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Abuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodA Conversation with Margarita Gutierrez LemusIt 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 show2024-04-2136 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodNuestra Salud, Nuestro Poder: Taking Action for Reproductive JusticeJose 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 show2024-04-0159 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodInterview with author Emilly Prado: Writing for Healing and JoyJoin the comadres of Abuelas en Accion in a healing and affirming conversation with author Emilly Prado, author of Funeral for Flaca. Emilly talks about the power of writing in whatever way we choose; journaling, memoir fiction, poetry. Writing is our voice and our story. She encourages us to write using our own unique rhythm. As Emilly reads from her powerful chapter, "it's my brown skin," you will understand why the comadres had tears in their eyes. Support the show2024-01-1547 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodWise Women: Sharing our Stories of WisdomHere on Abuelas we gather around our virtual table to tell our stories, share our defining moments, our gratitude, our pain and our hopes. Our warming climate, global conflicts and the erosion of our civil rights all remind us of the importance of meeting whatever life brings us with an open heart, a balanced mind and committed action.Our guest today, Phyllis Andersen, is a wise woman with an open heart who shares her journey, as an immigrant to El Salvador and the wisdom of the women, men and children of her community.Support the show2023-11-1344 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodShakespeare Doesn't Own English: The power of Poetry and Memory of PlaceToday we are joined by Washington State University English Professor, Bryan Fry, and students, Gabriela Alvarez and Alex Diaz who share their journey in writing as a tool to express, connect and heal. In this special episode our Co-Host Itzia Mejia and our guests read their poems, "I am From," poetry with powerful images of their roots, familia, cultura, comida and most of all resilience!Support the show2023-10-2353 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodUnwrapping our Stories: “I am From”Our ancestors taught us that we are all interconnected in life to our relationships, mother earth, our communities and all the beings and activities that surround us. Dr. Rosemary shares the beauty and the power of telling our stories through art and poetry. "I am From" is a powerful way to draw strength from our familia and our antepasados to remember who we are.Support the show2023-10-1620 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodJoy is my JusticeJoin us for this very powerful interview with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, author of the book, “Joy is my Justice. Dr. Sethi is a board-certified Integrative Family Medicine physician and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Tanmeet speaks with raw authenticity about our capacity for healing through the mystical, ancient wisdom and modern science. She speaks about the science of trauma and grief and its impact on our DNA and its impact on our family tree. She also speaks about the power of gratitude to change our brains! This is an interview you will not want to...2023-10-1144 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEl Poder de Nuestra Sabiduría: Listening to our SoulsJoin Abuelas as we talk about our new series, Nuestra Sabiduria: Unwrapping our Stories for Soul Filled Living and building our resilience for moving through these intense and challenging times. Our sabiduría; our wisdom, our inner knowledge has been slumbering in our souls, awaiting a time to be reawakened. You might say we are decolonizing the Sacred as our ancestors and universe have been waiting for us to return to our inner knowledge.Support the show2023-09-1317 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodThe Synergy in Working Together for Solutions in Complex TimesJoin the Comadres as we talk with Dr. Jennifer Madden about the power of collaboration and design thinking. Jennifer talks about the synergy that can result from collaborations that can allow us to create something from nothing. She talks about resilience and our skills for living with ambiguity and uncertainty during these complex times. You will be inspired by our interview with Jennifer.Support the show2023-05-0840 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodThe Impact of Climate Change on Woman and GirlsToday we talk with Dr. Tricia Glazebrook about Ecofeminism; the impact of the climate crisis on the lives of women and girls who disproportionately are suffering the impacts of climate change. Climate change adds to injustices experienced by women and children, and other vulnerable populations including gender based violence and poverty. The patriarchal powers that exploit women and children also exploit our natural world.Support the show2023-04-2452 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodI Accept the Invitation for Hope in this MomentJoin the Abuelas in a rich and beautiful conversation about life and hope. Marcia Robinson talks with Marie and Dr. Rosemary about defining moments and turning our pain into our strengths and gifts. She also shares the beauty of finding the artist in ourselves, including our pain and trauma, through tapping into our creativity. Soul work. Marcia so eloquently shares how hope is central to her life's journey. Support the show2023-03-2339 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLa Semillita of Action: Latinx Working for the Health of our OceansMarce Gutiérrez Graudins talks about her journey of determination as the Founder and Executive director of Azul, an international Latinx organization that works to protect coasts and oceans. Marce is environmental justice advocate who began her career in the commercial fishing and aquaculture fields, She talks about hope for the future of our oceans and returning to our roots and values of our familias that can guide us all in taking action for the