Coexist: La Convivencia

“That’s part of being an ally. We confess and we seek for ways to make amends."What does allyship mean? What is the role of privilege and power in allyship? Pastor Sammy Arroyo of the First United Methodist Church of Hightstown speaks to Noor Amanullah of the non-profit organization La Convivencia about understanding the concept of allyship as it relates to the Black Lives Matter movement.Find us at www.laconvivencia.org, on Facebook as La Convivencia, or on Instagram @la_convivencia_.http://blacklivesmatter.orghttp://www.justjasmineblog.com/blog-1/self-care-for-people-of-color-after-emotional-and-psychological-trauma/https://www.aboutracepodcast.comhttps://libwww.freelibrary.org/explore/topic/black-lives-matter

What does La Convivencia mean? What was it, who was there, and why is it relevant today? Noor Amanullah of the non-profit organization La Convivencia discusses the historic era of coexistence in medieval Spain and the lessons it exposes for the modern practice of active coexistence.This episode was written, recorded, and produced by Noor Amanullah. Editing by Tasneem Sultan. Music from Vuelve a la Luz by Silva de Alegría.Find us at www.laconvivencia.org, on Facebook as La Convivencia, or on Instagram @la_convivencia_.