Generation Justice

This week on Generation Justice, we listen to the spoken word, personal stories, and prayers of the community leaders who spoke at the “Poor People's Campaign: A Call for Moral Revival” event in Albuquerque. Speakers include: Betsy Tsosie, Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis, Samia Assed, Arturo Uribe, Todd Wynward, Monique Salhab, and Tina Cordova. Each bringing with them the experiences of issues affecting our communities. As always, you can stream us every Sunday night at 7pm (MST) at KUNM.org and listen to our past shows at generationjustice.org

As our country tries to rebuild after racism, hate, and disaster, Generation Justice invites you to stop and allow the words of the Reverend Dr. William Barber to ignite the passion we all need to fight injustice.

The Reverend Barber gave this uplifting speech in Albuquerque while on the nationwide Poor People's Campaign: A Call for Moral Revival.

This program also features a full-length live performance from Albuquerque's own, Eileen & The In-Betweens, singing their song, "We Ain't Givin' Up!"

As always, you can stream us on KUNM.org every Sunday at 7 pm (MST).

In August 2017, our country lost a true pioneer of social justice and civil rights, Dick Gregory. He was a comedian, a writer, and activist. Throughout his years as a fighter of racism and bigotry, Dick always kept people laughing and questioning. In memory of Mr. Gregory, Generation Justice would like to share his speech to the 24th Annual Black History Month Breakfast at the University of New Mexico in 2009. (Photo by: Elvert Barnes via Flickr)

Rest in Power, Mr. Gregory.

With all that is happening under the new administration, it is important to stay aware and vigilant, AND here at GJ we like to find every way to feel empowered... We know Resistance works. So, we bring you our newest segment, “The Resistance Headlines," a look at the actions from the past week.

Public school is back in session across New Mexico; however, many of our students are receiving a less than quality education, which is a violation of their constitutional rights. We join Dr. Diane Torres-Velasquez, President of the Latino Education Task Force and an associate professor at UNM, as she recaps the historic Martinez v. State of New Mexico lawsuit for public education.

This week our nation saw, yet again, the depths of hatred and racism that have marked the new administration. Generation Justice brings you the voices of people whose daily work seeks to undo the untrue and harmful narratives that surround us. Izzaddine Mustafa shares his experience as a trans, Palestinian man and his work advocating for Palestinians. Building Movement Project's Frances Kunreuther and Sean-Thomas Breitfeld discuss race in the non-profit world. And, Edward Tabet-Cubero of the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty joins us for an update on the ongoing case to improve public schools for all children. As always, you can stream us every Sunday night at 7pm (MST) at KUNM,org!

Some of our greatest resources, like Medicaid and the Open Internet, are under attack. This week, Generation Justice spoke with people who are working to protect those resources for the future. We join New Mexico State Senator, Jerry Ortiz y Pino about the future of Medicaid for New Mexico. We also hear from Lucia Martinez, long-time GJ member and Digital Campaigner for Free Press, a national media justice organization. Lucia shared about the national day of action to #SaveTheNet. Enjoy and join us next Sunday, locally on KUNM 89.9 FM, or on KUNM.org!

Some of our greatest resources, like Medicaid and the Open Internet, are under attack. This week, Generation Justice spoke with people who are working to protect those resources for the future. We join New Mexico State Senator, Jerry Ortiz y Pino about the future of Medicaid for New Mexico. We also hear from Lucia Martinez, long-time GJ member and Digital Campaigner for Free Press, a national media justice organization. Lucia shared about the national day of action to #SaveTheNet. Enjoy and join us next Sunday, locally on KUNM 89.9 FM, or on KUNM.org!

The press is under constant attack by the Trump administration and the role of the media is questioned regularly. In a time of "fake news" accusations, what can journalists do to protect our craft? This week on Generation Justice, we speak with Jenni Monet and Mari Blanca Robles Lopez, two journalists who take different approaches to their storytelling on movements in different parts of the world.

Join us as we share audio from Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh’s talk “From Palestine to New Mexico: Human Rights and Environmental Justice”, at Nahalot Shalom, which is a spiritual and cultural center for Jewish Renewal in the Southwest. Dr. Qumsiyeh is a Palestinian scientist, author, expert in conflict resolution, a professor at Bethlehem University and is the Director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History.