11.23.14 – Steven Salaita [Radio] – Generation Justice
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11.23.14 – Steven Salaita [Radio] – Generation Justice

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...

11.16.14 – Honoring Indigenous Peoples [Radio] – Generation Justice
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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
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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
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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 –...