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WE GOT US NOW podcast

WE GOT US NOWwww.wegotusnow.org
WE GOT US NOW podcast shines a spotlight on the invisible population of 10 million children and young adults in the US impacted by parental incarceration. WE endure the collateral consequences of mass incarceration in the US. Our Stories are often unknown and untold. Our Traumas are misdiagnosed and overlooked. Our Futures are often misrepresented and our experiences are unheard. WE will NO longer be silenced by our pain. These are OUR STORIES! To learn more, go to www.WEGOTUSNOW.org
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Episodes

S5 | EP6: JOEL AUSTIN ~ Educating & Equipping the World with Tools for Engaged, Informed and Empowered Fatherhood

WELCOME to Season 5 of the ⁠⁠WE GOT US NOW Podcast⁠⁠ series POWERED by NBA Foundation ⁠HOSTED by ⁠ ⁠Ebony Underwood ⁠⁠ For our 7th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! S5 | EP6: JOEL AUSTIN ~ Educating & Equipping the World ...

Jun 15, 202556 minSeason 5Ep. 6

S5 | EP5: MIKO UNDERWOOD ~ Fashion as a Bridge: Catalyzing Healing, Sustainability & Creative Expression

WELCOME to Season 5 of the ⁠⁠WE GOT US NOW Podcast⁠⁠ series POWERED by ⁠⁠Chicago Beyond ⁠ HOSTED by ⁠ ⁠Ebony Underwood⁠⁠ For our 7th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected. S5 | EP5: MIKO UNDERWOOD ~ Fashion as a Bridge: Catalyzing Healing, Sustainabi...

Jun 11, 202552 minSeason 5Ep. 5

S5| EP4: J. MARK EDDY ~ Bridging Interdisciplinary Perspectives to Inform Research on the Issue of Children with Incarcerated Parents

WELCOME to Season 5 of the ⁠⁠WE GOT US NOW Podcast⁠⁠ series POWERED by Libra Foundation⁠⁠ HOSTED by ⁠ ⁠⁠Ebony Underwood⁠⁠ For our 7th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected. S5| EP4: J. MARK EDDY ~ Bridging Interdisciplinary Perspectives to Inform Res...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 5Ep. 4

S5| EP3: JENNIFER JONES ~ Beauty Marks for Girls: Addressing Trauma for Girls With Incarcerated Mothers through long-term Mentorship, Care & Community

WELCOME to Season 5 of the ⁠⁠WE GOT US NOW Podcast⁠⁠ series POWERED by ⁠⁠Satterberg Foundation⁠⁠ HOSTED by ⁠ Ebony Underwood⁠ For our 7th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected. S5| EP3: JENNIFER JONES ~ Beauty Marks for Girls: Addressing Trauma for G...

May 29, 202553 minSeason 5Ep. 3

S5 | EP2: FOX & ROB RICHARDSON ~ Founders, Rich Family Ministries, Subjects of Acclaimed, Oscar Nominated Film, TIME and Sequel, TIME II: Unfinished Business ~ A TIMELESS LOVE STORY

WELCOME to Season 5 of the ⁠⁠WE GOT US NOW Podcast⁠⁠ series POWERED by ⁠⁠RWJFoundation⁠⁠ HOSTED by ⁠Ebony Underwood⁠ For our 7th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected. S5 | EP2: FOX & ROB RICHARDSON ~ TIME II: Unfinished Business ~ A TIMELESS LOV...

May 21, 202550 minSeason 5Ep. 2

S5 | EP 1: MOTHER'S DAY EDITION - BREE ANDERSON: A Mother's Love ~ Reproductive Justice Changemaker

WELCOME to Season 5 of the ⁠⁠WE GOT US NOW Podcast⁠⁠ series POWERED by ⁠⁠NBA Foundation⁠⁠ HOSTED by ⁠ Ebony Underwood ⁠ HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! For our 7th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected. S5 | EP 1: BREE ANDERSON: A Mother's Love ~ Reproductive Ju...

May 11, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 1

S4 | EP 6: DR. NIA HEARD-GARRIS, MD, MBA | MSc | FAAP: A Deep Dive on Structural Racism ~ It’s Harmful & Impacts the Health & Well-Being of Children Impacted By Parental Incarceration

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series WELCOME to Season 4 of the ⁠WE GOT US NOW Podcast⁠ series POWERED by ⁠The Just Trust⁠ HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 6th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected. Dr. Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MBA | MS...

Jun 16, 202450 minSeason 4Ep. 6

S4 | EP 5: UPDATE: TONY LEWIS JR & FATHER, TONY LEWIS SR || REUNIFICATION CELEBRATION ~ TONY LEWIS IS FREE ~ Redemption, Restoration & Freedom

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series WELCOME to Season 4 of the ⁠ WE GOT US NOW Podcast ⁠ series POWERED by ⁠ The Just Trust HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 6th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected. Tony Lewis Jr. is an Author, Com...

