Podcasts about Latinx

This week, Bryan is joined by theologian, activist, and ballroom historian Michael Roberson to discuss his new book, Ballroom: A History, A Movement, A Celebration. Roberson traces the rich legacy of the ballroom scene—from its origins in resistance and survival, to its role in shaping public health responses during the height of the AIDS crisis and beyond, to its ongoing significance as a spiritual and communal refuge for Black and Latinx queer and trans people.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Bryan is joined by theologian, activist, and ballroom historian Michael Roberson to discuss his new book, Ballroom: A History, A Movement, A Celebration. Roberson traces the rich legacy of the ballroom scene—from its origins in resistance and survival, to its role in shaping public health responses during the height of the AIDS crisis and beyond, to its ongoing significance as a spiritual and communal refuge for Black and Latinx queer and trans people.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Bryan is joined by theologian, activist, and ballroom historian Michael Roberson to discuss his new book, Ballroom: A History, A Movement, A Celebration. Roberson traces the rich legacy of the ballroom scene—from its origins in resistance and survival, to its role in shaping public health responses during the height of the AIDS crisis and beyond, to its ongoing significance as a spiritual and communal refuge for Black and Latinx queer and trans people.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We tend to think of cycles in a negative light, like the cycles of abuse or the cycles of complacency. But there are also good cycles that can lead to even better outcomes than the ones you have now. Once you make a positive change in your life and stick with it, you create a new cycle that's in alignment with what you want. The more you bet on yourself, the more results you'll see and the more motivation you'll have to show up for yourself. This is exactly what happened to this week's guest, and we're going to share her story with you on the Chingona Revolution Podcast.    Jazmin's name is pronounced "Yahsz-meen,” and she goes by Yaz. She was born & raised to Mexican immigrant parents, in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood, and has a deep commitment to social, economic, & racial justice for BIPOC communities. She works in data & evaluations at a nonprofit that prioritizes the organizational health and sustainability of small Black and Latinx-led organizations. She values mobilizing others to embrace their holistic selves & take action towards more aligned and empowering changes. She loves all things health & wellness, and inspiring others to explore their version of that for themselves. She creates social media content about her health and wellness journey, which currently includes yoga, caretaking of her 75+ plants, strength training, salsa dancing, getting out of her comfort zone, meeting new people, testing out simple and healthy food recipes, and connecting with other community-centered content creators in the city.   In this week's episode, we're talking to Jazmin Campo about how she went from perfectionism to purpose-driven. Through the Courage Driven Latina program, Jazmin was able to use the “Ghetto First Draft” to take messy action and launch her dream business. She knew she had to break the cycle of perfectionism to achieve her dreams. But she couldn't do it if her perfectionism was going to keep getting in her way. With some coaching and commitment, Jaz has accomplished her goals and is on her way to setting new ones. Listen to Jaz's episode to hear how she broke the cycle and started a brand new one.  Follow Jazmin on: Instagram: @yazzy_yayy TikTok: @yazzy.yayy  LinkedIn: Jazmin Ocampo   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the free webinar “ The 90-Day Manifestation Path” here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

What do Rondo, Hayti, Storyville, and Humboldt Park have in common? They were thriving minority communities - until the U.S. built highways through them. In this episode, we look at how a 1950s infrastructure project tore through Black and immigrant neighborhoods, and what's being done to make things right. Then we chat with Comedian Natasha Samreny. Samreny is a third culture comedian who identifies with anyone who treats garlic as a food group. Natasha's performed at The Laugh Factory, Mortified Chicago, and these festivals: Boston Comedy Arts, Latina Comedy, Detroit Women of Comedy, and Edinburgh's Fringe. She hosts a bilingual LatinX storytelling show with Rhode Island Latino Arts. Learn about Natasha Samreny at: https://www.natashasamreny.com/ Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is dominating headlines and social media this week with a series of bold artistic moves and major cultural statements. Just days ago, he premiered the music video for “NUEVAYoL,” the lead single from his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, intentionally dropping it on July 4th. This release date was not chosen at random; Bad Bunny's decision reframes American Independence Day through a Puerto Rican and immigrant lens, sparking conversation across the internet. According to Los40, he confirmed the date with a simple “sí” to a fan online, making it clear this was a deliberate act.The “NUEVAYoL” video is already causing waves for its political and cultural impact. Set in New York neighborhoods with deep Puerto Rican roots—like the Bronx and Harlem—the video pays homage to the Nuyorican legacy and features updated references to the classic salsa anthem “Un verano en Nueva York.” But the real headline is its unapologetic pro-immigrant message. About halfway through the video, there's a striking sequence where a Donald Trump impersonation plays over a 1970s-style boombox, with the voice declaring, “I want to apologize to the immigrants in America… this country is nothing without the immigrants. This country is nothing without Mexicans, Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Colombians, Venezuelans, Cubans.” The visuals reinforce the statement, showing Puerto Rican flags, quinceañera celebrations, and everyday life in New York, ending with the phrase, “Juntos somos más fuertes”—“Together we are stronger.” Outlets like New India Abroad, Harper's Bazaar, and Hits Daily Double agree: this is Bad Bunny's most pointedly political work yet and lands at a time when immigration is hotly debated in the United States, especially with Congress passing new powers for immigration enforcement just days before.Beyond his music video, Bad Bunny is gearing up for a massive summer: his 30-show residency in Puerto Rico, entitled “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí,” begins July 11 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot. This residency is both a homecoming and a love letter to his island roots, and according to Travel Noire, all shows are already sold out. He's also announced a global stadium tour for later in the year, with stops across Latin America, Europe, and Asia.Bad Bunny's new album and recent singles are being praised for their deeply personal and socially conscious direction. The album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, explores nostalgia, memory, and the immigrant experience. Rolling Stone and Variety report that Bad Bunny feels an obligation to use his platform to speak out on social and political issues, even if it makes some uncomfortable. He's committed to being a voice for Latinx unity, resilience, and pride, as he told Rolling Stone: “I'm going to talk, and whoever doesn't like it doesn't have to listen to me.”Thank you for tuning in to today's update on all things Bad Bunny. Come back next week for more breaking news and behind-the-scenes insights. This has been a Quiet Please production—check out Quiet Please Dot A I for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

