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Community Voz

205 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Community Voz is C2C's ecofeminist radio show which presents the grassroots work that local people are doing across intersecting movements. Our radio shows are engaging conversations about issues and news you probably won't hear anywhere else. We believe in community radio and alternative media, which highlights the character, beauty and courage of the voices of people on the ground. Tune in for reflections and report backs from C2C organizers and allies on the frontlines of the struggle for farmworker justice. We are extremely grateful to the talents being volunteered by Elias Lopez, Ana Sofia Garcia, and Liz Darrow, who do all of the recording and engineering, as well as KMRE, our local non profit public radio station. You can access archived episodes at http://www.foodjustice.org/community-voz-radio

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CV S7 Ep 23: Crash the Cop pt 2

November 17, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Our second installment of Crash the Cop is a series of short podcast interviews produced by Front and Centered with Jill Mangaliman and Edgar Franks. Tune in to hear updates from Glasgow on inclusion, exclusion, gender equity, worker rights, haggis and who's showing up late at the hostel. You can see photos and videos from Edgar's trip on Front and Centered's landing page designed specifically for #CrashtheCop. Songs in this episode: Right On by the Roots All the Good Girls Go to Hell by B...

CV S7 Ep 22: In Plain Sight: Confronting an ICE Prison in Our Community

November 11, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

In a busy industrial park just off the freeway in Ferndale exists an unmarked ICE detention facility that has been operating under the radar in Whatcom County since 2018. We first heard about the facility from community members who were held there as part of the Granite Precast ICE raid. In this episode, Rosalinda Guillen, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow talk about how prisons like this are allowed to exist in public spaces without public knowledge, and building the campaign to get ICE OUT of...

CV S7 Ep 21 COP26: Crash the COP

November 04, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Edgar Franks, political director for Familias Unidas por la Justicia, joins the Just Transition Alliance at COP26 in Glasgow this week.  We interviewed Edgar and Jill Mangaliman for context on COP26 before the talks got started. Songs in this episode: Ay Que Bonita es la Vida by Rosa Martha Zárate Macías The Last Trumpet by Lyrics Born & Lateef Stop the Killings by Sendai Era Links from this episode: Global Climate Wall from Transnational Institute Resilience in Action from ReSources for S...

CV S7 Ep 20: Union Busting, Worker Struggle, and Election Meddling

October 23, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

In this episode we talk all about what it means to have a city council and alliance of businesses publicly express anti-worker sentiment under the guise of caring about the workers. This seems familiar somehow... Songs in this episode: Under Pressure by David Bowie and Queen Tear the Fascists Down by Woody Guthrie 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton Ghost of Tom Joad by Bruce Springsteen Support the Show.

CV S7 Ep 19: People First: Initiatives and Pushback

October 20, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

In this episode, Sage Jones, Maya Morales, and Seth Mangold from People First Bellingham talk through the process of initiatives, from writing to signature gathering to campaigning, and the forces of power that predictably push back when workers stand up for themselves. Songs in this episode: Fight Like Ida B and Marsha P by Ric Wilson War on the Workers by Anne Feeney People Have the Power by Patti Smith Finish What We Started by Anti-Flag Support the Show.

CV S7 Ep 18: The Immigration Advisory Board: How it Started, How it's Going

October 12, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

After seventeen years of advocacy and more than three years of direct action, C2C finally pushed the city to establish an Immigration Advisory Board. So far the process has been rocky. Australia Hernandez, Brenda Bentley and Liz Darrow with C2C talk with long time supporters and volunteers Maddi Parvankin and Henry Heeth about progress and obstacles with the Immigration Advisory Board over the past 18 months. Songs in this episode: Bored by Iggy Pop Hold On by Alabama Shakes The Guillotine ...

CV S7 Ep 17: Noticias de Promotoras en Español

October 05, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Información de las promotoras. Canciones en este episodio: Ay Que Bonita es la Vida de Rosa Martha Zárate Macías Mujer en Pie de Lucha de Rosa Martha Zárate Macías Vamanos Maria, Vamanos de Rosa Martha Zárate Macías El Bracero Fracasado de Lila Downs Caminos de Michoacan de Federico Villa La Juala de Oro de Los Tigres del Norte con Juanes Antipatriarca de Ana Tijoux Campesino Soy de Los Tigres del Norte Derecho de Nacimiento de Lila Downs Support the Show.