health of our planet and future generations.Support the show2023-01-3041 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodThe Power of Women: "Building Community for Climate Action, One Latina/Mama/Abuela at a Time"Mark Magaña, CEO of GreenLatinos, talks about this important moment for all of us to do our part for climate change. He talks about the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt (COP 27) and what all of us can do in our families and communities. Join us for this inspirational interview that will propel each of us to take action. You can become a member of GreenLatinos at greenlatinos.org.Support the show2023-01-1641 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodDecolonizing Music: Confronting Racial Trauma in the Music ClassroomDr. Tammy Yi shares her powerful journey as a first gen Korean student to Professor of Music at Chapman University. Tammy listened to mariachi music growing up in her diverse community of immigrants in Los Angeles. Along with her distinguished career as a musician and music educator she brought her love of mariachi music to the Chapman University campus to form Mariachi Panteras. Tammy speaks about racism, the power of community, music, equity and racial healing.Support the show2022-12-2159 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodMariposas Poderosas: My Sense of BelongingDiana Rodriguez-Pena felt a sense of calmness when she first visited the campus of Washington State University. She knew this was the right university for her. She shares the challenges of being an undocumented and first gen student and the power of her support network and familia, Mariposas Poderosas.Support the show2022-12-1220 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodMariposas Poderosas: Unpacking our FeelingsMayra Angel talks about two defining moments in her life as an undocumented, queer Latinx. She also talks about participating in counseling with her parents and how it strengthened her relationship with them. She shares the importance of parents listening to their children.Support the show2022-12-0522 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodMariposas Poderosas: The Moment Life Changed for a 10 year oldAlex Diaz speaks about her defining moment as a 10 year old who moved with her family to Texas. She talks about the role her mother's value of education played in her journey to Washington State University.Support the show2022-11-2828 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodThe Strong Leaders of Mariposas PoderosasItzia Mejia Barragan, Student Ambassador for the Washington State University (WSU) Undocumented Student Center talks about her life's journey. Her journey is one full of light, strength and the power of hope. She talks about gratitude and the importance of her family and all of those in her life who support her and give her strength during challenging moments in her life including experiences of racism and depression. Her story is a powerful one!Support the show2022-11-2136 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodWe Latinos Have Always Been Part of Sustaining our Madre TierraClimate Activist Tony DeFalco from Latino Network, in Portland, Oregon, speaks about hope and the work of young Latinx and their communities on Climate Justice. He speaks about the importance of looking to our culture, spirituality and traditions to guide us with hope and action on our long journey for a thriving and sustainable Mother Earth. Support the show2022-11-1440 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodInterview with "Simply Love" Author Rob HernandezWe are excited to welcome Rob Hernandez back to our podcast to talk about his book, “Simply Love…Changing the Paradigm of Thought One Heart at a Time. Rob talks about why he wrote his book, love, relationships, triggers, traumasand our power to change our lives.Support the show2022-10-2454 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodMaking room and time for our Spirituality and Well-BeingSpiritual conocimiento is a wisdom based on our traditions, our intuitions and our lived experience. “Conocimiento is the inner exploration of the meaning and purpose of life..a form of spiritual inquiry… reached through creative acts- writing, art making, dancing, healing, teaching, meditation and spiritual activism." Gloria AnzalduaSupport the show2022-10-1717 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEmpathy is Patience and CompassionThe more we listen to our inner voice and intuition, we will be more understanding and empathetic toward others. Being present emotionally increases our ability to hear what people are not saying. Support the show2022-10-1022 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodHumility and Self-Compassion Come from WithinToday we talk about turning our life challenges into humility and self-compassion. Psychologist Steven Hayes says, “In your pain you find your values, and in your values, you find your pain.” Support the show2022-10-0324 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodOur Emotions: Feeling Joy Means Feeling PainToday in our series, "Platicas de la Vida/Talks about Life" we talk about how our emotions affect us. Many of us are uncomfortable with our emotions. Emotional wellbeing depends on acknowledging all of our feelings and can lead to enhanced compassion for ourselves and others. The poet Naomi Shihab Nye said, "Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing."Support the show2022-09-2626 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodOur Wounds Can Heal UsLife isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass but learning how to dance in the rain. How do we live with hurtful experiences in our lives? Today Dr. Rosemary and Marie talk about turning trauma, loss and wounds into gifts for renewed living. Support the show2022-09-2126 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLove is Transcendent; Opening our Hearts to the Power of LoveDr. Rosemary and Marie talk about love, pain and compassion. Compassion for ourselves and others. We build compassion by paying attention to the present moment; to our senses. They tell us we are