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The MILPA Show
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Welcome to The MILPA Show!
We disseminate MILPA news on Culture, Consciousness & Movement-Building while providing call-to-action content to empower leaders in our communities.
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Aqui Estamos y No Nos Vamos, un dicho que vive entre la comunidad. Bernard “Bernie” Gomez and Keylin Figueroa welcome the folks back after taking some time off. They dive into various topics of discussion but overall highlight where MILPA folks have been/what they’ve been doing. Highlighting the Brown Success from the folks and what’s to come.
New Episodes of the MILPA show will be dropping on the last day of every month with sprinkled in flash segments throughout the month. Turn on your post notifications to stay updated.
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Website:
http://www.milpacollective.org/
MILPA Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/milpacollective/
MILPA Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MILPACollective/
MILPA Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MILPACollective?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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“Put up or shut up” is an old verb with a young spirit. Cesar Lara, MILPA’s Program & Policy Director, recounts his 31 years of organizing experience while witnessing the dire circumstances and conditions our people live in. Tune in to the #OurBudget831 Campaign to see this man in action!
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Social media / website links to highlight:
Sign the Letter to Monterey County Board of Supervisors to Revamp, Reinvest and Revitalize Our Communities & Ecosystems:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8d14hb3lI0NFkDNsErNxDXZJsVWMJXH0zrazDVnw1SsWBRA/viewform
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Welcome to The MILPA Show!
We disseminate MILPA news on Culture, Consciousness & Movement-Building while providing call-to-action content to empower leaders in our communities.
MILPA Website:
http://www.milpacollective.org/
Watch The MILPA Show on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/J4z9dmmnOJU
MILPA TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@milpacollective?lang=en
MILPA Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/milpacollective/
MILPA Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MILPACollective/
MILPA Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MILPACollective?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Dezzy Dez, Bernie and Rosaura talk about getting together with family, food, and tips and tricks for now to navigate conflict!
Contribute to MC Gives!
https://www.montereycountygives.com/nonprofit/milpa/
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Welcome to The MILPA Show!
We disseminate MILPA news on Culture, Consciousness & Movement-Building while providing call-to-action content to empower leaders in our communities.
MILPA Website:
http://www.milpacollective.org/
Watch The MILPA Show on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-0D7fiGLfU_5LdsqGSCTQ
MILPA TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@milpacollective?lang=en
MILPA Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/milpacollective/
MILPA Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MILPACollective/
MILPA Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MILPACollective?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Straight from Acambaro, Guanajuato, our Soledad Star Alexis Magdaleno, the Lead Prop 47 Specialist at MILPA, shares his beautiful ventures with us. From attending kindergarten 3 times to transferring to UC Berkeley, he talks about his life, family and shares some laughs with the crew.
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Social media / website links to highlight:
MILPA Show Episodes Alexis Magdaleno has been apart of:
More Than A Record: The Impacts of the School-to-Prison Pipeline | The MILPA Show, Szn 2, #4
Prop 47 | The MILPA Show ft. Desiree Rosas & Alexis Magdaleno, Szn 2, #2
South County Blues | The MILPA Show ft. Bobbie Joe Garcia, Alexis Magdaleno & Ramon Jesus Fragoso #2
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Welcome to The MILPA Show!
We disseminate MILPA news on Culture, Consciousness & Movement-Building while providing call-to-action content to empower leaders in our communities.
MILPA Website:
http://www.milpacollective.org/
Watch The MILPA Show on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-0D7fiGLfU_5LdsqGSCTQ
MILPA TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@milpacollective?lang=en
MILPA Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/milpacollective/
MILPA Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MILPACollective/
MILPA Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MILPACollective?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-milpa-show/support
The beloved Bernard “Bernie” Gomez dodges the MILPArazzi to join Dez, Keylin and Rosaura to tell his story of growing up in Watsonville, learning the trade of car restoration (he loves the ‘62 Impala!) and his role at MILPA as the Program & Leadership Assistant.
Social media / website links to highlight:
Bernie’s first The MILPA Show appearance: Next Generation Fellowship | The MILPA Show ft. John, Renée and Redd #18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SmzoiFAmk0
“Macehualli Tlahtocan” (Common Man’s Talking Circle) Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKYTrsYbB2Rv3FbLnrwjPiZsPmyY-FDnkVWs9blvSsXFZjZA/viewform
Welcome to The MILPA Show!
We disseminate MILPA news on Culture, Consciousness & Movement-Building while providing call-to-action content to empower leaders in our communities.
