These Stories Are For You, Too
I’m starting Social Justice Origin Stories because I believe in the liberating effects of social justice education. I also want to support justice-seekers in finding community and feeling less alone in the face of relentless oppressive systems. I hope…
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The Experiences of Black Chief Diversity Officers at Predominantly White Institutions with O’Juan Edwards
In this episode, Relando is joined by longtime friend, Dr. O'Juan Edwards, who, in describing his journey to complete his Ph.D, shares a heartfelt memory of how a chance meeting with Coretta Scott King profoundly influenced his social justice journey. In…
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Rooted in Baltimore: Navigating Social Injustice with Barre Jones
Barre Jones did not always have an understanding of systemic injustice. In this episode, Barre shares how his moments of activation were sparked during his time in the military, where he felt like he was on the wrong side of the ropes after being sent…
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From Isolation to Advocacy: Confronting Color Evasiveness in Transracial Adoption with JaeRan Kim
Dr. JaeRan Kim, associate professor of Social Work and Criminal Justice at the University of Washington, talks about the origins of her non-linear path to Social Work and her dedication to social justice, shaped by her personal experiences as a…
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Facilitating Change: Education Justice and Unharmonius Organizing with kyle lim
In this episode of Social Justice Origin Stories, Relando talks with kyle lim, a passionate racial justice advocate and community organizer. Originally from Singapore, kyle shares some of his experiences navigating complex racial identities and…
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Student Solidarity as Praxis: Popular Education in Action with Tony Nelson
Tony Nelson, explores his development from his rural Michigan upbringing to becoming an active participant in progressive movements and education. Tony revisits the significance of his time as an undergraduate student at Grand Valley State University,…
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Weaving Past, Present, and Future: Healing Timelines with Jouapag Lee
Jouapag Lee, a passionate advocate for social justice, healing, and liberation, shares her personal journey and motivations. She reflects on pivotal experiences that shaped her activism, including a deeply personal incident of racial and gender-based…
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Making Race Heard with Surabhi Pandit
Relando sits down with Surabhi Pandit, Macro Social Worker, equity advocate, and personal friend, to discuss the powerful role leveraging her networks in student government to organize dialogues on race and equity at The University of Michigan School of…
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Redefining Design for Social Change with Kyahdric Moses
Navigating the challenges of being a queer, Black man in a world not designed for his existence, Moses outlines the values behind his business, Pink Paradox Design Co, and its mission to support and uplift queer, Black, IPOC, and values-aligned…
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Education as a Practice of Freedom with Chasity Bailey-Fakhoury
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of 'Social Justice Origin Stories,' we sit down with Dr. Chasity Bailey-Fakhoury to explore the personal experiences and pivotal moments that shaped her commitment to equity and social justice. As a former Detroit…
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