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Jun 2020
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Special Release: B POSITIVE || The Chica...

JULIE MERICA
About this episode

SPECIAL RELEASE: Hilarious Chicago comedian and my wonderful friend Dario Durham has shared a very special episode of his podcast with us this week. Dario and Darrian run B Posi+ive  which is a fun, high energy YouTube web series and multi-platform podcast that highlights the arts & entertainment around Chicago!  If you'd rather watch the episode, the whole thing is up on YouTube!  Please give it a listen and subscribe to these amazing creators when ya finish. 

I have removed ads (I haven't made revenue, anyway) but have donated to campaign zero which is an incredible organization  working to help end police brutality in the US. 

I highly encourage you to keep doing research, keep fighting, and don't forget to take care of yourselves. This isn't easy work but it's necessary. 


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