Co-hosts Adriana Maria and Tania explore diverse forms of protest, from marches and vigils to calling legislators and creating art builds. They also delve into more extreme actions like hunger strikes, showcasing the range of ways dedicated activists push for change. But protest isn’t just for full-time activists; after listening, you’ll be invited to consider which types of actions resonate with your own skills, talents, and passions. Social justice movements thrive and succeed when we all play our part, so what’s your role? Resources

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | ACLU

How to Protest Safely

198 Methods of Nonviolent Action

Timeline of the nationwide protest movement that began at Columbia University

Los Angeles Public Safety Committee Ordinance- Council File: 24-0910

Types of Protests

• • Marches

  • Vigils

  • Calling/emailing legislators

  • Boycotts

  • Sit ins

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  Definitions

• Land Back: a campaign or movement to by and for Indigenous peoples who seek to reestablish Indigenous sovereignty, with political and economic control of their ancestral lands.

  Self-immolation: the act of setting oneself on fire. It is mostly done for political or religious reasons, often as a form of protest. It is considered one of the most extreme methods of protest.

  Collective liberation: a concept that recognizes the interconnected nature of oppression and the need for collaborative efforts to create meaningful change.

  
  

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Carol Viana (she/her) is a passionate advocate for climate justice in Brazil and beyond. Her expertise in environmental engineering and sustainable farming practices led her to work with international organizations including the Rainforest Alliance and the United Nations. Her work with these influential global entities highlights her dedication to meaningful climate solutions. In this discussion, Carol openly shares her journey, revealing the inspirations that drive her commitment to climate optimism and hope. Resources Sign up for Carol’s newsletter

The Chloride Free Foundation

YOUNGO: Youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Rainforest Alliance

UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030)

Definitions

Carbon markets: a trading scheme designed for carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. In a carbon market, carbon credits are sold as permits that allow the purchaser to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas

Agroforestry: land use management system that combines trees with farming, or agriculture and forestry

Climate justice: a type of environmental justice that focuses on the unequal impacts of climate change on marginalized communities

Global South / Global North: The Global North refers to the wealthier, more industrialized countries mostly, but not all, situated in the Northern Hemisphere that wield the majority of global political power. The Global South refers to countries less industrialized, with limited access to resources, that experience more extreme poverty and that wield less political power globally, primarily in the Southern Hemisphere. This drastic divide stems from centuries of colonialism, imperialism, and exploitation.

Climate migration: a type of forced migration driven by sudden or gradual climate-exacerbated disasters, such as extreme weather, environmental degradation, or sea-level rise.

Hurricane Milton: an extremely powerful and devastating tropical cyclone which became the second-most intense Atlantic hurricane ever recorded over the Gulf of Mexico

Land grabbing: the act of seizing land in an unlawful manner

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Aura Vasquez (she/her) is an Afro-Latina Colombian immigrant, community leader, organizer, and justice-oriented policy expert. She has worked extensively with the Los Angeles City Council, impacting legislation across Los Angeles county and the broader state of California. Aura’s efforts towards a more equitable and environmentally mindful society have led to successful campaigns, including the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign. She has partnered with dozens of organizations and hundreds of individuals, demonstrating solidarity for causes that she sees as ‘interconnected,’ including affordable housing, renewable energy, immigration reform, amongst many more.

Recently, she began consulting companies to advance environmental regulations in the business sector. No matter what sector, campaign, or cause Aura is advocating for, she does so in a way that’s accessible to the public so everyone’s voice is heard.

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Connect with Aura

Aura's Story

The Impact Hour: Real Talk with Aura Vasquez

Aura’s Instagram

Learn More About Aura’s Work

Aura Vasquez, A Commissioner Shaking Up The System

Life & Work with Aura Vasquez of Council District 10 - Voyage LA Magazine

Aura for the People of L.A City Council District 10 in 2020

Resources

Sierra Club

PICO Network

Definitions

Feminism: the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes .

Environmental Justice: a social movement that addresses environmental harms that disproportionately affect marginalized communities, such as through a neighborhood’s proximity to landfills, hazardous waste, or and other land uses from which they do not benefit.

Biodiversity: the variety of life on Earth.
Community organizing: the strategic collaboration carried out by local residents to promote the interests of the community.

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