Chris from Raising our Voice interviews self-advocates Heather, Shona and James, who speak up about their experiences as people with intellectual disability with bullying and discrimination. They talk about how these experiences of bullying and discrimination have affected them and share their ideas about what they think should change in the community, like the need for more disability awareness.
Last week, Rob spoke with Keiran Stewart-Assheton, Traditional Owner from the Yuin Nation and President of the Black Peoples Union to talk about how the Voice to Parliament campaigns have affected the Black sovereignty and liberation movements. *Please note that this interview was recorded before the results were announced.
James speaks with fellow 3CR Presenter, Robbie Thorpe, discussing the future for Indigenous Australians following the Referendum election last Saturday.
Grace speaks with Hajar Riad, a long-time Palestinian activist, and a staunch advocate for Palestine liberation. Hajar has also been involved in several campaigns for climate, refugee and Indigenous rights. We discuss the Israel-Hamas war, what this means now for the Palestinian people, and why it is important to remember to stand with the Palestinian people.
Songs:
1. Return Home by Bumpy
2. Take No More by Kee'ahn and Emma Donovan
3. Treaty by Yorthu Yindi
4. Cool As Hell by Baker Boy