Today on Sojourner Truth:
The latest on COVID-19 in Africa, where there are fears that the continent may soon become the next global hotspot. Our guest is Senegal-based Coumba Toure, Coordinator for Africans Rising for peace, justice and dignity.
We continue our coverage of the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities. Our guest is Dr. Chandra Ford, who is lead editor (with Derek Griffith, Marino Bruce and Keon Gilbert) of Racism: Science & Tools for the Public Health Professor (American Public Health Association Press, 2019). She is Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Racism, Social Justice and Health and Associate Professor of Community Health Sciences at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
The reclaimers movement continues in El Sereno, Los Angeles. Residents have taken over houses owned by the city. Our guest is Martha Escudero, an impacted mother who is involved with the reclaimers.
As National Poetry Month wraps up, poet Ron Baca joins us to read one of his original pieces. Ron grew up in Boyle Heights in the shadow of the East L.A. Freeway Interchange. His poetry attempts to capture and reflect on people and events that contribute to celebrating one's roots. He taught for over 20 years in the LAUSD in Eastside public schools and is currently a volunteer tutor at Homeboy Industries.
