Episode 24: The Power of Community-Engaged Research for Environmental Justice (Hosted by Zully Juarez)

In this episode, we delve into the pivotal role of community-engaged research in the environmental justice movement. We explore the insights and strategies presented in the recently released book, "Ground Truths: Community-Engaged Research for Environmental Justice," which offers a comprehensive guide for conducting impactful research and amplifying community voices. Our guest host, Zully Juarez, Senior Research and Policy Analyst at Just Solutions, speaks with the book's co-authors: Martha Matsuoka, Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy at Occidental College, Chad Raphael, Professor of Communication at Santa Clara University, and Carolina Prado, Assistant Professor of Latina/Latino Studies at San Francisco State University. Together, they discuss the book's objectives, the unique value of community-engaged research, and its critical role in advancing justice, public participation, and policy advocacy. Listen in for partical advice and inspiring examples of how this approach is driving meaningful change.

 

RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE:

 

Ground Truths: Community-Engaged Research for Environmental Justice 

https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520384330/ground-truths 

 

Ground Truths: Community-Engaged Research for Environmental Justice (Free Version) 

https://luminosoa.org/site/books/e/10.1525/luminos.174/ 

 

STAY CONNECTED:

www.justsolutionscollective.org

Instagram @justsolutions_org

Twitter: @Just_Solutions_

Facebook: /JustSolutionsOrg

LinkedIn: /just-solutions-collective

 

EPISODE CREDITS: 

Host: Aiko Schaefer 

Producer: Tayler Ward 

Editor and Recording Engineer: Angel Bautista

Graphic Designer: Angel Bautista

Music: Paolo Pavan - Street Walk

Album: The Swing of Things - Mar 14, 2019

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