Voices of Long Island Youth (VOLIY) Podcast

The Voices of Long Island Youth (VOLIY) Podcast is created and produced by members of Rural & Migrant Ministry’s Youth Empowerment Program. VOLIY amplifies the voices of young people across Long Island as they share their stories, perspectives, and visions for a more just and inclusive future. Through conversations,

interviews, and creative projects, the podcast highlights social justice issues that impact their lives and communities — from education and workers’ rights to health, identity, and youth empowerment. Each episode reflects the passion and integrity of youth who are committed to raising awareness and building bridges for change.

VOLIY – Episode 7

In this episode, Gabriela, Vania, and Jerson discuss with Dr. Neisha Terry- Young their personal navigation with finding support for their mental health and how other people may find guidance. They also explore how friends and family can support mental wellness. This episode is in English. En este episodio, Gabriela, Vania y Jerson conversan con…
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VOLIY – Episode 6

In this episode, Alejandra explores with Sandra how gender and immigrant status impact an individual’s economic livelihood. This episode is in Spanish. En este episodio, Alejandra explora con Sandra cómo el género y la condición de inmigrante influyen en el sustento económico de una persona. Este episodio es en español.
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VOLIY – Episode 5

In this episode, Alejandra interviews people around the Amandla Worker Education Center on what economic justice means in their personal lives, and how economic justice intersects with family and migration in the US. This episode is in Spanish. En este episodio, Alejandra entrevista a personas vinculadas al Centro de Educación para Trabajadores Amandla sobre lo…
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VOLIY – Episode 4

In this episode, Priscilia, Jonathan, and Mark have a conversation with Angela, where they imagine themselves to be business owners. They discuss what it means to run a sustainable and equitable business, and how their model compares to the practices of local businesses. This episode is in English. En este episodio, Priscilia, Jonathan y Mark…
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VOLIY – Episode 3

In this episode, Alejandra explores with Sandra how gender and immigrant status impact an individual’s economic livelihood. This episode is in Spanish. En este episodio, Alejandra explora con Sandra cómo el género y la condición de inmigrante influyen en el sustento económico de una persona. Este episodio es en español.
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VOLIY – Episode 2

In this episode, Pricilia, Jonathan, and Mark examine what is environmental justice and what environmental harm looks like in their community and in the online space. Additionally, they discuss state and community oriented means to alleviate this harm. This episode is in English. En este episodio, Pricilia, Jonathan y Mark analizan qué es la justicia ambiental y cómo se manifiesta el daño ambiental en su comunidad y en el entorno digital. Asimismo, debaten sobre medidas —tanto estatales como comunitarias— para mitigar dicho daño. Este episodio está en inglés.
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Episode 1 – Meet VOLIY

In this episode, Voices of Long Island Youth introduce themselves and their foci of the season, which includes: Environmental Justice, Economic Justice, and Mental Health. En este episodio, Voices of Long Island Youth se presentan y dan a conocer los temas en los que se centrarán esta temporada: justicia ambiental, justicia económica y salud mental.
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VOLIY – Episode 7

VOLIY – Episode 6

VOLIY – Episode 5

VOLIY – Episode 4

VOLIY – Episode 3

VOLIY – Episode 2

Episode 1 – Meet VOLIY