This episode is by Rayyan Zein with some help from Jarrett Ramones.
Opening Narration by Katelyn Chang.
Episode art by Nancy Aguilar-Aquino.
Social media by Fátima Ramirez.

In this podcast, the host, Rayyan Zein (they/them), will be speaking with a guest speaker; whose name is Samantha Toledo (she/her). They will be discussing their experiences with gender roles and gender conformity as well as the negative impact it has had upon our society. Additionally, Rami Zwebti will be sharing with viewers how they can not only spot behaviors and things that encourage gender roles, but also act in ways that prevent gender roles and allows for people to feel safe in identifying with themselves and being who they truly are.

For more information about Youth Leadership Institute.

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 Mind the Gap 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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