The role of artists is the role of dreaming. I've worked as a poet, as a multimedia artist, sound artist, storyteller. I think we hold the capacity to shape the narratives that build our present, our future, reshape the narratives that inform our past. I still believe in that role. I do believe that we have a call to work on the episteme, this epistemological call, this call to investigate the ideas, the words and the shapes that build our relationships. I think if we can do that alone, dreaming of a new reality, dreaming of futurities, dreaming of dialogue… I think that's a good path for us artists.Rafael Zen is a queer Latinx video and sound artist and performer, currently living in the land of the Coast Salish peoples, otherwise known as Vancouver. We were both part of an event at Emily Carr University of Art and Design called Listening in Relationthat expanded upon listening practices and ecological art by exploring decolonization through thought and practices of IBPoC artists. I asked Rafael about their work in new media, performance art, and in particular their understanding of decolonization and decolonial resistance. Show notes generated by Whisper Transcribe AIAction pointsEmbrace the role of an artist as a dreamer, shaping and reshaping narratives of the past, present, and future.Investigate the impact of colonial capitalism and its effect on our ability to envision solutions and equitable futures.Utilize sound and immersive installations to raise awareness of presence and challenge dominant structures.Trust your artistic vision and use storytelling to foster dialogue and connection within local communities.Identify your non-negotiables to guide your art and activism toward decolonization and meaningful change.Story PreviewWhat if art could awaken us from our colonial capitalist slumber? Rafael Zen, a visionary artist, invites us to dream of radical futures through sound, performance, and unwavering conviction. This episode explores how art can provoke dialogue, challenge ideologies, and pave the way for meaningful change, one non-negotiable at a time.Chapter Summary00:00 The Dreaming Role of Artists01:10 Exploring Decolonization in Art03:01 Hauntology and Futurity05:06 The Malfunctioning Cyborg06:44 Listening as a Tool for Awareness08:52 Art as a Catalyst for ChangeFeatured QuotesThe role of artists is the role of dreaming.How can we, as a community, dream of…queer futurities, but it can be radical equality, radical futures, equitable futures.Don't negotiate the non-negotiable. (quoting Lélia Gonzalez)Behind the StoryRafael Zen's work is deeply rooted in cyborg theory, speculative environmental utopias, and Brazilian indigenous theory. Zen draws inspiration from thinkers like Ailton Krenak and Mark Fisher, crafting art that challenges audiences to confront the devastation caused by colonial capitalism. By creating immersive installations and using sound as a democratic medium, Zen aims to provoke dialogue and foster a sense of presence, ultimately inviting listeners to reimagine a world free from oppression and violence. *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESHey conscient listeners, I've been producing the conscient podcast as a learning and unlearning journey since May 2020 on un-ceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory (Ottawa). It's my way to give back.In parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and its francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I I publish fee ‘a calm presence' Substack see https://acalmpresence.substack.com.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon, Tik Tok, YouTube and Substack.I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on July 8, 2025

Why is it still so hard to just be in your own skin when you're a gay Latinx man? From religious guilt to macho pressure, the layers of shame and silence can run deep. In this episode, therapist and NYU instructor Lucas Saiter joins us to unpack the mental health challenges gay Latinx men face—and how we can finally stop carrying everyone else's expectations. Lucas brings powerful insight as a clinician, Latinx gay man, and community builder. From healing identity wounds to rebuilding intimate connections, he's helping men take off the mask and find real belonging—in themselves and in their communities. If you've ever felt like you're too much or not enough, this one's for you. In this episode we: Learn how to close the gap between shame and self-lov Break the patterns of it being rude or disrespectful to discuss mental health in the Latinx world Discover how vulnerability is a superpower About Lucas Lucas Saiter is the founder and director of Manhattan Therapy NYC and Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Applied Psychology at NYU. In addition to working in a group practice in New York City, he also maintains his own private practice, supervising recent graduates obtaining hours for licensure. Clinically he has interests in many areas, including LGBTQIA+ individuals working on strengthening identity, Latinx individuals and couples, immigrants adjusting to living in NYC, adults and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, identity concerns, trauma, and relationship and intimacy concerns. Connect With Lucas Website Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies

In this episode, Alex sat down with Amanda Baugh to chat about her new book, Falling in Love with Nature: The Values of Latinx Catholic Environmentalism. An ethnographic study of Hispanic Catholics, Baugh's book argues to widen the definition of environmentalism to include those who commit more sustainable actions (recycling, public transportation) not because of an express desire to be an environmentalist, but because of pious attention to loving nature in order to uphold one's faith. Spurred by a Public Religion Research Institute survey that found that Hispanic Catholics were more concerned about climate change than any other religious focus group, Baugh pushes against notions of the environmentalism of the poor. The idea that impoverished people practice more sustainable living due to their class, Baugh instead analyzes their faith. Recorded on the day of the conclave for a new Pope, this is a perfect companion piece to last month's episode with Kate Rigby!   For more of Amanda Baugh:   Website: amandajbaugh.com   Email: amanda.baugh@csun.edu   ASLE EcoCast: If you have an idea for an episode, please submit your proposal here: https://forms.gle/Y1S1eP9yXxcNkgWHA   Twitter: @ASLE_EcoCast Lindsay Jolivette: @lin_jolivette Alex Tischer: @ak_tischer   If you're enjoying the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and writing reviews on your favorite podcast platform(s)! Episode recorded May 7, 2025 CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

On this episode, Mark Simon speaks to Marcela García, associate editor and columnist for the op-ed page at The Boston Globe. Marcela often writes about Latinx communities in Boston including in a newsletter she launched, ¡Mira!, that is written in English and Spanish. She also writes some of the Globe's unsigned editorials.For that, she and two of her colleagues were finalists for this year's Pulitzer Prize in editorial writing. As the Pulitzer board noted "For their politically courageous and deeply reported editorials on how Boston can humanely and effectively close underutilized schools in ways that improve student learning."We talked to Marcela about the series, the work that goes into reporting and writing, and her advice for students with aspirations of writing op-eds and editorials. If you like the former podcast, Longform, I think you'll enjoy this episode.Link to the Pulitzer series: https://www.pulitzer.org/finalists/22653Marcela's salutes: New Bedford Light and Texas TribuneThank you for listening. You can e-mail me at journalismsalute@gmail.comVisit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com)Tweet us at @journalismpod and Bluesky at @marksimon.bsky.socialSubscribe to our newsletter– journalismsalute.substack.com

WUCF's July artists for ‘In the Key of Latin Jazz' are Rita Hargrave and Wayne Wallace. Dr. Rita Hargrave is a pioneering producer, filmmaker, and psychiatrist whose creative work uplifts underrepresented voices, especially black and Afro-Latinx women. Wayne Wallace is a five-time Grammy-nominated trombonist, composer, arranger, and producer whose imprint on the Latin jazz and salsa scenes—particularly in the Bay Area—is profound. Together, they've created 'Salsa de la Bahia Vol. 3: Renegade Queens', an album that honors the legacy—and the future—of women in salsa.

