And Still We Rise Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/and-still-we-rise This podcast is produced by students. © 2025 Nebraska News Service 9fcc056c-0f42-526b-9525-9c6eb8f53e09 no "And Still We Rise" – trailer en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:06:16 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:02:07 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/ALkjKVzTGCjTD6d6GBJB2aS9YA28KSoLG8i9OQzOq7I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMwMjU4LzE2NTE0/Njk2NzMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg And Still We Rise episodic Nebraska News Service This podcast is produced by students. This podcast is produced by students.. Kelli Boling No No Carla’s Story 6 6 Carla’s Story full 384fe745-9c58-48e6-980a-c8bcf1edad60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7187dea3 0:00-Carla’s opening words 

0:34-Introduction 

0:52-Carla’s story, in her own words 

  • Being in prison with food allergies 
  • Wants to make a positive change in prison reform 
  • The need for more accountability 

2:09-What is something that people get wrong about you? 

  • Carla’s demeanor doesn't tell the whole story. 

2:20-What is something you are excited about? 

  • Carla loves learning and sharing her experience 

2:30-A snapshot of everyday life that gives Carla great joy. 

  • Hear about her daily yoga and meditation. 

2:54-Nebraska prison fast fact. 

  • There are statistically significant racial and ethnic disparities in the prisons and jails in Nebraska. While whites comprise eighty-two percent of Nebraska’s total population, they only make up 52 percent of the prison population. Blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans are overrepresented in the prison population. Blacks are the most overrepresented – comprising five percent of Nebraska’s population and twenty-five percent of the prison population. 

3:24-End credits and future podcast information 

  • Thank you to all 165 students of the 2022 spring semester of Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media class for making this podcast possible. Our podcast artwork was created by Hannah Timm, the music was written and performed by Anne McConkey, and produced by Terry Keefe. Scriptwriters were Kate Alekcanavachis, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. This episode was produced by Carter Nab and Molly Monahan. 

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https://nebraskanewsservice.net/krnu-home/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NE.html

]]> 0:00-Carla’s opening words 

0:34-Introduction 

0:52-Carla’s story, in her own words 

  • Being in prison with food allergies 
  • Wants to make a positive change in prison reform 
  • The need for more accountability 

2:09-What is something that people get wrong about you? 

  • Carla’s demeanor doesn't tell the whole story. 

2:20-What is something you are excited about? 

  • Carla loves learning and sharing her experience 

2:30-A snapshot of everyday life that gives Carla great joy. 

  • Hear about her daily yoga and meditation. 

2:54-Nebraska prison fast fact. 

  • There are statistically significant racial and ethnic disparities in the prisons and jails in Nebraska. While whites comprise eighty-two percent of Nebraska’s total population, they only make up 52 percent of the prison population. Blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans are overrepresented in the prison population. Blacks are the most overrepresented – comprising five percent of Nebraska’s population and twenty-five percent of the prison population. 

3:24-End credits and future podcast information 

  • Thank you to all 165 students of the 2022 spring semester of Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media class for making this podcast possible. Our podcast artwork was created by Hannah Timm, the music was written and performed by Anne McConkey, and produced by Terry Keefe. Scriptwriters were Kate Alekcanavachis, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. This episode was produced by Carter Nab and Molly Monahan. 

Resource Links

https://www.seeusrise.org/

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/krnu-home/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NE.html

]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 246 Food is essential to everyone. Imagine having to fight for your basic right to food for seven years in prison and rarely getting adequate dietary needs met. Listen along to hear Carla’s compelling story. Carla will describe her experience in the Nebraska prison system, and how she is fighting for positive changes in Nebraska prison reform. Food is essential to everyone. Imagine having to fight for your basic right to food for seven years in prison and rarely getting adequate dietary needs met. Listen along to hear Carla’s compelling story. Carla will describe her experience in the Nebraska RISE, Criminal Justice System, Incarceration, UNL, Prison Reform, Social Justice No Sharonda’s Story 2 2 Sharonda’s Story full 7114fdaa-dae0-42be-b46f-d32ccec885a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cd6cff3 And Still We Rise is written and produced by 165 students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as part of the Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media course. The show features discussions with both formerly and currently incarcerated women whose lives have been adversely impacted by the Criminal Justice System in America. Special thanks to graphic designer Hannah Timm, composer Anne McConkey, producer Terry Keef, writers Kate Aleknavicius, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. 

This episode was produced by Jaiden Jerath. 

