Jessica Smith introduces Alejandra Calva at the 2018 Social Justice Symposium. Ms. Calva has worked closely with Beto over the years and was chosen to present the Dr.June Gary Hopps Bridge Award to Beto Mendoza. Beto Mendoza accepts the award and shares about his past and powerful work in advocacy at the 2018 Social Justice Symposium (Mr. Mendoza's speech begins around 6 minutes and 40 seconds into the podcast). He speaks about oppression and racism and how to undue them through social transformation.
Credentials of Speaker
Name: Beto Mendoza
Email: dignidadinmigrante@gmail.com
Title: Community Organizer of multiple organizations including current work with Nuestras Voces and the Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition in Athens, GA.
Media
Facebook: Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/199661430058516/
Twitter: @ImmigrantRight
Website: https://www.athensimmigrantrights.org/
Music
Song Name: It’s Time
Artist: The Winans
Copyright Company/Studio: 1990, Qwest Records, Warner Bros. Records, PRO-CD-3953, US 1990
Picture
https://www.redandblack.com/athensnews/dignidad-inmigrante-en-athens-leads-march-for-justice-for-imm...
CSJ Staff
CSJ Director: Llewellyn Cornelius
Email: lcornel@uga.edu
Associate Producer: Jessica Smith (UGA MSW '18)
Facebook: @ugacsj
Twitter: @csjuga
Web: https://centerforsocialjustice.uga.edu/
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