US with Dr. Crystallee Crain: Critical Conversations On the Challenges and Opportunities of Our Times: The Philippines, the U.S. and International Solidarity with Dr Crystallee Crain

International solidarity is not a new notion for me as an activist and as a person who identifies as a global citizen. I’ve had a long interest in how we identify what self determination and governance means to us. I’m curious about how people use or misuse power in the name of a government or in the name of “the people”. I want to see a world where people have the right to choose how they are governed and how they are able to

Because of this, I traveled to the Philippines and spent time in Manila (the capitol) and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanoa to get a historical perspective on the importance of this years (2022) presidential election and beyond.

During this episode you will hear from education leaders, government leaders, and others who have witnessed the changes and often tumultuous social and political changes. These brave leaders will discuss their country and how the U.S. imperial relationship impacts the livelihood of people in the Philippines.

Stay with us for the next hour and learn about the relationship between the U.S. and the Philippines, tap into the importance of the May 9th election, and what the results may mean for the people of the Philippines.

I’m your host, Dr Crystallee Crain and this is US on Transformation Talk Radio.