Generation Justice

Generation Justice invites you into a discussion on youth-lead organizing in New Mexico with a panel of amazing young activists and organizers from around the state. Listen to panelists “Janelle Astorga Ramos from the Southwest Organizing Project(SWOP); Michelle Murguia of the NM Dream Team; Kenia Alonzo, of Generation Justice; Angie Najera of Young Women United; Mia Speckled Rock of Tewa Women United; Andrew Hollow Horn of La Plazita Institute; Isabella Baker of Learning Alliance New Mexico; Selina Villa of UNM QTPOC; and, Dilys Ruan of the New Mexico Asian Family Center.

This panel took place at the Funder’s Collaborative on Youth Organizing (FCYO)National Convening in Albuquerque.

As always, you can catch us live on 89.69 FM, or stream us at KUNM.org!

Erin Shields, National Field Organizer for Internet Rights, with the Center for Media Justice, shares about the importance of an open internet and how people can get involved.

Steven Renderos, Organizing Director for The Center for Media Justice, explains the changes to the FCC under the Trump administration.

Under the Trump administration, we’ve seen some devastating changes to laws that protect our families, our rights, and our resources. This week, we take a look at what these changes could mean for our internet and media. We join the Center for Media Justice (CMJ), a national organization that fights to protect the digital rights of poor people and people of color, to learn about the FCC under the Trump administration. We speak with Steven Renderos, the Organizing Director for CMJ, and Erin Shields, CMJ’s National Field Organizer for Internet Rights. And, we’ll hear a commentary on the power of the internet from GJ member, Edgar Cruz. As always, you can catch us live every Sunday on 89.9 FM in Albuquerque, or on KUNM.org!

Generation Justice invites you into a discussion on the surveillance state, "Power not Paranoia." We’ll look at its history, it impacts on communities of color, and the steps necessary to empower our communities against it. Listen to Aaron Dixon, author of “My People Are Rising” and co-founder of the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party; Myaisha Hayes, the National Organizer on Criminal Justice & Technology at the Center for Media Justice; Paul Haidle, an attorney and Criminal Justice Advocate for the ACLU New Mexico; and, Eduardo Esquivel, a student of biochemistry at UNM and the Education & Equity Trainer for the New Mexico Dream Team. This discussion is moderated by Generation Justice director, Roberta Rael, with an introduction from Steven Renderos, Organizing Director at the Center for Media Justice.

This discussion is brought to you in partnership with The Center for Media Justice (CMJ), a national organization which fights for the digital rights of poor people and people of color to bring this presentation to the community.

This week, we rejoin our "State of Resilience Campaign” to showcase the voices of New Mexicans who show resiliency in their homes, organizations, and communities. To share stories of loss, triumph and messages to policymakers, we have: Cathy McGill, Abbas Akhil, Dolores Roybal, Kena Hinojos, Abe Gordon, Dr. Satya Rao, Glenys Carl, Zane Stephens, Atilano Bernardo David(pictured), Ron Martinez, Dr. Glenabah Martinez, Warren Montoya, and Alexandria Contreras.

As Aways, you can join us live every Sunday at 7pm (MST) on 89.9 FM in Albuquerque, or stream us on KUNM.org

This week, we rejoin our "State of Resilience Campaign” to showcase the voices of New Mexicans who show resiliency in their homes, organizations, and communities. To share stories of loss, triumph and messages to policymakers, we have: Cathy McGill, Abbas Akhil, Dolores Roybal, Kena Hinojos, Abe Gordon, Dr. Satya Rao, Glenys Carl, Zane Stephens, Atilano Bernardo David(pictured), Ron Martinez, Dr. Glenabah Martinez, Warren Montoya, and Alexandria Contreras.

As Aways, you can join us live every Sunday at 7pm (MST) on 89.9 FM in Albuquerque, or stream us on KUNM.org

On this special edition of Generation Justice we bring you the voice of Lyla June Johnston, a Dine artist, activist, and songwriter. Lyla sits with GJ to share about resilience in New Mexico and how her personal experiences as an indigenous woman have helped her build resilience. As always, you can catch us every Sunday at 7pm (MST) on 89.9 FM, or, stream us on KUNM.org

This podcast also features original music from Lyla June Johnston and fellow New Mexican hip-hop artist, Wake Self!

New Mexico’s history of colonization, genocide, and inequity are tied to today’s resistance, resilience, and liberation. So, this week, we feature stories from our newest campaign, The State of Resilience. Hear from people all over New Mexico who are working to build on resilience through their work and in the community. Guests include Dr. Glenabah Martinez, Donald Gallegos, Clarissa Duran, Michelle Melendez, Regis Pecos, Patsy Romero, Lupe Salazar, Rev. Charles Becknell, Sr., Amy Whitfield, Huong Nguyen, Victor Torres, Qadria Naji (pictured), and David Cooper. Join us every Sunday at 7pm (MST) on 89.9 FM, or, stream us on KUNM.org!

Generation Justice looks at the Healthy Workforce Ordinance on this year’s municipal ballot in the city of Albuquerque. We join Ole’s, Organizers in the Land of Enchantment, Andrea Serrano and Mbaember David-Wuam. And we’ll hear from Marian Mendez of El Centro De Igualdad y Derechos about #DACA workshops and knowing your rights. We also welcome new youth producer, Joshua Green! Tune in live on KUNM 89.9 FM, or online at KUNM.org every Sunday at 7pm (MST).