The Los Angeles anti-deportation protests may not be on the front page, but the National Guard is still on the ground in LA. President Donald Trump wants to build “Alligator Alcatraz,” a detention center in the Florida Everglades. And the Milford teen who was held by ICE denies ICE's claims that he lied about the conditions of his detention. It's our Latinx news roundtable!

Send us a textIn this podcast, Miguel shares his extensive experience in HIV prevention, particularly focusing on the importance of PrEP and other biomedical methods. He discusses his personal journey, the evolution of attitudes towards HIV disclosure, and the significance of open communication in relationships, especially in the context of non-monogamy. Miguel emphasizes the need for accountability in sexual health and encourages individuals to take ownership of their bodies through informed choices about prevention methods.This espiosode was brought to you by The Los Angeles Family AIDS Network in collaboration with Reach LA.Support the showThis podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network

In How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America, (Harvard Education PR, 2024) Laura C. Chávez-Moreno uncovers the process through which schools implicitly and explicitly shape their students' concept of race and the often unintentional consequences of this on educational equity. Dr. Chávez-Moreno sheds light on how the complex interactions among educational practices, policies, pedagogy, language, and societal ideas interplay to form, reinforce, and blur the boundaries of racialized groups, a dynamic which creates contradictions in classrooms and communities committed to antiracism. Dr. Chávez-Moreno urges readers to rethink race, to reconceptualize Latinx as a racialized group, and to pay attention to how schools construct Latinidad (a concept about Latinx experience and identity) in relation to Blackness, Indigeneity, Asianness, and Whiteness. The work explores, as an example, how Spanish-English bilingual education programs engage in race-making work. It also illuminates how schools can offer ambitious teachings to raise their students' critical consciousness about race and racialization. Ultimately, Dr. Chávez-Moreno's groundbreaking work makes clear that understanding how our schools teach about racialized groups is crucial to understanding how our society thinks about race and offers solutions to racial inequities. The book invites educators and scholars to embrace ambitious teaching about the ambivalence of race so that teachers and students are prepared to interrogate racist ideas and act toward just outcomes. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the producer of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom Transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice We Are Not Dreamers: Undocumented Scholars Theorize Undocumented Life in the United States Presumed Incompetent Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 250+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Our guest is: Dr. Laura C. Chávez-Moreno, who is assistant professor in the César E. Chávez Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies at the University of California Los Angeles. Her research has been recognized with multiple awards, including from the American Educational Research Association and the National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation. She is the author of How Schools Make Race, winner of a 2025 AAHHE Book of the Year Award​, and a 2025 Nautilus Silver Book Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latino-studies

In How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America, (Harvard Education PR, 2024) Laura C. Chávez-Moreno uncovers the process through which schools implicitly and explicitly shape their students' concept of race and the often unintentional consequences of this on educational equity. Dr. Chávez-Moreno sheds light on how the complex interactions among educational practices, policies, pedagogy, language, and societal ideas interplay to form, reinforce, and blur the boundaries of racialized groups, a dynamic which creates contradictions in classrooms and communities committed to antiracism. Dr. Chávez-Moreno urges readers to rethink race, to reconceptualize Latinx as a racialized group, and to pay attention to how schools construct Latinidad (a concept about Latinx experience and identity) in relation to Blackness, Indigeneity, Asianness, and Whiteness. The work explores, as an example, how Spanish-English bilingual education programs engage in race-making work. It also illuminates how schools can offer ambitious teachings to raise their students' critical consciousness about race and racialization. Ultimately, Dr. Chávez-Moreno's groundbreaking work makes clear that understanding how our schools teach about racialized groups is crucial to understanding how our society thinks about race and offers solutions to racial inequities. The book invites educators and scholars to embrace ambitious teaching about the ambivalence of race so that teachers and students are prepared to interrogate racist ideas and act toward just outcomes. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the producer of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom Transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice We Are Not Dreamers: Undocumented Scholars Theorize Undocumented Life in the United States Presumed Incompetent Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 250+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Our guest is: Dr. Laura C. Chávez-Moreno, who is assistant professor in the César E. Chávez Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies at the University of California Los Angeles. Her research has been recognized with multiple awards, including from the American Educational Research Association and the National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation. She is the author of How Schools Make Race, winner of a 2025 AAHHE Book of the Year Award​, and a 2025 Nautilus Silver Book Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America, (Harvard Education PR, 2024) Laura C. Chávez-Moreno uncovers the process through which schools implicitly and explicitly shape their students' concept of race and the often unintentional consequences of this on educational equity. Dr. Chávez-Moreno sheds light on how the complex interactions among educational practices, policies, pedagogy, language, and societal ideas interplay to form, reinforce, and blur the boundaries of racialized groups, a dynamic which creates contradictions in classrooms and communities committed to antiracism. Dr. Chávez-Moreno urges readers to rethink race, to reconceptualize Latinx as a racialized group, and to pay attention to how schools construct Latinidad (a concept about Latinx experience and identity) in relation to Blackness, Indigeneity, Asianness, and Whiteness. The work explores, as an example, how Spanish-English bilingual education programs engage in race-making work. It also illuminates how schools can offer ambitious teachings to raise their students' critical consciousness about race and racialization. Ultimately, Dr. Chávez-Moreno's groundbreaking work makes clear that understanding how our schools teach about racialized groups is crucial to understanding how our society thinks about race and offers solutions to racial inequities. The book invites educators and scholars to embrace ambitious teaching about the ambivalence of race so that teachers and students are prepared to interrogate racist ideas and act toward just outcomes. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the producer of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom Transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice We Are Not Dreamers: Undocumented Scholars Theorize Undocumented Life in the United States Presumed Incompetent Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 250+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Our guest is: Dr. Laura C. Chávez-Moreno, who is assistant professor in the César E. Chávez Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies at the University of California Los Angeles. Her research has been recognized with multiple awards, including from the American Educational Research Association and the National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation. She is the author of How Schools Make Race, winner of a 2025 AAHHE Book of the Year Award​, and a 2025 Nautilus Silver Book Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America, (Harvard Education PR, 2024) Laura C. Chávez-Moreno uncovers the process through which schools implicitly and explicitly shape their students' concept of race and the often unintentional consequences of this on educational equity. Dr. Chávez-Moreno sheds light on how the complex interactions among educational practices, policies, pedagogy, language, and societal ideas interplay to form, reinforce, and blur the boundaries of racialized groups, a dynamic which creates contradictions in classrooms and communities committed to antiracism. Dr. Chávez-Moreno urges readers to rethink race, to reconceptualize Latinx as a racialized group, and to pay attention to how schools construct Latinidad (a concept about Latinx experience and identity) in relation to Blackness, Indigeneity, Asianness, and Whiteness. The work explores, as an example, how Spanish-English bilingual education programs engage in race-making work. It also illuminates how schools can offer ambitious teachings to raise their students' critical consciousness about race and racialization. Ultimately, Dr. Chávez-Moreno's groundbreaking work makes clear that understanding how our schools teach about racialized groups is crucial to understanding how our society thinks about race and offers solutions to racial inequities. The book invites educators and scholars to embrace ambitious teaching about the ambivalence of race so that teachers and students are prepared to interrogate racist ideas and act toward just outcomes. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the producer of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom Transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice We Are Not Dreamers: Undocumented Scholars Theorize Undocumented Life in the United States Presumed Incompetent Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 250+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Our guest is: Dr. Laura C. Chávez-Moreno, who is assistant professor in the César E. Chávez Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies at the University of California Los Angeles. Her research has been recognized with multiple awards, including from the American Educational Research Association and the National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation. She is the author of How Schools Make Race, winner of a 2025 AAHHE Book of the Year Award​, and a 2025 Nautilus Silver Book Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

