This week on Generation Justice, we learn about Ramadan, which is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. We feature a panel discussion about understanding the Islamic faith recorded at the Islamic Center of New Mexico. This panel includes speakers: Dr. Harris Zeyaee,...
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3.20.16 – Our Community: From César Chávez to Behavioral Health – Generation Justice
In this podcast, we talk about the legacy of César Chávez with members of the Recuerda a César Chávez Committee: Kira Luna and Travis McKenzie. We’ll also speak with New Mexico In Focus Host, Gene Grant, about what the Behavioral Health System is going through in New Mexico, and his role as a journalist. And...
2.14.16 – Teen Dating Violence Awareness – Generation Justice
[:en]This Valentine’s Day, we talked about love, self-love, and sex education. We talked with Juan Silva, Danny Perez, and Mariana Rodriguez – 3 Enlace Comunitario members who spoke out about the importance of healthy relationships and how to prevent teen dating violence. Then, we were joined by Kira Luna of the Rape Crisis Center of...
1.3.16 Best of Justice Campaigns – Generation Justice
We share Part 2 of our 2015 Best of Generation Justice Series with you. We look back at the media justice victories of 2015 – including the FCC’s vote for both net neutrality and prison phone justice. Also, we celebrate how local campaigns and organizing can create change – from protecting ethnic studies curriculum, addressing...
12.20.15 National Student Activism – Generation Justice
Student activists have been organizing on their college campuses to call out institutional racism. Over the past few months, we have seen demonstrations at the University of Missouri (#Mizzou), Occidental College (#OxyUnited), Ithaca College (#POCatIC), and even here at the University of New Mexico – just to name a few. We’re featuring student organizers from across...
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