Generation Justice

This week we spoke with Patrick Davis, ABQ City Council member, and executive director of ProgressNow New Mexico on what it means to be an activist, and the recent surge of political engagement that followed since inauguration. We also talked with two #NoDAPL supporters, Davin "Legun" Coriz and Christopher Lujan, about the most recent developments on the movement.

These conversations are a part of a larger ongoing dialogue called the#100DaysofDisruption. For more info on the campaign, check outFreePress.net.

This week we sit down with to Peter Simonson, the Executive Director for the ACLU of New Mexico to discuss what they're organizing and preparing for. You’ll also hear from the CEO and President of Free Press, Craig Aaron, and Campaign Director, Candace Clement on the “100 Days of Disruption,” an oppositional movement to the Trump Administration's #100Day plan. #Disrupt100

This week, we're joined by Sharidynn Denetchily, organizer with the Red Nation as she speaks about the ongoing fight for Standing Rock and Indigenous rights.

Next we here from GJ Youth Producers Yousuf Amer and Ludella Awad on their direct and personal ties to the immigrant and refugee experience in America.

We also speak with Dr. Bilal Sekou, the Associate Professor of Political Science at the Hillyer College at the University of Hartford on intersectionality under the new administration

This evening, we dedicate the hour to music that moves us and women who inspire us. We highlight songs that reflect some of our core values; love, empowerment and action. We will also interview GJ youth member, Jonathon Alonzo, about the recent protests in Albuquerque.

This week we bring you Senator Linda Lopez and Representative Christine Trujillo. They speak on the upcoming New Mexico legislative session, and how a $600 million budget deficit will have an impact on things like, Behavioral Healthcare and Education.

Reflections on the exploits of Dr. King, and the legacy he left for America.

Generation Justice brings you a collection of our favorite stories of 2016. Join writers and poets like Jimmy Santiago Baca and Ebony Isis Booth and so many more as we revisit these stories of resilience in 2016. Sidni Lamb, founder of Mindful New Mexico and special guests Fleet Maul and Jimmy Santiago Baca, discuss the school to prison pipeline and the prison industrial complex. Ms. Booth gives insight into the reasons why Black people are targeted by police and shares poetry inspired by the grieving families of the young men murdered at the hands of police officers.

We bring you a panel discussion from Facing Race, a national conference presented by Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation.

We bring you a panel discussion from Facing Race, a national conference presented by Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation.

Join us this Sunday, to hear rhythm and narration from the Aztec Celebration of the Season: Panquetzaliztli. This three part performance refers to the Mesoamerican creation myths and the history behind these traditional Indigenous holiday customs. We’ll bring you the drums, the story, and more! This Sunday, December 11th at 7:00 pm on KUNM 89.9 FM or online at KUNM.org