Ripple Effect: Positive Change Around the Sound
Ripple Effect: Positive Change Around the Sound
Podcast Description
Welcome to Ripple Effect: Positive Change Around the Sound, where we amplify the stories of local change-makers whose positive impact ripples across Puget Sound. Join us as we find out what brings our guests to this moment today, what drives and inspires them to create a better, more inclusive world, and how you can get involved. Sometimes, it only takes one person to make a difference, and that person could be you.
Thank you for joining us!
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The podcast focuses on themes of social change, community engagement, and cultural advocacy. Episodes explore specific subjects like the legacy of the Black Panther Party in Seattle, as well as contemporary issues in arts and culture advocacy, featuring immersive storytelling and personal experiences from guests like Rick DuPree and Manny Cawaling.
Welcome to Ripple Effect: Positive Change Around the Sound, where we amplify the stories of local change-makers whose positive impact ripples across Puget Sound. Join us as we find out what brings our guests to this moment today, what drives and inspires them to create a better, more inclusive world, and how you can get involved. Sometimes, it only takes one person to make a difference, and that person could be you.
Thank you for joining us!
Malou Chávez is the first immigrant woman of color to serve as executive director of Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP). NWIRP, a nationally recognized legal services organization in Washington State, is dedicated to advancing and defending the rights of immigrants with low or no income through direct legal services, community education, and systemic advocacy.
In her 17 years at NWIRP, Malou has seen how statewide and national policy towards immigrants and refugees has ebbed and flowed. The current United States administration is rapidly expanding anti-immigrant policies, and in this episode, Malou shares her story, avenues of support that immigrant communities need in this challenging national landscape, and her sources of hope and motivation while leading this deeply emotional work.
Level up your advocacy for immigrant rights:
Follow along with NWIRP’s work on their socials and website. The “Resources” section offers a wealth of information to share.
Research organizations in your neighborhood that work for immigrant and refugee committees. Washington state’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is a good place to start looking for resources and organizations. – https://www.seattle.gov/iandraffairs/programs-and-services
Advocate by reaching out to your district representative – http://leg.wa.gov/legislators You can find your other state and local representatives at https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/addr/
Information sharing – whatever you learn, share with your networks. Webinars and community meetings happen often across the region – spread the word so people can access the most up-to-date, relevant information.
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Episodes release on the fourth Wednesday of the month. See you in June!
About the Music: All music by Benjamin Marx – https://www.bnmrx.com/
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