Community Voz is C2C's ecofeminist radio show which presents the grassroots work that local people are doing across intersecting movements. Our radio shows are engaging conversations about issues and news you probably won't hear anywhere else. We believe in community radio and alternative media, which highlights the character, beauty and courage of the voices of people on the ground. Tune in for reflections and report backs from C2C organizers and allies on the frontlines of the struggle for farmworker justice. We are extremely grateful to the talents being volunteered by Elias Lopez, Ana Sofia Garcia, and Liz Darrow, who do all of the recording and engineering, as well as KMRE, our local non profit public radio station. You can access archived episodes at http://www.foodjustice.org/community-voz-radio
C2C's resident artivist, Brenda Bentley, interviews Rosalinda Guillen about growing up in the fields of Skagit Valley and the art work of her father, Jesus Guillen. You can see the exhibition of Jesus' artwork at the Skagit County Historical Museum from now until May 23rd. Songs in this episode: Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald Sabor a Mi by Eydie Gormé & Tril Los Panchos Support the show...
Rosalinda Guillen, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow go into the end of the 2021 Legislative Session with fingers crossed and gratitude for those who have worked hard on our issues at the State Capitol. Stay tuned for part two of this episode, where we will reflect on where the final votes landed. songs in this episode: Dark Eyes by Lila Downs Houses in Motion by Talking Heads Support the show...
Peniel Ibe is the policy engagement coordinator at AFSC’s Office of Public Policy and Advocacy. She leads AFSC’s advocacy efforts to coordinate grassroots engagement strategies to impact policy change. She is an immigrant from Nigeria who recently relocated to the United States and is advocating for the rights of others like her. In this episode of Community Voz, Peniel tells us everything we need to know about what's happening with federal immigration policy. songs in this episode: Mamizolo by ...
Climate Justice Organizer Yolanda Matthews from Puget Sound Sage and Edgar Franks, Political Director for Familias Unidas por la Justicia, talk about the details of Cap and Trade and why it is bad for communities. Songs in this episode: Living It Up by Damien Marley Montero (Call Me by Your Name) by Lil Nas X Support the show...
In this episode, Rosalinda Guillen talks with Myrna Martinez Nateras from the American Friends Service Committee about proposed immigration reform legislation and longterm community organizing strategy. Read more about the seven principles of A New Path here . Read Myrna's article about the struggles for immigrant women here . Find more information about the Immigration Advisory Board here . Find more information about the Agricultural and Seasonal Workforce Service Advisory committee here . Son...
Rosalinda Guillen, Edgar Franks, David Bacon, and Liz Darrow discuss the irreversible damage that the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which will be voted on in Congress this week, could do to farmworker communities. Also, there is a little bit of pop culture discussion. Because Edgar was on the show. Read David Bacon's Dignity or Exploitation paper here Oppose the Farm Workforce Modernization act here for questions about the FWMA or other comments on the show email c2cmedia@foodjustice.org Son...
Rosalinda Guillen, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow discuss the ideas behind Ecofeminism and the changing shape of feminism over time. Songs in this episode: Bad Girls by M.I.A. Mother by John Lennon Bad Reputation by Joan Jett En El Zapillo by Puakaea Oceania Support the show...
En este episodio las promotoras de C2C dan una actualización sobre el trabajo que han estado haciendo. Canciones en este episodio: El Alma y el Cuerpo de Bomba Estereo Dark Eyes de Lila Downs Los Caminos de la Vida de Los Diablitos Derecho de Nacimiento de Natalia Lafourcade Trabajador Trabajadora de Las Cafeterias Support the show...
C2C leadership discuss a recent militant sweep of a homeless camp in downtown Bellingham and the implications of communities getting shut out of governmental processes. Read the companion blog here . Submit a comment in opposition to SB 5172 here . Read the Migrant Justice Platform here . Songs in this episode: The Guns of Brixton by The Clash Hold on by Yola All You Fascists written by Woody Guthrie, performed by Billy Bragg Dig It by the Coup Derecho de Nacimiento by Natalia Lafourcade Thanks ...