CV S7 Ep 16: Building the New - Cooperative Development

October 01, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

In this episode Rosalinda Guillen talks with Sascha Fischel, who spent many years learning from CECOSESOLA (Cooperativa Central de Servicios Sociales del Estado Lara) in Venezuela. Songs in this episode: Los Yuyas, la página de Yuyachkani El desperatar de la historia by Ali Primera Latinoamérica by Calle 13 ft. Totó la Momposina, Susan Baca, Maria Rita Support the Show.

CV S7 Ep 16: Building the New - Cooperative Development

October 01, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

In this episode Rosalinda Guillen talks with Sascha Fischel, who spent many years learning from CECOSESOLA (Cooperativa Central de Servicios Sociales del Estado Lara) in Venezuela. Songs in this episode: Los Yuyas, la página de Yuyachkani El desperatar de la historia by Ali Primera Latinoamérica by Calle 13 ft. Totó la Momposina, Susan Baca, Maria Rita Support the show

CV S7 Ep 15: Promotora Update en Español

September 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

En este episodio las promotoras hablan sobre el trabajo que hicieron en la comunidad durante el verano. Canciones en este episodio: Hay Que Bonita es la Vida de Rosa Martha Zárate Macías Abuelo Cuéntame de Rosa Martha Zárate Macías Permisio Para Bailar de BTS Bidi Bidi Bom Bom de Selena Jarabe mixteco Huajuapan de León, Oaxaca, México Support the Show.

CV S7 Ep 14: Action and Reflection - A conversation about peace with Aline Prata

September 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Aline Prata joins us from the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center to talk about militarization of public spaces, liberation, and the necessity to combine reflection with action. Join the WPJC for their International Day of Peace 2021 in person (Sept 19) and online (Sept 21). Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/rrtiia-1idop/ Songs in this episode: Territorio Ancestral by Kaê Guajajara AmaraElo (Sujeito de Sorte - Belchior) by Emicida More info on the zine release from La Semilla: Food, ...

CV S7 Ep 13: Antonio Gonzalez Presente!

August 22, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Last week we learned that our dear friend Antonio Gonzalez passed away. We are deeply saddened by this loss for his family, the art community, and the movement. This podcast episode is a tribute to all that Antonio brought into our lives with his artwork, his humor, and just by being who he was. Rest in power, Antonio. Songs in this episode: Hold On by Alabama Shakes Reach for the Sky by Social Distortion Nothing to Lose by St Nomad Support the Show.

CV S7 Ep 12: Political Will: Breaking the Cultural Mindset in the Fight Against Climate Change

August 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

In this episode longtime movement partner Jill Mangaliman talks with Rosalinda Guillen and Edgar Franks about the Climate Crisis and what is being done on the ground to create real solutions. Songs in this episode: Home by Anakbayan Seattle The Welcome Night by Crooked Constellation Support the Show.

CV S7 Ep 12: Climate Change, Policy, and People Led Solutions

August 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

In this episode longtime movement partner Jill Mangaliman talks with Rosalinda Guillen and Edgar Franks about the Climate Crisis and what is being done on the ground to create real solutions. Songs in this episode: Home by Anakbayan Seattle The Welcome Night by Crooked Constellation Support the show (https://foodjustice.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=2)

CV S7 Ep 11: Dignity Dialogue with Lelo Juarez

August 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

On August 9th 2021, C2C held a Dignity Dialogue to give Lelo Juarez an opportunity to update the community the City of Bellingham settled a racial profiling case with Lelo and his family. Edgar Franks and Marciano from Familias Unidas por la Justicia and Brenda Bentley and Liz Darrow give updates on immigration reform, dignity vigils, and the need for a city funded Immigrant Resource Center. Music in this episode generously provided by Rosa Martha Zárate Macías. You can find Rosa's music he...

