Holding Space: The Transformative Power of Being Witnessed and Supported with Leticia Peguero
From her early experiences watching the women in her family to discovering the writings of James Baldwin through his book 'Another Country' and the awakening that followed, and the emotional impact of hearing Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Mountaintop…
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Visibility, Power, and Centering Queer Black Stories with Monique Alicia Gamble
Dr. Monique Alicia Gamble, a Southerner, a Queer Black woman, a digital storyteller, and an assistant professor of political science at a public HBCU in Washington, D.C., shares the significance of storytelling in her academic and creative work, focusing…
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Working in Cooperation and Opposition for the Greater Good with Courtney Holland
DEI Practitioner, Health Equity advocate, Educator, and lover of STEM Courtney Holland shares how her experiences spending Saturdays at a union hall for auto workers with her father in Detroit and her academic and cultural awakening after taking an…
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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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