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Austin Vida, with Nancy Flores

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 28:00


Journalist Nancy Flores discusses her perspective on representation in journalism and the future of the field, and her efforts to empower Austin Latino communities with the relaunch of Austin Vida. //   La periodista Nancy Flores nos habla de su perspectiva de la representación de diversas comunidades en el periodismo y del futuro del campo de periodismo. También nos habla de sus esfuerzos de empoderar a las comunidades latinas de Austin con el relanzamiento de Austin Vida.

An Update on Hilda and Ivan Ramirez

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 28:00


Hilda Ramirez, a Guatemalan refugee who has sought sanctuary for 5 years in an Austin church with her son Iván, gives us an update on her situation under the Biden administration. // Hilda Ramirez, una refugiada guatemalteca quien lleva 5 años tomando sanctuario con su hijo Iván en una iglesia en Austin, nos pone al día sobre los cambios en su situación bajo la administración de Biden.  

The Madrigal 10, with Maya Manian

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 28:00


Maya Manian, Visiting Professor at American University Washington College of Law, discusses the history and legacy of the case of the Madrigal 10 - in which ten Mexican and Mexican American women in California alleged that they were sterilized against their will in the 1970s.  Maya Manian, profesora invitada en American University Washington College of Law, nos habla de la historia y el legado del caso de los Madrigal 10 - en que diez mujeres mexicanas en California alegaron que fueron esterilizadas en contra de su voluntad en los años 70.  

The Brown Berets and Police Abuse, with Susana Almanza

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 28:00


Susana Almanza, quien antes formaba parte del grupo las Boinas Cafes, nos habla de la formación de ese grupo en Austin, y de la lucha continua contra los abusos del poder policial. //Susana Almanza, former member of the Brown Berets, talks about the formation of the group in Austin, and the long-standing fight against abuses of police authority.   

Fighting Gentrification in Austin, with Susana Almanza

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 28:00


Susana Almanza, fundadora de PODER y activista en Austin, nos habla de las causas y los efectos del desplazamiento de comunidades de color en Austin, como también las estrategias que estas comunidades tienen para resistir este desplazamiento. //Susana Almanza, founder of PODER and longtimer activist in Austin, discusses the causes and effects of gentrification in Austin, as well the strategies that these communities have for resisting gentrification.  

Austin's Distribution of the COVID-19 Vaccine, with Jill Ramirez

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 28:00


Jill Ramirez, CEO of Latino Healthcare Forum and Austin Latino Coalition member, discusses the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in Austin, and the factors that make it difficult for certain communities to access the vaccine. // Jill Ramirez, CEO de Latino Healthcare Forum y miembro del Austin Latino Coalition, nos habla de la distribución en Austin de la vacuna de COVID-19, y de los factors que dificultan el acceso a la vacuna para algunas comunidades. 

Texas Democrats, with Manny Garcia

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 27:58


Manny Garcia, Executive Director of the Texas Democratic Party, discusses the challenges of electioneering during a pandemic, Latino support for Trump, and the future of Texas Democrats. //Manny Garcia, director ejecutivo del Texas Democratic Party, nos habla de los desafíos de tener una elección durante una pandemia, del apoyo latino para Trump, y del futuro para los Texas Democrats. 

Puerto Rico, Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 27:57


Professor Mónica Jiménez discusses the history of Puerto Rican emigration to the U.S. mainland, the complexity of the referenda on the island's status, and the implications of Puerto Rican statehood for national politics. //La profesora Mónica Jiménez nos habla de la historia de la emigración puertorriqueña hacia los EE.UU., de la complejidad de los referendos sobre el estado de la isla, y de lo que implicaría un estado de Puerto Rico para la política nacional de los EE.UU.

Puerto Rico, Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 27:57


In the first part of a two-part episode, Professor Mónica Jiménez joins us to speak about the history of the strange relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico, and about some important historical figures from the island. //En el primero de dos episodios dedicados a la isla de Puerto Rico, la profesora Mónica Jiménez nos habla de la historia de la relación extraña entre Puerto Rico y los Estados Unidos, y de algunas figuras importantes de la isla.  

