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It started as a way to show Native pride. Now in its 9th year, the Rock Your Mocs celebration has grown well beyond its social media hashtag origins. Every year the Rock Your Mocs day adds events and inspiration around the country. We’ll hear from one of the original founders, Jessica “Jaylyn” Atsye (Laguna Pueblo), about what’s new and ways the message is resonating with Native nations.
Guests:
Jessica ‘Jaylyn’ Atsye (Laguna Pueblo) – founder of Rock Your Mocs
Melissa Sanchez (Acoma Pueblo and Laguna Pueblo) – producer at Emergence Productions
Matthew Anderson (Cherokee Nation) – cultural specialist for the Cherokee Arts Center
Break 1 music: Taste Of Red Bull (Crow Hop) (song) Cree Confederation (artist) Horse Dance – Mistamim Simoowin (album)
Break 2 music: Rumble (Remastered) (song) Link Wray (artist) Rumble (Remastered) (single)
