can reinforce community cohesion, provide platforms for dialogue, and energize social change.
    • 📢 Call to Action for Collective Responsibility: The episode’s closing message underscores that community resilience depends on proactive involvement by all members, encouraging collaboration, volunteering, and mutual support as critical for long-term recovery and growth.
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  • 518

    518
    2025/05/18
    1 時間 58 分
  • According to OThaGreat

    According to OThaGreat
    2025/05/11
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  • the cast of the weight of the wait play

    the cast of the weight of the wait play
    2025/05/04
    the cast of the new stage play discuss the play
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    52 分
  • Playoffs Playoffs Everywhere All @ Once

    Playoffs Playoffs Everywhere All @ Once
    2025/04/27
    1 時間 34 分
  • Playoffs Picture Almost in Focus

    Playoffs Picture Almost in Focus
    2025/04/13
    So much 🏀 so little time. Co-host Montega Rebel was back from his Couples Retreat. And tha Return of my guy Josh Price host of Price Check Podcast. We broke down Big NBA Stories of tha week. Dubs are playing clips Right Now! Crucial game for Warriors. If they lose, they fall into tha Play-In and Minn takes their 6th seed. So I'm going to watch this Crazy close Game. 4th quarter is about to start. Score is 82-83 Clips. Come on Clips, get this W! Can't wait to ride my Bike🚲🚲 Today! ✌🏾💨🏀🏆


    4/13/25


    -OThaGreat
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  • Final 4/Women's Championship/Playoffs Intensity

    Final 4/Women's Championship/Playoffs Intensity
    2025/04/06
    1 時間 18 分
  • Mayoral Election April 8th GO VOTE

    Mayoral Election April 8th GO VOTE
    2025/03/30
    April 8th is Election Day for St. Louis City. On today's episode we dove into the Mayoral race between Mayor Tishaura jones vs Cara Spencer. I was blessed to have a distinguished panel for the discussion. Co-host, Montega Rebel, Slyvester Brown writer for the St. louis American, Former Missouri State Senator Ms. Maria Chappalle-Nadal. And a Cannabis Superhero, Businessman and Activist Brennan England. Everyone brought a different point of view. To be honest, I wasn't expecting those opinions. Which lead to a Lively convo. Get out and VOTE EVERYONE. LOCAL ELECTIONS ARE THA MOST IMPORTANT! ✌🏾🌬🏀🏆 -OThaGreat

    3/30/25

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    1 時間 20 分