Youth's Take Podcast

Land Justice Community School

A youth-led podcast exploring land justice, housing justice, culture, identity, organizing, and what it means to grow up in rapidly changing communities across Texas. Through storytelling, political education, and candid conversations, youth organizers, artists, and community leaders discuss environmental justice, gentrification, Indigenous identity, technology, displacement, and collective power while reclaiming narratives rooted in community, culture, and liberation.

Episodes

  1. Aug 10

    Youth's Take on Protest to Collective Care with Angel From the Bloc S2 Ep. 4

    What makes organizing sustainable? Land Justice Fellows Justyce Melton and Genesis Pedraza-Hernandez talk about creating movements rooted in care, joy, and community with Angel in episode 4 of the Youth's Take Podcast!In this episode, we talk about finding a sense of collective responsibility at a young age, building friendships through organizing, and creating movements rooted in care, joy, and community. We also unpack police budgets, abolition, youth engagement, social media as an organizing tool, and why a Just Transition cannot be designed by one person, it has to be built together. Because our movements can address serious issues while still making room for fun, rest, relationships, and the things that keep us coming back.Angel, aka @angelfromthebloc, is a content creator, podcaster, social media strategist, and community organizer who uses their platform to advocate for social justice. They’re passionate about the causes of abolition, environmentalism, feminism, queer liberation, and disability justice. Thank you to DAWA for their space and programs supporting BIPOC creatives. You can support them by visiting https://www.dawaheals.org/Support youth led education and organizing at linktr.ee/landjusticecommunityschool#YouthsTake #YouthOrganizing #JustTransition #CommunityCare #CollectivePower #MovementBuilding #Austin

  2. Jul 20

    Youth's Take on Juneteenth with Mae Shelton from Montopolis Proud S2 Ep. 3

    Land Justice Fellows Justyce Melton and Genesis Pedraza-Hernandez sit down and chat with miss Mae from Montopolis Proud on the importance, history, and legacy of Juneteenth celebrations in Austin, Texas. Carol Mae Hester, founder of Montopolis Proud. Grew up and lived most of her life in Montopolis. Member of St Edwards Baptist Church. 🌱Montopolis Proud is a dedicated Southeast Austin community group that celebrates the rich, multiethnic history and culture of the Montopolis neighborhood. The organization regularly hosts major local events, such as Juneteenth celebrations, and collaborates with alumni to rehabilitate historical landmarks like the Montopolis Negro School.Season 2 hosted and created by Land Justice Community School 2026 fellow Genesis! 📹📸Thank you to DAWA for their space and programs supporting BIPOC creatives. You can support them by visiting https://www.dawaheals.org/📕 Support youth led education and organizing at linktr.ee/landjusticecommunityschool

  3. Jul 8

    Youth's Take Asian American Heritage Month with Chesa Ago Manalansan and Alexia Leclercq S2 Ep. 2

    Season 2 hosted and created by Land Justice Community School 2026 fellow Genesis! Thank you to DAWA for their space and programs supporting BIPOC creatives. You can support them by visiting https://www.dawaheals.org/Support youth led education and organizing at linktr.ee/landjusticecommunityschool

  4. Jul 8

    Season 2 is here ya'll! Youth's Take with Genesis, Maxochitl and Celine~ S2 Ep1

    Season 2 hosted and created by Land Justice Community School 2026 fellow Genesis! Thank you to DAWA for their space and programs supporting BIPOC creatives. You can support them by visiting https://www.dawaheals.org/Support youth led education and organizing at linktr.ee/landjusticecommunityschool

  5. May 27

    Queertopia and working with the unhoused, defining mutual aid, & more with Folasade Fashina Ep. 9

    Formerly Posted on Apr 16th 2026. Season 1 hosted and created by Land Justice Community School Summer 2025 fellows Genesis & Madi in collaboration with Community Powered ATX. Thank you to DAWA for their space and programs supporting BIPOC creatives. Support youth led education and organizing at linktr.ee/landjusticecommunityschool

  6. May 27

    Growing up in segregated Austin & Importance of Financial Literacy with Kendrick Campbell Ep. 7

    Formerly Posted on Jan 19th 2026. Season 1 hosted and created by Land Justice Community School Summer 2025 fellows Genesis & Madi in collaboration with Community Powered ATX. Thank you to DAWA for their space and programs supporting BIPOC creatives. Support youth led education and organizing at linktr.ee/landjusticecommunityschool

  7. May 27

    The Healing Project, Gentrification in Austin, and Generational Health with Nyeka Arnold Ep. 6

    Formerly Posted on Oct 15th 2025. Season 1 hosted and created by Land Justice Community School Summer 2025 fellows Genesis & Madi in collaboration with Community Powered ATX. Thank you to DAWA for their space and programs supporting BIPOC creatives. Support youth led education and organizing at linktr.ee/landjusticecommunityschool

  8. May 27

    Park over I-35, Expensive Tacos, Neighborhood Organizing with Misael Ramos Ep. 5

    Formerly Posted on Oct 14th 2025. Season 1 hosted and created by Land Justice Community School Summer 2025 fellows Genesis & Madi in collaboration with Community Powered ATX. Thank you to DAWA for their space and programs supporting BIPOC creatives. Support youth led education and organizing at linktr.ee/landjusticecommunityschool

  9. May 27

    Supply and Demand! Plus living in Montopolis with Noé Elias Ep. 4

    Formerly Posted on Aug 25th 2025. Season 1 hosted and created by Land Justice Community School Summer 2025 fellows Genesis & Madi in collaboration with Community Powered ATX. Thank you to DAWA for their space and programs supporting BIPOC creatives. Support youth led education and organizing at linktr.ee/landjusticecommunityschool

  10. May 27

    Cabo Bobs and Austin "Progressives" with UsZee McCoy Ep. 3

    Formerly Posted on Aug 21st 2025. Season 1 hosted and created by Land Justice Community School Summer 2025 fellows Genesis & Madi in collaboration with Community Powered ATX. Thank you to DAWA for their space and programs supporting BIPOC creatives. Support youth led education and organizing at linktr.ee/landjusticecommunityschool

  11. May 27

    Mother/Daughter share about Displacement with Marina Martinez Ep. 2

    Formerly Posted on Aug 7th 2025. Season 1 hosted and created by Land Justice Community School Summer 2025 fellows Genesis & Madi in collaboration with Community Powered ATX. Thank you to DAWA for their space and programs supporting BIPOC creatives. Support youth led education and organizing at linktr.ee/landjusticecommunityschool

  12. May 27

    First Podcast! Chatting it Up with our Season 1 Hosts Madi & Genesis Ep. 1

    Formerly Posted on Aug 7th 2025. Season 1 hosted and created by Land Justice Community School Summer 2025 fellows Genesis & Madi in collaboration with Community Powered ATX. Thank you to DAWA for their space and programs supporting BIPOC creatives. Support youth led education and organizing at linktr.ee/landjusticecommunityschool

  • 12 Episodes

About

A youth-led podcast exploring land justice, housing justice, culture, identity, organizing, and what it means to grow up in rapidly changing communities across Texas. Through storytelling, political education, and candid conversations, youth organizers, artists, and community leaders discuss environmental justice, gentrification, Indigenous identity, technology, displacement, and collective power while reclaiming narratives rooted in community, culture, and liberation.

Information

  • Creator
    Land Justice Community School
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Land Justice Community School
  • Show Website
    Youth's Take Podcast