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Art as a weapon against lead: The ACT Collective | Social Justice News Nexus

Art as a weapon against lead: The ACT Collective – Social Justice News Nexus You’ve probably heard the saying there’s plenty fish in the water. But have you heard people say there’s plenty of lead in the water? Most probably not. It’s easy to ignore the threat of lead in our drinking water, a serious […]

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“The Best of Yollo” at the National Museum of Mexican Art | Social Justice News Nexus

“The Best of Yollo” at the National Museum of Mexican Art – Social Justice News Nexus “Once that microphone’s in front of us, we become the definition of dominance. Every word we write, every word we say, is powered with creativity, strength, invincibility and rage. No stereotypes, no gender roles, no 45th president will break […]

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Talking with Phillip Ironshell and Carlos De La Vega of the International Indigenous Youth Council | Social Justice News Nexus

Talking with Phillip Ironshell and Carlos De La Vega of the International Indigenous Youth Council – Social Justice News Nexus “The International Indigenous Youth Council (IIYC) originated in Standing Rock on the frontlines of fighting against the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline and to protect sacred land. The council is led by teens are from around […]

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Bikes On The Go! On the way to see Our Lady Of Guadalupe | Social Justice News Nexus

Bikes On The Go! On the way to see Our Lady Of Guadalupe – Social Justice News Nexus “Thousands of people go visit the Virgin in Mexico City every year. But those who can’t go to Mexico have their very own sanctuaries where they can go visit her wherever they are in the world, including […]

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#Earth2Trump Rally: Fighting for the Planet, from Hermosa and Beyond

#Earth2Trump Rally: Fighting for the Planet, from Hermosa and Beyond “The #Earth2Trump rally was held at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center in Hermosa, part of a national Roadshow tour being hosted by the Center for Biological Diversity and local allies. The rally started with host Stephanie Feldstein, population and sustainability director of the Center of […]

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Yollocalli is a fellow at SJNN Chicago (Medill School of Journalism)

Yollocalli is a fellow at SJNN Chicago (Medill School of Journalism) Yollocalli is proud to announce that we are part of the new class of the Social Justice News Nexus fellowship at a time when social justice journalism has never been more crucial. Two of our students Gerry Symbiote & Jennifer Galan along with instructor […]

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