In How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America, (Harvard Education PR, 2024) Laura C. Chávez-Moreno uncovers the process through which schools implicitly and explicitly shape their students' concept of race and the often unintentional consequences of this on educational equity. Dr. Chávez-Moreno sheds light on how the complex interactions among educational practices, policies, pedagogy, language, and societal ideas interplay to form, reinforce, and blur the boundaries of racialized groups, a dynamic which creates contradictions in classrooms and communities committed to antiracism. Dr. Chávez-Moreno urges readers to rethink race, to reconceptualize Latinx as a racialized group, and to pay attention to how schools construct Latinidad (a concept about Latinx experience and identity) in relation to Blackness, Indigeneity, Asianness, and Whiteness. The work explores, as an example, how Spanish-English bilingual education programs engage in race-making work. It also illuminates how schools can offer ambitious teachings to raise their students' critical consciousness about race and racialization. Ultimately, Dr. Chávez-Moreno's groundbreaking work makes clear that understanding how our schools teach about racialized groups is crucial to understanding how our society thinks about race and offers solutions to racial inequities. The book invites educators and scholars to embrace ambitious teaching about the ambivalence of race so that teachers and students are prepared to interrogate racist ideas and act toward just outcomes. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the producer of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom Transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice We Are Not Dreamers: Undocumented Scholars Theorize Undocumented Life in the United States Presumed Incompetent Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 250+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Our guest is: Dr. Laura C. Chávez-Moreno, who is assistant professor in the César E. Chávez Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies at the University of California Los Angeles. Her research has been recognized with multiple awards, including from the American Educational Research Association and the National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation. She is the author of How Schools Make Race, winner of a 2025 AAHHE Book of the Year Award​, and a 2025 Nautilus Silver Book Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

On this week's show, we explore Latino food and culture in Chicago's historic Pilsen neighborhood and hear about how food can bring communities together. We tag along with the podcast In Confianza with Pulso as they try to answer the question: what does a Latino version of the tv show "The Bear" taste like? We'll head to two restaurants, Cafe Jumping Bean and Pochos, to find out. Featuring: Eleazar Delgado, owner of Cafe Jumping Bean | Miguel Hernandez and Irene Acosta, owners of Pochos  Making Contact Credits Episode host and producer: Lucy Kang Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani, Amy Gastelum, and Lucy Kang Executive Director: Jina Chung Engineer: Jeff Emtman  Digital Media Marketing: Lissa Deonarain Music credit: "Drums" by Andrewfai via Pixabay In Confianza with Pulso: "What does a Latino version of "The Bear" Taste Like?" Credits Hosted by Liz Rebecca Alarcón Produced and edited by Mark Agan Audio engineering scoring and mixing by Charlie Garcia Learn More Making Contact homepage | In Confianza with Pulso  

In this episode of then & now, we are joined by Dr. Jamaal Muwwakkil, Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow at UCLA and incoming Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Washington, to discuss the recent rollback of affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in American universities. Jamaal examines how these changes—set in motion by the Supreme Court's 2023 decision to end race-conscious admissions, alongside a rising political backlash against DEI, particularly from the Trump administration—signal a return to exclusionary practices after decades of hard-fought progress. Bringing a sociolinguistic perspective to the jagged history of Black student experiences in the era of affirmative action, Jamaal traces the arc from the first efforts at inclusion in the 1950s to the present moment. Focusing on the implications of these shifts, particularly for Black and Latinx students navigating the current higher education environment, Jamaal provides insight into how language, policy, and power shape experiences of belonging and exclusion on campus, offering essential context for understanding this pivotal moment in higher education.Dr. Jamaal Muwwakkil is a University of California Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow at UCLA in the Department of Education and Information Studies and an incoming Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Washington. Jamaal holds a Linguistics PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He was also the 2019-20 University of California (UC) Student Regent-designate and the 2020-21 UC Student Regent. Jamaal's research specializations include African American language and culture, sociocultural linguistics, and political discourse.