alive and that this journey is worth it. Life is rich with beautiful moments like smelling the wonderful pot of beans on the stove with a tortilla hot off the press. Support the show2022-09-2008 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodInner Peace in A World of TurbulenceMaya Muñoz Tobón speaks about movement, embodiment, and the expressive arts for healing. We are all artists who can nurture our creative powers for ourselves and our families. Maya, through her gentle presence, provides concrete ways to "locate ourselves" in our busy lives through taking the time to breathe, feeling our bodies, and being present.Support the show2022-06-2138 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodDrawing from Our Sabiduria for Healing in a Complex WorldPsychologist Dr. Ruth Zúñiga, speaks about the healing power of our relationships, community, connectedness to others and spirituality. She offers steps that we can all take for personal and collective healing and emotional well being during these times of pain and trauma in our country and globally.Support the show2022-06-1351 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodFuneral for Flaca: A Conversation with Author Emilly PradoEmilly Prado speaks with the Comadres about her new book, Funeral for Flaca. Emilly writes so powerfully about identity, culture and familia as a Latinx growing up in a white Northern California community . Ms Magazine calls Funeral for Flaca, "Utterly vulnerable, bold, and unique.” Support the show2022-06-0728 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodPláticas de la Vida: Our Unfinished Business with Sorrow and GriefAbuelas, Marie and Dr. Rosemary, speak about our new series, Pláticas de la Vida. Pláticas de la Vida places compassion as the centerpiece for talks about joy and strength as well as our generational histories of pain and sorrow. The mass murder of innocent children and their teachers in Uvalde, Texas urgently reminds us of the need to sit down, with our loved ones, at our kithen tables to speak frankly about our sorrows, our grief, our traumas. The esteemed poet, Naomi Shihab Nye, says “Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, you must know sorrow a...2022-06-0709 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodOregon's Journey to Climate Justice for Oregon's BIPOCRachael Banks, Oregon's first Black Public Health Director, has made incredible strides in building strong partnerships between the State of Oregon Health Authority and communities of color! She talks about Oregon's priorities and plans for climate equity.Support the show2022-05-3020 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodClimate and HealthAndrea Hamburg is an environmental public health professional who talks about climate and health and the disproportionate impact on BIPOC and low income community members. She also talks about the importance of using an environmental justice framework to ensure climate and health equity for all!Support the show2022-04-2524 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodSeason of the BrujaLatinx comic writer and novelist, Aaron Duran, talks about his new comic series Season of the Bruja, He also talks about his querida abuela and the important role she has played in the person and writer that he is today! Aaron says, "If you want to see a badass Latina fight demons with magic, this is your book”. We wholeheartedly agree!Support the show2022-04-1419 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodRacism and Systemic Inequities of Climate ActionOur guest is Dr. Vivek Shandas, Professor of Climate Adaptation and Director of the Sustaining Urban Places Research Lab at Portland State University. For the past 10 years, Dr. Shandas has been studying racist housing policies across the United States and the impact of these injustices on communities of color. He is passionate about climate justice and offers concrete steps that municipalities and families can take to mitigate climate extremes. Support the show2022-03-2848 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodPortland's First Latinx City Commissioner Meeting the Challenges of Climate ChangeToday we are talking with Portland City Commissioner Carmen Rubio who made history as the first Latinx City Commissioner and oversees the historical climate justice ballot initiative. The Portland Clean Energy Fund was passed by voters 2 to 1; made possible by Black, Indigenous and people of color. Carmen talks about her journey to her elected position and about the importance of having people of color in public service and in leadership roles. Carmen and Portland are models for meeting the challenges of climate change through green jobs and safe homes for all residents, especially those who are on the fro...2022-02-2825 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodMexican Forward Food: Honoring History and CultureAngel Medina challenges us to educate ourselves about the history of the food we eat. He talks about the indigenous origins of Mexican foods and how his Portland restaurant, Republica, celebrates food through Latinx history and culture.Support the show2021-11-1538 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodDay Laborers: Frontline Climate Justice WorkersOsmani Alcaraz-Ochoa, Executive Director of VOZ Workers Rights and Education Project, talks about environmental and climate justice for day laborers. Day laborers are the "Canaries in the Mine." Climate change is impacting these vulnerable workers and will impact us all without equitable climate action policies.Support the show2021-10-2635 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodClimate Equity for Latinx in Portland, OregonElizabeth Lopez-Hernandez, Climate & Health Equity Program Coordinator and Community Health Worker talks about climate equity. She talks about the impact of climate change on Latinx and the importance of equitable climate action policies to protect all community members.Support the show2021-10-1926 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLatinx EnvironmentalismPriscilla Solis Ybarra talks about Latinx Environmentalism and how it differs from white