Se tasi foi lenei o faatalanoaga i le polokalame o le leitio o le MO LOU SILAFIA, na mafai ona faapupula atili ai e Judy Matautia mai Le Mau, le taua o le faatumauina o le soifua manuia ina ia maua ai pea le soifua maloloina faale-mafaufau, aemaise o lona sootaga i le faaitiitia o sauaga i totonu o aiga.  Another one of our weekly radio show MO LOU SILAFIA (FYI), where our host Judy Matautia discusses the importance of wellness and the connection to mental health, and its role in violence prevention.  

The dialogue continues with the transgender community on gender equality, some of the barriers and challenges they face in todays society especially in a cultural community.  Founder of IMPACT and college educator, Jayleen Chun talks about her work in empowering and reminding young transgender adults of their value and resilience.  This is part 2 of a 2 part series.

We cannot move forward on gender equality without including members of the transgender community. Jayleen Chun, founder of IMPACT, a new organization that supports young transgender members, shares on some of the challenges including gender inequality, that young and all members of the transgender community face in todays society including our very own community. As an educator, Jayleen aspires to promote our Samoan language to include terms and language that enables our community to identify with and recognize transgender members with their own gender identity. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.

Se faatalanoaga lenei a le polokalame o le leitio ua taua o le MO LOU SILAFIA, taitaia e Judy Matautia mai Le Mau, ma DJ Tupa'i o le alaleo faakerisiano o le KPPO.  I lenei polokalame na mafai ona faatalanoaina ai ma faasoa mai ai foi le atunuu i sauaga i faiga uo o tupulaga talavou ma ona a'afiaga i le fanau talavou i lenei vaitau.  Here is one of the weekly sessions of our radio show MO LOU SILAFIA (FYI) hosted by Judy Matautia & DJ Tupa'i of KPPO Radio Station 90.50FM.  In this discussion the community was able to share on teen dating violence and its impact on todays youth.

Talanoa Talk Now was able to connect with the Matagi Siblings, Naomi & Sipili who were one of the winners at the 2020 Pacific Roots Open Mic.  The siblings shared on preparing for this event and how the motivational support of families was an integral part of their preparation.  They share how their winning piece 'STAY ON THE LINE' has changed their lives, and how it allows them to work with the community especially the youth.  A tale of how local young artists are reaching out to the community thru their spoken word.  

Kiso Skelton, a son and upcoming young leader of the territory discusses with Talanoa Talk Now his future plans of returning home and becoming a public servant.  He shares his views on social justice and gender equality, and admits to his strengths or his many positions of leadership in which he utilizes for the benefit of the oppressed and those marginalized.  An inspirational story of a young man's journey to gain knowledge and experience, and whose heart has always been at home no matter where he goes, in order to prepare himself to return and better serve his people.   

Part 2 of a 2 part series with Fofo County Rep Andra Samoa as she continues the discussion on gender based violence and new and upcoming projects.  

Part 1 of a 2 part series with Fofo County Rep Andra Samoa. Talanoa Talk Now was able to discuss gender based violence with the only female rep in the American Samoa legislation.  This discussion included some of the challenges a woman faces today in the political arena, whether or not our Samoan culture has a role in inspiring women to become leaders within their communities, and Rep Samoa's aspiring work within her community, district and village.

United States Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen proudly representing American Samoa sits down for a podcast with the Alliance team.  She shares on gender equality within our culture and community, growing up as a child in American Samoa, her shared and intimate moments with her father, the first Samoan governor of American Samoa, the late Honorable Uifaatali Peter Coleman, her persistency in becoming congresswoman and how serving her people is an honor to her.  A 'must listen to' as the congresswoman invites us into her realm.

Gabby Langkilde is an intern at the American Samoa Alliance against Domestic & Sexual Violence.  Born and raised in American Samoa, she is a rising senior at Harvard College.  She is studying Sociology and Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality.  Her research interests revolve around gender dynamics in the South Pacific and she is looking to write her senior thesis revolving around domestic violence in American Samoa.