Major donors took an antagonistic position against American Indian Studies Professor Steven Salaita, for taking a critical stance in his tweets. Pressure from the donors ended his tenured position at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Listen to Steven, on a recent visit to the University of New Mexico, talk about his work and what...
Category: 2014 Podcasts
11.16.14 – Honoring Indigenous Peoples [Radio] – Generation Justice
“Every passion has its destiny.” -Billy Mills It’s been 50 years since Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills earned his medal. This show features an interview with about his Indigenous heritage, competing in the Olympics, and how he’s giving back to his community. We also feature Native voices from the 2014 Gathering of Nations. They discuss...
11.9.14 The Wonder of Learning [Radio] – Generation Justice
How does the human brain learn? We explored the possibilities of early childhood education. State Representative Mimi Stewart and the New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children’s Executive Director Baji Rankin talked about why early childhood development is critical for New Mexico communities. Young people from the Partnership for Community Action reflected on...
11.2.14 Election [Radio] – Generation Justice
What’s on this year’s ballot? And which races are most going to impact our state moving forward? New Mexico news and politics blogger Joe Monahan explained the importance of Tuesday’s election. Also, attorney and political analyst Laura Sanchez shared her insight on voting and why showing up to the polls matters. Production Team: Producers –...
10.26.14 – Youth, Elections, and Mental Health [Radio] – Generation Justice
Where do you see yourself in four years? What policies or positions will impact your future? This show features, OLE’s Andrea Serrano discussing the importance of youth being involved in the electoral process. We also hear from young people about the issues that are important to them in this upcoming election. But voting isn’t just...