/tags/activism activism en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-13/the-compassion-of-first-person-narratives-with-author-and-activist-st-clair-detrick-jules Black Americans face widespread discrimination for their hair. Author and activist St. Clair Detrick-Jules wants to take back the narrative. She joined In The NoCo ahead of her appearance on Thursday at CU Boulder’s art museum. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-13/the-compassion-of-first-person-narratives-with-author-and-activist-st-clair-detrick-jules In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-24/in-setting-the-stage-for-change-12-year-old-activist-madhvi-chittor-sets-the-example-for-adults New state laws aimed at protecting the environment took effect this month, including a ban on styrofoam containers and plastic bags. Today on In The NoCo, we hear from a 12-year-old activist who helped get these measures passed. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-24/in-setting-the-stage-for-change-12-year-old-activist-madhvi-chittor-sets-the-example-for-adults In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-12/getting-to-the-promised-land-how-former-state-lawmaker-wilma-webb-created-mlk-day-in-colorado Amid the ongoing battle for racial justice, MLK Day, celebrated on Monday, gives us a moment to see where we’re going and what we still need to do. Today on In The NoCo, we hear from former state lawmaker Wilma Webb, who fought for years to bring MLK Day to Colorado. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-12/getting-to-the-promised-land-how-former-state-lawmaker-wilma-webb-created-mlk-day-in-colorado In The NoCo, Stephanie Daniel /podcast/inthenoco/2023-12-06/to-create-peace-upon-the-whole-world-how-the-conversation-about-israeli-policies-is-changing-among-american-jews A divide among American Jews is deepening as Israel escalates its military campaign in Gaza. This chasm was pronounced during the Global Conference for Israel in Denver last week. In The NoCo was there to learn more. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-12-06/to-create-peace-upon-the-whole-world-how-the-conversation-about-israeli-policies-is-changing-among-american-jews In The NoCo, Mickey Capper, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /podcast/inthenoco/2023-11-17/threads-of-joy-connect-communities-in-the-fight-for-lgbtq-rights-in-colorado Activism gets Susy Bates up in the morning. She’s with One Colorado, a group fighting for LGBTQ rights in Colorado. Today on In The NoCo, she discusses how far we’ve come and where we still need to go in the battle for equal rights. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-11-17/threads-of-joy-connect-communities-in-the-fight-for-lgbtq-rights-in-colorado In The NoCo /podcast/inthenoco/2023-10-24/this-is-my-why-candice-bailey-on-elijah-mcclain-and-her-ongoing-fight-for-racial-justice Another Aurora officer charged in the death of Elijah McClain is on trial now. Nathan Woodyard’s trial comes after a split verdict in the trial of two other officers. In The NoCo sat down with racial justice activist Candice Bailey for her reaction and more. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-10-24/this-is-my-why-candice-bailey-on-elijah-mcclain-and-her-ongoing-fight-for-racial-justice In The NoCo /news/2022-07-22/demand-for-colorado-abortion-care-spikes-as-out-of-state-patients-face-desperate-circumstances As the battle for reproductive rights deepens in post-Roe America, a law professor points out, “Colorado is going to be so important in the near future, immediate future, right now." Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:56:00 GMT /news/2022-07-22/demand-for-colorado-abortion-care-spikes-as-out-of-state-patients-face-desperate-circumstances Robyn Vincent /news/2022-01-15/grocery-workers-ski-patrollers-fuel-a-growing-labor-movement-in-the-mountain-west The King Soopers strike is emblematic of a broader labor movement sweeping the country, and parts of the Mountain West, as workers walk out for better pay and benefits or unionize to harness their collective power. Sat, 15 Jan 2022 22:48:58 GMT /news/2022-01-15/grocery-workers-ski-patrollers-fuel-a-growing-labor-movement-in-the-mountain-west Robyn Vincent /culture-identity/2021-06-03/we-are-all-the-same-what-pro-palestine-activism-looks-like-in-the-mountain-west The movement for Palestinian liberation has gained new momentum following recent violence in Palestine and Israel that disproportionately affected Palestinians. And in the Mountain West and beyond, women are on the front lines of this movement. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 23:09:12 GMT /culture-identity/2021-06-03/we-are-all-the-same-what-pro-palestine-activism-looks-like-in-the-mountain-west Robyn Vincent