MILPA Website:
http://www.milpacollective.org/
Watch The MILPA Show on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-0D7fiGLfU_5LdsqGSCTQ
MILPA TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@milpacollective?lang=en
MILPA Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/milpacollective/
MILPA Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MILPACollective/
MILPA Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MILPACollective?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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On this episode of The MILPA Show, Bernie Gomez, Keylin Figueroa & Rosaura Figueroa Mendoza talk about current events around Monterey and Santa Cruz County. Afterward being able to tap into the Part II of Reclaiming Indignity. Talking about some recent events such as PVUSD bringing back Student Resource Officers, Salinas School Boards wanting to bring metal detectors into schools and COVID-19 outbreak in the county jail. Afterwards being able to bring in teachings from the first conversation of Reclaiming Indignity. Seeing their growth through the year.
Social media / website links to highlight: First conversation of Reclaiming Indignity: Reclaiming Your Indigeneity | The MILPA Show ft. Bernie, Desiree & Rosaura #19
Welcome to The MILPA Show!
We disseminate MILPA news on Culture, Consciousness & Movement-Building while providing call-to-action content to empower leaders in our communities.
MILPA Website:
http://www.milpacollective.org/
Watch The MILPA Show on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-0D7fiGLfU_5LdsqGSCTQ
MILPA TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@milpacollective?lang=en
MILPA Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/milpacollective/
MILPA Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MILPACollective/
MILPA Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MILPACollective?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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On this episode of The MILPA Show, Lydia Soto, a CSUMB student and MILPA intern, interviews Airam Coronado, Edgar Ibarra, Alexis Magdaleno, Bernie Gomez, and Desiree Rosas about their personal experiences with the school-to-prison pipeline. Folks describe the school-to-prison pipeline and how they were affected throughout the years. They provide an inside look on the resources that would have benefitted them and their families. Folks share their viewpoints on how to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline and implement other culturally-relevant resources.
Welcome to The MILPA Show!
We disseminate MILPA news on Culture, Consciousness & Movement-Building while providing call-to-action content to empower leaders in our communities.
MILPA Website:
http://www.milpacollective.org/
Listen to The MILPA Show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & More:
https://anchor.fm/the-milpa-show
Watch The MILPA Show on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-0D7fiGLfU_5LdsqGSCTQ
MILPA TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@milpacollective?lang=en
MILPA Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/milpacollective/
MILPA Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MILPACollective/
MILPA Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MILPACollective?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Elias “Eli” Gonzales joins us to talk about growing up in Watsonville, the role he plays to work towards justice for incarcerated individuals and the importance of tapping into our inner nerds for the wellbeing of our people!
Welcome to The MILPA Show!
We disseminate MILPA news on Culture, Consciousness & Movement-Building while providing call-to-action content to empower leaders in our communities.
MILPA Website:
http://www.milpacollective.org/
Watch The MILPA Show on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-0D7fiGLfU_5LdsqGSCTQ
MILPA TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@milpacollective?lang=en
MILPA Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/milpacollective/
MILPA Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MILPACollective/
MILPA Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MILPACollective?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Today’s episode will breakdown what Prop 47 is, how it supports the formerly incarcerated community, and why it is important to
take advantage of this record dismissal/reduction service.
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On this episode of The MILPA Show Rosaura Figueroa Mendoza, Bernie Gomez, and Keylin Figueroa interview Desiree Rosas. We highlight different parts of Des, like her great taste in movies, goals and aspirations in her personal and work life, while giving great tips on how to navigate the pandemic. Des tells her story of how she manifested working at MILPA; we give folks an inside look at how amazing Desiree Rosas is.
Artist Desiree Rosas gets inspiration from.
IG: Soni_artist
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This episode features two amazing individuals, Bobbie Joe Garcia and Mariluz Tejeda-Leon, who highlight their own stories and decolonize the binary. Among other things, they analyze how the view of sexuality changed in a post-colonial and a white supremacist world.
We encourage people to seek out different queer perspectives, such as from queer/LGBTQ+ creators like Kat Blaque (https://youtube.com/c/KatBlaque), ContraPoints (https://youtube.com/c/ContraPoints), and BitterBrownFemmes (https://open.spotify.com/show/0Uau7jrycN4tCbokmwujO8?si=3CWAjYWTTzOrzYQLsnbSpw&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1). All of these people make awesome content breaking down political issues with their own unique lenses.
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Today’s conversation revolves around the extraordinary transformation of these strong MILPA father’s who have faced systemic adversity not only to overcome it, but rise above it breaking the cycle of psychological oppression and re-introduce the circle of healing for our children, families, and community. The Next 7 Generations!
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The MILPA Show crew, Bernie, Des, and Keylin, get to deepdive into the creative mind of Rosaura Figueroa Mendoza, seeing the badass work she has done throughout the years to help her community and folks around her. They talked about HayStack Mujer Media, a Production Company based in South Hayward, CA founded by Rosaura herself, continuing to grow and be an inspiration to us all.