CV S7 Ep 10: The Heat is On

August 04, 2021 01:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

Approaching the 4th anniversary of the death of Honesto Silva Ibarra, Rosalinda Guillen, Edgar Franks, Lucy Lopez, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow talk about the newest emergency heat and wildfire smoke rules from L&I, federal immigration policy reform, and how the community can step up and show support for farmworker health and safety in Washington state. Song in this episode: Hot in Herre by Nelly The Heat is On by Glenn Frey Yo Estoy con Chavez by Los Lobos and Friends Support the show (...

CV S7 Ep 10: The Heat is On: The New L&I Emergency Rules on Heat Exposure Fall Short of Protecting Farmworkers

August 04, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Approaching the 4th anniversary of the death of Honesto Silva Ibarra, Rosalinda Guillen, Edgar Franks, Lucy Lopez, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow talk about the newest emergency heat and wildfire smoke rules from L&I, federal immigration policy reform, and how the community can step up and show support for farmworker health and safety in Washington state. Song in this episode: My Favorite Mutiny by The Coup The Heat is On by Glenn Frey Yo Estoy con Chavez by Los Lobos and Friends Support t...

CV S7 Ep 9: Dignity Dialogue with Rosa Martha Zárate Macías

July 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

Author and musician Rosa Martha Zárate Macías has been working for generations to bring justice to the Braceros who came to the United States from Mexico during World War II, promised wages that many of them did not ever receive. Rosa visited Bellingham to educate the community about the parallels between the Bracero program and today's version of legal slavery, the H2A guest worker program. To order a copy of Rosa's new book, Our Grandfathers Were Braceros and We, Too... email c2cmedia@foo...

CV S7 Ep 8: Bellingham Cold Storage Strike

July 21, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Since the end of their union contract in late 2020, workers at Bellingham Cold Storage have been fighting for better wages and against an unreasonable hike in healthcare costs. In this episode, Rich and Heather Ewing from Teamsters 231 give an update on this situation. As of the time of publication, an agreement has still not been reached between the union and management. Songs in this episode: There is Power in the Union by Utah Phillips Solidarity Forever by Pete Seeger Which Side Are You...

CV S7 Ep 7: Pedro Filipe Presente

July 16, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

On July 9th, 2021, we received the sad news that our dear friend Pedro had passed away. We met Pedro in Brazil in 2020 at the MST encampment Marielle Vive. Pedro welcomed us with open arms and quickly became like family. We honor Pedro's fierce commitment to justice, joy, and a better world, which will live on through the movement. Pedro Filipe Presente. Thanks to Brenda Bentley for this video clip of the last time we saw Pedro. Songs in this episode: Negro Nagô by Banda Pj e Raiz E Vamos ...

CV S7 Ep 6: noticias de la huelga de BCS

July 10, 2021 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Edgar y Marciano de Familias Unidas por la Justicia brindan contexto y actualizaciones sobre la huelga en Bellingham Cold Storage en Bellingham. Algunos trabahadores dan su perspectiva desde la huelga.  Gracias a Rosa Martha Zárate Macías por las música. Support the Show.

CV S7 Ep 5: Sorry, Not Sorry - Queering Ecofeminism

July 08, 2021 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

Queer movement support team members Jenn Gonzalez and Leau Darrow checked in with Liz Darrow this week about what it means when Queer is a verb and why camping is an exclusive activity. Thank you to both you rad folks for spending an hour chatting with us! Music in Season 7 was generously provided by Rosa Martha Zárate Macías. You can buy her music here. Support the Show.

CV S7 Ep 4: The Elephant in the Room - Confronting White Fragility in Ally Spaces

July 05, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

In this episode Liz Darrow chats with Kara Black and Mialee Jose from the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship about the burden of white fragility in ally spaces. Special thanks to Rosa Martha Zárate Macías for providing original music for season seven of Community Voz. You can purchase Rosa's music here. Support the Show.