EP.249 Onay Gutierrez is a multifaceted artist, collector, and preservationist with a rich background that spans education, ceramics, and historic preservation. Born in Veracruz, Mexico in 1977, Gutierrez began his career as an early elementary school teacher in marginalized communities in his home state. After immigrating to the United States, honed his skills as a ceramic artist. Gutierrez has a deep connection to the Penland School of Craft in the mountains of North Carolina, where he has been a student, patron, and now serves as a board member. This connection has likely influenced his artistic growth and commitment to the craft community. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Gutierrez is a passionate advocate for historic preservation. Alongside Jeffrey Childers PhD, he has restored three National Historic Places in Raleigh, NC. His commitment to art and social justice is further evident in their founding of the Gutierrez Collection, a contemporary art collection that explores themes of mental health, LGBTQ+ rights, Latin and Latinx identities, African and African diasporic cultures, women's art, and activism. The Gutierrez Collection has gained significant recognition, with its first museum exhibition currently on view at the Cameron Museum of Art in Wilmington, NC, until September 7th, and set to travel to the NC Museum of Art's Winston-Salem campus this fall. Through his work, Gutierrez continues to make a lasting impact on the art world, historic preservation, and social justice initiatives. Photo credit: Courtesy of the artist Cameron Art Museum https://cameronartmuseum.org/exhibition/we-belong-here-the-gutierrez-collection/ The Endowment https://theendowment.org/event/cameron-art-museum-cam-after-dark-conversation-with-the-collectors-onay-gutierrez-and-jeffrey-childers/ ArtSuite https://artsuite.com/blogs/community/onay-gutierrez?srsltid=AfmBOopGnj0zCHXUCInnV8PELmUsyhmVUyW0VCdcYlMRTou3JVRDdagM Issuu https://issuu.com/ncartmuseum/docs/spring_24_preview_web North Carolina Museum of Art https://ncartmuseum.org/collection/museum-collection/new-acquisitions/ Penland School of Craft https://www.givecampus.com/schools/PenlandSchoolofCraft

Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, Fernie is back on the show for our summer solstice dating horoscope! With a brand new season comes new energy for dating, romance, flirting, and cosmic possibility. Joining us today is Flirtations' in-house astrologer, fortune teller, and magic mystic, Fernie, here to read the stars and pull back the planetary curtain on what this season has in store for our love lives. What does the Queen of Swords want us to know? What is Jupiter up to and what opportunities might some celestial happenings present? Mars has also got something to say and we're kicking off cancer season! Lot's to get to, including the two big themes the stars and planets have for us, and how we can fill our own cups a little bit more. You don't need to be an astrology expert—just bring an open heart and an open mind, and we'll take care of the rest. So get ready to flirt with fortune, boldness, beauty, and maybe a little bit of magic. Let's do this, Flirties, and meet Fernie. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! About our guest:  Fernie Salinas (he/they) is a queer Latinx fortune telling witch from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas.  They are the owner and founder of Golden Mirror Fortunes, and they hope to be Your Favorite Fortune Teller! They grew up always knowing that magic was around us, as their great-grandfather and his son, their grand-uncle, were both curanderos (folk healers) in Rio Grande City, and it's been such a delight to have Golden Mirror Fortunes carry on the legacy of healing and mysticism they instilled in him. He's also an educator — he went to Rice University, studied English and Art History, got their teacher's certification, joined TFA, and have been a teacher and principal at various schools in the RGV.  He is currently an education consultant as well as running Golden Mirror Fortunes, their small fortune telling business.  He uses tarot and magic to help people heal and find their paths, all in service of improving their fortunes.  His deepest desire is to provide you with the light that you need to make your life a little more magical and glittery. Follow them on Instagram and let them be your favorite fortune teller! About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

The group took a long road trip last month through the Southwestern United States with a goal to visit the places that communities value as a connection to their history and culture—and share the untold stories.

On this special episode we are talking about the upcoming Latinx Storytellers Conference; how it started, what we can expect, where it's going, and all the chisme!For more info, check out the Latinx Storytellers Conference site.Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!Purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People⁠⁠⁠⁠ a picture book by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pre-order Fireblooms a Queer YA romance by ⁠Alex Villasante Purchase My Abuela is a Bruja a picturebook by Mayra CuevasCheck out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Connect with Las Musas on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

Playing for Team Human today, LatinX professor, and the author of Hospicing Modernity as well as the upcoming book Outgrowing Modernity, my favorite civilizational doula, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira.Team Human is proudly sponsored by Everyone's Earth.Learn more about Everyone's Earth: https://everyonesearth.com/Change Diapers: https://changediapers.com/Cobi Dryer Sheets: https://cobidryersheets.com/Use the code “rush10” to receive 10% off of Cobi Dryer sheets: https://cobidryersheets.com/Support Team Human on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamhumanFollow Team Human with Douglas Rushkoff:Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/douglasrushkoffBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rushkoff.comGet bonus content on Patreon: patreon.com/teamhuman  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Diana Londoño is a bilingual, board-certified urologist based in Los Angeles, specializing in comprehensive urologic care for men and women. She is one of the few Latinx female urologists in the United States—representing just 0.5% of the field—and is a passionate advocate for diversity in medicine and health equity. Dr. Londoño earned her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed her urology residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles after earning dual degrees in Spanish and Biology at Claremont McKenna College.Her clinical expertise includes prostate health, urinary incontinence, recurrent UTIs, erectile dysfunction, menopause-related urologic issues, and kidney stone prevention. She takes a holistic, patient-centered approach, empowering individuals through clear communication, education, and shared decision-making. Fluent in Spanish, she provides culturally sensitive care to a diverse patient population in Southern California.A recognized leader in physician wellness and mentoring, Dr. Londoño received the 2022 Physician Leadership Award for her work supporting physician mental health and work-life balance. She continues to mentor aspiring Latinx and female doctors while delivering expert care across the full spectrum of urinary and reproductive health.

We are bringing our inspirational and thought provoking series Cafè y Charla to the podcast. On today's episode Erica talks about trauma, stigma, how to not suffer in silence, and healing .  Erica is joining by Latinx/e in Social Work author Natalie Gutierrez, LMSW.Guest Information:As a therapist, Natalie is committed to embodying our values and mission in her work with clients. She takes her time to really get to know her clients and their specific needs. Natalie takes great pride in her work as a therapist and enters into each session with a thoughtful treatment agenda. She utilizes her creativity to help clients feel comfortable to go beneath the surface level, creating impactful and lasting change. Follow LatinX in Social Work on the web:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-priscilla-sandoval-lcsw-483928ba/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinxinsocialwork/Website: https://www.latinxinsocialwork.com/Get the best selling book Latinx in Social Work: Stories that heal, inspire, and connect communities on Amazon today:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952779766

In this powerful episode of Orgasmica, I'm joined by my soul sisters, creative partners, and partners in crime—Marta Cross and Valeria Maldonado—the fierce co-creators of our upcoming movie Las Tres Sisters. Together, we dive into the deep healing we've experienced through temazcales—those ancient sweat lodge ceremonies that have cracked us open, reconnected us to our ancestors, and helped us release old stories from our bodies.We also talk about the bold conversations we had while writing this film—about sex, gender, shame, and liberation—and why we made a conscious choice to include those themes in a way that's rarely seen on screen, especially in Latinx cinema. We share what it means to speak our truth as women, as creators, and as first-generation Latinas—and the feathers we're ruffling in the process.This is more than a movie. It's a reclamation. It's a revolution. And it's deeply personal.

