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...
Category: 2014 Podcasts
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
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...
6.8.14 APD Update and Remembering Maya Angelou [Radio] – Generation Justice
On this show we’ll hear the community perspective on the sit-in and arrests at the Albuquerque mayor’s office Monday June 2. Mary Jobe, whose husband and father of their three children was killed unjustly by the police, and was at the protest, joins us on the show. Dinah Vargas, co-founder of the Cop Block chapter...
5.18.14 Education Equity [Radio] – Generation Justice
Congratulations recent graduates! This week’s show focuses on Education Equity. We feature Dr. Augustine Romero of the Tucson Unified School District talking about the revolutionary Social Justice Education Project that he co-founded and that was shut down by the Arizona government. Then Dr. Jeff Menzise of Morgan State University discusses his work on education equity...