53. Generating Safety with Kalaya'an Mendoza

Taking a break from TRJL today to share the first two episodes of my NEW podcast "Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform" learn more and subscribe at: revolutionorreform.buzzsprout.com

“Safety is when the conditions are such where you can feel that you can be your authentic self.” - Kalaya’an Mendoza

We are back with episode 2 of Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform? Today we are speaking with Kalaya’an Mendoza about generating safety. What does it mean to be safe both individually and within a community? Why is this important and what role does it play within D&I. We work through all of these questions and more.

Guest Bio

Kalaya’an is an activist, organizer, facilitator, and trainer who’s spent the last twenty years fighting for social justice and grassroots organizing from LGBT rights to anti-racist organizing, and beyond! His work is anchored in nonviolent direct action, community organizing, and solidarity building both locally and globally. Kalaya’an’s been with Amnesty International, Nonviolent Peaceforce, and is also the co-founder of Across Frontlines. 

Connect with Kalaya’an

• https://globalnation.inquirer.net/143681/amnesty-intl-activist-lives-name-kalayaan 
• https://acrossfrontlines.org/ 
• https://www.mic.com/p/i-want-justice-for-anti-asian-violence-but-not-at-the-expense-of-black-people-61719028 

Learn more about our work:

Email: revolutionorreform@gmail.com

Connie’s Instagram: @and.now.collective
Connie’s Work: and-now-collective.com

David’s Instagram: @amplify.rj
David’s Work: amplifyrj.com

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Click here to access the transcript of today’s episode.