mainstream environmentalism. Dr. Ybarra is the author of Writing the Goodlife: Mexican Literature and the Environment. “Goodlife writing embraces the values of simplicity, sustenance, dignity and respect. The values in goodlife writing implicitly integrate the natural environment as part of the community, and thus cultivate a life-sustaining ecology for humans.” Latinx Environmentalism reflects our lives, our histories, our cultures and provides us with hope for the future of our planet!Support the show2021-09-2130 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLatinx Includes Us AllDr. Nicole Guidotti-Hernandez speaks about identity and language. She explains why the term Latinx is a better reflection of Latino diversity: “Latinx recognizes a gender spectrum and also a racial spectrum, and a sexual spectrum to confront internalized anti-Blackness, anti-Indigeneity, and homophobia."Support the show2021-08-1333 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodRacial Capitalism: Slow Violence Toward Undocumented and Indigenous FamiliesDr. Michael Mendez, Assistant Professor of Environmental Planning and Policy at the University of California, Irvine,talks about the inequities that took place during the 2017 Thomas Fire in Ventura County, California, where recovery resources were primarily directed toward wealthier residents ignoring the needs of undocumented and indigenous workers. He discusses "slow violence," the ongoing exposures and vulnerabilities of Latinx communities, to human-caused environmental degradation or climate change. Dr. Mendez is the author of the award-winning book, "Climate Change from the Streets: How Conflict and Collaboration Strengthen the Environmental Justice Movment."Support the show2021-07-1232 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEcomadres for Clean AirErandi Trevino, Mom's Clean Air Force/Ecomadres talks about the impact of air pollution on the health of Latino families and community organizing that is making our voices heard for clean air policies. Latinos are more likely to be exposed to air pollution. New research shows that exposure to elevated levels of air pollution is linked to worse health outcomes from COVID-19.Support the show2021-07-0537 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodThe Abundance of TruthDr. Rosemary and Marie talk about the opportunities and challenges ahead as we strive for climate equity. Excessive heat in Arizona and the West severely impacts the most vulnerable. We know that climate justice intersects with immigration, health and racial inequities. The COVID pandemic provides us with the opportunity to develop equitable policies for climate change that include the most vulnerable. Support the show2021-06-2911 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common Good"Where will They Play?Heriberto Bolanos talks about climate justice and the urgency of taking action now on behalf of the wellbeing of our communities and future generations. Heriberto shares his thoughts on the intersection of climate change, immigration, racial and social justice. Heriberto's life journey is an inspiration for all!Support the show2021-06-1533 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodPart 1: Interview with Dr. Ruth Zambrana: Latinos in 2021Dr. Ruth Zambrana, renowned Latina researcher talks about structural and racial inequities for Latinos. Her groundbreaking book, “Understanding Latino families : Scholarship, Policy and Practice, published in 1995 provided social and demographic profiles of Latinos. She talks about what has changed since 1995 and what has not.Support the show2021-05-0444 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodPart 2: Interview with Dr. Ruth Zambrana: Latinos in 2021Dr. Ruth Zambrana, renowned Latina researcher talks about structural and racial inequities for Latinos. Her groundbreaking book, “Understanding Latino families : Scholarship, Policy and Practice, published in 1995 provided social and demographic profiles of Latinos. She talks about what has changed since 1995 and what has not.Support the show2021-05-0420 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodSelf-Compassion will Transform Grief into GratitudeDr. Rosemary and Marie talk about the challenges of the pandemic and the importance of naming our experiences and feelings. The pandemic has changed our lives. Mindfulness helps us acknowledge how hard things are in the moment. Self-compassion will transform our lives and those of our loved ones.Support the show2021-04-1429 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodMe Cuido, Te Cuido: HIV/STI Prevention for Ourselves, Families and CommunitiesAyla Rosen, HIV/STI Sexual Health Manager talks about the stigma associated with sexual health within Latinx communities. Ayla and the Familias en Accion, team are working to bring this important issue to communities in Oregon. She also talks about the upcoming 12th annual Latino Health Equity Conference which will be held virtually.Support the show2021-04-0629 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLatinx Mothers and the Pain of the PandemicOver the past year, women have borne the brunt of the employment fallout sparked by the pandemic with the impact even more severe among women of color. Lisette Orellana Engel from National Crittendon talks about the challenges facing Latinx mothers during the pandemic. Women of color are more likely to work as essential workers and are overrepresented in sectors that are hardest hit by the pandemic. And in addition, women are overwhelmingly responsible for care — taking care of children and family members.Support the show2021-03-2929 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLatinos: More Than Statistics!Zoraya Uder, Promotora de Salud, from Familias en Accion talks about the impact of the pandemic on Latino families. The COVID pandemic has continued for over one year hitting Latino communities harder, as they are more likely to contract, be hospitalized and die from COVID-19. Families are suffering the economic and health consequences of COVID-19.Support the show2021-03-2224 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodNothing About Us Without UsAnthony Veliz, Founder of the Oregon Latinx Leadership Network (OLLN) talks about the work of OLLN in working for Latinx equity during COVID and post pandemic. “The first-come, first-serve processes have created greater inequality for Oregon’s Latinx communities. This crisis demands that we move away from inequitable policies and practices.”Support the show2021-02-2227 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodCivic Participation for Government Actions to benefit our CommunitiesCandace Avalos a first generation American, Blacktina, millennial, Portland State University educator, and civic leader talks about her defining moment that changed her life's direction. She is guided by the words of, Andrea Skorepa, CEO of Casa Familiar, who said, "You (young people) are always told you are the future. You are the present. If you waited for the future the time will be the past." Support the show2021-02-1520 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodWhere a woman leads, streams run uphill (African Proverb)Tierra Stewart from Ignite National speaks about why women are such amazing leaders. She speaks about systemic racism and how women have the strength and skills to address these systemic barriers to ensure that all families thrive rather than survive. Tierra inspires us all to act for racial and social justice!Support the show2021-02-0926 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodHow Do We Become a Kinder and Gentler Country?Rickee Arntz shares her thoughts about what the Biden administration should do to meet the needs of working class Americans and what Democrats can do to return to its working class roots. Americans need to know how our government is working on our behalf. Support the show2021-02-0143 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common Good"Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)Rob Hernandez intimately shares his insights and wisdom as a yoga and spiritual mentor which have so much meaning during this very challenging moment in our history. Families and communities are divided; often viewing each other as “Conservatives or Liberals." Hate and fear are common in our national political discourse. Rob offers hope in finding our common ground. Rob is the author of the book "Simply Love...Changing the Paradigm of Thought, One Heart at a Time."Support the show2021-01-1840 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLatinx Gen Z Voices for DemocracyLeslie Aguirre talks about her work as a fellow for IGNITE National whose mission is to build leadership for the next generation of women elected officials. Leslie speaks about her experience as a first generation Latinx college graduate and her optimism for the future of our country. Support the show2021-01-1219 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodAccess to Healthy Food is a Human RightWe talk with Dr. Megan Horst, Portland State University, about food justice. What it means and why it is important in addressing poverty and food inequities in the United States. She talks about the history of food production in our country and its beginnings with slavery and colonialism! Support the show2021-01-0642 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodWhat is Our Common Ground as Americans?Ana Salas-Porras and Sara Laas are both amazing community advocates who care deeply about this country. They talk about the diversity of Latino voters and how we, as a divided country, find a common ground for healing.Support the show2020-12-2133 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodWe are all LeadersLa-Tieka Sims speaks about her passion for civic and community engagement coming from her own past experiences as a single mother who overcame homelessness, returned to school as a non-traditional student, and discovered the power of her voice. La-Tieka works as the Deputy Director of Policy for District 2 City Council, serves as the San Antonio Fellow of IGNITE, and plans to run for office in the future. Support the show2020-12-1730 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodHonoring Indigenous Sports: A Common Ground for Healing our Nation's DifferencesDr. Natalie Welch is a model for giving back to her community. She speaks about her journey from her beloved family and community, the Qualla Boundary, in North Carolina, to Linfield University in Oregon. Natalie talks about the importance of sharing our stories and honoring sports that are so important to Native communities. Natalie is the host of the podcast, Creative Native. Support the show2020-11-2436 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodThe Power of Latinx Student SuccessGerardo Ochoa, Director of Community Relations and Special Assistant to the President at Linfield University in McMinnville, Oregon talks about their role and responsibilities as an emerging Hispanic academic institution especially now during these challenging times.Support the show2020-11-1720 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodYoung Latinx Political PowerYsatis Gonzalez, community leader, at the University of Houston, talks about social issues of importance to young Latinx. She works with JOLT Initiative and encourages all young Latinx to become involved as advocates in their communities.Support the show2020-11-0921 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodThe Power of Abuelas!Señora Ana Salas-Porras and Señora Sara Laas who are advocates for Latino communities in Texas. They talk about the political power of Latinos in Texas and the United States and how this election is a defining moment for the soul of our country! They are powerful and inspirational women!Support the show2020-10-2630 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLatinx Working for Our Common GoodLupe Torres, a senior at University of Dallas shares that her defining moment happened with the presidential election in 2016. She was a junior in high school and made a commitment to studying politics. She encourages us to vote on behalf of our families, communities and for those who are unable to vote due to immigration status! We can be their voices for