CV S7 Ep 3: Disappeared

June 29, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

On Thursday, June 10th, three farmworkers were violently detained on their way to work in Whatcom County. Their family members did not know where they were being held or how to contact them.  In this episode, Rosalinda Guillen, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow give an update on the workers and discuss the history of the Dignity Dialogue and its purpose in the movement. Many thanks to Rosa Mathias Zárate for providing music for season 7. You can support Rosa by purchasing her music here. Supp...

CV S7 Ep 2: Buscando un futuro mejor con invitada Armida (en español)

June 09, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

En este episodio, Edgar Franks, director politico de Familias Unidas por la Justicia conversa con Armida Rivera, organizadora de Trabajadores Unidas por la Justicia, sobre la reforma migratoria, la tarjeta azul y su perspectiva sobre las condiciones de los trabajodores en el Valle de Yakima. Un agradecimiento especial a Rosa Martha Zárate Macias por las música. Puedes comprar la música de Rosa aquí. Support the Show.

CV S7 Ep 1: Our Grandfathers Were Braceros

June 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

In this bilingual episode, Rosalinda Guillen interviews musician and author Rosa Marta Zárate Macias and her editor, Armando Rendón about the upcoming book, "Our Granfathers Were Braceros". Our Grandfathers Were Braceros is a dual language, Spanish and English, book on the Bracero Program, co-authored by Rosa Marta Zárate Macias and Abei Astorga Morales. ​The authors collected many interviews, research and witness the fact that many Braceros were never paid, however much their labor was cri...

CV S6 Ep 16: Anatomy of a Shutdown

May 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

In the final episode of Season 6, journalist Dena Jensen discusses her latest three part series from Noisy Waters Northwest. Read Dena's series, Anatomy of a Shutdown: How Whatcom Officials Pursue Silencing One Member of the Homeless Strategies Workgroup here: Part One Part Two Part Three Music in this Episode: Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones Support the Show.

CV S6 Ep15: The Things That Need to Happen - Parenting Under Capitalism

May 12, 2021 21:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Tara Villalba is an instructor in the Human Services Department at Western Washington University. She is also a nuclear weapons abolition organizer with Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, an organizer with the Bellingham Tenant's Union, and a leader with the Mangrove Collective, a women of color collective in NW Washington. Despite doing all that, Tara took some time to talk with Liz Darrow about parenting, capitalism, the growing housing crisis, and why abolishing nuclear weap...

CV S6 Ep 14: Call Your Mom

May 06, 2021 18:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Rosalinda Guillen and Liz Darrow talk about honoring Mother Earth, Queering Ecofeminism, and moving beyond the binary.  Happy Mother's Day to all the caretakers out there, whatever that looks like. Queering Ecofeminism talk with Asme Ourkiya Songs in this episode: PARAD(w/me)E by Sylvan Esso SOS by Will.I.Am Now that the Buffalo's Gone by Buffy St Marie All the Good Girls Go to Hell by Billie Eilish My City Was Gone by the Pretenders La Patria Madrina by Lila Downs Under Pressure by Queen ...

CV S6 Ep 13: I Do Not Seek I Find - The Life and Art of Jesus Guillen

April 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

C2C's resident artivist, Brenda Bentley, interviews Rosalinda Guillen about growing up in the fields of Skagit Valley and the art work of her father, Jesus Guillen. You can see the exhibition of Jesus' artwork at the Skagit County Historical Museum  from now until May 23rd. Songs in this episode: Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald Sabor a Mi by Eydie Gormé & Tril Los Panchos Support the Show.

CV S6 Ep 12: Legislative Roundup

April 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Rosalinda Guillen, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow go into the end of the 2021 Legislative Session with fingers crossed and gratitude for those who have worked hard on our issues at the State Capitol. Stay tuned for part two of this episode, where we will reflect on where the final votes landed. songs in this episode: Dark Eyes by Lila Downs Houses in Motion by Talking Heads Support the Show.

CV S6 Ep 11: Heavy is the Head That Wears the Crown

April 20, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Peniel Ibe is the policy engagement coordinator at AFSC’s Office of Public Policy and Advocacy. She leads AFSC’s advocacy efforts to coordinate grassroots engagement strategies to impact policy change. She is an immigrant from Nigeria who recently relocated to the United States and is advocating for the rights of others like her. In this episode of Community Voz, Peniel tells us everything we need to know about what's happening with federal immigration policy. songs in this episode: Mamizol...

