Episodes
Our second cross-post episode Las Culturas del Sur de Ohio Podcast.
Published 10/30/23
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Jesse Jesus Esparza about his journey into higher education and his new book, Raza Schools: The Fight for Latino Education Autonomy in a West Texas Borderlands Town.
Published 10/23/23
In this episode, I talk to Irma Herrera about her one-woman performace titled, Why would I mispronounce my own name?
Published 10/16/23
In this episode, I talk to Texas Latino author, Rudy Ruiz. We discuss his newest book, Valley of Shadows, set on the U.S.-Mexican border.
Published 10/09/23
In this episode, I talk to writer and scholar, Christopher Carmona. We discuss his superhero novels which center Latino youth and invites audiences to learn more about south Texas history.
Published 10/01/23
In this first cross-post episode, we partner with Las Culturas del Sur de Ohio Podcast to share this work with you! In this first episode of Las Culturas del Sur de Ohio, we introduce you to four narrators who represent long-standing as well as newer residents of the southern Ohio area, including Hector Reffit, J.D. Emnett, Edwin Martell, and Pablo Salinas.
Published 09/25/23
In this episode, I talk to US-based Mexican writer Reyna Grande about her journey as a writer and her latest novel titled, A Ballad of Love and Glory.
Published 09/18/23
In this episode, I talk to the founding Superintendent of Celebrate Dyslexia Schools, Flor Gutiérrez. She discusses her work as an educator and advocate for opening schools that meet the needs of all children.
Published 09/11/23
In this episode, I talk to Rebel Mariposa and their passion for ancestral healing through food, art, and activism. Rebel is chef and owner of the highly acclaimed and nationally recognized La Botanica SA.
Published 09/04/23
In this episode, I talk to Professor Tracey Flores about her work as an educator and founder of Somos Escritoras/We Are Writers.
Published 06/12/23
In this episode, journalist graduate, Sarah Cervera, talks to Professor Esther Garza about the San Antonio's redlining's impact on literacy and education in the Latina/o/x community.
Published 06/04/23
In this episode, I talk to Professor Rachel Showstack about her work with the Latina/o communtiy in Wichita, KS, and the organization, Alce su voz.
Published 05/28/23
En este episodio, Ashly y Bianca, estudiantes universitarias, hablan sobre las experiencias de sus identidades mexicanas y puertorriqueñas en los Estados Unidos.
Published 05/22/23
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Jonathan Rosa about language and race and Bad Bunny’s performance at the 65th Grammys earlier in 2023.
Published 05/14/23
En este episodio, hablo con Magaly Vazquez, una mujer de Puerto Rico, sobre su preparacion profesional y las oportunidades de liderazgo en nuestros entornos.
Published 05/07/23
En este episodio, estudiante de educación bilingüe, Alejandra Lopez Castillo, entrevista a la Dra. Alma Rosa Martinez sobre los tipos de educación bilingüe hoy y la importancia de esto en nuestras comunidades.
Published 04/30/23
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Vanessa Bustamente and Gabriela Ríos about decolonial and anticolonial frameworks to understading ourselves as Latina scholars.
Published 04/24/23
This is the last episode on our conversations on Latino Fatherhood.
Published 04/16/23
In this episode, I talk to Professor Domino Renee Perez from the UT Austin. Currently, Dr. Perez serves as the Senior Associate Chair of the Department of English. Her first book There Was a Woman: La Llorona from Folklore to Popular Culture examines one of the most famous figures in US/Mexican folklore, plotting her movement from post-conquest oral narratives into contemporary cultural productions. Her recent book Fatherhood in the Borderlands: A Daughter’s Slow Approach (2022).
Published 04/10/23
Second episode on a series of conversations about Latino fatherhood.
Published 03/27/23
This is the first episode on a series of conversations about Latino fatherhood.
Published 03/20/23
In this episode, I talk to José Ralat, taco editor for Texas Monthly about life, family, and tacos!
Published 03/13/23
In this episode, I talk to poet and educator Eddie Vega and Anthony the Poet about their poetry collection, Asina is How WeTalk: A collection of Tejano poetry written en la lengua de la gente. Find it at FlowerSong Press!
Published 03/06/23
In this episode, I talk to Professor Esther Garza from Texas A&M University, San Antonio about working and serving in a Hispanic Serving Institution.
Published 02/27/23
In this episode, I talk to Florinda Flores-Brown about her work as an educator and creative interests, and her role as director of programs for Gemini Ink.
Published 02/13/23