Resource Links

https://www.seeusrise.org/

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/krnu-home/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NE.html

]]> And Still We Rise is written and produced by 165 students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as part of the Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media course. The show features discussions with both formerly and currently incarcerated women whose lives have been adversely impacted by the Criminal Justice System in America. Special thanks to graphic designer Hannah Timm, composer Anne McConkey, producer Terry Keef, writers Kate Aleknavicius, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. 

This episode was produced by Jaiden Jerath. 

Resource Links

https://www.seeusrise.org/

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/krnu-home/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NE.html

]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 423 In this episode, host Donovan Earsley speaks with Sharonda, a RISE program participant, who is currently incarcerated. They discuss finding joy in the little things, the powerful impact of motherhood on Sharonda’s life, and her plans once she is released. In this episode, host Donovan Earsley speaks with Sharonda, a RISE program participant, who is currently incarcerated. They discuss finding joy in the little things, the powerful impact of motherhood on Sharonda’s life, and her plans once she is released. RISE, Criminal Justice System, Incarceration, UNL, Prison Reform, Social Justice No Kimmie’s Story 3 3 Kimmie’s Story full 9cafac43-30c7-40e7-b515-d23889912407 https://share.transistor.fm/s/451f7c89 Thank you to all 165 students of the 2022 spring semester of Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media class for making this podcast possible. Our podcast artwork was created by Hannah Timm, the music was written and performed by Anne McConkey, and produced by Terry Keefe. Scriptwriters were Kate Alekcanavachis, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. This episode was produced by Spencer Arceneaux and Shawn Hardy. 

Resource Links

https://www.seeusrise.org/

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/krnu-home/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NE.html

]]> Thank you to all 165 students of the 2022 spring semester of Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media class for making this podcast possible. Our podcast artwork was created by Hannah Timm, the music was written and performed by Anne McConkey, and produced by Terry Keefe. Scriptwriters were Kate Alekcanavachis, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. This episode was produced by Spencer Arceneaux and Shawn Hardy. 

Resource Links

https://www.seeusrise.org/

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/krnu-home/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NE.html

]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 358 In this episode, we hear from Kimmie, a 51-year-old woman who has been out of prison for three years. She shares details of her past as well as how excited she is for the future and traveling with her puppy. In this episode, we hear from Kimmie, a 51-year-old woman who has been out of prison for three years. She shares details of her past as well as how excited she is for the future and traveling with her puppy. RISE, Criminal Justice System, Incarceration, UNL, Prison Reform, Social Justice No Desiree’s Story 4 4 Desiree’s Story full 034c9cd4-6f80-409a-95a6-0219c329d952 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b899d8d2 In this first installment of And Still We Rise, host Nandini Rainikindi explores one woman’s experience with the Nebraska criminal justice system. Desiree talks about the challenges she faced as a triracial woman living in Minnesota. She discusses the conflict between being part Native American and part of the Christian community. Desiree mentions feeling as though people perceive her as unapproachable. She discusses her perspective on aging and accepts that she does not know all the answers. She feels joy in many aspects of her life, appreciating her freedom, knowledge, and accomplishments.  

This episode was produced by Jessica MacDonald. 

This episode includes information from RISE about LB920. LB920 is a bill before Nebraska legislature that can help minimize barriers to successful reentry, strengthen parole processes, and tailor punishments more closely to the offense. For more information, visit https://www.seeusrise.org/policy-advocacy/advocacy-tips-tools.html.  

To hear more podcasts and other audio media created by the students of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, visit https://krnu.nebraskanewsservice.net/.  

To volunteer, donate, or learn more about how you can help current and formerly incarcerated individuals in Nebraska, visit https://www.seeusrise.org/.  

And Still We Rise is written and produced by 165 students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as part of the Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media course. The show features discussions with both formerly and currently incarcerated women whose lives have been adversely impacted by the Criminal Justice System in America. Special thanks to graphic designer Hannah Timm, composer Anne McConkey, producer Terry Keef, writers Kate Aleknavicius, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. 

]]> In this first installment of And Still We Rise, host Nandini Rainikindi explores one woman’s experience with the Nebraska criminal justice system. Desiree talks about the challenges she faced as a triracial woman living in Minnesota. She discusses the conflict between being part Native American and part of the Christian community. Desiree mentions feeling as though people perceive her as unapproachable. She discusses her perspective on aging and accepts that she does not know all the answers. She feels joy in many aspects of her life, appreciating her freedom, knowledge, and accomplishments.  

This episode was produced by Jessica MacDonald. 

This episode includes information from RISE about LB920. LB920 is a bill before Nebraska legislature that can help minimize barriers to successful reentry, strengthen parole processes, and tailor punishments more closely to the offense. For more information, visit https://www.seeusrise.org/policy-advocacy/advocacy-tips-tools.html.  

