A Life in Activism and Advocacy: Journalist Juan González | City Works

On this episode of City Works, Laura Flanders speaks to journalist, author and organizer Juan González about his long career in social activism, including his leading role in the legendary Young Lords. The two also discuss the history of independent journalism in America and the current media landscape, as well as ways to push back against the rigidity that much of journalism now finds itself in. Guests: Juan González - Co-Host, Democracy Now! Recording Date 01/12/2023 First Air Date 02/06/2023 City Works is a show that highlights the vast array of workers across New York City. Hosted by Laura Flanders and produced in collaboration with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, the show spotlights the occupations and projects of the working people of our city, with inquiry carried out by one of the nation’s most outstanding universities. Watch more at https://tv.cuny.edu/show/cityworks Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: https://bit.ly/2GmGb13 Follow CUNY TV: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cunyedu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cuny/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cunyedu/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cunytv75  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cunytv/ Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu CTWR04006