If you're feeling burned out, this episode is your reset.In “You Don't Need a Break You Need a Win,” we unpack five bold and practical moves that can shift your energy, reignite your focus, and get you back in motion without waiting on perfect timing. If you've been stuck in fatigue, this is the reminder you did not know you needed. Progress is still possible, and one strategic win can change everything. Real insight, real momentum, and a real push forward all in one episode.

Happy Pride Month to those who celebrate!!Rosita Marinez is a social worker working in NYC. She is the Senior Vice President of Supported Housing at the Institute for Community Living (ICL), overseeing New York State's most extensive OMH housing portfolio for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Her career spans mental health, substance use, HIV/AIDS, and housing, with leadership roles in initiatives such as the NYS AIDS Institute's Positive Housing for ALL and the Robin Hood/SEEDCO Earn Benefitsprogram. At ICL, she launched Health Connect, delivering enhanced clinical services in scattered-site housing. Rosita goes into detail on how does the program ensure that tenants receive timely and appropriate behavioral health supportm and how does Health Connect differentiate from traditional supportive housing models. Rosita is an author featured in Latinx/e in Social Work II and Mentorship Edition (Latinx/e in Social Work Volume 3). Rosita can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rosita.marinezFollow the podcast on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcastThe podcast is sponsored by Bas Moreno Consulting, providing 1:1 financial counseling and education for people of color in the sandwich generation who are struggling with their finances while caregiving. Currently offering a free 45 minute consultation on how caregiving is affecting your mental health.Link: https://calendly.com/basmoreno/consultation

Our host, Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Shey 'Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos, Artist – Writer – Cultural Worker from Providence, Rhode Island, by way of Borikén. Together, they delve into Shey's visionary, interdisciplinary work at the intersection of art, civic engagement, and cultural advocacy. At the heart of their conversation: storytelling, identity, community, and resilience.External references: About Shey's Artistic Practice Studio LOBAAntigonx, a queer, Latinx story inspired by the Greek tragedy of AntigoneYoung LordsVioleta ParraJune JordanFrida KahloThe City of Providence's Department of Art, Culture + Tourism (ACT) cultural plan, PVDx2031: A Cultural Plan for Culture ShiftEl Corazón de HolyokeElizabeth Maynard, In Providence, “Everything Living Fights Back” Gets a Second Life Following Censorship of Shey ‘Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos by Providence College (Boston Art Review, June 9, 2024)Maya Pontone, Providence College Cancels Exhibition Over “Anti-Catholic” Artwork (Hyperallergic, May 8, 2024)Guest bio:Shey ‘Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos, Shey 'Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist and cultural worker who uses storytelling across mediums to create immersive worlds of magic and liberation. Rivera was born and raised in Borikén/Puerto Rico and is based in Providence, RI - land of the Narragansett and Wampanoag peoples. +

  The Ruckus Report Quick take: Award-winning Superintendent Dr. Nick Polyak reveals why the most innovative school leaders aren't just adding new programs—they're actively tearing down outdated practices to make room for transformational student experiences. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Dr. Nick Polyak is the proud superintendent of the award-winning Leyden Community High School District 212. He earned his undergraduate degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, his Masters from Governors State University, and his Ed.D. from Loyola University Chicago. Nick has been a classroom teacher and coach, a building and district level administrator, a School Board member, and a superintendent in both central Illinois and suburban Chicago. Nick earned an IASA School of Advanced Leadership Fellowship and he also graduated from the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program. He teaches for both the Illinois and National Aspiring Superintendent Academies and has co-authored four books on school leadership. Breaking Down the Old Rules

We are bringing our inspirational and thought provoking series Cafè y Charla to the podcast. On today's episode Erica talks about ADHD and neurodivergence and the stigma and challenges that come with it.  Erica is joining by Latinx/e in Social Work author Sandra N. Crespo, LICSWGuest Information:Sandra N. Crespo is a licensed clinical social worker, professor, public speaker and advocate for diversity in social work leadership and wellness. As a Clinic Director for Columbia Associates at the North Bethesda, MD office, she oversees the integration of technology and clinical therapy for inclusive mental health care.​Sandra's career spans clinical practice, program design, and executive administration in Child Protective Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.​As a Neuro-Divergent leader, Sandra brings unique insights into the challenges faced by this community and reframes these challenges as organizational tools for success. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Simmons University.Follow LatinX in Social Work on the web:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-priscilla-sandoval-lcsw-483928ba/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinxinsocialwork/Website: https://www.latinxinsocialwork.com/Get the best selling book Latinx in Social Work: Stories that heal, inspire, and connect communities on Amazon today:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952779766

