Narratives of Purpose

On Amplifying Marginalized Voices for Social Change - from Labyrinth of the First Gen

Listen on

Episode notes

In today’s episode, we conclude our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Labyrinth of the First Gen podcast hosted by Weyu Shameka.

Weyu engages with first-generation individuals around the globe on her podcast, sharing their transformative journeys of natural-born pioneers.

In this bilingual English and Spanish interview, Weyu speaks with Fidel a committed community activist from the Yungas region of Bolivia, who operates a radio station that plays a pivotal role in amplifying the voices of his community and advocating for their rights. Fidel's work exemplifies the transformative power of media in fostering social change.

Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

LINKS:




CHAPTERS:

00:14 - Introduction to New Voices

01:26 - Introducing Fidel and His Impact on the Yungas Community

10:10 - The Importance of Afro Bolivian Culture

18:21 - The Pivotal Role of Fidel's Radio

22:06 - Reflections on Activism and Community Work