Abuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common Good Abuelas en Acción

Please join us in this special conversation with José Eduardo González y Salazar, Executive Artistic Director of Milagro Theater (as known as Miracle Theatre Group). José speaks about his personal and professional journey to founding Milagro in 1985 with his wife, Dañel Malán-González. He speaks about the importance of art that serves as a mirror, showing us who we are and what and who is around us. He talks about the artist in all of us and the healing power of art.Support ...

It was a pleasure meeting with Margarita Gutierrez Lemus, the new Executive Director of Familias en Accion. Our conversation with Margarita is rich with topics including Latino health and economic justice and the importance/timeliness of the upcoming Latino Health Equity Conference: Nuestra Salud, Nuestro Poder; Cultivating Reproductive Justice. More information about the conference can be found at www.latinohealthequity.orgSupport the Show.

Jose Madrid talks to us about the intersectionalities of his identity as queer and BIPOC and how they led him to his career in health. He speaks about his lense as a DACA recipient and his commitment to addressing barriers to equitable health including reproductive justice. Jose speaks about the importance of reproductive justice and the upcoming Familias en Accion 15th Annual Latino Health Equity Conference, www.latinohealthequity.orgSupport the Show.

Join us as we continue our conversation with Dr. Patricia Glazebrook, professor at Washington State University. Our rich dialog with her includes the impact of climate change on women and children in Ghana and other developing countries. The impact of capitalism and profits on climate change. The importance of educating ourselves about issues such as climate change and the importance of spreading our knowledge. Support the Show.

Celeste Estrada, educator and community advocate, speaks about her personal and professional journey. She speaks about the pain of losing her father and how her grief transformed into action through the creation of the Washington State University Las Mariposas Poderosas Undocumented Initiatives program. Celeste speaks about the impact of trauma and grief and the healing power of art. "We shake with joy, we shake with grief. What a time they have, these two housed as t...

Join us in this inspiring dialog with beloved community leader and social justice advocate, Cynthia Gomez, Director of Community Impact, Portland State University. Cynthia talks about her defining moments and mentors who have meant so much to her in personal and professional journey. She talks about our individual and collective power in guiding us to a thriving future for all. Our interview with Cynthia is rich and empowering! Cynthia's Websitehttps://www.cynth...