Unheard Voices

On Friday, November 13, 2020 host Bobby Bishop welcomed Enid Lee for a conversation about “Race and Anti-Racism in Education.” Lee consults internationally on equitable education and the roles oflanguage, race and culture in education. She has received several awards for her path-breaking work in anti-racist education and community building among Black communities and immigrant […]

On Friday October 23, 2020 host Cheryl Willams welcomed Cat Willis, Executive Director of the Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center, and Mariah Roberts, Executive Director of the Friends of County Parks. These two organizations have partnered with the NAACP, United Way and the Santa Cruz County BlackCoalition for Justice & Racial Equity, to engage […]

On Friday October 16, 2020 host Bobby Bishop welcomed long-time Barrios Unidos Executive Director, Nane Alejandrez. They discussed the organization’s decades of advocacy for at-risk youth, and helping youth avoid, or recover from, gangs and the criminal justice system. Unheard Voices is a derivative of the new Civil Rights Movement Black Lives Matter. This program is inclusive […]

On Friday October 2, 2020 host Gloria Nieto spoked with Nancy de la Pena, candidate for Superior Court Judge of Santa Cruz County. Unheard Voices is a derivative of the new Civil Rights Movement Black Lives Matter. This program is inclusive of all people of the colors of the Rainbow. We hold the vision that change begins […]

On Friday September 18, 2020 host Bobby Bishop welcomed Don Williams, of the UC-Santa Cruz Theatre Arts Department. He is also founder, producer,and director of the African-American Theater Arts Troupe. Bobby and Don discussed race and racism in the Theater Arts, and creating the space to showcase the work of people of color. Unheard Voices is […]

On Friday September 4, 2020 host Thairie Ritchie welcomed Bella Bonner, Marissa Molina, and Ayo Banjo for a conversation about the latest issues and the response by communities of color. Topics include the shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin; voter suppression; environmental justice; and employment opportunities for former inmates. Unheard Voices is a derivative […]

On Friday August 28, 2020 host Cheryl Williams hosted a discussion of Colorism with four guests. Hear how skin complexion has shaped the identity and experiences of these Santa Cruz residents who identify as African/Black American. Unheard Voices is a derivative of the new Civil Rights Movement Black Lives Matter. This program is inclusive of all people […]