The Silenced American
The Silenced American
The Silenced American
As the nation becomes increasingly polarized and people’s lives continue to be politicized, we seek to challenge this practice of dehumanization. Through The Silenced American, people can share their stories of triumph, despair, hope and what it means to be an American. In return, we hope our listeners will embrace these authentically human narratives and reach the same conclusion we did -- that behind the broad array of social issues in the United States today, we find the faces of real people, with experiences and challenges unlike our own yet, refreshingly normal.
Mariella
Meet Mariella, an OG activist and artist. In this episode, Ella discuss family separation within the U.S., her longtime activism, the trauma of being undocumented, and what DACA means for everyday living, existing and stability. Ella discusses her beautiful art, her commitment to indigenous people, and passionately ignites a discussion about how borders divide us.
Oct 21, 2019
58 min
Manny & Yishay
Meet Manny & Yishay, a former youth pastor and an engineer who are partners in everything from love and faith to immigration status. In this episode, Manny & Yishay discuss what it has been like to be married to the love of their life, the instability of remaining DACAmented without a clear resolve and their future plans. In this emotion-filled episode, Yishay & Manny open up about conversations with friends with differing political views and we learn more about the complexities of existing in a mixed status family.
Oct 7, 2019
1 hr 1 min
Andre
Meet Andre, a plant loving, truth-telling Kween! In this episode, Andre gets real about why he delayed applying for DACA, the impact it had on him and what it is like to be in a mixed status family. Andre dives deep into his struggle with mental health, his work with Autistic children, his identity in relation to DACA and how fabulous he truly is!
Sep 23, 2019
49 min