El Arte Sonoro, with Jay Roff-Garcia

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 27:57


Jay Roff-Garcia, founder of the virtual sound art gallery Ruido/Noise, talks about the nature of sound art and his mission to unite a diverse group of artists during the pandemic. //Jay Roff-Garcia, fundador de Ruido/Noise, una galeria virtual del arte sonoro, nos habla de la naturaleza del arte sonoro y de su misión de unir a diversos artistas durante la pandemia.  

Undocumented, Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 27:57


We share the story of Hilda and Iván Martínez and Alirio Gámez, three Central American migrants who have claimed sanctuary in two Austin churches for several years. //Compartimos la historia de Hilda e Iván Martínez y Alirio Gámez, tres migrantes centroamericanos que han tomado santuario en dos iglesias en Austin. 

Day of the Dead, with Grecia Villafuerte and Alegra Lozano

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 25:22


We learn about the meaning, history, and imagery of Day of the Dead from Grecia Villafuerte and Alegra Lozano, two of the creators of "An Endless Connection", which is a virtual interactive exhibit at UTSA.// Grecia Villafuerte y Alegra Lozano son dos de los creadores de "An Endless Connection," una exhibición virtual interactiva en UTSA sobre Día de los Muertos. Nos hablan de su significado, su historia, y de las imágenes asociadas con esta celebración.   

The Fight of the Honduran Garifuna People, with Omar Suazo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 27:57


Omar Suazo, a leader and activist within the Honduran Garifuna community, speaks about his people's fight to keep their community against the Honduran government's efforts to expropriate their land, and about the assasination attempt he survived.// Omar Suazo, lider y activista de la comunidad Garifuna de Honduras, nos habla de la lucha de su comunidad contra los intentos del gobierno hondureño de expropiar sus tierras, y del intento de asesinato que él sobrevivió.

Organ Donation, with Nataly Martínez and Amanda García from Texas Organ Sharing Alliance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 27:57


Nataly Martínez shares the story of her sister, Jacqueline, who saved seven lives through organ donation. Amanda García informs us about some of the myths and misconceptions regarding el process of donating and receiving organs.  //Nataly Martínez comparte la historia de su hermana, Jacqueline, quien salvó a siete vidas cuando su familia decidió donar sus órganos. Amanda García nos informa sobre algunos de los mitos y confusiones acerca del proceso de donar y recibir órganos.

VOCES of a Pandemic, with Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 27:57


Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, founder and director of the VOCES Oral History Center, speaks about the center's newest project, VOCES of a Pandemic, about the ways in which the pandemic has impacted Latinos, and about the endless work to document the Latino experience.  Dra. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, fundadora y directora del VOCES Oral History Center, nos habla de su nuevo proyecto, VOCES of a Pandemic. También nos habla de las maneras en que la pandemia ha afectado a los Latinos, y del trabajo interminable de documentar la experiencia latina. 

National Latino Politics, with Clarissa Martinez de Castro

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 27:57


Clarissa Martínez de Castro, Deputy Vice President for Policy and Advocacy at UnidosUS, discusses how to think about the diverse Latino community as political actors, and about the demographic's growing influence in national politics.  Clarissa Martínez De Castro, vicepresidenta adjunta de investigación, apoyo, y legislación en UnidosUS, nos habla de cómo pensar en el rol de la diversa comunidad latina en la esfera política, y de la creciente influencia de esta demográfica en la política nacional.  

The Latino Vote 2020: A Conversation with Victoria DeFrancesco Soto & Chuck Rocha

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 28:00


Dr. Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Assistant Dean for Civic Engagement at the UT Austin LBJ School for Public Affairs, speaks with Chuck Rocha, political consultant and author of "Tio Bernie", about the growing importance of the Latino vote and the ways politicians should (and should not) engage with this diverse community. //Dra. Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, decana asistente de la LBJ School for Public Affairs en la Universidad de Texas, habla con Chuck Rocha, consultor politíco y autor de "Tío Bernie", sobre la importancia del voto Latino y de las maneras en que los políticas deberían (y no deberían) relacionarse con esta comunidad diversa.  

