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Mohammad Hureini of Youth of Sumud

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A black and white photo of Mohammad Hureini in a jacket with a Nehru collar in an olive orchard plus the words "TFSR 1-28-24 | Mohammad Hureini of Youth of Sumud"This week, we’re featuring a conversation with Mohammad Hureini (twitter / instagram), a young activist from Masafer Yatta, an area in the hills south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank in Palestine. Mohammad is a member of a non-violent group called Youth of Sumud that struggles to hold on to the sites and lives of Palestinian villages despite displacement by the Israeli military occupation as well as the illegal zionist settlements (like the neighboring Havat Ma’on) and their routine violence and impunity. For the hour, Mohammad speaks about the work of Youth of Sumud, their recent report co-published with The Good Shepherd on increased settler violence entitled Indigenous Erasure: How the zionist movement is using state sanctioned violence to eliminate the Palestinian communities of the West Bank, the South African genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice and other topics. A transcript of this interview will be available soon, a podcast version of this is available at our website.

Organizations Mohammad names doing on the ground support:

Recent interviews about the conflict in Palestine

Announcements

B(A)D News #75 is out!

Check out the January 2024 episode featuring updates on support for antifascists facing charges in Budapest from February 11, 2023; reflections from an Autonomist on the ’80s-’90s journal “Radikal”; a portion of our interview with Israeli refuser Yuval Dag; and an interview from Solidarity Zones on the case of accused Russian war sabateur, Ruslan Siddiqui

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Featured Track:

  • Building Steam with a Grain of Salt by DJ Shadow from Entroducing….

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Queer Calendar for weekend of Jan. 26

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  • Karaoke every Thursday with Terraoke at the Getaway River Bar from 9pm to 1am.
  • Line Dancing, Country Music and Beginning Two-Step lessons every Thursday at Banks Ave. Bar, with their night called Butts N Boots starting at 6pm.
  • This and every Friday it’s Drag Queen karaoke at O Henry’s 8pm to midnight
  • Every first thursday Transmission is hosting their monthly Trans Feminine Support Meeting-
    A meeting for only transfeminine people/people exploring a transfeminine transition.
  • Friday,February 9th it’s Comedy at Catawba: featuring Jamie Shriner. Jamie is a comedian based in Chicago, IL. A former theatre kid, current queer, deaf, & mentally ill gig-worker, Jamie uses humorous original songs to discuss her hearing loss and mental illness, as well as her struggles with body image, womanhood, and being queer in Indiana where she grew up. ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm, catawb
  • This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys. 
  • THIS Sunday, Feb. 11th is Asheville’s Mardi Gras Parade and Queens Ball starting at 3:00 in the South Slope. The annual tradition isn’t a queer event… but it’s pretty darn queer.  Queens Ball follows the parade at the Funkatorium.
  • Also Sunday Feb. 11th is also the monthly Butch Out Sunday, Funday, Tea Dance at Banks Ave Bar starting at 4pm!
  • Every Sunday, Gentle Yoga for Queer & GNC Folks at West Asheville Yoga Studio from 1:30 to 2:30. Learn more at “westashevilleyoga.com”.
  • “Life’s a Drag” Brunch Every Sunday at Asheville Beauty Academy. Doors @12, show @ 1pm.  
  • Following the “Life’s a Drag” Brunch is Drag Appreciation Day every Sunday at the Asheville Beauty Academy from 3pm to 6pm.
  • Also this and every Sunday it’s Social Sundays at Banks Avenue Bar from 4-7pm. Music, Dancing and Drinks with the queer community.
  • Monday and every Monday, Karaoke hosted by Ganymede at the 27 Club at 10pm. 
  • Every Tuesday it’s Trivia with a drag queen at Avl Beauty academy at 8pm, followed by karaoke at 10pm. 
  • This wednesday, february 7th, BRRRRR! Cold hands? Warm hearts! Through February 14th the Beer City Sisters are buying gloves, hats, socks, etc. for the houseless folks in Asheville, NC. BeLoved Asheville will distribute the goods. If you’re interested you can donate items, or make a donation. It’s cold— please think about helping out! They are still needing donations of sleeping bags, backpacks, blankets, sterno, and hot hands. PS- If you’re interested in joining the Beer City Sisters we’d LOVE to have you! Any gender spectrum, any sexuality, any human– as long as you have it in your heart to spread JOY! Learn more at beercitysisters.org

Looking Ahead:

  • On Thursday, February15  LaZoom Room presents Comedy with Gabbie Watts a stand-up comic based in Atlanta, GA. She was the winner of the 2023 “Queer of the Year” competition at the P3 Comedy Fest at LaZoom Room Bar & Gorilla at 76 Biltmore Avenue at 7pm.
  • Wednesday, February 21, Practice your figure drawing in an inclusive atmosphere. This is a recurring event, happening the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm. Drawing starts at 6:00pm! Sliding scale! Registration in advance helps us plan, but drop-ins are welcome! 
  • Saturday February 24th Brittany Howard plays the Orange Peel for an 18 and over show at 8pm. She’s probably best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the Alabama Shakes, and has been a proud lesbian for over a decade.
  • Saturday, is Trash Talk! At Shakeys. A Queer Dance Party w/ DJ Abu Disarray 10pm-2am and Drag Shows hosted by Priscilla Chambers & Calcutta 11:30pm
  • Hendersonville Theatre is presenting Sordid Lives starting Thursday March 21st.  Tickets at hendersonvilletheatre.org

Looking Farther Ahead….

  • On Thursday, April 25th, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) will host the annual Dining Out For Life event. Partnering again with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR), Dining Out For Life 2024 will encourage residents of Asheville and Western North Carolina to eat out at Participating Restaurants. This celebration supports both the local restaurants that host the events and raises money for WNCAP’s life-saving services. Now in its 22nd year, Dining Out for Life has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The money raised by WNCAP’s annual Dining Out for Life is more critical than ever. Your donations provide care, rental assistance, and education in our fight against HIV/AIDS. Dine Out. End HIV!

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Lua Flora – Live Tonight – The Getaway River Bar – 103.3 AshevilleFM – Live Music Sessions – Wednesday January 17th, 10-11pm at 103.3FM – streaming www.ashevillefm.org

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Asheville band “Lua Flora ”  will be performing at The Getaway River Bar  – show starts at 9pm and will simulcast it live on 103.3FM starting at 10pm on the..

AshevilleFM Live Music Sessions..

Join us!  Wednesday, January 17th

No Cover!!

 

Asheville FM and The Getaway River Bar are pleased to present Lua Flora live at The Getaway Bar from 9-11PM & broadcast on 103.3 Asheville FM 10-11PM. Please join us in person or tune in!

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ABOUT THE BAND: Lua Flora

Creating in a state of constant adventure, Asheville, NC-based Lua Flora has successfully unified sounds that typically don’t go together. The electrifying passion and introspective lyrics of songwriter Evan Button, meet a mesmerizing blend of Caribbean, Eastern, and American music to create a previously undefined genre; “Beach Folk.” This cultural phenomenon lends itself to easy listening from the perfect barrels of the Pacific Ocean to the hollers of Appalachia. In three quick years, the project has gone from backyard parties to national stages across the U.S. supporting Satsang, Franc Moody, Of Good Nature, and Kendall Street Company in addition to festival appearances at Front Porch Fest, Kentucky Yoga Festival, Between the Trails, and others.
“The musical embodiment of Asheville’s creative spirit”
-Face The Current
“…easy and melodic — a light, laidback recluse from the grind.”
-Top Shelf Music
“Lua Flora shows folk & reggae mix.”
-Grateful Web

The Getaway River Bar – The Getaway is a laid-back bar with extra chill vibes by the river. With an expanse of outdoor seating and recreations set on the edge of the French Broad River, it welcomes everyone 21+ to loosen up and enjoy a getaway hidden in-between the city center and growing West Asheville.

790 Riverside Drive – Asheville, NC 28801 – (828) 545-6985 https://www.getawayontheriver.com/

 

Asheville FM Live Music Sessions

Wednesday’s at 10pm

@AshevilleFM 103.3 /  https://ashevillefm.org/


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Kazi Toure of Boston Jericho on Prisoner Support

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Kazi Toure of Boston Jericho on Prisoner Support

"Kazi Toure of Boston Jericho | TFSR 1-14-24" featuring a photo of Kazi in a black beret and leather jacket

This week on the show, you’ll hear Kazi Toure. Kazi is a former political prisoner from the Ohio 7 case and founding member of the Boston chapter of The National Jericho Movement. For the hour, Kazi and I talk about the history of Jericho Movement, supporting political prisoners and support for post-release and aging prisoners. You can find recent updates from the group at @OfficialJerichoBoston on Instagram.