Jun 10, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 4Ep. 5

S4 | EP 4: HENA ALI-BERNARD ~ Creating Safe, Healthy, Equitable Opportunities for Vulnerable Students

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series WELCOME to Season 4 of the ⁠ WE GOT US NOW Podcast⁠ series POWERED by ⁠The Just Trust⁠ HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 6th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected. Hena Ali-Bernard , is a Licensed ...

Jun 03, 202443 minSeason 4Ep. 4

S4 | EP 3: KEMBA SMITH-PRADIA ~ Leading A Life Committed to Justice: From College to Prison to Poster Child for Criminal Justice Reform

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series WELCOME to Season 4 of the ⁠ WE GOT US NOW Podcast⁠ series POWERED by ⁠The Just Trust⁠ HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 6th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected. Kemba Smith-Pradia is a Mother, A...

May 28, 202455 minSeason 4Ep. 3

S4 | EP 2: ANNA HASKINS ~ Shifting the Lens In Research about Children With Incarcerated Parents

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series WELCOME to Season 4 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series POWERED by The Just Trust HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 6th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected. Anna R. Haskins is the Andrew V. Tacke...

May 20, 202440 minSeason 4Ep. 2

S4 | EP 1: MOTHER'S DAY EDITION - CHESA BOUDIN: Harnessing Energy ~ Channeling Negative Experiences into Positive Outcomes

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series WELCOME to Season 4 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series POWERED by The Just Trust For our 6th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight voices from our community, and uplift our allies working across the field to create a just and equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families connected. Chesa Boudin is the founding executive director of Berkeley’s Cr...

May 12, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 1

S3 | EP 7: THE SENTENCING PROJECT ~ 50 YEARS & A WAKEUP

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series WELCOME to Season 3 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series. HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 5th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight our community voices, bring awareness to 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in 2023, and uplift our allies working to reform the criminal legal system and create a just, equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families con...

Jun 28, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 7

S 3 | EP 6: FATHER'S DAY EDITION - RICKEYRA JIVENS: 32 Father's Days ~ Seeking Freedom for Her Father Serving a Life Sentence

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series WELCOME to Season 3 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series. HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 5th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight our community voices, bring awareness to 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in 2023, and uplift our allies working to reform the criminal legal system and create a a just, equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families c...

Jun 18, 202338 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S3 | EP 5: DERONTE CRAIG ~ Redefining Life's Journey ~ Utilizing Principles for Success Amidst the Pain Points of Parental Incarceration

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series WELCOME to Season 3 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 5th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight our community voices, bring awareness to 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in 2023, and uplift our allies working to reform the criminal legal system and create a a just, equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families co...

Jun 14, 202357 minSeason 3Ep. 5

S3 | EP 4: RACHEL E. BARKOW ~ Navigating Punishment in America

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series WELCOME to Season 3 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 5th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight our community voices, bring awareness to 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in 2023, and uplift our allies working to reform the criminal legal system and create a a just, equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families co...

Jun 07, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3 | EP 3: SYLVIA TASCON ~ Stepping into Greatness: Advocacy for Family, Justice, Fairness + Freedom for Her Incarcerated Father

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series WELCOME to Season 3 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 5th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight our community voices, bring awareness to 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in 2023, and uplift our allies working to reform the criminal legal system and create a just, equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families conn...

May 31, 202352 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3| EP 2: KELLY WOOLF ~ Acknowledging & Uplifting an Unseen Community

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series ⭐ WELCOME to Season 3 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 5th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight our community voices, bring awareness to 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in 2023, and uplift our allies working to reform the criminal legal system and create a a just, equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families ...

May 24, 20231 hrSeason 3Ep. 2

S3 | EP 1: TIFFANY BROWN ~ Developing Despite Distance: 3Dimensional Leadership, Lived Expertise & Elevating Black Boys

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series WELCOME to Season 3 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 5th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day, WE spotlight our community voices, bring awareness to 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in 2023, and uplift our allies working to reform the criminal legal system and create a a just, equitable society that seeks to keep justice-impacted families co...

May 16, 202343 minSeason 3Ep. 1

S2 | EP 6: UPDATE: ASHLEY JACKSON + FATHER, ORRIN JACKSON ~ EMPATHY, JUSTICE & REUNIFICATION AFTER 30+ YEARS

S2 | EP 6: UPDATE: ASHLEY JACKSON + FATHER, ORRIN JACKSON ~ EMPATHY, JUSTICE & REUNIFICATION AFTER 30+ YEARS WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series⭐ WELCOME to Season 2 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 4th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day this year WE will highlight directly impacted advocates as well as allies in the work to reform the criminal legal system and create ...

Jun 13, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S2 | EP 5: ERIC GONZALEZ ~ Trailblazing Justice in Communities | First Latino Brooklyn District Attorney in New York State

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series⭐ WELCOME to Season 2 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series. HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 4th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day this year WE will highlight directly impacted advocates as well as allies in the work to reform the criminal legal system and create a fair and just society that seeks to keep families connected. S2 | EP 5: ERIC GONZALEZ ~ Trailblazing Justice i...

