A podcast exploring contemporary LatinX life in the Inland Empire, and our relationships to geography and to one another. Each episode invites guests to delve into a different topic facing LatinX peoples today.
Join Eric Ignacio Thomas and Alexis Paul Monroy's conversation on the sights, sounds, and transformational power of the street for Latinx persons. As a lowrider Monroy's goal is to spread a deeper consciousness and appreciation for street culture while amplifying the often-unheard voices which fill them. How does Cultural Studies allow for deeper analysis of […]
As an Interfield PhD student in History and Religious studies, she is the research assistant of the Howard W. Hunter Chair of Mormon studies at Claremont Graduate University. We unpack the cultural significance of women of color in the academy and the diverse practices of Latinx and Chicanx Catholicism, Christianity as well as non- Christian faiths […]
As Commissioner of Heritage and Culture in the city of Anaheim, Camargo holds an M.F.A from Claremont Graduate University. He is the founder and curator of Latinx Diaspora Archives an archive Instagram page that elevates communities of color through family photos. He is also the first west-coast artist in resident at New York University’s Latinx […]
Filmmakers Nishita Matangi and Giacomo Thillet discuss how Berdoo tells the story of a local community and the resources available to decrease chronic absenteeism in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. How did documenting San Bernardino students reveal the resilience and strength of the Inland Empire? For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts […]
How has local politics adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic? Why does representation of Latinx peoples in civic engagement matter? Join Jenna Guzman-Lowery who is running for a seat on the Redlands city council district 4 to discuss diversifying leadership. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.
The episode is a discussion with Cultural Studies student Juan Carlos Parilla on Casa 0101 Theatre.
Conversation with Saundra Garcia on Inland Empire foods and businesses with Latinx influences. Learn about businesses supporting local produce. New flavors and classic IE foods.
Conversation with Freddy De Lapaz, MA student on Mexican American identity and Latinx peoples in Southern California. Discussion on cultural and historical issues addressing Identity.
How does local theater and poetry play into our cultural identities? Explore how Chicanx theatre and poetry create empowerment for activism.
Our first episode is an interview with CGU Media Studies student Marissa Hicks-Alcaraz.