Hip Hop Activism, with MC Salcidation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 27:58


Rapper and activist MC Salcidation shares his music, and speaks about the relationship between his art, his history as a formerly undocumented person, and his activism. //Rapero y activista MC Salcidation comparte su música, y habla sobre la relación entre su arte, sus experiencias como una persona anteriormente indocumentada, y su activismo. 

The Story of Tony Ruiz

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 27:58


Tony Ruiz, a restaurant worker living in Los Angeles, shares his experience as an undocumented individual who lost his job and his home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. //Tony Ruiz, un trabajador de restaurantes que vive en Los Angeles, nos habla de la experiencia de ser una persona indocumentada quien perdió su empleo y su casa como resultado de la pandemia del COVID-19. 

Undocumented, Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 27:58


In the second part of our Undocumented series, we share the stories of two undocumented students at the University of Texas: one a DACA recipient, and the other without DACA protections. //En la segunda parte de nuestra serie, "Undocumented", compartimos las historias de dos estudiantes indocumentados en la Universidad de Texas: una recibe las protecciones de DACA, y el otro no. 

Rediscovering Latino-American History, with Dr. Jesse Esparza,

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 27:58


Dr. Jesse Esparza, a history professor at Texas Southern University, talks about the conspicuous absence of Latinos in American history textbooks, and about the roles Latinos have played in some of the most important moments in American history. //Dr. Jesse Esparza, profesor de historia en Texas Southern University, nos habla sobre la ausencia conspicua de los latinos en los libros de la historia estadounidense, y de los roles que los latinos han ocupado en algunos de los momentos más importantes de esa historia.   

The Secret Detention of Migrant Families, with Zenen Jaimes Perez

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 27:58


Zenén Jaimes Perez of the Texas Civil Rights Project speaks about the secret, illegal detention of migrant families in hotels, and about the Trump administration's continued assaults on the migrant community. // Zenén Jaimes Perez del Texas Civil Rights Project nos habla de las detenciones secretas e ilegales de migrantes en hoteles, y de los continuos ataques de la administración de Trump contra la comunidad migrante.

Undocumented, Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 26:26


In this first part in a series on the undocumented experience, we share the story of Miriam Jaimes, whose husband was arrested for driving without a license and then deported. // En este primer episodio de una serie sobre la vida de las personas indocumentadas, compartimos la historia de Miriam Jaimes, cuyo esposo fue arrestado por manejar sin licencia y luego fue deportado.  

An Interview with Guillermo Gonzalez, Director of the Travis County DA's Trial Division

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 31:11


Guillermo Gonzales is the director of the Travis County Trial Division under the current DA, Margaret Moore. He speaks with us about the ways in which the office has worked to improve the county's justice system and about the response to criticism regarding the office's handling of sex crimes. //Gullermo Gonzales es el director del Trial Division de Travis County en la oficina de la actual fiscal, Margaret Moore. Él nos habla de las maneras en que la oficina ha trabajado para mejorar el sistema de justicia del condado, y responde a las críticas sobre la manera en que la oficina del fiscal ha manejado los crimenes sexuales. 

An Interview with Jose Garza, Democratic Candidate for Travis County District Attorney

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 26:37


Jose Garza, democratic candidate for Travis County DA, is facing off against incumbent Margaret Moore in a runoff election. He talks about his experience, his vision for a more equitable justice system, and the changes he would implement as DA. //Jose Garza, candidato demócrata para ser el fiscal de Travis County, se está postulando contra la actual fiscal Margaret Moore en la segunda vuelta de las elecciones primarias. Nos habla de su experiencia, de su visión para un sistema legal más justo, y de los cambios que implementaría como nuevo fiscal.  

Latino Politics in Texas, with Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 27:58


Cristina Tzinztún Ramirez, grassroots organizer and former candidate for Senate in the Texas Democratic primary, talks about the struggle for progressive causes in Texas, the Latino voting bloc, and the takeaways from her first political campaign. //Cristina Tzinztún Ramirez, organizadora y ex-candidata para el senado en las primarias demócratas de Texas, habla de la lucha para causas progresivas en Texas, del voto Latino, y de los aprendizajes de su primera campaña política.    