equity and justice!Support the show2020-10-2113 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLatino Political Participation is a Two Way StreetOur guest, Dr. Stephen Nuño-Perez talks about the demographic change that is happening with 60 million Latinos in the United States and the chasm between the priorities of white older voters and younger Latino voters. Dr. Nuño-Perez says: “The current political system alienates Latinos; we need to stop portraying them as apathetic and blaming them for not showing up to vote, but rather find ways to diminish that sense of alienation and facilitate their participation"Support the show2020-10-1936 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodOur House is on Fire: Climate Action NOW!Today we talk with Marisol Cortez and Greg Harman, writers, climate justice advocates and community organizers, from San Antonio, Texas. Marisol and Greg are editors of Deceleration News sharing important climate change resources, news and stories about life and our changing planet. They share their personal journeys as parents, professionals and community members in working for environmental justice and a healthy planet.Support the show2020-10-1451 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodBringing our Sense of Community to the Polls!Today we are talking with Matt Nelson and Nancy Treviño from Presente.org, the largest national Latinx online organization advancing social justice with technology, media and culture. Matt and Nancy are co-authors of an important book called “TURNOUT: Mobilizing Voters in an Emergency." They talk about why 2020 is truly an emergency election to determine the future of democracy. Support the show2020-10-1234 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLatinx Political Power: A Seismic Shift is Happening in Texas and the United StatesAntonio Arellano, Interim Executive Director of JOLT Initiative, speaks about their work to mobilize and engage young Latinx political power. In 6 months Latinos will be the majority population in Texas! Antonio shares his vision for our country and describes the work happening in Texas, ground zero, to mobilize young and diverse voters who are demanding systemic changes. Support the show2020-10-0531 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodRacial Equity for our Children: What Will Our Legacy Be?Danielle Gonzales, Managing Director for the Education & Society Program at the Aspen Institute, talks about the systemic changes in education to meet the needs of Latino children and other students of color. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the racial, social and economic divide between students as schools moved to virtual education. It is our obligation to become education advocates for racial equity! Our future depends on it! Support the show2020-09-2831 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodExposing the Roots of Food InequitiesAllison Mora, Americorp volunteer, talks about her passion and work for food justice and food sovereignty. Allison, co-author of the series Uprooting Food: Planting the Seeds for Equity, also shares the importance of understanding the inequities of the current US food supply chain and action steps that we can all take for food justice and sustainability. Uprooting Food: Planting the Seeds for Equity is a series of articles produced by Abuelas en Accion in partnership with Familias en Accion, Portland, Oregon, familiasenaccion.org.Support the show2020-09-2140 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodCasting Our Votes of a LifetimeJoin us as Consuelo Saragoza talks about her family history of voting and civic participation and why it has been so important for her. Our votes matter to ensure we elect leaders who look like us and represent our needs as families and communities. Support the show2020-09-1436 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLatinx HIV/STI Sexual HealthToday we are talking with Ayla Rosen, from Familias en Accion, Portland, Oregon, about the Latinx HIV/STI (sexually transmitted infections) epidemic. HIV/AIDS continues to be a serious health threat within Latinx communities requiring culturally specific community prevention programs, family communication, increased testing and healthcare access. She speaks about the human rights violations often experienced by Latinx LGBTQ community members including discrimination and sexual violence. Support the show2020-09-0733 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodAbuela, Mama y Yo: Health for Latino FamiliesToday Rebeca Marquez talks about Latinx health and nutrition. Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) research tells us that a baby’s health is impacted by three generations of her/his family. This unique program doesn't blame mothers or families for their health but rather looks at social determinants including poverty, fear of deportation, unsafe neighborhoods as all factors in poor health. Abuela, Mama y Yo engages family in becoming advocates for thriving families and communities.Support the show2020-08-3131 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodReflections on a Podcast for Our Common GoodDr. Rosemary and Marie share their insights on this 27th episode of Abuelas en Accion where guests have shared their expertise, experiences and commitment to a just society. The challenges are many, during these uncertain times, but we all have the opportunity to act and to thrive! The late Congressman John Lewis said: "Democracy is not a state. It is an act and each generation must do its part to help build what we call the Beloved Community, a nation and a world society at peace with itself." Support the show2020-08-2425 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodPart 2: Climate Change and Human Migration from Central AmericaWe continue our conversation with Dr. Michael McGlade about the Dry Corridor of Central America and why the region is experiencing a 1,000 year drought. The inability to grow traditional crops like potatoes and corn are some of the reasons why families in countries like Guatemala are forced to migrate north to the United States. Support the show2020-08-1727 