U.R.L. : Understanding Real Lives with Victor J. Urbaez

The power of a voice can inspire a revolutionary mind. I sit down with Kason Little, who at just 21 years old has run for city council & Commissioner of the Board of Education in Elizabeth, NJ. With families ties to Malcolm X, Kason goes about his life with love and abolition at the forefront.

Growing up with Bodegas on every corner, Evelyn Brito saw the value these “corner stores” had in our communities. This led the filmmaker to create the web series “Bodega Makeover”, to bring store improvements and healthy eating options to communities around the nation.

All through the lens of his camera, Julian Leshay has been a part of history within the Black Lives Matter Movement- from small suburban towns in New Jersey, to the streets of New York City and Washington D.C. We discuss some of his most memorable moments, his love for the art, and the importance of capturing moments through these historic times.

Understanding Real Lives, through Real experiences, with Real people. Listen to the first ever episode of U.R.L., to learn about how the podcast came about, a little bit of background on myself, and how U.R.L. will be moving forward! U.R.L. will have conversations with special guests covering a wide range of topics, but with a focus on talking to people who actually have gone through/ are experiencing what we are discussing. In fun and informational short episodes, Victor J. Urbaez provides a platform for his guests to express themselves and their experiences, and then listeners can search what they are looking for right here on the podcast U.R.L, just like the internet.