Jun 06, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 5

S2 | EP 4: CHRISTINE NORBUT BEYER ~ POWERFUL FAMILIES, POWERFUL COMMUNITIES

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series ⭐ WELCOME to Season 2 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series. HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 4th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day this year WE will highlight directly impacted advocates as well as allies in the work to reform the criminal legal system and create a fair and just society that seeks to keep families connected. S2 | EP 4: CHRISTINE NORBUT BEYER ~ POWERFUL FAM...

May 30, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 4

S2 | EP 3: DR. ALEXANDRIA PECH, PH.D ~ Centering BIPOC Women + Girls in Research

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series ⭐ WELCOME to Season 2 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series . HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 4th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day this year WE will highlight directly impacted advocates as well as allies in the work to reform the criminal legal system and create a fair and just society that seeks to keep families connected. S2 | EP 3: DR. ALEXANDRIA PECH, PH.D ~ Centerin...

May 23, 202235 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2 | EP2: ANYE YOUNG - LIFE, SCHOOL + SELF PUBLISHED AUTHOR

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series ⭐ WELCOME to Season 2 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast HOSTED by Ebony Underwood S2| EP2: ANYE YOUNG - LIFE, SCHOOL + SELF PUBLISHED AUTHOR Anyé Young is a courageous youth advocate for prison reform best known for the book she self-published when she was 16 years old: Teen Guide to Living With Incarcerated Parents ( #TGLWIP ). Since the release of her book, Young has shared her story and experiences as a child with a father serving a 12-year pris...

May 17, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2 | EP 1: ISABEL CORONADO ~ Disrupting Systemic Oppression for Children and Families

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series ⭐ WELCOME to Season 2 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series. HOSTED by Ebony Underwood For our 4th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day this year WE will highlight directly impacted advocates as well as allies in the work to reform the criminal legal system and create a fair and just society that seeks to keep families connected. S2 | EP 1: ISABEL CORONADO ~ Disrupting Systemic...

May 09, 202240 minSeason 2Ep. 1

FATHER"S DAY EDITION: TONY LEWIS JR ~ #FREETONYLEWIS Fostering Cultural Redemption

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected series HOSTED by Ebony Underwood FATHER'S DAY EDITION: #FREETONYLEWIS : Fostering Cultural Redemption In this seventh and final episode of the #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series. WE spotlight WE GOT US NOW Actionist, Tony Lewis Jr and his journey of being a child impacted by the incarceration of his Dad, Tony Lewis. As an only child, Tony Lewis Jr shares some of the worst collateral consequences of mass incarceration. Amidst all of it, Tony describes how ...

Jun 20, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 7

AMIRA, CAMAYA, KA'MIYA: The Cost of Connection

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series⁠ . HOSTED by Ebony Underwood AMIRA ⭐ CAMAYA ⭐ KA'MIYA : The Cost Of Connection In this sixth episode of the #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series . WE spotlight (3) Eleven year old girls from our WE GOT US NOW Jr Actionist leaders community, AMIRA, CAMAY & KA'MIYA give in-depth accounts about their personal experiences of having a parent behind bars, the cost of staying connected to their incarcerated parents emotionally, physically and f...

Jun 13, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 6

ANTOINE DIGITAL X JAY JAY DIGITAL: How Dad & Daughter bridge Tech x Family

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected series: HOSTED by Ebony Underwood ANTOINE DIGITAL X JAY JAY DIGITAL How Dad & Daughter bridge Tech x Family In this fifth episode, WE spotlight father @antoine.digital and daughter @jayjay.digital and their remarkable story of turning a negative into a positive by utilizing tech to bridge families together through their nonprofit, PhotoPatchFoundation and their educational tech academy, @Unlock.Academy Antoine, a formerly incarcerated dad, was sentenced t...

Jun 06, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 5

PETE MONSANTO: Run For His Life

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected series: PETE MONSANTO: Run For His Life In this fourth episode, WE feature the story of photographer, deejay and influencer, Pete Monsanto and the documentary film, Run For His Life. Pete details, in this captivating conversation with We Got Us Now Founder/CEO, Ebony Underwood, the 34 years of seperation he has endured away from his Dad due to incarceration, the personal choices and challenges he faced throughout his life and his decision to run the NYC marat...

May 30, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 4

SHALEI HEFLIN: Pageants, Prayers & Parental Incarceration

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected series: HOSTED by Ebony Underwood SHALEI HEFLIN: Pageants, Prayers & Parental Incarceration In this third episode of the #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series, WE spotlight We Got Us Now Actionist, Shalei Heflin's story about growing up with her parents incarcerated and the challenges that have come along with it. Shalei shares about her entry into the Miss America pageant and the importance of her spiritual foundation. WE hear about her determination to...

May 23, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 3
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