To hear more podcasts and other audio media created by the students of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, visit https://krnu.nebraskanewsservice.net/.  

To volunteer, donate, or learn more about how you can help current and formerly incarcerated individuals in Nebraska, visit https://www.seeusrise.org/.  

And Still We Rise is written and produced by 165 students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as part of the Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media course. The show features discussions with both formerly and currently incarcerated women whose lives have been adversely impacted by the Criminal Justice System in America. Special thanks to graphic designer Hannah Timm, composer Anne McConkey, producer Terry Keef, writers Kate Aleknavicius, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. 

]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 460 And Still We Rise is a podcast produced by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode features the story of a different woman impacted by the Nebraska criminal justice system. In this episode, host Nandini Rainikindi listens to guest Desiree tell her story as a triracial woman adversely impacted by the Nebraska criminal justice system. Desiree hopes to inspire and encourage people with similar backgrounds. And Still We Rise is a podcast produced by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode features the story of a different woman impacted by the Nebraska criminal justice system. In this epis And Still We Rise, COJMC, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska, criminal justice, woman, women No Denisha’s Story 5 5 Denisha’s Story full 244d4911-70f3-45d1-b799-089e2a6d629a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5be6c9fd Denisha is an afro indigenous woman, a storyteller, and a sexual assault survivor. At the very young age of 5, Denisha was prostituted by her brother, and at age 14 she was sexually assaulted again. Being surrounded by this heavy amount of trauma, she has had to grow up very quickly. Therapy was not a big help for her, but once she entered college and got diagnosed with PTSD, she was able to begin her healing journey. With a lot of love and patience towards herself, she was able to accept her reality and use the gifts she was given to become a storyteller. She speaks about what people get wrong about her, her snapshot of everyday life that makes her content, and what she is excited about.  

And Still We Rise is written and produced by 165 students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as part of the Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media course. The show features discussions with both formerly and currently incarcerated women whose lives have been adversely impacted by the Criminal Justice System in America. Special thanks to graphic designer Hannah Timm, composer Anne McConkey, producer Terry Keef, writers Kate Aleknavicius, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. 

This episode was produced by Kasha Cherek. 

Resource Links

https://www.seeusrise.org/

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/krnu-home/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NE.html

]]> Denisha is an afro indigenous woman, a storyteller, and a sexual assault survivor. At the very young age of 5, Denisha was prostituted by her brother, and at age 14 she was sexually assaulted again. Being surrounded by this heavy amount of trauma, she has had to grow up very quickly. Therapy was not a big help for her, but once she entered college and got diagnosed with PTSD, she was able to begin her healing journey. With a lot of love and patience towards herself, she was able to accept her reality and use the gifts she was given to become a storyteller. She speaks about what people get wrong about her, her snapshot of everyday life that makes her content, and what she is excited about.  

And Still We Rise is written and produced by 165 students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as part of the Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media course. The show features discussions with both formerly and currently incarcerated women whose lives have been adversely impacted by the Criminal Justice System in America. Special thanks to graphic designer Hannah Timm, composer Anne McConkey, producer Terry Keef, writers Kate Aleknavicius, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. 

This episode was produced by Kasha Cherek. 

Resource Links

https://www.seeusrise.org/

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/krnu-home/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NE.html

]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 496 And Still We Rise is a podcast produced by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode features the story of a different woman impacted by the Nebraska criminal justice system. In this episode, we hear from Denisha, an afro-indigenous storyteller who speaks about her struggles in overcoming her sexual traumas and her healing journey. As she has grown, she has learned to accept her reality and uses her gifts to help others. And Still We Rise is a podcast produced by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode features the story of a different woman impacted by the Nebraska criminal justice system. In this epis And Still We Rise, COJMC, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska, criminal justice, woman, women, sexual assault survivor No And Still We Rise Bonus Episode: Student Voices 7 7 And Still We Rise Bonus Episode: Student Voices full e0757c26-d18c-45d6-80b8-a6ed196430d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/812b099c And Still We Rise is a podcast produced by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode features the story of a different woman impacted by the Nebraska criminal justice system. 

 

Thank you to all 165 students of the 2022 spring semester of Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media class for making this podcast possible. Our podcast artwork was created by Hannah Timm, the music was written and performed by Anne McConkey, and produced by Terry Keefe. Scriptwriters were Kate Alekcanavachis, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. This episode was produced by Zekiel Williams.

