Immigrant Advocacy and Hospitality in Atlanta: The Work of Casa Alterna

How Much Do You Know about Black Liberation Movements in Canada?

In this episode of Intersectionality in the American South, host Dr. Katie Acosta talks with award-winning filmmaker Michèle Stephenson at Georgia State’s Auburn Avenue Research Center. Michèle Stephenson shares her documentary film True North, which spotlights the 1968–69 Black Liberation Movement in Canada and the student occupation which occurred in what is now Concordia University. True North offers firsthand accounts and rare archival footage of Black student activism in a way that connects liberation movements in Canada and the United States. Michèle Stephenson shares Canada's history with several important themes in the documentary, including surveillance, deportations, and Canada’s denial of its own racism. She shares that the film intentionally centers Black women’s role in the movement because their voices had previously been silence. In all, True North builds an archive for future generations. Learn More about the True North [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37816123/] documentary and about Michèle Stpehenson's other films by visiting Rada Studio [https://radastudio.squarespace.com/].  Follow us on instagram @intersectsouth or visit our website at  https://sites.gsu.edu/intersectsouth/ [https://sites.gsu.edu/intersectsouth/]

There's Power in Black Centered Theatre Spaces

In this episode of Intersectionality in the American South, host Dr. Katie Acosta talks with Jamil Jude, artistic director of Atlanta’s True Colors Theatre Company, about how a football injury in college unexpectedly led to his lifelong passion for theater. Jude reflects on the power of Black theater spaces that cater to a predominantly Black audience and the possibilities for socially relevant theater to move people toward empathy and action. Jude speaks candidly about the sacrifices the industry requires and the rewards of parenting within it. Above all, he relies on the power of community, rest and stillness to remain grounded in hard times.  Follow us on instagram @intersectsouth or visit our website at  https://sites.gsu.edu/intersectsouth/ [https://sites.gsu.edu/intersectsouth/]

Keith Arthur Bolden from Aspiring Drummer to Actor and Professor

In this episode of Intersectionality in the American South, host Dr. Katie Acosta chats with Keith Arthur Bolden, an Actor and Associate Professor at Spelman College, about how representation and community shaped his path into theater and film. Hear his thoughts on becoming an actor, balancing family and finding his way. Watch the video version is episode on Youtube.  [https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=N6u8z3_KCvRXK-EU&v=Y0Md99W41tA&feature=youtu.be ] Follow us on instagram @intersectsouth or visit our website at  https://sites.gsu.edu/intersectsouth/ [https://sites.gsu.edu/intersectsouth/]

Immigrant Advocacy and Hospitality in Atlanta: The Work of Casa Alterna

In this episode of Intersectionality in the American South, host Dr. Katie Acosta speaks with Anton Flores-Maisonet, founder of Casa Alterna in Decatur, Georgia, about the organization hospitality and support of asylum seekers and other migrants. Flores-Maisonet shares Casa Alena’s evolution over nearly 20 years—from relationships formed through an immigrant church and cooperative housing, to accompaniment and hospitality near detention sites, to recent daily volunteer presence at Atlanta’s ICE field office. Casa Alterna volunteers provide food, information, risk screening, and referrals to attorneys, while facing increased scrutiny and restricted access. Flores-Maisonet discussed obstacles within the legal immigration system, rising detention numbers and harsh, inconsistent policies, and shares a story from his book Welcome Friends [https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Friends-Stories-hospitality-immigrants/dp/B0FD8K3YG1] about one asylum seeker’s resilience.  00:00 Show Introduction 00:59 Meet Anton Flores-Maisonet 01:51 Casa Alterna's Mission 03:30 Hospitality And ICE 06:04 Work Evolution Framework 10:10 Pivots with a New Administration 11:28 Faith And Mutual Aid 13:12 Day At ICE Field Office 18:06 Detention Conditions Deteriorate 19:55 Barriers In the Legal Process 28:02 Benny 's Story From Welcome, Friends 32:05 Avoiding Burnout 36:50 Closing And Resources Learn more about Casa Alterna's work by visitng their website https://casaalterna.org/ Follow us on instagram @intersectsouth or visit our website at  https://sites.gsu.edu/intersectsouth/ [https://sites.gsu.edu/intersectsouth/]

How Digital Platforms Spur Conversations about Race

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