My dad’s upsouth childhood included the Mississippi river in a way that seems inconceivable now. From fishing it, to swimming it, to being baptized in it, to making love next to it, the river figured largely in the lives and imaginations of post war East St. Louis. In this Mississippi river themed episode, we’re joined by photographer and colleague, Jennifer Colten to hear and see what the river meant to my father and his community.

A Mississippi native, Treasure Shields Redmond is a poet, performer, and educator based in the St. Louis metropolitan area. You can connect with her on her website at www.FemininePronoun.com, or on instagram at @FannieLouHamerHouse

Intro 🎵 Track Info:

Title: Ohayo by Smith The Mister

Genre and Mood: Hip Hop & Rap + Calm

Ohayo by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com

Smith The Mister https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ5z...

Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_ohayo

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Bonus Episode: Acknowledging Indigenous Land and A Performance of "Idle No More"