And we're finally here with the first guest episode of Season 03. Things are moving a bit slower over here at Our Other Stories this season, but we are working away and having some great conversations to share with you as soon as I can.

For now, please enjoy this episode with Jennifer of Anakbayan Portland. We cover her journey into activism, the impact of US imperialism on the Philippines, the importance of community building and creating international solidarity across movements, moments, and cultures. Jennifer shares her personal experiences, including her trips to the Philippines, her work on Precious Seedlings Farm, and the connections between local and global struggles for justice.

This is a special conversation as Jennifer and I have known each other for over a decade! We first met when we were both young adults and have each navigated our own journeys that brought us to where we currently are: living in the same city and taking action. Enjoy!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jennifer and Anakbayan

12:01 Understanding US-Philippines Relations

29:28 The Impact of US Imperialism

35:09 Connecting Local and Global Struggles

57:06 Personal Journeys: Returning to the Homeland

01:12:43 Farming, Community Building, and Revolution

Keywords

Anakbayan, activism, community building, US imperialism, Filipino youth, social justice, migration, farming, international solidarity, advocacy