Beyond the Diamond Roberto Clemente, Afro-Latino Identity & Activism | Just Communities Podcast Live

What can Roberto Clemente teach us about identity, leadership, service, and community today? In this special live edition of the Just Communities Podcast, recorded following a performance of Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within at Plowshares Theatre Company, we explore the enduring legacy of one of baseball's greatest icons and humanitarians. More than a Hall of Fame athlete, Roberto Clemente used his platform to advocate for Black and Latino communities, challenge discrimination, and demonstrate what it means to live a life of service. His story continues to inspire conversations about Afro-Latino identity, representation, activism, and building stronger communities. Hosted by Joe Drew-Hundley, Deputy Director of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, this conversation features: • Consuela Barber-Lopez, Executive Director of AMANDLA and Michigan Roundtable Board Member • Gary Anderson, Producing Artistic Director of Plowshares Theatre Company • Cándido Tirado, Playwright of Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within Together, they discuss: Roberto Clemente's impact beyond baseball Afro-Latino identity and visibility The intersection of Black and Latino experiences Art, storytelling, and social change Community power and activism in Detroit and beyond What Clemente's legacy means for us today At Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, we believe that community conversations can lead to community change. This discussion reflects our commitment to building community power, dismantling stigmas, and creating pathways toward a more just and equitable future. About Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities: We cultivate just and beloved communities, neighborhoods, and organizations while working to eradicate racism, discrimination, and systemic inequities. Learn more: https://miroundtable.org #RobertoClemente #AfroLatino #JustCommunitiesPodcast #Detroit #CommunityPower #SocialJustice #LatinoHistory #BlackHistory #Theatre #PlowsharesTheatre #MichiganRoundtable #Activism #CommunityLeadership