Nuestra Salud, Nuestro Poder: Taking Action for Reproductive Justice

Nuestra Salud, Nuestro Poder: Taking Action for Reproductive Justice

Author: Abuelas en Acción April 1, 2024 Duration: 59:36
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 Support the show

Gather round the kitchen table, or imagine a warm conversation on the front porch. That’s the feeling at the heart of Abuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common Good. Here, Latinx mothers and grandmothers, known as Climate Comadres, host a space where wisdom isn’t just shared-it’s put into practice. These are dialogues that deliberately cross generations, featuring guests and community leaders whose entire lives are fueled by a passion for justice. Each episode is built on the understanding that real change often starts with a story, a vision held close by someone who decided to act. You’ll hear from those people. While the roots are in environmental and climate justice, the conversations naturally branch into the interconnected issues of racial and social equity that shape our neighborhoods. Every week, a new 30-minute interview offers a specific, grounded look at how compassion and equity are being fought for on the ground. This isn’t about abstract ideas; it’s about the tangible work being done to build a better world. Tuning into this podcast means listening to experiences that refuel your sense of possibility, offering not just analysis but a genuine infusion of hope you can carry back into your own community’s struggles and triumphs. It’s a reminder that the drive for a fairer society is alive, well, and often guided by the most steadfast among us.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Abuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common Good
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Latinx Includes Us All [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:14
Dr. 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…
Ecomadres for Clean Air [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:02
Erandi 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 l…
The Abundance of Truth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:26
Dr. 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 intersec…
"Where will They Play? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:39
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…
Part 1:  Interview with Dr. Ruth Zambrana:  Latinos in 2021 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:24
Dr. 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 provid…
Part 2:  Interview with Dr. Ruth Zambrana:  Latinos in 2021 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:21
Dr. 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 provid…
Self-Compassion will Transform Grief into Gratitude [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:51
Dr. 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…
Latinx Mothers and the Pain of the Pandemic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:29
Over 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 chal…