In this program, we honor our community by sharing information on issues and upcoming events happening around town. From cultural events, policy forums, and opportunities for young people, this hour has it all! Production Team Hosts: Christina Rodriguez, Jakia Fuller, Alma Olavarria Gallegos, and Edgar Cruz Engineer: Kamaria Umi Music: “Different” – Wake...
9.14.14 – Youth Forum on the School-to-Prison Pipeline [Radio] – Generation Justice
The US incarcerates the highest percentage of its population in the world. The majority of incarcerated individuals are people of color and the poor. How do we change this system? This show featured youth discussions from the school-to-prison pipeline forum that SouthWest Organizing Project hosted on September 6, 2014. (photo credit: Kirwan Institute) Production Team:...
e.Woke #50: To Predict and To Surveil
Welcome to e.Woke #50: To Predict and To Surveil IT’S E.WOKE #50!!! Wow! Time has gone by so fast since we first started this newsletter back in April of last year. First things first, I would like to thank ALL of you who subscribe to this project. I am so thankful for every single one...
#CelebratingLove and Celebrating Personal Strength [Blog] – Generation Justice
If there’s anything that I’ve learned about love, since I began working with Generation Justice, it’s the importance of believing and acting upon love as a source of empowerment. On September 14th, a group of Generation Justice members attended the “Celebrating Love” event at the Railyards Market in downtown Albuquerque. This event was all about...
Who Are You? – Generation Justice
A heavy and controlled stream of release embodied the large meeting space as every member of the Youth Employment Summer Institute (YES!) exhaled in unison. Convening coordinator, Mónica Córdova, led the group in a quick breathing exercise. She called upon everyone to clear their outside thoughts and come into the present moment, to remember this...