Justan Parker Fields
Program HostJustan (he,him,his) is a community leader and co-founder of Change Now, a local nonprofit with a focus on the unsheltered neighbor population here in the Lehigh Valley. He also is co-founder and lead organizer for equality and justice with Black Lives Matter Lehigh Valley.
Justan cares about his community, but more importantly the people that reside in it. He grew up in Allentown and understands that with the right people in position to move this region forward, it will thrive from equity, inclusivity and proactive change. He has engaged community stakeholders, elected officials, leadership from local non-profits and those hoping to make real change in this world.
Justan recently joined WDIY as Volunteer Host of Q:LV in April 2022 and is the proud father of Shyllee and Shamaer and proud partner to Kevin and four cats.
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As the holidays approach, Justan Parker Fields welcomes Chloe Cole-Wilson from Project Silk Lehigh Valley and Emily Conners from Valley Youth House for a conversation about taking care of one's mental health, seeking assistance when necessary, and available resources. -
Justan Parker Fields welcomes William Sanders, Managing Artistic Director of the Civic Theatre of Allentown for a conversation about local theater and its impact on the community. -
Justan Parker Fields welcomes Eric Yoak from the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center and Ariel Torres from Lehigh University’s Pride Center to talk about all things Lehigh Valley Pride. -
Justan Parker Fields welcomes Corinne Goodwin, President of the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project back to WDIY to discuss PA Senate Bill 1191, which aims to prevent transgender students from participating in school sports alongside their peers. -
To close out PRIDE month, Justan Parker Fields welcomes Liz Bradbury, Director of the Training Institute of the Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Community Center for a conversation about the history of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Lehigh Valley and reflection of how far the community has come forward with recognition and equality. -
Justan Parker Fields brings PRIDE Month to WDIY by talking with Jerry Schmidt, manager of the former Stonewall nightclub in Allentown, and previews Bradbury-Sullivan's Drag Brunch with Eric Yoak (hosting as Christina Vixen). -
For part one of Profiles in PRIDE, Justan Parker Fields welcomes community activist and organizer Enid Santiago to the conversation. -
New Q:LV Host Justan Parker Fields speaks with Corinne Goodwin from the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project and Chloe Cole-Wilson from Project Silk about the importance of equity and inclusion for transgender people, as well as the harmful barriers posed by legislation being proposed or passed in Pennsylvania and across the country.
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For Black History Month, Adrian Shanker welcomes Black Lives Matter Lehigh Valley founder Justan Parker Fields to the WDIY studios for a conversation about the intersections of movements for equity and liberation for marginalized communities with shared struggles for inclusion and access.
