KCBP Community Radio: Women of the Valley

Bianca Lopez talks about the recent work of Valley Improvement Projects including air quality monitoring, advocating for affordable housing, police review, pesticide education, and helping marginalized communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic. 

Wendy Byrd, president of the Modesto-Stanislaus NAACP, talks with Leah  Hassett about historic and systemic racism, the ongoing struggle for  equity and justice, and the pandemic's effects on the African-American  community.

Administrative Support Coordinator and Stanislaus State graduate in Music in Choral Education, Jasmine Woodall talks with us about systemic racism, inclusivity, representation, and how to become a better ally in the struggle for racial justice.

Stanislaus Humanists is a non-profit organization that advocates for a secular society guided by reason, empathy, and our growing knowledge of the world. Stephanie Marson, Freedom Baerheim, and Brandilyn Brown discuss Stanislaus Humanists history, ethics, goals, and community involvement. 

United Domestic Workers vice-president Astrid Zuniga talks with Leah Hassett about parenting, activism, the challenges faced by in-home health care workers during the pandemic, and creating legislation that helps keep people with disabilities safe. 

Journalist and college student Hannah Hightman discusses feminism, fashion, writing, and identity.

We talk with Darleen Murphy Patrick about Indivisible Stanislaus 2.0 and her work on behalf of local veterans and as the Women's Issues Chair for ACLU Northern California Stanislaus Chapter.

Hanna Renning talks about her family's experience fleeing Nazi Germany and her life as an immigrant to the United States of America.

In this episode Leah Hassett talks with doula Jen Kara about her work assisting women during labor and after childbirth.

LGBTQ+ advocate and activist Michelle Park talks about the local response to the 2019 Modesto Straight Pride Parade.