This week on Generation Justice, we learned about the new cases and developments regarding NM’s response to COVID-19 and the importance of the name and mascot change of the Washington NFL football team. We spoke to the Cabinet Secretary of the Human Services Department, Dr. David Scrase. We also spoke with Amanda Blackhorse, a certified...
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3.29.20 – Youth Radio Throwback # 2
This week on Generation Justice we bring back the best of 2009, Youth Radio media producer picked their favorite segments from the year 2009 in this special episode! Don’t miss these carefully selected pieces that feature poetry, political action, and inspiring words from nationally recognized activists. Production Team: Host 1 – Joshua HortonHost 2 – Jonquilyn...
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11.17.19 – Climate Stories Through Art
How do we tell the story of climate change? Is data enough to illustrate the loss of a species? This fall, 516 Arts and several community partners, including artists from the University of New Mexico, collaborated to create the exhibit, Species in Peril Along the Rio Grande. This regional collaboration includes exhibits, lectures, and live...
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10.20.19 – Ericka Huggins: Spiritual Wellbeing & Social Change
This week, share the keynote address from the “2019 UNM African American Student Services Black Cultural Conference: Blackness Unchained,” featuring, Ericka Huggins. Ms. Huggins is a human rights activist, a poet, an educator, a former Black Panther Party leader, and a former political prisoner. Then, stick around for a conversation with Ericka and long-time...
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10.13.19 – Protect #MaunaKea & The Right to Connect
This week on Generation Justice, we spoke with people who are working to educate and organize to protect the sacred Mauna Kea and Net Neutrality for all. We hear from Lehua Lopez, a Native Hawaiian cultural anthropologist based in Albuquerque. Lehua has taught Hawaiian culture for more than 40 years and joins us to...