Resource Links

https://www.seeusrise.org/

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/krnu-home/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NE.html

 

]]> And Still We Rise is a podcast produced by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode features the story of a different woman impacted by the Nebraska criminal justice system. 

 

Thank you to all 165 students of the 2022 spring semester of Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media class for making this podcast possible. Our podcast artwork was created by Hannah Timm, the music was written and performed by Anne McConkey, and produced by Terry Keefe. Scriptwriters were Kate Alekcanavachis, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. This episode was produced by Zekiel Williams.

Resource Links

https://www.seeusrise.org/

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/krnu-home/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NE.html

 

]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 288 This season, we have featured conversations with women whose lives have been adversely impacted by the inequities in the Nebraska criminal justice system. In connection with RISE, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the generational cycles of incarceration, we were able to connect with courageous women and hear their stories. In this episode, we turn the microphones on ourselves to share some of what we learned during the creation of this podcast. In this bonus episode, you’ll hear from students describing what they learned this semester in social justice, human rights, and the media. This season, we have featured conversations with women whose lives have been adversely impacted by the inequities in the Nebraska criminal justice system. In connection with RISE, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the generational cycles of incarceration, RISE, Criminal Justice System, Incarceration, UNL, Prison Reform, Social Justice, Nebraska No And Still We Rise Bonus Episode: Jasmine Harris 8 8 And Still We Rise Bonus Episode: Jasmine Harris full 5b13bff3-48c1-4ce3-ab38-ab1c640bd176 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09d26f04 And Still We Rise is a podcast produced by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode features the story of a different woman impacted by the Nebraska criminal justice system. 

 

Thank you to all 165 students of the 2022 spring semester of Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media class for making this podcast possible. Our podcast artwork was created by Hannah Timm, the music was written and performed by Anne McConkey, and produced by Terry Keefe. Scriptwriters were Kate Alekcanavachis, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. This episode was produced by Alyssa Wademan and Broderick Wilken. 

Resource Links

https://www.seeusrise.org/

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/krnu-home/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NE.html

 

]]> And Still We Rise is a podcast produced by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode features the story of a different woman impacted by the Nebraska criminal justice system. 

 

Thank you to all 165 students of the 2022 spring semester of Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media class for making this podcast possible. Our podcast artwork was created by Hannah Timm, the music was written and performed by Anne McConkey, and produced by Terry Keefe. Scriptwriters were Kate Alekcanavachis, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. This episode was produced by Alyssa Wademan and Broderick Wilken. 

Resource Links

https://www.seeusrise.org/

https://nebraskanewsservice.net/krnu-home/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NE.html

 

]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 611 This season, we have featured conversations with women whose lives have been adversely impacted by the inequities in the Nebraska criminal justice system. In connection with RISE, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the generational cycles of incarceration, we were able to connect with courageous women and hear their stories. In this episode, we interview Jasmine Harris, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for RISE, to learn more about current legislation that could make a difference for those who are currently and formerly incarcerated in Nebraska. This season, we have featured conversations with women whose lives have been adversely impacted by the inequities in the Nebraska criminal justice system. In connection with RISE, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the generational cycles of incarceration, RISE, Criminal Justice System, Incarceration, UNL, Prison Reform, Social Justice, Nebraska No "And Still We Rise" – trailer 1 1 "And Still We Rise" – trailer trailer 91970e68-0aba-4cc9-b0fa-a048842c36d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cd35b8d Thank you to all 165 students of the 2022 spring semester of Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media class for making this podcast possible. Our podcast artwork was created by Hannah Timm, the music was written and performed by Anne McConkey, and produced by Terry Keefe. Scriptwriters were Kate Alekcanavachis, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. This episode was produced by Zekiel Williams. 

]]> Thank you to all 165 students of the 2022 spring semester of Social Justice, Human Rights, and the Media class for making this podcast possible. Our podcast artwork was created by Hannah Timm, the music was written and performed by Anne McConkey, and produced by Terry Keefe. Scriptwriters were Kate Alekcanavachis, Landon Brown, Emerson Gilfry, Sadie Ingram, Nick Karas, Paige Kotik, Brynn Novotny, Caitlyn Thomas, and Emily Whitney. This episode was produced by Zekiel Williams. 

]]> Sun, 01 May 2022 23:04:14 -0700 Nebraska News Service Nebraska News Service 114 And Still We Rise is a podcast produced by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode features the story of a different woman impacted by the Nebraska criminal justice system. And Still We Rise is a podcast produced by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode features the story of a different woman impacted by the Nebraska criminal justice system. RISE, Criminal Justice System, Incarceration, UNL, Prison Reform, Social Justice, Nebraska No