By Abuelas en Acción
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The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.
Join the Comadres in this post election where we share our grief, sadness and fears but also our strength, determination and fuerza. We draw our strength from our hearts, Familias, ancestors and supportive communities. We will move forward! Failure is not an option!!!!
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Join our host Itzia Mejia Barragan and future educator, Yesli Peña-Rodriguez in a virtual conversation on the importance of this upcoming election. We will discuss our thoughts and feelings while expressing the importance to vote. Listen to our stories, experiences and call to action. Your voice matters!!
We had the honor of having such an inspiring woman join us. A little more on Yesli…
She was born and raised in Wenatchee, WA. Her parents are from Mexico, and socioeconomically, she would describe her family as working class. As the oldest of three siblings, she recognized from a young age that attending college was essential for creating a better life for herself. She graduated in Spring 2024 from Washington State University (WSU) with a Bachelor's in English, a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate, and a Spanish minor. Currently, she is pursuing a master's in teaching at WSU as well.
Throughout her undergraduate studies, she was actively involved as a mentor on the CUB 4th floor and participated in various Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) such as MECHA, APASC, KSA, BSU, and Crimson Group. At the moment, she works as a graduate student intern at the Office of New Student Enrollment and student teaches at Clarkston High School. In terms of extracurricular activities, she serves as the graduate advisor for Crimson Group, a support and advocacy group for the undocumented community. She chooses to stay involved with this RSO because it resonates deeply with her values and the mission it represents.
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Join us in this frank conversation between the Comadres about what is at state in this election. Sitting this election out is not an option. We are all responsible for the sacred democracy of our country. The Comadres share their perspectives including their hopes and their fears for our country.
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Join us in our conversations with community members about the November 5 election. Community leader, Olga Gerberg-Fern, talks about her experiences as a Latina living in rural Tennessee. She shares her challenges in dealing with her neighbors stereotypes about Latinos and immigrants.
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Co-hosts Marie Dahlstrom and Itzia Mejia talk about the upcoming November 5 election. Itzia shares her Gen Z perspective and why this election is so important as an Undocumented American who will soon complete her Master's Degree in Education. Marie shares her perspective as a Baby Boomer who lives in a red state and the impact on women's right to an abortion and reproductive rights.
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Join us in our conversations about the Nov 5 election and why it is so important for us all to vote, if we are able. We have so much at stake and yet our country is so divided. We talk about hope and ways for us to heal our differences. Must have conversations for our common good!
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Join us in this heartfelt, con todo corazón, interview with one of Oregon's great leaders, David Martinez. David shares his personal journey and what it meant for him to be honored as a Portland pride hero in Portland’s first LGBTQ+ mural titled “Never Look Away” that showcases the beauty and struggle of Oregon’s LGBTQ+, Central to his personal and career journey has been his familia especially his mother.
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Please join us in hearing the inspiring and heartfelt story of Elena Rodriguez, and her familia's journey to become owners and operators of Alumbra Cellars in Dayton, Oregon. Alumbra Cellars is a vineyard and winery operated and owned by Mexican Americans, first-generation children of immigrants. Elena chose Alumbra "to shine a light on the work being done in the vineyard and my Mexican roots,” Listening to Elena's story about her family and Alumbra Cellars will inspire us all to visit this amazing winery. Alumbra Winery, @alumbra.oregon and alumbracellars.com
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Please join us in this special conversation with José Eduardo González y Salazar, Executive Artistic Director of Milagro Theater (as known as Miracle Theatre Group). José speaks about his personal and professional journey to founding Milagro in 1985 with his wife, Dañel Malán-González. He speaks about the importance of art that serves as a mirror, showing us who we are and what and who is around us. He talks about the artist in all of us and the healing power of art.
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It was a pleasure meeting with Margarita Gutierrez Lemus, the new Executive Director of Familias en Accion. Our conversation with Margarita is rich with topics including Latino health and economic justice and the importance/timeliness of the upcoming Latino Health Equity Conference: Nuestra Salud, Nuestro Poder; Cultivating Reproductive Justice. More information about the conference can be found at www.latinohealthequity.org
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The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.