CV S6 Ep 10: Cap and Trade

March 31, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Climate Justice Organizer Yolanda Matthews from Puget Sound Sage and  Edgar Franks, Political Director for Familias Unidas por la Justicia, talk about the details of Cap and Trade and why it is bad for communities. Songs in this episode: Living It Up by Damien Marley Montero (Call Me by Your Name) by Lil Nas X Support the Show.

CV S 6 Ep 9: Myrna Martinez Nateras on Immigration Reform

March 28, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

In this episode, Rosalinda Guillen talks with Myrna Martinez Nateras from the American Friends Service Committee about proposed immigration reform legislation and longterm community organizing strategy. Read more about the seven principles of A New Path here. Read Myrna's article about the struggles for immigrant women here. Find more information about the Immigration Advisory Board here. Find more information about the Agricultural and Seasonal Workforce Service Advisory committee here....

CV S6 Ep 8: The Permanent Poverty for Farmworker Communities Act

March 16, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Rosalinda Guillen, Edgar Franks, David Bacon, and Liz Darrow discuss the irreversible damage that the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which will be voted on in Congress this week, could do to farmworker communities. Also, there is a little bit of pop culture discussion. Because Edgar was on the show. Read David Bacon's Dignity or Exploitation paper here Oppose the Farm Workforce Modernization act here for questions about the FWMA or other comments on the show email c2cmedia@foodjustice....

CV S6 Ep 7: Ecofeminism

March 08, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Rosalinda Guillen, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow discuss the ideas behind Ecofeminism and the changing shape of feminism over time. Songs in this episode: Bad Girls by M.I.A. Mother by John Lennon Bad Reputation by Joan Jett En El Zapillo by Puakaea Oceania Support the Show.

CV S6 Ep 5: Noticias de las Promotoras (en Español)

February 17, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

En este episodio las promotoras de C2C dan una actualización sobre el trabajo que han estado haciendo. Canciones en este episodio: El Alma y  el Cuerpo de Bomba Estereo Dark Eyes de Lila Downs Los Caminos de la Vida de Los Diablitos Derecho de Nacimiento de Natalia Lafourcade Trabajador Trabajadora de Las Cafeterias Support the Show.

CV S6 Ep 3: When Fascism Comes to Town

February 02, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

C2C leadership discuss a recent militant sweep of a homeless camp in downtown Bellingham and the implications of communities getting shut out of governmental processes. Read the companion blog here. Submit a comment in opposition to SB 5172 here. Read the Migrant Justice Platform here. Songs in this episode: The Guns of Brixton by The Clash Hold on by Yola All You Fascists written by Woody Guthrie, performed by Billy Bragg Dig It by the Coup Derecho de Nacimiento by Natalia Lafourcade T...

CV S6 Ep 4: When Fascism Comes to Town

February 02, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

C2C leadership discuss a recent militant sweep of a homeless camp in downtown Bellingham and the implications of communities getting shut out of governmental processes. Read the companion blog here. Submit a comment in opposition to SB 5172 here. Read the Migrant Justice Platform here. Songs in this episode: The Guns of Brixton by The Clash Hold on by Yola All You Fascists written by Woody Guthrie, performed by Billy Bragg Dig It by the Coup Derecho de Nacimiento by Natalia Lafourcade T...

CV S6 Ep 3: Speaking Truth to Big Lies

January 27, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Rosalinda Guillen, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow discuss the institutional lies that keep the wheels of capitalism turning. Songs in this episode: American Dream by Willie Jones Sodade by Cesaria Evora Truth Hurts by Lizzo Support the Show.

CV S6 Ep 2: What's Next

January 18, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

In part two of our exploration of what makes local coalitions valuable during this chaotic political moment, Rosalinda Guillen, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow chat with Celia Baker and Sage Jones, co-chairs of the Whatcom chapter of Democratic Socialists of America and members of the Coalition to Protect Our Community. To receive updates and action alerts from the Coalition to Protect Our Community, you can sign up here. Songs in this Episode: Talkin' Bout a Revolution by Tracy Chapman It'...

