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...
2.1.15 Food and Culture with the Powdrell’s [Radio] – Generation Justice
To honor the first day of Black History Month, 1st Year Generation Justice Fellow, Jason Fuller, spoke with the owners of Mr. Powdrell’s Barbeque House. We discussed food and culture in New Mexico, over the last 50 years, through the stories and insights of Joe and Rita Powdrell. We also explored the importance of history,...
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...
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...
12.7.14 – #BlackLivesMatter [Radio] – Generation Justice
The hashtag #BlackLivesMatter connects tweets to the streets as thousands of Americans have marched to demand justice for Mike Brown, Eric Garner and all black lives that have been taken because of state violence.First, Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, discusses the campaign, its origins, and why it’s so important. Then we hear from...