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodPart 1: Climate Change and Human Migration from Central AmericaDr. Michael McGlade, Professor of Geography, Sustainability and Latin American Studies at Western Oregon University, talks about how climate change is leading to the displacement and migration of families to the United States. He speaks about historic forces that have driven displacement in the Northern Triangle countries of Central America including colonialism, transnational corporations and the drug trade. Climate change is the next looming crisis for the United States and globally, requiring new migration policies that are cooperative, compassionate and pragmatic.Support the show2020-08-1030 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLauren Ornelas, Founder of Food Empowerment ProjectLauren Ornelas Lauren is the Founder and President of Food Empowerment Project, a vegan food justice nonprofit that seeks to create a more just world by helping consumers recognize the power of their food choices. Food Empowerment Project works in solidarity with farm workers, advocates for chocolate not sourced from the worst forms of child labor, and focuses on access to healthy foods in Black and Brown communities and low-income areas. Support the show2020-08-0320 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodInterview with Dr. Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, author of, "The New American Farmer: Immigration, Race, and the Struggle for Sustainability"Dr. Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern speaks about the increase in the number of Latino owned farms in the United States and future opportunities despite the challenges they face including racism and accessing federal programs administered by the USDA. Dr. Minkoff-Zern speaks about the historical link between slavery and immigration as well as structural racism within our agricultural system that depends on workers of color, primarily undocumented immigrants, many of whom lack overtime pay, worker protections and other benefits. These essential workers who produce and process our food deserve better.Support the show2020-07-2728 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodGrowing Gardens: Planting Seeds for Community and Family HealthJason Skipton, Executive Director of Growing Gardens, talks about their work to increase access to gardening for low income community members and how growing food is a transformative practice connecting us back to the land, our health and community. An important component of Growing Gardens is community organizing to build leadership and community engagement for low income families and incarcerated youth and adults.Support the show2020-07-2034 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodLatinx Solidarity with our Black HermanxIsabel Nunez Perez and Metzin Rodriguez, the first Latinx President and Vice President of Oregon State University Student Government talk about the anger, pain, and grief felt by students following the killing of George Floyd. They talk about biases and racism within Latino families and communities. They also share their ideas for racial healing and opportunities to confront structural racism.Support the show2020-07-1327 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodCOVID-19 Latino DisparitiesToday we talk with Professor Daniel Lopez-Cevallos, from Oregon State University, about the COVID infection disparities experienced by Latinos. ICE raids and anti-immigrant policies have led to fear and mistrust for many Latinos. Trust building and partnerships with Latino community organizations are important to reduce infection rates and to reduce Latino health disparities.Support the show2020-07-0640 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodCOVID-19 The Pain and Suffering of Latino Essential Workers and Their FamiliesFamilias en AcciónCommunity Health Workers, Jocelin Garcia and Zoraya Uder talk about Oregon's essential workers who are experiencing disproportionately higher COVID infection rates. Many Latino families in Oregon are experiencing hunger and desperation due to job losses or reduced hours. Many have no health insurance, are not eligible for federal coronavirus assistance or unemployment. Many work as essential workers risking COVID exposure for themselves and family members. These workers allow Oregonians to shelter in place.Support the show2020-06-2935 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodSharing our FoodNunpah, executive director of Ant Farm in Sandy, Oregon, talks about hope and connecting youth to the earth. He talks about the richness of culturally inclusive sustainable farming. Ant Farm is making a difference in the lives of so many!Support the show2020-06-2228 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodUprooting Food: Beans Over BeefChristina Dahlstrom talks about the opportunity to rethink our eating habits for our health and the well being of our planet. She shares the personal journey she and her husband, Rusty, are making to eat a whole food plant based diet with tips for how we can all begin to eat more fruits and vegetables.Support the show2020-06-1542 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 16 Uprooting FoodChloe Eberhardt speaks about her work with Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon to partner with communities and community based organizations to reduce barriers for Oregonians to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Promotoras de Salud and community organizing are important to food justice and addressing the root causes of hunger which are poverty and economic insecurity. Support the show2020-06-0841 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 15 Health and Prosperity for All AmericansDr. William Vega speaks about his extensive research and that of his colleagues in public health. His 2017 article entitled, “Growing Economic Inequality Sustains Health Disparities,” was a call to action. COVID is a painful lesson that our country can only remain safe when all Americans thrive. Support the show2020-06-0135 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 14 Health