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In Episode 11, Lourdes addresses a topic that many people encounter, but many may not recognize by name: ageism.
She shares the stories from the community as well as a personal story from a friend. Lourdes discusses how it shows up in everyday situations and offers guidance on how to respond when it occurs.
This episode contains explicit language. Listener discretion is advised.
RESOURCES
Ageism and Age Discrimination:
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Age Discrimination at Work: what it is, how you’re protected, and how to file a complaint, https://www.eeoc.gov/age-discrimination
- American Society on Aging – Ageism Toolkits & Resources: practical guides and campaigns to help challenge ageism in your community, https://asaging.org/toolkits/
- Reframing Aging – Resources to help you talk about aging in more accurate, respectful ways, https://www.reframingaging.org/resources
If you are worried about ICE at home, work, or in your neighborhood, here are some resources in English and Spanish:
- National Immigrant Justice Center – “Know Your Rights: If You Encounter ICE” (flyers in simple language, English & Spanish), https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/
- Immigrant Defense Project – “Conozca sus derechos con ICE” (practical Spanish guidance about home visits, what to say, and what not to sign), https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/conozca-sus-derechos-con-ice/
- ACLU of Northern California – “Know Your Rights: If ICE Confronts You” (short, clear steps, including not opening the door without a warrant), https://www.aclunorcal.org/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-if-ice-confronts-you/
If someone you love is detained or you see ICE activity, these hotlines can help you understand what to do next:
- California Rapid Response Network (to find local hotlines, including LA), https://www.ccijustice.org/carrn
- Los Angeles Raids and Rapid Response Network: (888) 624‑4752.
- Immigrant Defenders Law Center Rapid Response Legal Hotline (SoCal): (213) 833‑8283 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.), https://www.immdef.org/contact
For legal help, planning, and local support in Los Angeles County:
- CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights) – legal screenings, deportation defense help, and community education, https://www.chirla.org/
- Policy/advocacy/program info example: https://www.chirla.org/what-we-do/programs-initiatives/policy-advocacy/
- Immigrants Are LA Resources Hub – centralized information on rights, family safety planning, and local support in LA County, https://www.immigrantsarela.com/knowyourrights
- Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs – Know Your Rights Resource Hub, https://oia.lacounty.gov/kyr/
For listeners anywhere in the United States:
National Immigration Legal Services Directory – search for nonprofit immigration legal help by state and city, https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/
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