This episode of Block by Block features stories from our community news reporters about a political activist’s return to the US after being detained by the Israeli military while participating in the largest flotilla attempting to break through Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza, what it takes for students to succeed when learning English as a […]
Author Archives: Amadee Braxton
Amadee Braxton’s day job is working as a facilitator, coach, and strategist, helping organizations and leaders do their best work. As a radio host and filmmaker, she uses story and information to spark connection and change. Amadee has hosts a weekly show on WURD Radio that offers political analysis and solutions from a Black, progressive, feminist perspective.
In all that she does, Amadee aims to create possibility and explore what’s unknown in service of healing and liberation for myself and others. Other than that, she enjoys cooking, walking in the woods, and watching Dabke dancing videos.
Germantown neighbors share gardening knowledge
At a time when food costs are rising and many people feel disconnected from their neighbors and from nature, one group in Germantown is bringing small groups of people together to share tips on growing your own food. My co-host Amati Braxton explains that participants also get their hands dirty helping out in one another’s gardens.

