Indigenous Peoples Tour of UNM [Video] – Generation Justice
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Indigenous Peoples Tour of UNM [Video] – Generation Justice

As part of Indigenous Resistance Week, local activists organized and marched in the Indigenous Peoples Tour of UNM, which aimed to highlight the university’s complicity in conquest, colonization, and the ongoing erasure of Indigenous Peoples. Participants called for the abolition of Columbus Day and held banners that read both “This is Stolen Land” and “Respect Existence or...

8.10.14 – La June Montgomery Tabron & YES! Interns [Radio] – Generation Justice
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8.10.14 – La June Montgomery Tabron & YES! Interns [Radio] – Generation Justice

Generation Justice Fellow Pauly Denetclaw talks to La June Montgomery Tabron, President and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, about the foundation’s commitment to New Mexico and the importance of providing meaningful opportunities for New Mexican youth. Then, five new Youth Employment Summer Institute (YES!) interns for Generation Justice introduce themselves and their summer internship...

7.13.14 Welcome Chantel and Christina! [Radio] – Generation Justice
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7.13.14 Welcome Chantel and Christina! [Radio] – Generation Justice

We are happy to introduce our 2014-2015 Generation Justice Fellows: Christina Rodriguez and Chantel Trujillo! Both Christina and Chantel bring a wealth of experience and passion to the fellowship position, and we couldn’t be any happier to have them on board! In order to properly welcome our new fellows, we  featured interviews with each one...

6.29.14 Free Press and Georgetown Journalism [Radio] – Generation Justice
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6.29.14 Free Press and Georgetown Journalism [Radio] – Generation Justice

On this show Mary Alice Crim from Free Press updates us on the latest media reform developments, and explain the threats to net neutrality. Then, Doug Mitchell and Amy Kovac-Ashley join us to talk about their intensive summer journalism class. Why would a class from Georgetown come to Albuquerque? Listen to find out! Music Featured:“Madera” – Jaguares“Santa Fe” – Beirut“AbOriginal” – Frank Waln“Change” – Tracy Chapman“Waiting for...

6.22.14 Mentorship [Radio] – Generation Justice
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6.22.14 Mentorship [Radio] – Generation Justice

Mentors are a valuable resource to the community and can play a huge role in the lives and development of young people. This week’s show highlights the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in New Mexico by speaking with Chief of Marketing and Outreach Sharon Tenorio, and Big Sister Denise Nava. The we’ll hear from...