The Power and Leadership of Young People for this Moment

The Power and Leadership of Young People for this Moment

Author: Abuelas en Acción January 20, 2026 Duration: 39:15
The Climate Comadres speak with Ilina Ewen, a writer, advocate, and purpose-driven leader who believes in the power of using your voice, especially when it’s used to stand up for children, equity, and justice. Ilina discusses the lack of connection many young people feel and their worries about the future. She and her colleagues have formed a new national organization, Seen and Heard, which will be led by young people and will provide leadership development and advocacy for youth across the c...

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
Podcast Episodes
Empowering Youth Voices in Decision-Making and Policy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:44
Kevin Santiago-Jimenez, Diya Mankotia, Jermaine Puryear, Jr and Adequoyah Mathews, board members of Seen and Heard, discuss their advocacy work. These talented and inspiring youth leaders shared how they transformed pers…
The Impact of Eliminating DEI Programs on Climate Justice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:52
Dr. Laura Pulido, Professor of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies and Geography at the University of Oregon’s Center for Environmental Futures, is our guest. Dr. Pulido discusses cultural memory, the current efforts at…
Being a Part of the Solution Gives us Hope [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:41
Yvonne Garcia, Associate Director of the ACLU of Oregon, joins us to discuss the organization’s ongoing work in partnership with community members and allied organizations to protect democracy and defend civil liberties…
Transportation Justice for all Oregonians [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:56
Our guest this session is Indi Namkoong, Transportation Equity Coordinator for Verde in Portland, Oregon. Be inspired by Indi’s powerful vision for transportation justice — one that ensures the benefits and burdens of ou…
Post Election 2024:  Where do We go from Here? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:14
Join the Comadres in this post election where we share our grief, sadness and fears but also our strength, determination and fuerza. We draw our strength from our hearts, Familias, ancestors and supportive communities. W…
Our Country is on the Verge of Losing Our Sacred Democratic Rights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:54
Join us in this frank conversation between the Comadres about what is at state in this election. Sitting this election out is not an option. We are all responsible for the sacred democracy of our country. The Comadres sh…