EPISODE #61 
The NO, I KNOW podcast created a new series which launches July 5th!  Race and Community Esteem: In the first episode we interview Mary Ashanti, President of NAACP in Wicomico County in Maryland.
Mary Ashanti is our first guest to discuss with us the relevance of race and community esteem. We cover the history and current relevance of the NAACP on local and national level in terms of education, voter registration, health care, police reform and more!
The NAACP, which stands for, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is a civil rights organization in the United States,  Founded: February 12, 1909, New York.  as a bi-racial endeavor to advance justice for African Americans.
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When you create together and are also a couple, what makes this kind of love special and challenging?
Our next couple are accomplished world class musicians, Elena Urioste and Tom Poster. Elena is a violinist who has performed with London Philharmonic and BBC Symphony and more. She also founded Chamber Music By The Sea, an annual festival on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, which has a strong commitment to education, involving young local musicians in both outreach activities and in the concerts themselves.Tom Poster has appeared as soloist with the likes of the BBC Philharmonic, BBC radio and television and on film soundtracks like the Oscar-nominated score for The Theory of Everything. Listen Now!

It began with a question. How can you hate me when you don't even know me? Listen to our powerful Interview with acclaimed musician, author, educator and race reconciliator, Daryl Davis.
A chance encounter with members of the Ku Klux Klan led musician Daryl Davis on a quest to determine the source of the hate. His unorthodox, yet simple approach, has wielded surprising results and just might be the solution for all racial discourse. As a pianist, vocalist, and guitarist, he performs nationally and internationally with The Daryl Davis Band. He has also worked with such notables as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley’s Jordanaires, The Legendary Blues Band, and many others. In 1983, A chance occurrence after one of his performances led him to befriend a member of the Ku Klux Klan. This eventually led Daryl to become the first black author to travel the country interviewing KKK leaders and members, all detailed in his book, Klan-Destine Relationships. Today, Daryl owns numerous Klan robes and hoods, given to him by active members who became his friends and renounced the organization. Davis has received the Elliott-Black and MLK awards as well as numerous national awards for his work in race relations. He is also an actor appearing in the critically acclaimed HBO's The Wire, and most recently, as the subject of the documentary Accidental Courtesy, which filmed his real life encounters with Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazi leaders as he helps to dismantle racism across the United States.. Listen to our interview with Daryl Davis.

EP#55 Mayor Jake Day Interview
A new season of the No, I Know Podcast is here,
with your co-hosts, Ilyana Kadushin and James Harrell.

Community Engagement.
Community Esteem.
Community taking action to make a difference.
How do these ideas affect the revitalization of a city like Salisbury Maryland?
How does a city rebrand itself?
Listen to our interview with the Mayor of Salisbury, Maryland, Mayor Jake Day.

LISTEN NOW to hear our chat about Art as a tool and youth leadership from the viewpoint of fenix youth project!

EP#52 Sowing The Seeds of Love: Growing Food and Community through Gardens.

Co Hosts, Ilyana Kadushin and James Harrell interview Pastor Martin Hutchison of Community of Joy Church, who is breaking ground in his community, by creating Camden Community Garden.
Some of what is learned:
The story of how a vacant lot transforms to a community garden. How does growing food in a garden help revitalize a community? When a child plants, grows and nurtures a garden how does that affect their life path? What is the role of the church in a community? Available on itunes, spotify and on Sunday OCt.6th at 1:30pm on DPR wsdl 90.7

We are thrilled to announce that On Sunday July 7th at 1:30pm
Delmarva Public Radio WSDL 90.7 will start airing abridged versions of The no, I Know podcast!!! The first episode they will air is our latest, episode #51 called Jesse's paddle.
While the subject of suicide and prevention may be uncomfortable and painful to hear,we believe that it is time to examine what is happening to our fellow citizens and hear from an organization like JESSE'S PADDLE. It was created out of the loss of Jesse Klump, a promising high school student who committed suicide and his community's dedication to open this conversation and support those who deserve and need support. Special Guests: Hear our powerful conversation with Chrissy Ehrhart, Vice President and Ronald W. Pilling, Secretary/Treasurer from JESSE KLUMP SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION PROGRAM. Our conversation includes: What are the risk factors and warning signs that may cause someone to consider or commit suicide? How can we keep someone safe until help is found? What actions should we take or not take? What is the link between community engagement, altruism and suicide prevention?
Music Segment: Ilyana and James perform "Joy of Life", music and lyrics by James Harrell.
To learn more about Jesse's Paddle: their memorial fund, youth scholarships and their special event coming up on July 20th visit www.jessespaddle.org
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A new series in our podcast is launching, where we highlight the wonderful work of non-profits around the country. This episode we meet with US Kennels, which serves veterans with PTSD and trains service dogs to bring them relief. Click poster for link to listen.

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ILYANA & JAMES