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October 16, 2024 62 mins

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This episode and series is inspired by Dr. David O. Stovall’s book, Born Out of Struggle: Critical Race Theory, School Creation, and the Politics of Interruption.  Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae is in conversation with hunger strikers, Dr. Patty Buenrostro and Andrea X. Guzmán. We explore the rich history of activism in the Little Village and North Lawndale neighborhoods of Chicago, focusing on their personal stories as community members involved in education justice and the hunger strike movement. The guests discuss the tensions between Black and Brown communities, the impact of historical segregation, and the importance of intergenerational relationships in sustaining social movements. They also reflect on the outcomes of their activism, the legacy of the hunger strikes, and the ongoing fight for equitable education in their neighborhoods.

 Takeaways

The importance of personal stories in activism.

Community organizing is essential for education justice.

Tensions between communities can be rooted in historical segregation.

Hunger strikes can be a powerful form of protest.

Intergenerational relationships strengthen social movements.

Activism requires love and commitment to the community.

The legacy of past struggles informs current activism.

Community support is crucial during protests.

Education is a fundamental right that should be accessible to all.

The fight for justice is ongoing and requires collective effort.

Other Books Referenced in this Episode:

A Political Education: Black Politics and Education Reform in Chicago since the 1960s by Elizabeth Todd-Breland

Subtractive Schooling: U.S. - Mexican Youth and the Politics of Caring by Angela Valenzuela

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