Ep311: A New Hope

Jun 3, 2020 | Podcast episode, Podketeers

In this episode: This week we had the opportunity to welcome back Jason to talk about how the reopening of Disney Springs has been going , Galaxy's Edge celebrates its first year, and more. Plus we have a special message about the mobilization of an important movement.

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The Movement

This last week has seen protestors trying to advocate for change. The Black Lives Matter movement is a campaign aimed to help drive change. Per their website:

…will focus on issues concerning racial injustice, police brutality, criminal justice reform, Black immigration, economic injustice, LGBTQIA+ and human rights, environmental injustice, access to healthcare, access to quality education, and voting rights and suppression.

If you would like to make a donation, you can go to their website at:

https://blacklivesmatter.com

or you can use the button below to be taken to their donation page.

Donate

Resources

Here is a list of organization put together as outlined by Backstage.com to help educate yourself (and others) about the Black Lives Matter movement:

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
The Marsha P. Johnson Institute
The Audre Lorde Project
Transgender Law Center
The Freedom Fund
Color of Change
Unicorn Riot
Black Visions Collective
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For additional resources, including films and advocates, please visit Backstage’s post:

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/black-lives-matter-resources-70841/

A huge ‘thanks’ as always goes out to our buddy Jason for helping out with co-hosting duties this week! Below you’ll find info and social links for all his current projects! Make sure to connect with him and say hello!

Jason Michael

Jason is a glass artist that has been mastering his craft since the Spring of 1999 and works at the Arribas Brothers shop located at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Jason is also the host of the The Glass Blowers Companion which is dedicated to educating and inspiring today's glass artists. He also hosts the F Yeah! Disney Podcast with his wife Juli (co-host of the One Lilttle Spice podcast).

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