CV S6 Ep 1: Coalition Building

January 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Sage Jones from the Whatcom DSA talks with leadership from C2C about the political moments that necessitate coalition building. music in this episode: Utopian Futures by Kimya Dawson special thanks to Maddi Parvankin for this episode's artwork Support the Show.

CV S6 Ep 1: Coalition Buildling

January 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Sage Jones from the Whatcom DSA talks with leadership from C2C about the political moments that necessitate coalition building. music in this episode: Utopian Futures by Kimya Dawson special thanks to Maddi Parvankin for this episode's artwork Support the show (https://foodjustice.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=2)

CV S5 Ep 17: 2020 Recap

December 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

C2C leadership team looks back on 2020 and forward to the work ahead. It's been quite a year. We're ready to move on. Songs in this episode: Sukiyaki by Selena y los Dinos Lord is Coming by H.E.R and YBN Cordae All is Full of Love by Bjork Thanks to Brenda Bentley for this episode's artwork Support the Show.

CV S5 16: H2A and Human Trafficking

December 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

Typically when people talk about human trafficking they are not thinking of the millions of workers who come here legally but are denied basic human rights, or of the thousands of children separated from their parents at the border and detained, deported, or adopted out to white families. In this episode of Community Voz, Rosalinda speaks with author and professor Grace Chang and C2C Researcher Tomas Madrigal about the legal human trafficking that is happening all around us everyday, and the...

CV S5 Ep 15: Transformative Strategies on the Frontlines of Struggle

November 25, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

This episode was originally aired as a webinar as part of Labor Network for Sustainability's JustTransition Listening Project. Enei Beyaya with Native Movement, Kali Akuno with Cooperation Jackson, Elizabeth Yeampierre with Uprose, and Rosalinda Guillen with Community to Community Development discuss what their organizations are doing amidst a growing climate crisis to move toward a just transition. Jeff Johnson from The LNS moderates the discussion. Songs in the episode Canto de Ossanha by...

CV S5 Ep 14: Behind What? pt 3

November 12, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Artists Brenda Bentley, Francia Orozco and Antonio Gonzalez talk about the difficulties of creating in isolation and what keeps them going, even though their artwork isn't "Instagram-able". Songs in this episode: Nothing to Lose by St Nomad Butterfly by Umi Reach for the Sky by Social Distortion Liberated by DeJ Loaf ft Leon Bridges Hold On by Alabama Shakes Special thanks to Kim Wulfesteig for this episode's artwork Support the Show.

CV S5 Ep 13: Behind What? pt 2

October 29, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

In this episode, C2C volunteers and supporters, who are a varied mix of students and educators, talk about the unrealistic expectations of this moment, and what changes could be made to educational systems moving forward. Songs in this episode: Under Pressure by Queen and David Bowie Chicano Batman by El Jalapeño Stuck by Trapboxxx feat Speaks Geek Trabajador Trabajadora by Las Cafeteras Thanks to Maddi Parvankan for contributing artwork for this episode Support the Show.

CV S5 Ep 12: Behind What? pt 1

October 22, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Nearly eight months into everything being shut down due to the pandemic, more and more pressure is put on students and teachers to "keep up" with the education system as if everything hasn't been turned on its head. In this episode, Rosalinda Guillen and Liz Darrow talk with long time volunteer and WSU student Stephany Lopez and about the increasingly unrealistic expectations of a system that has always left BIPOC behind. songs in this episode: I Can by Nas Another Brick in the Wall pt 2 by...

CV S5 Ep 11: The Power of the Dead

October 14, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

C2C is located on the lands of the Coast Salish people. Today and everyday we honor the struggle of Indigenous peoples against colonialism and systemic racism. We stand in solidarity with those who demand justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women. We must also include Black Indigenous, African Indigenous, and Indigenous people from all over the world. Here in our counties, as in many other places, the majority of farmworkers are indigenous to the southern lands, migrating to survive ...