Abuelas en Acción: A Multicultural Podcast for Our Common Good

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 share their perspectives including their hopes and their fears for our country. Support the show

Co-hosts Marie Dahlstrom and Itzia Mejia talk about the upcoming November 5 election. Itzia shares her Gen Z perspective and why this election is so important as an Undocumented American who will soon complete her Master's Degree in Education. Marie shares her perspective as a Baby Boomer who lives in a red state and the impact on women's right to an abortion and reproductive rights. Support the show

Join us in this heartfelt, con todo corazón, interview with one of Oregon's great leaders, David Martinez. David shares his personal journey and what it meant for him to be honored as a Portland pride hero in Portland’s first LGBTQ+ mural titled “Never Look Away” that showcases the beauty and struggle of Oregon’s LGBTQ+, Central to his personal and career journey has been his familia especially his mother. Support the show

Please join us in this special conversation with José Eduardo González y Salazar, Executive Artistic Director of Milagro Theater (as known as Miracle Theatre Group). José speaks about his personal and professional journey to founding Milagro in 1985 with his wife, Dañel Malán-González. He speaks about the importance of art that serves as a mirror, showing us who we are and what and who is around us. He talks about the artist in all of us and the healing power of art. Support...

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

Celeste Estrada, educator and community advocate, speaks about her personal and professional journey. She speaks about the pain of losing her father and how her grief transformed into action through the creation of the Washington State University Las Mariposas Poderosas Undocumented Initiatives program. Celeste speaks about the impact of trauma and grief and the healing power of art. "We shake with joy, we shake with grief. What a time they have, these two housed as t...

Mariana Quezada, a junior at Chapman University, joins us for this very intimate interview about the many successes and challenges she has faced in her journey to attend college. Multi-talented Mariana is also a guitarist in the highly successful Mariachi Panteras. She describes how she confronted each barrier in her life and what gives her strength to succeed! Mariana"s favorite book is "Blackhearts" by Nicole Castroman, available as a free ebook on simonteen.com or through your ...

Join us in this inspiring interview with Dr. Veronica Sandoval, also known as Lady Mariposa. Her passion for literature, activism, justice and the Chicanx/Latinx community has fueled her work and publications in both creative and academic writing. Veronica shares her journey to higher education and highlights the importance of representation. As a Chola Scholar, she empowers and uplifts the Chola narrative by helping create spaces for activism, community, education, and inspiration. Th...