Episode 314: Keeping It Real with the Super Mamas: Look for the Helpers

TW: This episode discusses the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. 

Almost two weeks ago, 17 students and 2 teachers lost their lives in an elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. During this podcast episode, we have a conversation about our feelings that day and the days following. We are heart broken for the city of Uvalde, but also in awe of the people who came together to support & comfort the victims’ families in need and the surrounding community. We don’t have any answers as to why this happened or how it can be stopped going forward. All we want is to open the door to conversation about our thoughts & feelings about Uvalde, Buffalo and other communities who have experienced tragedy, what our children are feeling, and how we can continue to support one another when these events happen. What we do know is that we won’t forget what has happened in Uvalde or any other community who has experienced this type of loss, and when we need it most, the kindness of community is always there to help. 

We would love to speak to other community members who can give us more insight, resources and more on what we can do to help. If anyone is open, we would love to have them on the show. Please email us at hello@supermamas.com with suggestions. 

What You Can do to help

Donate to the families on the verified gofundme pages.

Write letters to the surviving children and families. You can mail them directly to the school:
Robb Elementary
715 Old Carrizo Rd.
Uvalde TX 78801

Donate to José Andrés’ @wckitchen. Your donation allows local restaurants to provide meals to the community, especially children. Helping the community with space to grieve without worrying about meals.

Donate to the Robb School Memorial Fund. The First State Bank of Uvalde has opened a memorial fund for the families of Robb Elementary. All proceeds will go the families:
Make all checks payable to “Robb School Memorial Fund”
Mail checks to: 200 E. Nopal St., Uvalde, Texas, 78801
Or to donate through Zelle, email: robbschoolmemorialfund@gmail.com

Donate blood.

Keep bringing awareness to all the issues surrounding what happened.

Show up and never forget.

Links

Support and donate to World Central Kitchen, who provide meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. You can also learn more about the organization by watching chef José Andrés’ documentary We Feed People on Disney+.

More ways you can help

Read more about our experience in Texas on Instagram - @bricialopez @pattyrodriguez @julissaarce

Episode 223: Fighting for Our Immigrant Families & DACAmented Youth with Angelica Salas from CHIRLA

This week, we speak with Angelica Salas, Executive Director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA). Since becoming CHIRLA's director in 1999, Salas has helped win in-state tuition and access to financial aid for undocumented immigrant students, and most recently helped win drivers licenses for the undocumented community in California. Salas is also a leading national spokesperson and organizer on federal immigration policy. She is a leader in national coalitions of organizations which have successfully mobilized millions of immigrants to demand comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship, family reunification, and protection of civil and labor rights.

Angelica talks to us about how she got her start with the organization after her own family’s experience with deportation and she’s letting us know how we can help other immigrant families. Angelica also talks about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the resources the organization offers. Get ready to be moved by Angelica's strength - you'll be inspired to make a difference!

Before the episode, we’re reflecting on this weekend’s tragedy where 9 lives were lost in a helicopter accident. Being born & raised in Los Angeles, we were devastated to learn that Kobe Bryant, who embodies everything that is LA, and his daughter Gianna, as well as other parents and children, lost their lives. It’s a reminder to live as Kobe did - love and help others as we are supposed to, just like God intended. Simple as that.

Our Conversation with Angelica Salas

How did you get started in CHIRLA?

What was it about your upbringing that made you want to get involved?

What is the DACA policy? Who does it protect and who doesn’t it protect?

How can we help?

1. Be vigilant about the DACA decision. If it ends, we need to rally and push for a permanent solution from Congress.

2. Register to vote & participate in elections.

3. Become a member of CHIRLA or donate to the DACA trust fund.

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