Episode Descriptions and Resources
Episode 5
In episode 5 part one, Marissa Gutierrez-Vicario discusses her background and work in human rights activism, particularly in the context of her organization ArteJustice. She talks about her Chicana heritage and the activists who inspired her, as well as the connections between human rights and activism. She explains the development of ArteJustice and the importance of using visual arts to promote activism about human rights issues.
Topics Discussed:
- Importance of art, creativity, and justice
- Examining the root causes of social problems using human rights language
- Using the word “resistance”
- Origins and development of ArteJustice
Visit ArteJustice to learn more about the organization’s mission, learn about their projects, and how you can get involved!
Episode 6
In episode 6 part two, Marissa discusses her spiritual journey and its connections to her work in human rights, particularly in the area of racial justice. She talks about the importance of partnerships in advancing social justice work and the role of the federal government in advancing human rights in the US. Lastly, Marissa shares insights on the critical changes necessary to advance HRE in the USA, including using language to empower and train young people.
Topics Discussed:
- Unitarian Universalism role towards eradicating racism and oppression
- Importance of being explicit about addressing racial justice
- Art and personal narratives as an entry point to understanding injustice
- Key insights that would help HRE move forward in the USA
Visit ArteJustice to learn more about the organization’s mission, learn about their projects, and how you can get involved!
Credits
Bill Fernekes, host, producer, and editor
Kristi Rudelius-Palmer, executive producer
Elizabeth Schwab, editor
Sabrina Sanchez, sound director and project manager
Jazzmin Chizu Gota, production coordinator
Introduction and Closing Music Credit: “Awakening-Spring” by Ketsa, from the Album Night Vision.
Available at the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/night-vision/awakening-spring/
This music is used in accordance with this Creative Commons License: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Information about that license is available here https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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Human Rights Educators USA, a project of the Center for Transformative Action in Ithaca, New York