Kazi’s appearances here before:

Other Interviews Referenced:

 


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Joey Ayoub on the War in Palestine

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Joey Ayoub on the War in Palestine

Joey Ayoub selfey'ing with his dogs, reading a book and "TFSR 1-7-24 | Joey Ayoub on the War in Palestine

We’re joined again by podcaster, writer and activist Joey Ayoub. Joey, who is a Lebanese Palestinian living in Europe, co-hosts a podcast called The Fire These Times which is soon to be a part of the From The Periphery podcast network. For the hour we speak about the Israeli war on Palestinians, US policies in the SWANA region and the possibilities of war expanding to neighboring states, conspiracy thinking in the early days of these massacres, European state approaches to massacres in the Occupied Territories and other subjects. The full interview will be available alongside a transcript (soon) at our website.

Announcements

Fundraiser for Daryle Lamont Jenkins

Supporters of antifascist and anarchist activist Daryle Lamont Jenkins are raising funds for DLJ after a recent visit to the hospital. You can learn more and kick in some funds at GoFund.Me/e40da8b8 or check the link in our show notes.

Hunger Strike At Red Onion Expands

The hunger strike that began on December 26th at the infamous Red Onion State Prison in Virginia has doubled in size as of a few days ago with participation of 7 more imprisoned resisters protesting abuse by isolation despite Virginia policy and international human rights law. There is a rundown of the hunger strike and conditions at Red Onion available at RashidMod.Com and supporters are requesting that people call or email VDOC officials to end this cruel and unlawful use of segregation.

Newly joined the strike:

  • Nguyen Tuan – #1098070
  • Demetrius Walllace – #1705834
  • Gregory Binns – #1157265
  • P. Williams – #2103207
  • DeQuan Saunders – #1458253
  • J. Hilliard – #1988319
  • Ray Galloway – #1407902
  • Gregory Azeez – #1421616

Who To Contact:

VADOC~ Central Administration; USPS—
P.O. Box 26963
Richmond, VA 23261

Virginia DOC ~ Director, Chadwick S Dotson,

VADOC ~Central Administration

Rose L. Durbin, Phone~804-887-7921
Email: [email protected]

Beth Cabell, Division of Institutions
beth.cabell@vadoc.virginia.gov
(804)834-9967

Gov. Glenn Youngkin
(804)786-2211
[email protected]

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Featured Track:

  • Splash Waterfalls (remix) (instrumental) by Ludacris feat. Raphael Saadiq

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Lua Flora – Asheville FM Live Music Sessions – The Getaway River Bar – Wednesday January 17th, 10-11pm at 103.3FM – streaming www.ashevillefm.org

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Asheville band “Lua Flora ”  will be performing at The Getaway River Bar  – show starts at 9pm and will be simulcast live on 103.3FM at 10pm on the..

AshevilleFM Live Music Sessions..

Join us!  Wednesday, January 17th

No Cover!!

 

Asheville FM and The Getaway River Bar are pleased to present Lua Flora live at The Getaway Bar from 9-11PM & broadcast on 103.3 Asheville FM 10-11PM. Please join us in person or tune in!

~
ABOUT THE BAND: Lua Flora
Creating in a state of constant adventure, Asheville, NC-based Lua Flora has successfully unified sounds that typically don’t go together. The electrifying passion and introspective lyrics of songwriter Evan Button, meet a mesmerizing blend of Caribbean, Eastern, and American music to create a previously undefined genre; “Beach Folk.” This cultural phenomenon lends itself to easy listening from the perfect barrels of the Pacific Ocean to the hollers of Appalachia. In three quick years, the project has gone from backyard parties to national stages across the U.S. supporting Satsang, Franc Moody, Of Good Nature, and Kendall Street Company in addition to festival appearances at Front Porch Fest, Kentucky Yoga Festival, Between the Trails, and others.
“The musical embodiment of Asheville’s creative spirit”
-Face The Current
“…easy and melodic — a light, laidback recluse from the grind.”
-Top Shelf Music
“Lua Flora shows folk & reggae mix.”
-Grateful Web

The Getaway River Bar – The Getaway is a laid-back bar with extra chill vibes by the river. With an expanse of outdoor seating and recreations set on the edge of the French Broad River, it welcomes everyone 21+ to loosen up and enjoy a getaway hidden in-between the city center and growing West Asheville.

790 Riverside Drive – Asheville, NC 28801 – (828) 545-6985 https://www.getawayontheriver.com/

 

Asheville FM Live Music Sessions

Wednesday’s at 10pm

@AshevilleFM 103.3 /  https://ashevillefm.org/


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