The Kids For Justice Power Pod

I feel like our (kid’s) opinions are not taken into account when talking about the election and politics in general. When we speak our truth adults just shut us out. And that was a message I heard from multiple kids. We want to be heard. We are curious and scared have things to say.That’s why I asked some of my friends what they thought about Donald Trump becoming president. In the span of a week, they sent in some voice recordings and I compiled them into a podcast episode. Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content and updates: kidsforjustice.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kids4justice.substack.com

Join us on the Kids For Justice Power Pod as we dive into the world of journalism with Ryan Sorrell, the visionary founder and media organizer of The Kansas City Defender. This Black nonprofit media platform is dedicated to empowering Gen Z and Millennials across the Midwest by providing insightful coverage on education, social justice, business, arts & culture, and technology. Ryan will inspire young listeners with the transformative power of journalism and how they can educate themselves and drive positive change. Don’t miss this episode packed with knowledge and motivation! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kids4justice.substack.com

In this episode, we talk to the GRAMMY-winning Alphabet Rockers about music that makes change. This show was hosted and produced by me, Ilana Guckenheimer. It included music by the Alphabet Rockers. If you enjoyed it, please consider subscribing so you can know when another episode has dropped. Also, share this podcast with friends, family, or whoever. It means a lot. For more info, go to kids4justice.org, and if you want to support the Alphabet Rocker’s work you can donate at alphabetrockers.com/donate. Thanks for listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kids4justice.substack.com

Episode reference:2022 is already a record year for state bills seeking to curtail LGBTQ rights, ACLU data shows: https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/17/politics/state-legislation-lgbtq-rights/index.html This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kids4justice.substack.com

The Kids For Justice Power Pod is featuring an interview with Jilchristina Vest, the creator of the West Oakland Mural Project. Jil created a mural about the Women of The Black Panther Party on the side of her house, which was completed on the Juneteenth weekend of 2021. Listeners can learn about the process and work that went into creating this impressive piece of art. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kids4justice.substack.com