and Prosperity for LatinosDr. Carlos Crespo, international public health expert, speaks about how COVID-19 has exposed long term health, social and economic disparities for Latinos. He shares his thoughts on why we have not made more progress in eliminating these disparities and how COVID-19 provides the opportunity to come together as a country and global community for health and economic equity!Support the show2020-05-2530 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 13 Healthcare for AllJanet Hamilton talks about what Project Access NOW, Portland, Oregon, is doing to respond to the health and economic needs of Latinos and other community members during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares her hopes for systemic changes that are needed in Oregon for health equity.Support the show2020-05-1829 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 12 What America NeedsToday Reverend Linda Jaramillo speaks about what America needs and how this pandemic can lead to a new beginning for social, economic and health equity. Linda speaks about the importance of truth telling and the need to confront systemic racism as communities, including public, non-profit and private leaders respond to COVID-19 and economic recovery for all Americans!Support the show2020-05-1145 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 11 COVID-19’s Impact on Oregon LatinosMs. Mirna Loreli Cibrian, program officer for the Latino Partnership Program at the Oregon Community Foundation talks about the impact of COVID-19 on Latino families. She shares that many families lack access to COVID-19 information and lack supplies, like thermometers, to monitor their family members health. COVID-19 requires action to address their immediate health issues and the opportunity to build upon these lessons learned to strengthen the safetynet for Oregon's vulnerable communities.Support the show2020-05-0424 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 10 Blessings for Here and NowOur very special guest is, Ms. Margie Celaya, mother of Dr. Rosemary. Margie is the mother of seven children, 25 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She shares how faith and hope have carried her through many life crises and what she and her family are doing to assist vulnerable community members. Support the show2020-04-2722 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 9 The Power of HopeReverend Andrea Cano speaks about hope and renewal during this season of Easter and Passover. Hope, empathy and compassion can guide us through the pain and suffering of this pandemic to ensure economic, health and social equity for all Americans and especially for those who are suffering the most.Support the show2020-04-2029 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 8 Internet for AllSam Williams, Director of Academic Technology Services & Innovation at the University of Portland, talks about the important role of technology during COVID-19. Sam speaks about the digital divide that exists for many rural and communities of color and opportunities for new partnerships, post COVID-19, to ensure Internet for All.Support the show2020-04-1329 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 7 The Impact of COVID-19 on Latino families in OregonRebeca Marquez, Familias en Accion Project Manager. for Abuela, Mama y Yo will speak about the impact of COVID 19 on Latino families in Oregon. Many Latinos work in service industry jobs, lacking paid sick leave and health insurance. Many have lost their jobs as businesses are closed. For these families this crisis has heightened the health and economic inequities that they struggle with daily. Support the show2020-04-0630 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 6 Hope During the Time of Enormous NeedOlga Gerberg speaks about the needs of elders during this uncertain time. She also speaks about hope and the gifts that we as abuelas can give to our children and grandchildren.Support the show2020-03-2827 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 5 Somos FamiliaIzzy Meda is the Executive Director of Familias en Accion, a health promotion organization in Portland, Oregon. Izzy expresses what so many Americans are feeling during this uncertain time; loss and uncertainty about the future. He also shares hope and the importance of family and communities united together during this challenging time. Support the show2020-03-2826 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 3 Building Political Power and Influence of Young Latinos in TexasAbuelas en Accion talk with Rudy Vela from JOLT Action, about voter supression and important issues for Latinx. JOLT is a progressive organization in Texas that works to build the political power and influence of young Latinos. Support the show2020-03-1725 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 4 Faith and Hope during the Coronavirus PandemicBishop Gerald Kicanas speaks about faith and hope during the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. This health and economic crisis is such a vivid reminder that we live in a global community. We are in this crisis together and need to come together as Americans to ensure that everyone, including those that are the most vulnerable, receive the assistance they need to stay safe and healthy.Support the show2020-03-1726 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodEpisode 2 Interview of Armando CruzArmando Cruz, who is a first generation Latinx junior, at the University of Texas San Antonio, shares his perspectives on young Latino voters. Forty percent of eligible Latino voters are between the ages of 18 and 35, according to census data. Armando shares his concerns for immigration and climate change and opportunities for Latino elders and young voters to become advocates for these important issues.Support the show2020-03-0520 minAbuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common GoodIntroducing Abuelas en AcciónThis is the first episode of Abuelas en Acción! In this episode our hosts Marie Dahlstrom and Dr. Rosemary Celaya-Alston talk about their expectations for this podcast. Support the show2020-02-2623 min