Generation Justice

Elijah shares the history of two landmark acts, title seven and title nine, and the impact of learning about the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Gloria Tristani, former “FCC Commissioner” and special policy advisor to the National Hispanic Media Coalition, shares about her grandfather's 2026 Senator Dennis Chavez Endowed Lectureship on Law & Civil Rights

As a special treat for our listeners, we have a showcase of beautiful New Mexico Poetry written and presented from the “GJ Cultivating Leaders.”

Fabiola Landeros, Civil Rights Organizer at El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos, discusses El Centro's Know Your Rights training.

Representative Andrea Romero of District 46 discusses the legislation she plans to sponsor during the 2026 legislative session.

Evolvement NM's Youth Ambassadors join us to discuss their no-smoking advocacy campaign, No Minor Sale.

The Peer-to-Peer Educator Team from Tierra Adentro in New Mexico promotes restorative justice, problem-solving, and repairing harm rather than punishment.

Rodney Bowe, Coordinator of UNM Campus Watch, discusses student safety through a new initiative inspired by the Neighborhood Watch Program.

Senator Angel Charley of District 30 shares her focus for this legislative session & her experience as the first Indigenous person elected to her district.

Excerpts from his speech “Beyond Vietnam -- A Time to Break Silence,” as it relates to the moment we are in

The New Mexico Speaker of the House, who shares 2026 legislative priorities. As well as his own hopes and values for the future.

2026 Senator Linda Lopez & Senator Harold Pope Interview by Generation Justice

Dannelle Kirven MLK Dream Week! by Generation Justice

Dr. Finnie Coleman is a veteran, scholar, and the Director of New Mexico Vets for Pets, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing veteran suicide by supporting veterans and their companion animals. He leads programs in veterinary care, food security, mobile outreach, and community partnership.

12.21.25- Interview with Dr Katryn Hall-Trujillo & Dr Uriel Ramirez by Generation Justice

We are joined by Dr. Anthony Fleg, Andrea Alderte, and Johnny Armjio who speak about the mission of Soul Recovery Cafe and their 3rd Annual Predictuion Run. Register for the event - 20 days away!! https://runsignup.com/Race/NM/Albuquerque/NewYearsPredictionRunWalk

Trisha Moquino discusses the Keres Children's learning center and the importance of education that supports children's heritage and language. Trisha Moquino is from the Native Nations of Cochiti, Kewa & Ohkay Owingeh, three of the 19 Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Trisha co-founded the Keres Children's Learning Center (KCLC) in Cochiti Pueblo, NM, where she serves as a Keres Speaking Montessori Guide for elementary children.

Youth Opinion: 17-Year-Old Shares His Thoughts on Election Day by Generation Justice

Dr. Benjamin Abbott: Spring 2026 Transgender Studies Class at UNM! by Generation Justice

11.30.25- Opera Southwest: The Farolitos of Christmas by Generation Justice

APS International School by Generation Justice

GLSEN NM Interview by Generation Justice

My Black Job Productions, a Black and Queer owned company, shares how they got started last year and their hopes to continue creating a space for other Black artists.

After leaving her job, Jaclyn Apodaca enrolled in a coding bootcamp that changed her career. Being a Latina in a male-dominated institution caused imposter syndrome, but she didn't give up. She is now an entrepreneur for her website design and development company, Jackie Codes.

Vortex Theater Night of 2 Acts: Big Fat Mess & The Conservator! by Generation Justice

Common Spirit St Joseph's Children Sobriety Program by Generation Justice

This week on GJ! Allen Sanchez shares about Common Spirit St. Joseph's Children sobriety program. Jen Stephenson a playwright and actor shares about the new Vortex Theater production, Big Fat Mess and the Conservator. Catch us live every Sunday at 7 PM on KUNM!

Generation Justice is joined by chemist, environmentalist, and retired APS STEM teacher Dr. Raji Sinha and her son, Praveen, to talk about her battle through the US Healthcare system after exposure to cold war era chemicals. Tune in every Sunday at 7 PM on 89.9 FM KUNM.org!

Reiki Master Paula Terrero and Alicia Lueras Maldonado, Level III Practitioner from Sacred Spring Reiki Collective, discuss the upcoming Fifth Annual Reiki Day of Healing Interview happening on Saturda,y November 15, 2025. Catch us live every Sunday at 7 pm on 89.9 KUNM FM!

Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez is the executive director of Native Bound Unbound: Archive of Indigenous Slavery, an initiative funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, leading a global team in the goal to document Indigenous/Native slavery across the Western Hemisphere. Trained as an anthropologist, historian, and Indigenous slavery scholar, Dr. Rael-Gálvez has served as the former Senior Vice President of Historic Sites at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, executive director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and as the state historian of New Mexico. A native son of New Mexico, Estevan was raised on a farm and ranch stewarded by his family for multiple generations. He received his BA in English Literature and Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MA and Ph.D. in American Cultures from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he completed an award-winning doctoral dissertation, the basis of a current book project.