Rosalinda Guillen, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow discuss the institutional lies that keep the wheels of capitalism turning. Songs in this episode: American Dream by Willie Jones Sodade by Cesaria Evora Truth Hurts by Lizzo Support the show...
In part two of our exploration of what makes local coalitions valuable during this chaotic political moment, Rosalinda Guillen, Brenda Bentley, and Liz Darrow chat with Celia Baker and Sage Jones, co-chairs of the Whatcom chapter of Democratic Socialists of America and members of the Coalition to Protect Our Community. To receive updates and action alerts from the Coalition to Protect Our Community, you can sign up here . Songs in this Episode: Talkin' Bout a Revolution by Tracy Chapman It's a G...
Sage Jones from the Whatcom DSA talks with leadership from C2C about the political moments that necessitate coalition building. music in this episode: Utopian Futures by Kimya Dawson special thanks to Maddi Parvankin for this episode's artwork Support the show
C2C leadership team looks back on 2020 and forward to the work ahead. It's been quite a year. We're ready to move on. Songs in this episode: Sukiyaki by Selena y los Dinos Lord is Coming by H.E.R and YBN Cordae All is Full of Love by Bjork Thanks to Brenda Bentley for this episode's artwork Support the show...
Typically when people talk about human trafficking they are not thinking of the millions of workers who come here legally but are denied basic human rights, or of the thousands of children separated from their parents at the border and detained, deported, or adopted out to white families. In this episode of Community Voz, Rosalinda speaks with author and professor Grace Chang and C2C Researcher Tomas Madrigal about the legal human trafficking that is happening all around us everyday, and the con...
This episode was originally aired as a webinar as part of Labor Network for Sustainability 's JustTransition Listening Project . Enei Beyaya with Native Movement , Kali Akuno with Cooperation Jackson , Elizabeth Yeampierre with Uprose , and Rosalinda Guillen with Community to Community Development discuss what their organizations are doing amidst a growing climate crisis to move toward a just transition. Jeff Johnson from The LNS moderates the discussion. Songs in the episode Canto de Ossanha by...
Artists Brenda Bentley, Francia Orozco and Antonio Gonzalez talk about the difficulties of creating in isolation and what keeps them going, even though their artwork isn't "Instagram-able". Songs in this episode: Nothing to Lose by St Nomad Butterfly by Umi Reach for the Sky by Social Distortion Liberated by DeJ Loaf ft Leon Bridges Hold On by Alabama Shakes Special thanks to Kim Wulfesteig for this episode's artwork Support the show...
In this episode, C2C volunteers and supporters, who are a varied mix of students and educators, talk about the unrealistic expectations of this moment, and what changes could be made to educational systems moving forward. Songs in this episode: Under Pressure by Queen and David Bowie Chicano Batman by El Jalapeño Stuck by Trapboxxx feat Speaks Geek Trabajador Trabajadora by Las Cafeteras Thanks to Maddi Parvankan for contributing artwork for this episode Support the show...
Nearly eight months into everything being shut down due to the pandemic, more and more pressure is put on students and teachers to "keep up" with the education system as if everything hasn't been turned on its head. In this episode, Rosalinda Guillen and Liz Darrow talk with long time volunteer and WSU student Stephany Lopez and about the increasingly unrealistic expectations of a system that has always left BIPOC behind. songs in this episode: I Can by Nas Another Brick in the Wall pt 2 by Pink...
C2C is located on the lands of the Coast Salish people. Today and everyday we honor the struggle of Indigenous peoples against colonialism and systemic racism. We stand in solidarity with those who demand justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women. We must also include Black Indigenous, African Indigenous, and Indigenous people from all over the world. Here in our counties, as in many other places, the majority of farmworkers are indigenous to the southern lands, migrating to survive colo...
C2C Promotoras discuss the intersection of capitalism and systemic oppression in education, the workplace, and the homes of BIPOC. audio in this episode: Bodies Upon the Gears - speech by Mario Savio at UC Berkley in October 1964 Campesino Soy - Los Tigres Del Norte Farewell - Naomi Wachira Support the show...