COVID-19's Impact on Austin Latinos, with Paul Saldaña & Lourdes Zuniga

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 27:58


Paul Saldaña and Lourdes Zuniga of the Austin Latino Coalition explain the reasons for the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Austin's Latino community, and the coalition's efforts to improve the city and county's response. // Paul Saldaña y Lourdes Zuniga del Austin Latino Coalition explican las razones por las cuales COVID-19 tiene un impacto desproporcionado en la comunidad latina de Austin, y hablan de sus esfuerzos para mejorar la respuesta de la ciudad y el condado a la pandemia. 

Asylum in the U.S., with Hiram Garcia of American Gateways

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 28:00


Hiram García, Volunteer Coordinator with American Gateways, explains the basic workings of the asylum process in the U.S, how the process has been further complicated by the Trump administration, and what resources are available for asylees. //Hiram García, Volunteer Coordinator con American Gateways, habla del proceso básico para pedir asilo en los EE.UU., explica cómo el proceso se ha convertido aun más complicado por el gobierno de Trump, y dice qué recursos existen para asiliados.  

El Salvador & Tropical Storm Amanda, with Mauricio Callejas & Carmen Murcia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 28:00


Mauricio Callejas and Carmen Murcia explain the impact of Tropical Storm Amanda in El Salvador as the nation continues to cope with the COVID-19 crisis, as well as how to contribute to relief efforts.//Mauricio Callejas y Carmen Murcia explican el impacto de la tormenta tropical Amanda en El Salvador mientras el país sigue lidiando con COVID-19, y cómo se puede contribuir a la ayuda humanitaria.

Domestic Violence & COVID-19, with Ileana Aguilar of SAFE Austin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 28:00


Ileana Aguilar, coordinator with SAFE Austin, speaks about the impact of COVID-19 on rates of domestic violence and abuse, the effort to end such violence, and the resources available to victims. //Ileana Aguilar, coordinadora con SAFE Austin, habla del impacto de COVID-19 en las cifras de la violencia y el abuso doméstico, del esfuerzo para terminar con esta violencia, y de los recursos disponibles para víctimas.  

The Case of Mike Ramos, with Angelica Erazo

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 28:00


Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair of Austin's Hispanic Quality of Life Commission, explains the case of Mike Ramos, who was shot and killed by an Austin Police Department Official on April 24, 2020. // Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair del Hispanic Quality of Life Commission de Austin, explica el caso de Mike Ramos, quien fue muerto por un oficial del departamento de policía de Austin el 24 de abril, 2020.

COVID-19 and Texas Agriculture, with Luis Ribera

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 28:00


Luis Ribera, Director of the Center for North American Studies at Texas A&M University, explains the impact of COVID-19 on Texas agriculture, how the industry is adapting to the crisis, and possible outlooks for the future. // Luis Ribera, Director del Center for North American Studies en Texas A&M University, explica el impacto de COVID-19 en la agricultura texana, detalla cómo la industria se ha adaptado, y ofrece algunas posibilidades para el futuro.  

Undocumented Stories, with Elfiga Torres and Claudia Muñoz

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 28:00


Elfiga Torres and Claudia Muñoz share their personal stories. From an event hosted by Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin and The Undocumented Stories Project. // Elfiga Torres y Claudia Muñoz comparten sus historias personales. De un evento organizado por Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin y The Undocumented Stories Project. 

AISD & COVID-19, with Eduardo Villa, AISD Communications Specialist

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 28:00


Eduardo Villa, Communications Specialist with the Austin Independent School District, explains how the district has adapted to the challenges posed by COVID-19, what uncertainties remain, and how the Austin community can get involved. Eduardo Villa, especialista de comunicaciones con el Austin Independent School District, explica cómo el distrito está adaptando a los desafíos creados por COVID-19, las incertidumbres que aún existen, y como la comunidad de Austin puede involucrarse.  

