2.24.19 Consent & HB 133 SB 194 SB 400 by Generation Justice

This week, we learn about the #EducationNotDeportation campaign, multicultural education, Medicaid buy-in, college affordability act, and more from the NM Dream Team! Don’t miss an insightful conversation with Maria Perez from Common cause who talks about the Ranked Choice Voting initiative she is working on bringing to Albuquerque.

Re-visit a legislative update from the Roundhouse! Citlali ‘Alex’ Tierney from FFOL Emma Jones with Learning Alliance, and Adrian Carver, from EQNM spoke to Generation Justice about the bills, memorials, and resolutions to look out for during this legislative session.

This week, we speak with Susan Kuklin, author of We Are Here to Stay: Voices of Undocumented Young Adults. We share a conversation around these enlightening, honest, and brave accounts that encourage open, thoughtful conversation about the complexities of immigration -- and the uncertain future of immigrants in America.

Check out our conversation about New Mexico Voices for Children Children and Youth Day with Brian Urban and Sharon Kayne!

Don't miss a legislative packed community calendar!

1.6.19 Congresswoman Deb Haaland & Richard Moore PODCAST by Generation Justice

We continue our Standing on the Shoulders of Giants series with Richard Moore of Los Jardines Institute. Richard Moore is a nationally recognized activist and social justice leader and co-founder of Los Hardeenes Institute in Albuquerque's South Valley.

Don't miss Richard as he speaks with GJ youth producer, Zain Dixon, about the lessons he's learned after dedicating his life's work for the love of the people.

We kick off our newest series of interviews with NM Elected Officials with Congresswoman Deb Haaland, one of two of the first Native American women to be elected to Congress! Congresswoman Haaland is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna and has served New Mexico through organizing for many years. In this interview, she speaks with Media Justice intern, Kenia Alonzo, about her new position and the beauty of Indigenous women supporting each other.

Don't miss this segment on Congresswoman Deb Haaland's vision for New Mexico.

This week on Generation Justice, youth member Bianca Mitchell sat down with Mark Rudd! Mark Rudd is an organizer and nonviolent activist who has worked locally on issues of Native American land rights, nuclear, US military interventions, Palestine solidarity, unionization, environmental justice, and war and militarization. He is author of “Underground” a book about the history of his activism and occupation of five buildings at Columbia University. Tune in for a special conversation around the history and vitality of community organizing.

Did you spend time at your local community center as a youth? Do you have kids who attend community center events? This week Generation Justice speaks to Cristin Chavez-Smith, Community Service Division Manager for the City of Albuquerque, who shares about the ways Albuquerque community centers are reaching out to engage young people in the city. Cristin gives us the lowdown on upcoming Youth Focus Groups happening in Albuquerque through the month of December 2018.

Don't miss this chance to hear how you can engage with the community and make your voice heard! As always, you can catch Generation Justice live every Sunday at 7pm (MST)on 89.9 KUNM FM, or stream us on KUNM.org!