Because I Said So—S2E23: Activism In The Art Of My Existence

In this episode, Isa Cruz and I discuss how she is able to live confidently as a queer Puerto Rican woman in a world that has historically repelled her. Through this conversation, we spoke about what activism means, and how activism can truly extend into one simply existing in spaces where one "shouldn't." Additionally, we speak on the issue behind our generation's short attention span in relation to the efficacy of our advocacy, as well as the importance of ridding ourselves of elitism in activism. Finally, we spoke about art, not only as activism, but as a way to see beauty in the mundane and what this can do to not only connect us to others, but to ground us. Isa is a special gift, and you can identify her intelligence through the eloquence with which she speaks and the patience with which she loves. I cannot wait for you all to hear this!