COVID-19 & Detention Centers, with Rafael Aguilar-Landaverde of Never Again Action

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 28:00


Rafael Aguilar-Landaverde, organizer with Never Again Action, talks about the current situation in detention centers, new challenges to keeping detained migrants safe, and available resources for the detained, their families, and the migrant community.  // Rafael Aguilar-Landaverde, organizador con Never Again Action, nos habla de la situación actual en los centros de detención, los desafíos para asegurar la salud de los migrantes detenidos, y los recursos disponibles para los detenidos, sus familiares, y la comunidad migrante.

Child Protective Services in Central Texas, with Blair Adams & Alejandro Vitoria of CASA Travis County

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 29:09


Blair Adams & Alejandro Vitoria of CASA Travis County speak about the lives of children in child protective services in Central Texas, the challenges the system faces, and CASA's work. //Blair Adams & Alejandro Vitoria de CASA Travis County hablan de la vida de los niños que viven bajo protección del estado en Texas, los desafíos que enfrentan al sistema estatal de cuidado de niños, y el trabajo que hace CASA.  

Racial Profiling by APD, with Alba Sereno

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 29:00


Alba Sereno of the City of Austin's Office of Innovation shares the findings and implications of a newly released racial profiling report which details consistent discrimination against Black and Latino drivers in Austin. //Alba Sereno de la Oficina de Inovación de la ciudad de Austin nos comparte las conclusiones de un nuevo reporte que detalla una consistente discriminación en contra de los conductores negros e hispanos en la ciudad. 

"Crisis", with Mauricio Callejas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 29:20


El Salvadoran singer-songwriter Mauricio Callejas joins us again to share songs and takeaways from his latest, bilingual album, "Crisis." //Músico salvadoreño Mauricio Callejas nos visita de nuevo para hablar de los temas y la experiencia de crear su nuevo disco bilingüe, "Crisis". 

Hispanic Equity at the University of Texas, with Dr. Alberto Martinez

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 30:24


Dr. Alberto Martinez, chair of the Independent Equity Committee at the University of Texas, explains the impetus, process, and findings of the Hispanic Equity Report, which alleges systemic discrimination against Hispanics at the university. //Dr. Alberto Martinez, presidente del Comité Independiente de la Equidad en la Universidad de Texas, explica el ímpetu, el proceso, y los hallazgos del Reporte Sobre la Equidad Hispana, el cual afirma la existencia de discriminación sistemática contra los hispanos en la universidad. 

Migrant Trauma, with Ana Hernandez of Girasol

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 29:21


Ana Hernandez, Program Coordinator of Girasol, explains how trauma can form part of the migrant experience, details life inside local detention centers, and shares insights from her experience as a social worker with migrants. //Ana Hernadez, Coordinadora de Girasol, explica cómo el trauma forma parte de la experiencia migrante, detalla la vida dentro de centros locales de detención, y comparte sus experiencias como trabajadora social con la comunidad inmigrante. 

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Refugees in Texas, with Rodrigo Juarez Jr. of Refugee Services of Texas

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 29:15


Rodrigo Juarez Jr., immigration attorney with Refugee Services of Texas, explains the refugee resettlement process, the common difficulties refugees face in their new communities, and the proposal by Governor Greg Abbott to refuse further resettlement in Texas. //Rodrigo Juarez Jr., abogado de inmigración con Refugee Services of Texas, explica cómo es el proceso de reasentamiento de los refugiados, habla de algunas de las dificultades más comunes que enfrentan a la comunidad refugiada, y detalla la propuesta del Gobernador Greg Abbot para rechazar más reasentamientos en Texas. 

Path to Citizenship & the Rights of Migrants, with Bill Beardall and Paola Hernandez

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 29:45


Bill Beardall & Paola Hernandez of the Equal Justice Center explain the limited & complicated path to citizenship in the U.S. immigration system. They also outline the rights of undocumented individuals, and the rights of workers when faced with abuse. //Bill Beardall y Paola Hernandez del Equal Justice Center explican el limtado y complicado "camino hacia la ciudadanía" bajo el sistema de inmigración nacional. También detallan los derechos de los individuos sin documentos, como también los derechos de los trabajadores ante los abusos patronales. 

