This episode introduces the podcast and how it came into existence through a college course final project. Pauline discusses with Tino Diaz talanoa/platicas about decolonial frameworks of belonging. This episode shouts out Black women for the fearless political work in combating oppressive social structures while expanding how this work shows up in their own Latin and Pasifika communities. Reflections of abolitionist work has been present in their own lives through personal storytelling. Links:House Bill 451 Prohibit schools and state entities from asking applicants anything about what they are doing to further diversity and inclusion.Link:https://le.utah.gov/~2023/bills/static/HB0451.html House Bill 427 Limits educators on reading discussions about racism, sexism, ageism, and religious discrimination in K-12.Link:https://le.utah.gov/~2023/bills/static/HB0427.html And Senate Bill 283 Bans on diversity, equity, and inclusion departments in universitiesLink:https://le.utah.gov/~2023/bills/static/SB0283.htmlSecondary Sources to understand Utah Legislation 2023 Links:Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRc1XDFy/ Darlene McDonald’s IG:https://www.instagram.com/iamdarlenemcdonald/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Literature:Sweat and Salt Water by: Teresia Kieuea Teaiwahttps://www.fishpond.com/Books/Sweat-and-Saltwater-Teresia-Kieuea-Teaiwa/9781776564347?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=ps&utm_campaign=US&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiZqhBhCJARIsACHHEH8lY1t-2ufofLwBjrOgOUq8i3fzEg4CfQ272SAJB4Z4q7AaftUmNaMaAsGjEALw_wcB