Recently, we attended the 30th Annual Africana Studies at UNM Black History Month Kick-off brunch. The Keynote Speaker at this year’s brunch was Roslyn M. Brock. Ms. Brock is the Chairman of the National Board of Directors for the NAACP. She is the youngest person and only fourth women to hold the position of Chair...
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2.15.15 – Ethnic Studies and Institutional Racism [Radio] – Generation Justice
This program discusses institutionalized racism and the importance of Ethnic studies in New Mexico. We’re joined by New Mexico State Senator Linda Lopez, who proposed a memorial this legislative session that would require every state-funded agency to adopt policies addressing institutional racism. We’ll also talk with Chicano Studies teacher Veronica Medina and her two students...
1.25.15 Youth Voice at the Legislature [Radio] – Generation Justice
Generation Justice visited the Roundhouse on January 20th and spoke with youth from Deming, Peñasco, Española, Albuquerque, Isleta, and Truth or Consequences about the issues that are important to them during this year’s legislative session. Viviana Cruz, Sarah Faulkner, Kervin Candelaria, Cameron Mondragon, Jasmine Vigil, Isha Shura, Hope Alvarado, and Alyssa Lopez shared their thoughts...
GJ Community Voices: Youth at the Legislature – Generation Justice
On January 20th 2015, Generation Justice had the opportunity to attend Children and Youth Day at the State Legislature in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Generation Justice conducted interviews with youth from all over the state representing several organizations including the New Mexico Youth Alliance, LOUD, and NMCAN. Check out the awesome reflections and snippets we...
1.11.2015 – Best of 2014: Turning Point – Generation Justice
In 2014, we saw moments of outrage and moments of transformative power. We have experienced, what we believe to be, a shift in global consciousness. This show is part 3 of our “Best of 2014” series, and we’re sharing some of our most compelling discussions around police violence, militarization of police departments, and institutionalized racism. Production...