Somos Melanated Voices returns with a Special Episode for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) commemorated in October. With the participation of Amra Marshall, Executive Coordinator; Jalona Webb, Legal Advocate; Meredith Matthews, Education and Outreach Manager; and Chío Núñez, Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer as a host, The Hive Team Members engage in a conversation guided by the Domestic Violence Awareness Project (DVAP) unified message: #1Thing. One person’s actions may seem insignificant, but collectively, all “#1Things” within communities can lead to fundamental social transformation.

With wit, passion, and honesty, guests share several #1Things our community in South Carolina can do to mediate the issue of domestic violence and the impact the organization has on survivors. We hope you enjoy the episode, inviting you to engage in conversation on all the #1Things communities can do to protect, prevent, raise awareness, and support survivors of domestic violence in the US.

The Hive's Podcast, "Somos Melanated Voices" continues! Here The Hive highlights entrepreneurs and philanthropists from the Black and Latine community who impact the Midlands daily! Our first series, "Bienvenidos to The Cookout" focuses on chatting with local leaders of different communities to highlight their gifts, influence, and contributions to the Midlands.

In our third episode, The Hive's Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer, Chío Núñez, sat with Jessica Pagan, owner of the Puertorican Homestyle Restaurant A Fuego 100x35, and talked about their experience as Latina women in South Carolina. In a "Spanglish" conversation, Jessica shared her entrepreneurial journey, food anecdotes, and her genuine desire to improve the lives of the Hispanic and Latine communities in South Carolina by being a connector to Spanish-speaking services.

A lot of laughs, stories, and Spanish in this new episode; enjoy!

The Hive's Podcast “Somos Melanated Voices", continues! Here The Hive highlights entrepreneurs and philanthropists from the Black and Latine community who impact the Midlands daily! Our first series, “Bienvenidos to The Cookout” focuses on chatting with local leaders of different communities to highlight their gifts, influence, and contributions to the Midlands.

For our second episode, our Founder and ED, Ashley Thomas, had a deep and honest conversation with attorney and member of the SC House of Representatives, Kambrell Garvin. Kambrell shares with Ashley how legacy and community have been at the center of his legal and political career. He also shares with us beautiful anecdotes about his family and his mother, highlighting that she has always been the person who has inspired him to move through the world without fear and use his voice to amplify voices within our community.

Great news! You can now listen to our NEW podcast, “Somos Melanated Voices,” where The Hive highlights entrepreneurs and philanthropists from the Black and Latine community who impact the Midlands daily! Our first series, “Bienvenidos to The Cookout” focuses on chatting with local leaders of different communities to highlight their gifts, influence, and contributions to the Midlands.

Our first episode features Ija Charles, a self-taught painter, survivor, and nationally known entrepreneur born and raised in Columbia, S.C. “Art was my escape,” shared Ija, as she discussed how her life as a survivor, shaped her in painting positive vibes on the canvas of life.