This episode is by Mia Bulnes with some help from Jarrett Ramones, the Senior Communication Coordinator for Youth Leadership Institute.
Opening Narration by Senior Calafia Fellow Adamari Cota
Episode art by Senior Calafia Fellow Nancy Aguilar-Aquino.
Social media by Fátima Ramirez, The Senior Social Media Coordinator for Youth Leadership Institute.

Attention!! This was recorded November 9, 2023, many of the data are not updated to 2024. At the time we recorded this interview, we never imagined that the genocide in Palestine would reach unimaginable and inhuman points. In this podcast, Aliah, a Mexican-American Palestinian, talks to us about the moments of constant worry that she has to go through since her family had to evacuate from Gaza City because of the constant bombing.

NOTE: Day 169 of the genocide, currently Gaza was almost completely destroyed, leaving thousands dead and injured, the majority of whom are children and innocent people.

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Calafia is yli’s statewide youth policy journal that amplifies the narratives of young people on topics and issue areas important to them and their communities.

Calafia’s past issues have focused on youth criminal justice reform, educational equity, and addressing stigmas within communities of color. Check out the last fellowship's issue titled, Systems below and contact Jarrett Ramones at jramones@yli.org for a print copy.

Be on the look out for our next print issue False Promises: The Chasm Between Home and Hope coming soon.

Calafia Fellows are selected every year from each yli office to create and edit the issue’s theme and the stories presented. They are also mentored by experienced reporters, travel to statewide and national media conferences, and learn the steps to producing a printed publication.

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