La Coalición

Esta semana, llevamos nuestro podcast de viaje y nos detuvimos en el jardín Huerta del Valle para hablar con su Directora Ejecutiva, María Alonso, y su Coordinador de Participación Comunitaria, Javier Gómez. Hablamos de sus historias, de la misión de Huerta del Valle y de las próximas oportunidades para contribuir a la comunidad y a su organización.

In this week's episode, we're joined by Dr. Martha Rivas, an Author, Educator, Spoken-Word Theorist, and Poet, to discuss the history and prevalence of racism in Latino culture. We get into how anti-blackness and anti-indigenous ideology affect Latinos, if nativity plays a role, and immigration issues within our communities.

For today's podcast, we were joined by Ulises Rodriguez and Cosme Cordova to discuss the cultural importance and real impact art has on shaping our communities, traditions, and values. They also give us background on their upbringing and what led them to become artists and advocates.

Don't forget about the Mucho Gusto Music Festival. It is taking place on September 23, 2023, in Riverside, CA!

In this episode, we are joined by youth advocate and Tik Tok star, Alan Vargas, and IEIYC’s Executive Director, Angel Fajardo, to discuss the role of youth in the immigrant justice movement! Tune in to learn more about their impact in the community and why they believe YOUTH is essential for immigration reform. 

In this episode, we meet with our Street Vendor Organizer, Olga Flores, and Economic Justice Organizer, Jessica Alcocer, and discuss Street Vending in the Inland Empire. We go over the history of street vending, the challenges vendors face, some wins we've had in the fight, and share how you can help!

In this episode, we talk with our Executive Director, Javier Hernandez and the San Bernardino Community Resource Center Executive Director, Emilio Amaya, about how a group of people fighting for immigrant justice became a Coalition and is now celebrating FIFTEEN YEARS!

Introducing the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. In this episode, our host is joined by CCAEJ's Executive Director, Ana Gonzalez, and Organizing Coordinator, Joaquin Castillejos. They share how they are celebrating Earth Day and the importance of Environmental Justice in the Inland Empire.

Introducing the Shut Down Adelanto Coalition. In this episode, our hosts are joined by members of the SDA Coalition, Luis Nolasco (ACLU) and Margaret Hellerstien (free agent). They share some history of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, the mission of the Coalition, and why they personally believe the Detention Center must be shut down.

Welcome to La Coalición Podcast by the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ICIJ). In this episode, meet our hosts Jessica Alcocer, Esmeralda Santos, and Eddie Torres as they introduce the work of our Coalition, and their experiences living in the Inland Empire, and share what you can look forward to with this podcast!