In this special segment, the 2025 GJ Cultivating Leaders discuss the 6 Cs of the Positive Youth Development approach from their experience with Generation Justice. They give examples and explain how this approach makes them feel.

Learn about the 6 C's of PYD and hear from Dr. Theresa Cruz and Yvonnie Baik as they answer your burning questions on injury & violence prevention and the UNM Prevention Research Center. Every Sunday at 7 PM on 89.9 KUNM FM or visit KUNM.org!

This week on GJ! Hear from Representative Cristina Parajon and her intern Mateo, the New Mexico Working Families Party, AND Progress Now. Learn about environmental & reproductive justice and who's working to gain equitable rights for New Mexicans.

Anthony Rael: Albuquerque Poem by Generation Justice

This week, Law Professor Maryam Ahranjani gives her expert knowledge on the juvenile justice system and reforms that could be done to rehabilitate youth. We share a presentation from retired Judge John Romero, who discussed the myths and truths about the juvenile justice system and the justice code. Catch us live Sundays at @ 7:00 pm on 89.9 KUNM OR stream on KUNM.org!

This week on GJ, tune in to a conversation with ACLUNM and New Mexico Voices for Children. Learn how New Mexico will be affected by federal policy and the work they have been doing to protect our community. Catch us live every Sunday at 7PM!

This week on GJ, we speak with composer Nicolás Lell Benavides and librettist Marella Martin Koch about the dedication that went into creating Southwest Opera: Dolores. An opera adaptation of Dolores Huerta's life in 1968. We also bring you an interview with Dolores Huerta from March of this year. Nicolás Lell Benavides is a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow and has received commissions from West Edge Opera/San Diego Opera/Opera Southwest/BroadStage (Dolores), Music of Remembrance, The Washington National Opera, The Glimmerglass Festival, The New York Philharmonic/The Juilliard School, the LA Phil with Gustavo Dudamel, Eighth Blackbird, New Century Chamber Orchestra, and the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music with support from the likes of the Barlow Endowment, Opera America, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Marella Martin Koch is a librettist, playwright, and lyricist whose work explores agency and its absence. Her trio of operas with composer Nicolás Lell Benavides includes Pepito, Tres minutos, and Dolores. Recognized by Operawire for her “lean and well-trimmed” storytelling “full of nuance and emotional pull,” her theatrical writing has been produced in over one-fourth of the United States. When she is not writing, she enjoys working with high school, college, and graduate students in New York City and across the country.

8.31.25- Youth Excellence 2025! by Generation Justice

8.24.25- UNM Study Trip Abroad/ Kenya 2025! by Generation Justice

Generation Justice brings you Damien Flores. An educator committed to the excellence of education for Burque youth. You can tune in this Sunday at 7 PM on 89.9 KUNM FM or visit KUNM.org

Tune in to this special program as you will hear GJ's very own 2025 Summer Cultivating Leaders as we celebrate the end of this summer and the growth of each of our young leaders! Don't miss this amazing program! Listen at 7 PM on 89.9 KUNM FM or visit KUNM.org

Generation Justice brings you a spectacular production where you will hear the voices of New Mexico and youth and, two renowned international leaders.

Generation Justice brings you two amazing interviews! You will hear from Jeff Pope, the new general manager of KUNM-FM, our beloved community public radio station. And Reverend Mike Angell, the reverend of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Albuquerque. And a doctoral student in Christian Spirituality at the Virginia Theological Seminary. Catch us live at 7 PM on 89.9 FM or visit KUNM.org!

Delilah Alonso Presentation by Generation Justice

We interview the artistic directors of Moving Arts Española as they discuss their creative mission and powerful new film. We also hear from Together for Brothers about their 10th Anniversary & Leadership Transition Celebration & Fundraising Breakfast.

Generation Justice brings you a roundtable discussion from the 2025 Cultivating Leaders Interns. As they discuss a recent presentation from former Judge John Romero, a native New Mexican who is still actively working to change the juvenile Justice system. Listen in @ 7PM on Sundays on 89.9 FM

We hear from Andrea Serrano about the key issues New Mexico is dealing with, the work at Ole, the Working Families Party, the ongoing New York City mayoral election, and her hopes for the future. We also have our community calendar and vaccine Equity.

The Radical Brownies, a group of young leaders, share their legislative journey and the “Traveling with Dignity Act.” Sunday, 6/22, on KUNM!

The legendary doloreshuerta shares wisdom from her lifelong journey as an activist and organizer. We hear from MediaJustice, a national organization dedicated to building power to challenge how corporations and governments use media and technology to shape our collective future. Tune in to Generation Justice every Sunday at at 7 pm on KUNM!

“The Hidden Atrocities of Unit 731” is an award-winning documentary by a group of 4 local New Mexican high schoolers. Masara Algburi and Tam Pham talk about their production process and a message for fellow NM youth! Don't miss GJ every Sunday at 7pm on KUNM!