Loitering and Unarmed
Unapologetic conversations with fellow social justice warriors to engage in radical talk that inspires radical results for Ohio's poorest city East Cleveland. Launched in the summer of 2021. Our aim is to offer emotional reparations for East Clevelanders by highlighting clear pathways to success through city-wide intergenerationally centered businesses, programming, and events. LOITER IS A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS. Loiter is the freedom to explore without fear, gather together, and reclaim our space. Loiter is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reconsidering and reimagining a different future for black communities centered on spatial and economic justice .https://loiter.us
Episodes
28 episodes
Dancing on the Edge of Perception Ep. 28
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Episode 28
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1:38:30
Ali Sharif - Self Mastery Ep. 27
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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50:29
Community Ownership Ep. 26
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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48:26
Love Business But Hate School Ep. 25
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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50:37
The Have-nots or Have Yachts Ep. 24
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:21:09
Half Way Crooks - Ep. 23
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:07:37
Fit Beyond Race Ep. 22
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:00:49
Artificial Intelligent Takeover Ep. 21
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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42:10
Walking Through a Maze of Life by Abdul Sunni Ghani Ep. 20
Abdul Sunni GhaniBorn Edward Lee Williams in Atlanta Georgia, he later embraced Islam and changed his name to Abdul Sunni Ghani. Poetry and lyrical words came easily for Abdul, having a passion and gift for the expression ...
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Episode 20
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1:12:29
Slaves By Association Ep.19
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:01:42
Autonomy Ep.18
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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59:32
Not Looking To Be Perfect Ep.17
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:05:15
East Cleveland Is Stuck Ep.16
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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39:37
Go Small, Cut The Middle Man Ep.15
Ismail and Jamal begin by discussing narrative change and what that means after more negative news floods the community following an altercation at the debate between the mayor and one of his challengers. Ismail challenges the privilege of "fai...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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27:10
Accountability Check Point Ep.14
LOITER A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR EAST CLEVELANDERS.Loiter takes on its provocative name as a direct challenge to the city’s criminalized narrative. It actively invites and encourages residents to commune, interact,...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:02:55
Marshall Shorts - All By Design Ep. 13
Ismail and Jamal begin by discussing narrative change and what that means after more negative news floods the community following an altercation at the debate between the mayor and one of his challengers. Ismail challenges the privilege of "fai...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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56:58
Walter Patton & Ghetto Therapy Ep, 12
Ismail and Jamal begin by discussing narrative change and what that means after more negative news floods the community following an altercation at the debate between the mayor and one of his challengers. Ismail challenges the privilege of "fai...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:18:30
The Black Mans Survival Kit Ep. 11
Ismail and Jamal begin by discussing narrative change and what that means after more negative news floods the community following an altercation at the debate between the mayor and one of his challengers. Ismail challenges the privilege of "fai...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:06:48
He Who Chases Two Rabbits Catches Neither Ep. 10
Ismail and Jamal begin by discussing narrative change and what that means after more negative news floods the community following an altercation at the debate between the mayor and one of his challengers. Ismail challenges the privilege of "fai...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:13:48
Mister Soul Ep. 9
Ismail and Jamal begin by discussing narrative change and what that means after more negative news floods the community following an altercation at the debate between the mayor and one of his challengers. Ismail challenges the privilege of "fai...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:11:49
Everybody Not Gonna Make It Ep. 8
Ismail and Jamal begin by discussing narrative change and what that means after more negative news floods the community following an altercation at the debate between the mayor and one of his challengers. Ismail challenges the privilege of "fai...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:18:44
Critical Community Conversations Recap Ep. 7
After our first Critical Community Conversation, Ismail sits down with Tim Lampkin of Higher Purpose Co. They reflect on the event, east cleveland, the tremendous energy that was in the room and brainstorm a myriad of things crucial to ensuring...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:16:29
Colvins Sweet Creamery Ep.6
I sit down with East Cleveland native and entrepreneur Ibrahim Colvin founder of Colvins Sweet Creamery. This should go without saying but growing up in EC does not mean that you want to join in on the things that destroy your family and commun...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:07:19
We Need Emotional Reparations Ep. 5
On this episode, we explore the effects of the lack of youth engaged in the work needed to conquer the constant negative narrative of the city. We get into the complex conversation of the importance of different voices and leadership due to the...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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55:14