social justice

What will it take to change the politics behind US aid to Africa?

Becca Hoekstra — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:20:05 +0000

Today on Your Call: Who are your local heroes?

Becca Hoekstra — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:00:00 +0000

On the next Your Call, we’re speaking with the winners of the Ella Baker Center’s “2012 Ellas.” This award honors leaders who are working to build strong communities and inspire others to promote peace, justice and opportunity. The awardees have tackled issues like racial justice, at-risk youth, and immigrant rights. Who have you seen fighting for social justice in your community? And how do you think they deserve to be recognized? Join us at 10pm PST or leave a comment here.

Today on Your Call: How can art help build a social movement?

Ali Budner — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Opinion: Finally, A Way Forward for Social Media and Social Justice

Peter M. Gunn — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:45:51 +0000

Social media is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for social justice advocates, not through oft-maligned “slacktivism” campaigns such as changing one’s profile picture for a cause or through making a topic trend — but through its capability to help shape the national discourse surrounding issues, as two recent examples from two very different spheres of the web prove.

Today on Your Call: The Dream vs. The Gap

Matt Martin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:29:52 +0000

The On Today's Your Call, we’ll have a conversation about the economic realities of white, black and brown Americans. According to the Pew Research Survey, two out of three Americans now perceive strong social conflicts over the income gap — up sharply from two years ago. Do the changing realities of our economy mean that class divides are becoming more critical than race or nationality? Join us at 10 or email feedback@yourcallradio.org. It’s Your Call with Rose Aguilar, and you.

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