Volunteers are a crucial part of the work that Community to Community Development accomplishes. We've been missing our volunteers since we are not meeting regularly in person, so we decided to invite them to do a podcast. We have so many dedicated volunteers and many of them were not able to be on this show, so we hope to do another one in the future! In this episode, Eleazar Cayax Funes, Sage Fairman, Abby Ernest-Beck, and Maddi Parvankin talk about their experiences volunteering with C2C and w...
The C2C promotoras in Whatcom & Skagit counties provide Support, Solidarity and Service with farmworkers, immigrants, and their families. In this episode, several promotoras share some favorite songs with us. Follow and support the work that C2C promotoras are doing in the community. For more information contact us www.facebook.com/c2cpromotoras Songs in this episode: Los Caminos de la Vida by Los Diablitos Caminos de Michoacan by Ricardo Amador La de Mochila Azul by Pedrito Fernandez Hakuna...
In the sixteen years that C2C has been working for farmworker justice, we have never endorsed a single candidate for elected office. Rosalinda Guillen and Liz Darrow discuss the reasons for that, and why this year is different. Songs in this episode: The Revolution by Tree 63 Proletariat Blues by Blue Scholars No No Keshagesh by Buffy Sainte Marie Another World is Possible by Jeffrey L. Richardson Support the show...
While doing research for a paper on agriculture and labor justice, college student Carlos Morales stumbled across our podcast. After listening to several episodes, he contacted us with some more questions. We thought he might not be the only community member with questions, so we made it into a podcast. In this episode, C2C leadership Australia Hernandez Cosby and Liz Darrow have a conversation with Carlos Morales. songs in this episode: Mi Gente by Fania All-Stars Djobi Djoba by Gipsy Kings Sup...
In this episode, leadership from C2C are grateful to have Cecilia DeLeon and Edgar Franks on the show to talk about their memories of Camp Zapata and the struggle for worker's rights moving forward. View the visual companion here . Support the show
Rosalinda Guillen from Community to Community Development and Edgar Franks from Familias Unidas por la Justicia discuss the history of the workers' struggle for protection against exploitation and unsafe living conditions on farms in the Pacific Northwest. Support the show
C2C team members are taking turns recording shows focused on music from their childhood and teen years. In this week's podcast, Rosalinda Guillen shares music and experiences from her life as a young migrant farmworker. View the visual companion to this episode here . Songs in this episode: No Salgas Niña al la Calle by Trio Tariacuri El Barzón by Amparo Ochoa El Cielito Lindo by Trío Guardianes de la Huasteca Las Mañanitas by José Mendoza con Trio San Pedro String Serenade No. 13 in G major by ...
Brenda Bentley and Liz Darrow from C2C discuss the first meeting of the Immigration Advisory Board with Marisol Chapina from Raid Relief to Reunite Families. The Immigration Advisory Board was formed by Ordinance No. 2019-11-033 after nearly three years of vigils asking for transparency and community oversight of the City of Bellingham's interactions with ICE. You can listen to full audio of the first Immigration Advisory Board meeting, which took place on June 23rd, 2020, here . Songs in this e...
Rosalinda Guillen speaks with Ninfa Gutierrez and Dulce Gutierrez from the Yakima Valley about the Agricultural and Seasonal Workforce Services Advisory Committee and the risks that farmworkers continue to face amidst the Corona Virus pandemic. Songs in this episode: El Bracero Fracasado by Lila Downs Vuelvo Para Vivir by Illapu Listen to audio recordings of ASWS meetings here Support the show...
Brenda Bentley and Liz Darrow from C2C talk with artist Angelita Martinez about the influence of the punk rock movement in their lives and work. They discuss some of their favorite punk rock bands and the political impact of punk, including its limited representation of women and people of color. Angelita Martinez is a Seattle based artist who practices with an emphasis in painting and drawing. Raised in Montana and attending the University of Montana, she learned some things here and there abou...
