105 episodes
Abuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common Good Abuelas en Acción
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Abuelas en Acción (Grandmothers in Action) are Latinx mothers and grandmothers, Climate Comadres, who strive for a more compassionate and equitable world. Our conversations cross generations with guests, leaders in our communities, who have a passion for justice. Their stories and work all started with a vision and will infuse you with hope for your own communities. Subscribe to hear a new, 30 minute interview each week on topics– racial, social and environmental justice and physical/emotional/spiritual wellbeing–-that will touch your soul and challenge the leader in you to change the world. Hosts: Marie Dahlstrom, Dr. Rosemary Celaya-Alston and Consuelo Saragoza spent their careers promoting social justice for our common good…and will never stop! “Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.” Dolores Huerta
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A Conversation with Margarita Gutierrez Lemus
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.org
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Nuestra Salud, Nuestro Poder: Taking Action for Reproductive Justice
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.org
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Climate Change and its Impact on Women and Children
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.
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Cultural Resistance: The Healing Power of Art
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 they are in the same body." Mary Oliver
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Our Latine Future: Our Collective Imagination and Wealth Building for Climate Justice
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 Website
https://www.cynthiacarmina.com/
Latine Futures Initiative
https://www.pdx.edu/diversity/latine-futures-initiative
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiacarminagomez/
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The Power of Ganas to Succeed
Mariana Quezada, a junior at Chapman University, joins us for this very intimate interview about the many successes and challenges she has faced in her journey to attend college. Multi-talented Mariana is also a guitarist in the highly successful Mariachi Panteras. She describes how she confronted each barrier in her life and what gives her strength to succeed! Mariana"s favorite book is "Blackhearts" by Nicole Castroman, available as a free ebook on simonteen.com or through your library.
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