Thinking Freely

Leer libremente: Entre dos mundos

Escucha un cuento sincero del amor, la familia y el impacto de la inmigración. Este último episodio de “Leer libremente” sigue una historia que va de Baltimore a El Salvador y de regreso.. Sintoniza mientras Lorena Magdalena Diaz, miembro del personal de la ACLU de Maryland, nos lleva en un viaje a través del tiempo entre sus dos hogares y cómo esto ha impactado su enfoque de la vida, su trabajo crítico en inmigración y lo que significa tener una conexión que trasciende las fronteras. Lea la versión escrita: aclu-md.org/es/news/en-medio-de-dos-mundos Escuche la versión en ingles: https://on.soundcloud.com/rVW9HSH6znP64X2j9

Reading Freely: Between Two Worlds

In a heartfelt telling of love, family and the impact of immigration, this latest episode of Reading Freely follows a story from Baltimore to El Salvador, and back again. Tune in as ACLU of Maryland staffer, Lorena Magdalena Diaz, takes us on journey through time between her two homes, and how that's impacted her approach to life, critical immigration work, and what it means to have connection beyond borders. Read the written version: aclu-md.org/en/news/between-two-worlds Listen to the Spanish version: https://on.soundcloud.com/NCtBa4u8EGfvVrRW7

Reading Freely: Waving My Disability Pride Flag All Around

If you are disabled and are reading this: We see you. We affirm you. We love you. The world would be boring as heck without people like you in it. This episode of Reading Freely is all about Disability Pride Month and celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) anniversary, signed into law in 1990. Listen as ACLU of Maryland staffer, Nicole McCann, takes us through why we must center disability accessibility and inclusion in everything we do. And provides great resources for anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of disability accessibility. Check out the written version: aclu-md.org/en/news/waving-my-disability-pride-flag-all-around For more information: sinsinvalid.org/blog/10-principles-of-disability-justice mdod.maryland.gov/mdtap/Pages/social.aspx

Leer libremente: Reflexionemos sobre el mes del orgullo LGBTQ+

En junio, miembros del personal de la ACLU de Maryland asistieron a eventos del Orgullo en todo el estado, desde el condado de Charles, Annapolis y Baltimore. El Orgullo, sin importar dónde esté, sigue creciendo cada año. Los miembros de nuestro personal salieron de estos eventos con diferentes pensamientos del Orgullo LGBTQ+. En este episodio, escucha las cosas únicas e inspiradoras que los miembros del personal dijeron y recuerda que el Orgullo se trata de aceptación, reconocimiento, pertenencia y respeto por la vida de cada persona. Así se valora su humanidad. Lea la versión escrita aquí: https://www.aclu-md.org/es/news/lets-reflect-lgbtq-pride

Reading Freely: Let's Reflect on LGBTQ+ Pride

In June, ACLU of Maryland staff members attended Pride events throughout the state – from Charles County, Annapolis and Baltimore. Pride, no matter where it is, continues to grow each year. Our staff members came out of these events with different reflections about LGBTQ+ Pride. In this episode, hear some of the unique and inspiring quotes from some of them and remember that Pride is about acceptance, acknowledgement, belonging and respecting people’s lives so that their humanity is valued. Read the written version here: aclu-md.org/en/news/lets-reflect-lgbtq-pride