Australia Aflame, with Glen Speering

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 29:27


Australian environmental scientist Glen Speering explains the bushfire phenomenon in Australia, the long-term political and natural causes, and possibilities for the future of his country. //El científico ambiental australiano Glen Speering explica el fenómeno de los bushfires en Australia, sus causas naturales y políticas, y las posibilidades para el futuro de su país. 

The Plight of Mexico's Journalists, with Kenneth Greene, Gabriela Polit, & German Petersen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 29:32


Of the 25 journalists murdered in 2019 for exercising their profession, half worked in Mexico. Three experts on the Mexican political system, the field of journalism, and corruption share their knowledge regarding the phenomena of violence and impunity in Mexico. ///De los 25 periodistas asesinados en 2019 por ejecer su profesión, la mitad trabajaban en Mexico. Tres expertos del sistema político mexicano, del campo de periodismo, y de la corrupción comparten sus perspectivas acerca de los fenómenos de la violencia y la impunidad en Mexico. 

Documenting Latino History, with Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez of VOCES Oral History Project

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 30:17


Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, founder of the VOCES Oral History Project, discusses the conspicuous absence of Latinos in the stories of U.S. history and the 20 years she's spent documenting Latino stories. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, fundadora del VOCES Oral History Project, habla de la ausencia llamativa de los latinos en las historias de los Estados Unidos, de los 20 años que ha dedicado a documentar las historias latinas. 

The impact of "Public Charge" proposals, with Cheasty Anderson of Children's Defense Fund

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 29:27


Cheasty Anderson of Children's Defense Fund explains the status of "Public Charge" regulations on migration, the changes proposed by the Trump administration, and the other impacts these proposals have among migrant and mixed-status families. Cheasty Anderson del Children's Defense Fund explica el estado de las regulaciones de "Carga Pública" sobre la migración, los cambios propuestos por el gobierno de Trump, y el impacto de estos propuestos en las familias migrantes y de documentación mixta. 

Special Education & Texas, with Maria Hernandez of VELA

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 31:11


Maria Hernandez, founder of VELA, speaks with us about the processes & experiences through which parents with special-needs children must go. She also explains the difficulties associated with these processes, especially for Latino families. Maria Hernandez, fundadora de VELA, nos habla de los procesos y experiencias por los que deben pasar los padres con niños con necesidades especiales. También habla de las dificultades de estos procesos, especialmente para familias latinas. 

The State of DACA, with Paola Hernandez & Bill Beardall

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 29:22


Paola Hernandez & Bill Beardall of The Equal Justice Center explain who qualifies for DACA, the process for applying for DACA protections, and the current threats to DACA. Paola Hernandez y Bill Beardall del Equal Justice Center explican quiénes califican para las protecciones de DACA, el proceso para aplicar, y las amenazas actuales contra el programa. 

The Latino Vote in Texas, with Maria Renee Morales of JOLT Action.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 29:28


Maria Renee Morales of JOLT Action speaks about the fight to mobilize Latino voters, the importance of the 2020 Census, and the unique struggles of the Latino community. Maria Renee Morales de JOLT Action nos habla de la lucha para mobilizar a los votantes latinos, de la importancia del Censo 2020, y de las dificultades específicas que existen para la comunidad latina.

Civil Rights in Texas, AISD School Closures, and the legacy of Cesar Chavez, with Jim Harrington

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 29:03


Jim Harrington, founder of the Texas Civil Rights Project, shares his thoughts on the state of civil rights in Texas, the proposed school closures in AISD, and his time with Cesar Chavez. Jim Harrington, fundador del Texas Civil Rights Project, nos habla del estado actual de los derechos civiles en Texas, de la propuesta para cerrar escuelas en el AISD, y de su tiempo con Cesar Chavez. 

Mauricio Callejas: El Salvadoran Singer-Songwriter & Founder of Centroamericanto Fest

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 30:31


Mauricio Callejas speaks with us about his musical career and the origins of Centroamericanto Fest, a film and music festival celebrating its 11th edition in 2019. Mauricio Callejas nos habla de su carrera musical y de los orígenes del Centroamericanto Fest, un festival de film y música que celebra su 11a edición en 2019. 

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