ACLU of San Diego and Imperial County's executive director, Norma Chávez-Peterson, recently received the 2021 Ohtli Award for her tireless work defending immigrants' rights. Norma shares stories about asylum seekers as well as her own story as a lifelong organizer. You can learn more about the ACLU's Border Humanity Project at borderhumanity.org. 

Time stamps 00:00 Introduction 01:04 As an Mexican-American woman at the helm of an ACLU affiliate, how has your background impacted your perspective on advocacy and leadership?  05:48 Tell us a little bit more about the Border Humanity Project. 08:49 What issues are happening right now with asylum and immigrants’ rights that the general public should be aware of? 14:08 What can the everyday person do to make a difference for asylum seekers? 17:29 Is there any story that has stuck with you the most over your decades of advocacy work?   30:10 Are there any words you’d like to share with young people who look up to you as a role model?