Radio EVA

Listen to David Luna and Tamieka Atkins discuss the work of ProGeorgia and how they are increasing voter engagement and turnout for this midterm election across Georgia. For this episode of Radio EVA, Tamieka Atkins, the Executive Director of ProGeorgia, joined EVA Executive Director David Luna to discuss how ProGeorgia develops infrastructure, executes joint strategies and employs new tools and ... Read More

Listen to Sr. Phylis Peters and Lupita Sanchez discuss the work of Proyecto Juan Diego to foster health, education, and civic engagement in one of the poorest communities in the U.S. For this episode of Radio EVA, EVA Executive Director David Luna welcomed Sr. Phylis Peters and Lupita Sanchez to discuss their work with Proyecto Juan Diego, a member of ... Read More

Listen to David Luna and Juanita Valdez-Cox discuss the work of La Union del Pueblo Entero to fight back against family separation and other anti-immigrant actions affecting communities in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas and nationwide. For this episode of Radio EVA, Juanita Valdez-Cox, the Executive Director of La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE), joined EVA Executive Director ... Read More

Listen to Joyce Lee and David Luna discuss David’s new role as Executive Director, his work in fighting for economic and social justice, and what’s on the horizon for Equal Voice Action. In this episode of Radio EVA, Equal Voice Action Board Chair Joyce Lee hosted a call with incoming Executive Director David Luna to discuss his new role and ... Read More

Listen to Star Paschal and Ernest Johnson discuss Ubuntu Village, the need for family-focused reforms in the juvenile justice system, and the value of the Equal Voice Action community. For the inaugural episode of Radio EVA, Equal Voice Action Board and Family Advisor Community members Star Paschal and Ernest Johnson joined the podcast to discuss Ernest’s work with the New ... Read More

Rural Policy Advocacy & Voice from Equal Voice Action Listen to Joyce Parker, Ann Williams Cass, and Earl Tulley discuss strategies and case studies for organizing and building voice and power across rural communities.  As part of our ongoing series of virtual exchanges, Equal Voice Action hosted a discussion to explore how our members and allies in rural communities can ... Read More

Youth Development & Engagement for Social Change from Equal Voice Action. Listen to Tshaka Barrows, Albino Garcia, Jr., and Lashon Amado discuss challenges for youth development and share strategies and advice for empowering young people and lifting up communities.  As part of our ongoing virtual discussion series, Equal Voice Action hosted a virtual huddle with youth development leaders to discuss challenges, ... Read More

Civil and Human Rights Under the Trump Administration from Equal Voice Action. Listen to Anthony Romero, Stewart Kwoh, Rami Nashashibi, and Henry A. J. Ramos discuss challenges and strategies for defending civil and human rights under the Trump administration. In the third of a multi-part series, Equal Voice Action hosted a virtual panel of leading advocacy experts to address the challenges to ... Read More

Immigrant & Refugee Rights in the Trump Era: Next Stage Advocacy Strategies from Equal Voice Action. Listen to Emma Torres, Cristina Jiménez, Lawrence Benito, Marcia Olivo, and Karin Wang discuss strategies for defending immigrants and refugees amid the current political climate and policy landscape.  In the second of a multi-part series, Equal Voice Action convened a virtual panel of advocacy experts and ... Read More

Resistance: Action for Equity in a New Political Era from Equal Voice Action. Listen to Angela Glover Blackwell, Chrissie Castro, Derecka Mehrens, and Henry A. J. Ramos discuss strategies for defending and advancing progressive causes in the new political era under President Donald Trump.  In the first of a multi-part series, Equal Voice Action hosted a virtual discussion, Resistance: Action for ... Read More