Social media / website links:
RFM IG: https://www.instagram.com/rosaurafigueroamendoza/
RFM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rosaurafigueroamendoza?lang=en
HayStack Mujer Media website: https://haystackmujer.org/
The Hayward Collective website: https://www.thehaywardcollective.com/
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Edgar has a conversation with Tony Diaz, the founder and owner of Tony’s Cakes in Vallejo, CA. They have a conversation on the impact that adolescent incarceration had on their individual struggle, where they are today, and what the future looks like for them & the next generation.
Any Social media links to highlight:
- https://www.instagram.com/tonyscakes/
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https://www.tonyscake.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/tdnd91/
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Everyday is a great way to see what goes on in the minds of our mothers. They hold so much knowledge and wise words. We highlight our beautiful MILPA mothers for Mother's Day 2021. They touch on what their own mothers taught them, the first years of motherhood, and running away from the chancla!
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Bernie sits down with Joshua Lee Somers of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation in San Antonio, Texas and they speak on intergenerational wisdom, cultural identity, indigenous art, and the impacts of being formerly incarcerated.
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Ofonzo “Zo” Staton talks about his childhood in Bennettsville, South Carolina, writing a book about his life story, and otherwise, his experience with mentoring youth and folks that are currently incarcerated.
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We are celebrating Mujeres Herstory Month with badass ladies from the MILPA Collective. Hosted by Rosaura Figueroa Mendoza and Veronica “Ronnie” Miramontes, we feature our guests Eva Castro, Desiree Rosas, and Dr. Hortencia Jimenez. They are all involved in movement-work in some way, and they talk about their passions, challenges and cultural practices.
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MILPA board member, Alejandra Gutierrez, shares her experience of being in law school, and otherwise joining a space that was not designed for a Brown Chicana Activist from Coachella, California. She reminisces on creating novelas from her childhood in order to tell a story. Alejandra shares why Women's History Month is important in telling the stories of the Women that came before us. She speaks on celebrating all Women with different identities & breaking barriers while keeping a Guerrera mindset.
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In collaboration with Baktun 12, we share the learning experiences students had in understanding research and Anti-Colonialism/ Anti-Racism.
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In collaboration with Baktun 12, we share the learning experiences students had in understanding research and community safety.
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MILPA co-founder & Executive Director, Juan Gomez goes share his experience launching a community-first non-profit, along with his visions for MILPA's future work.
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The CA legislature has voted to close the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), which means that individual counties in CA will determine the incarceration of youth. We speak with 3 MILPA staff members that all spent time at DJJ as youth to gauge their recommended course of action.
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In this episode featuring Airam and Desiree, they both go to share their passion for providing our community's young mujeres the space to participate in Xinachtli, a culturally-relavant curriculum meant to provide our mujeres healthy rites of passages.
For more info, be sure check out our recently updated website: milpacollective.org
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We are joined by Azucena, Joel and Stacey from The Center for Community Advocacy (CCA), based in Salinas, and Jennifer Vasquez of the Big Sur Land Trust, as we engage in a conversation about the history of organizing within CCA and of land conservation with Big Sur Land Trust, the respective roles of each of our guests and the importance of engaging in the Carr Lake Project, a future park in Salinas.
Carr Lake maps and other BSLT projects: https://bigsurlandtrust.org/carr-lake-maps-press-release/
Carr Lake Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHO24FnRITI-189-4FrxJFhsmxnErfic9teJOQMaWz2Vf1kw/closedform
Center for Community Advocacy (CCA) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforcommunityadvocacy/
Big Sur Land Trust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigsurlandtrust/
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Francisca and Samantha go to share the purpose behind their podcast, Comadres 831, while also expressing the importance of building community and mentorship among other Latinas, especially when they come from the same town.
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Rob from Masa for The Raza goes to share the importance of valuing and investing in the local talent in Monterey County. He also touches on the importance of exploring your creative side and utilizing it to further bring awareness to the issues within our lives.
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A mother whose son was at Juvenile Hall tells of the constant worry for his life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Amanda AKA La Sofa Queen goes to share how her musical talents and inspirations would have been enhanced by having additional resources in our community at a younger age.
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Hektor Calderon and Juan Martinez go on to stress the environmental damages pesticides have in our communities. These harmful effects go to impact communities beyond the agricultural town, and here’s how!
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This episode captures a glimpse of different community leaders' experiences at city council, school board, and county Board of Supervisors meetings. By the end of this episode, we hope you become more familiar, and begin to take space, advocating for our communities' best interests.
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Welcome!! Proud to be providing you with the voices of our community and ways to take action. Make sure to subscribe!
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Rosaura, Velaz, and Xago talk about the ways our community allocates funding, the importance of highlighting our stories through art such as theater, and why participate in the next city council meeting on Tuesday 23rd.
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