In this episode, Teens Talk podcast host Lameese Makkawi is joined by Ellie Younger, a recent college graduate, where they discuss justice for disabled people. Many disabled people have built a community to protect each other from able-bodied people’s inability to make space for them. You will learn just how uneducated the collective is on what it takes to fight for disability justice. After breaking down just how many barriers are hidden in plain sight, you will understand the gravity of the situation.
In this episode, Teens Talk podcast host Lameese Makkawi is joined by Katie Randall, the Chief Development and Communications Officer at the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, to discuss what it’s like to be unhoused. They touch on the community efforts being taken to assist those most vulnerable. Dr. Randall paints a picture of the reality of being unhoused, as well as tangible ways to help the unhoused community. It takes more than the occasional donation, yet requires less when you work as a community.
In this episode, Teens Talk podcast host Lameese Makkawi is joined by Wafa Saeed, where they discuss what a diaspora is and how it operates. Their conversation touches on the complex differences when trying to build community on an international level compared to a local level. They cover many strategies used as a community when fighting for your rights. You will learn just how well you can utilize technology to make an impact.
In this episode, host Lameese Makkawi is joined by college student Rediet Moges to discuss how to recognize opposition in the people meant to serve you. It’s great to be passionate about wanting to create change; however, it’s wise you learn about all the different roadblocks you will most likely face during the process. Many of these roadblocks are from people in power. You will learn just how much your voice matters when settling disputes with opposition.
In this episode, host Lameese Makkawi is joined by college student Rohan Guddanti to discuss what actually goes into running and maintaining a community space. You will learn tips and skills used to maintain a safe space while still creating change. You will also leave remembering people are too nuanced to put in a box when building a group.