Florencia Cuenca is a Mexican actress, singer, writer, and director currently starring on broadway in Real Women Have Curves. She entered the artistic world at the age of 3 acting alongside her father in stadiums and theaters throughout Mexico and the United States. In Mexico, she is known for telenovelas such as “De que te Quiero te Quiero, Muchachitas Como Tú, and for being part of the successful Mexican musical Si Nos Dejan, the Mexican premiere of Shrek the Musical and Selena the Musical. Her first album Aquí – The New Standards led to a tour around Mexico, Latin America, and New York City and being awarded the Hot House Jazz Award 2016 for Best New Jazz Artist. She has performed Off-Broadway in shows such as Children of Salt and A Never-Ending Line. She was recently seen playing the role of Estela in the world premiere of the musical Real Women Have Curves at A.R.T. As a singer-songwriter, she has performed in prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center, Joe's Pub, Feinstein's/54 Below, and others. Director selected credits: Desaparecidas (JACK), A Never Ending Line (Mexico City). Her new album Broadway in Spanglish was released by Concord Theatricals Recordings. She is interested in developing projects that celebrate diversity, and especially women and the Latinx and Hispanic community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Estás escuchando #JUNTOSRadio, ¿Cuáles son las principales barreras lingüísticas que enfrentan los latinos en el sistema de salud en EE. UU.?, ¿Qué errores pueden surgir si se utiliza a un hablante bilingüe sin entrenamiento en vez de a un intérprete médico?  Francisco Martínez, Director del Programa de Coaching Cultural y Lingüístico      de Children's Mercy  Hospital Kansas City. Nos responde a estas y otras preguntas.  Más sobre nuestro invitado, Francisco “Paco” Martínez, nació en la Ciudad de México y creció en San Luis Potosí. Paco ha obtenido la certificación como maestro extranjero de inglés, COTE, del Consejo Británico, y es intérprete de atención de la salud certificado en español, CHI-S™, y se graduó como administrador de empresas y con una maestría en Inglés. Paco empezó a trabajar como intérprete en el hospital de Children's Mercy Kansas City en 2014. Su posición actual es la de administrador del Programa de Entrenadores de Cultura y Lengua. La meta del programa es la seguridad en la comunicación en español evitando los malentendidos entre los profesionales y sus pacientes o clientes, colaborando con los profesionales para que sus destrezas comunicativas orales y su comprensión cultural de las tradiciones y creencias de los inmigrantes de diferentes orígenes sean comparables con las que tienen de su propia lengua y cultura y así asegurar un servicio y un trato digno a la persona. La meta final es que los profesionales en el programa alcancen el estatus de empleados bilingües calificados a través de exámenes validados nacionales y den sus servicios sin intérpretes.    Paco es uno de los comisionados de la Comisión para la Certificación de Interpretes en Atención de la Salud, CCHI, por sus siglas en inglés, y es uno de los directores de MICATA, la sección en el Medio-Oeste de la Asociación de Traductores Americana. También, hace trabajo voluntario en el programa Avanzando de la Universidad de Missouri en Kansas City, UMKC, apoyando a estudiantes Latinx para que terminen sus estudios universitarios y cuando el tiempo le alcanza, como intérprete voluntario en la Clínica JayDoc para la comunidad del Centro Médico de la Universidad de Kansas, KUMC. El servicio a la comunidad de habla hispana es su llamado y su pasión.     Recursos informativos en español     VDH en español  https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/76/2016/06/newcomers-spanish.pdf  JUNTOS - KUMC  https://youtu.be/bje-3DVmD_w?si=5g_v5zeN8uU0-WTC  USAHello  https://usahello.org/es/trabajo/elige-carrera/administracion-publica/interprete-traductor/    Facebook: @juntosKS     Instagram: juntos_ks     YouTube: Juntos KS   Twitter: @juntosKS     Página web: http://juntosks.org         Suscríbete en cualquiera de nuestras plataformas de Podcast: Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music y Apple Podcast - Juntos Radio          Centro JUNTOS Para Mejorar La Salud Latina     4125 Rainbow Blvd. M.S. 1076,     Kansas City, KS 66160           No tenemos los derechos de autor de la música que aparece en este video. Todos los derechos de la música pertenecen a sus respectivos creadores.   

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel La Loca invites Filmmaker, Actor, Producer and friend Sofia Yepes over to hang in the backyard to kick it and talk about Sofia's latest film "The Low End Theory". They chit chat about her projects, as well as motherhood, and the two brave gals bond on a very deep and emotional topic they speak very truthful about. “The Low End Theory” is an official selection of the New York Latino Film Festival, NVISION Latino Film Festival, and GuadaLAjara Film Festival 2024. It won ‘Best Ensemble Cast' at the NVISION Latino Film Festival.   Check out the trailer for The Low End Theory ⁠HERE⁠   The neo noir crime thriller follows a traumatized vet turned ‘Raquel Pacheco' (Sofia Yepes)  money launderer who steals from her drug-dealer boss ‘Ulysses' (Eddie Martinez) to pay off debts owed by the beautiful but equally trouble woman ‘Giselle' (Ser Anzoategui) with whom she is having an obsessive affair. The film brings to life representation for Queer people, Latinx artists, and single mothers to the screen.   The film also stars: Rene Rosado (ABC's “The Conners”), Scotty Tovar (“Empire”), J.R. Villarreal (“Landman”) and Sidney Flanigan (award winning Focus Features “Never Rarely Sometimes Always”).   When not creating multi-dimensional projects in Hollywood, Sofia is equally committed to raising up the voices of single mothers and breaking societal norms. What started out as a podcast called ‘As a Mutha' which grew from anger at the unfair expectations of single mothers, has expanded into a community called ‘Sana Sana Single Mama' which now focuses on resources for healing for single mothers coming Summer 2025. Resources will include access to family lawyers, assistance with funds, therapy, retreats, and more. Sofia is also a certified Cacao Ceremony Specialist, engaging ancient Indigenous spiritual and healing practices.   Sofia currently resides in Los Angeles and is a single mother to her seven-year-old son, Phoenix.

NBN host Hollay Ghadery speaks with acclaimed poet Rebecca Salazar about their new poetry collection, antibody: poems (McClelland & Stewart, 2025) A powerful follow-up to the Governor General's Literary Award shortlisted sulphurtongue.antibody: poems is a protest, a whisper network, a reclamation of agency, and a ritual for building a survivable world.antibody mobilizes body horror as resistance, refusing to sanitize the atrocities of sexual violence or to silence its survivors. Challenging myths of “perfect” victimhood, this collection honours the messy, rageful, queer, witchy, disabled, and kinky grief work of enduring trauma and learning to want to live. About Rebecca Salazar: Rebecca Salazar (she/they) is a queer, disabled, and racialized Latinx writer currently living on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people. Their first full-length collection sulphurtongue (McClelland & Stewart) was a finalist for the Governor General's Award for Poetry, the New Brunswick Book Awards, the Atlantic Book Awards, and the League of Canadian Poets' Pat Lowther Memorial Award. antibody is their second poetry collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

NBN host Hollay Ghadery speaks with acclaimed poet Rebecca Salazar about their new poetry collection, antibody: poems (McClelland & Stewart, 2025) A powerful follow-up to the Governor General's Literary Award shortlisted sulphurtongue.antibody: poems is a protest, a whisper network, a reclamation of agency, and a ritual for building a survivable world.antibody mobilizes body horror as resistance, refusing to sanitize the atrocities of sexual violence or to silence its survivors. Challenging myths of “perfect” victimhood, this collection honours the messy, rageful, queer, witchy, disabled, and kinky grief work of enduring trauma and learning to want to live. About Rebecca Salazar: Rebecca Salazar (she/they) is a queer, disabled, and racialized Latinx writer currently living on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people. Their first full-length collection sulphurtongue (McClelland & Stewart) was a finalist for the Governor General's Award for Poetry, the New Brunswick Book Awards, the Atlantic Book Awards, and the League of Canadian Poets' Pat Lowther Memorial Award. antibody is their second poetry collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies

NBN host Hollay Ghadery speaks with acclaimed poet Rebecca Salazar about their new poetry collection, antibody: poems (McClelland & Stewart, 2025) A powerful follow-up to the Governor General's Literary Award shortlisted sulphurtongue.antibody: poems is a protest, a whisper network, a reclamation of agency, and a ritual for building a survivable world.antibody mobilizes body horror as resistance, refusing to sanitize the atrocities of sexual violence or to silence its survivors. Challenging myths of “perfect” victimhood, this collection honours the messy, rageful, queer, witchy, disabled, and kinky grief work of enduring trauma and learning to want to live. About Rebecca Salazar: Rebecca Salazar (she/they) is a queer, disabled, and racialized Latinx writer currently living on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people. Their first full-length collection sulphurtongue (McClelland & Stewart) was a finalist for the Governor General's Award for Poetry, the New Brunswick Book Awards, the Atlantic Book Awards, and the League of Canadian Poets' Pat Lowther Memorial Award. antibody is their second poetry collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/poetry

In this powerful episode, Sonia sits down with Cindy Dita—a dynamic mama, nonprofit leader, tech professional, and passionate advocate for the Latinx community in Chicago. From a cancer diagnosis at 22 to leading in both corporate and community spaces, Cindy shares how she's rewriting the narrative for what Latina leadership can look like. Together, they discuss systems for running your home like a business, building deeper communication with your partner, raising self-aware teens, and using technology as a support tool—not a stressor. If you're trying to "do it all" and lead with purpose, this episode is a must-listen. ✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode: The importance of showing up organically to build authentic connections Cindy's journey from aspiring lawyer to paralegal to tech professional and nonprofit leader Navigating a cancer diagnosis as a young mom—and how it shifted her life trajectory Why your home is a business (and how to manage it like one) Systems Cindy uses to make life smoother: Instacart, Greenlight, Rocket Money & digital calendars Why communication with your partner is the real leadership skill How to help your kids develop emotional intelligence and financial literacy Advice for women stepping into their “jefa” era and creating their own lane The power of not staying quiet and always asking questions

Send us a textThe national conversation around immigration is often filled with misconceptions, oversimplifications, and dehumanizing rhetoric. But behind the headlines and political talking points are real human beings with profound stories of sacrifice, resilience, and hope.In this deeply moving conversation, host Mike Rathbun sits down with Rosa Casquino, a Latinx licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist who specializes in supporting survivors within immigrant communities. As an immigrant herself who came to the US from Peru at age two and lived undocumented until age 18, Rosa brings both professional expertise and personal experience to this crucial discussion.Rosa powerfully challenges common myths about immigration, explaining that undocumented individuals don't receive free healthcare, housing, or food stamps as many believe. Instead, many pay taxes using Taxpayer Identification Numbers while never receiving the benefits they contribute to. She shares heart-wrenching stories of people who have survived near-death experiences crossing deserts and waters, human trafficking, and extreme violence – all to provide for families they've left behind.The conversation reveals uncomfortable truths: there is rarely a straightforward path to citizenship for most immigrants despite decades of contribution; immigrants often take essential jobs most Americans won't do; and families make unimaginable sacrifices that continue to affect them emotionally decades later. Rosa's mother still cries about not getting to say goodbye to her own mother 40 years ago.Perhaps most powerfully, Rosa suggests we change our fundamental question from "why are they coming?" to "what have they survived to get here?" This simple shift acknowledges the humanity at the center of immigration – something too often missing from our national discourse.Join us for this eye-opening discussion that looks beyond politics to find the human stories that deserve our attention, compassion, and understanding. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear these perspectives, and follow us on social media to continue this important conversation.Facts about undocumented individuals you may have not heard:Undocumented workers can pay tax on their wages.In fact, some estimates place the amount of revenue paid in federal, state and local taxes at $100 Billion.You may have heard, and believed, that the influx of undocumented immigrants bring crime to a community. That's verifiably not true.Empathy and compassion can go a long way towards having a genuine conversation on how to fix our broken immigration systems.This podcast is a proud member of the Mayday Media Network. If you have an idea for a podcast and need some production assistance or have a podcast and are looking for a supportive network to join, check out maydaymedianetwork.com. Like what you hear on the podcast? Follow our social media for more uplifting, inspirational and feel-good content.FacebookInstagramLinkedInSupport the show

If some Latinos hear la doctora, it doesn't evoke the image of a medical doctor. Instead, it's that of a Cuban American attorney-turned-show host who sings her own theme song.In 2001, Doctora Polo had been practicing family law for over 20 years in Miami when she was hired to host a new court show on Telemundo that would later become Caso Cerrado. It often aired for multiple hours a day on Telemundo and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy.In this episode of Latino USA, Doctora Polo reflects on her role as a Latina entertainer and the phenomenon of Caso Cerrado in Latinx pop culture.Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. Follow the show to get every episode. Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futuromediaFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LatinoUSASubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.futuromediagroup.org/subscribe/This episode originally aired in 2022. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus.

Jenny Hughes, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD. As the founder of  The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective, Jenny helps trauma therapists be human again as they learn how to manage vicarious trauma and enhance vicarious resilience together. Clinically, she practices Brainspotting, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Jenny is the author of The PTSD Recovery Workbook and Triggers to Glimmers: A Vicarious Resilience Journal and Workbook.Cesilia is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Brainspotting Consultant and Trainer. She was recently named the first Bilingual (Spanish) Latinx Brainspotting Trainer in the USA. She hosts and facilitates a quarterly free Brainspotting support group for bilingual clinicians nationwide. Her clinical specialties include working with trauma, performance, kids, group therapy, and the Latinx community. In addition to Brainspotting, Cesilia's trainings include IFS, EMDR, and Theraplay. As a private practice clinician, she offers bilingual (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural psychotherapy and consultation. In This EpisodeLearn more about Cesilia at growingmindfulpsychotherapy.comLearn more about Jenny and BRAVE at braveproviders.com---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Yanira Hernandez is a First Generation bilingual, bicultural, trauma-focused Licensed Clinical Social Worker, consultant, speaker, educator, and clinical supervisor. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and both her Master's in Social Work and Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California.For the past fourteen years, Dr. Hernandez has dedicated her work to empowering historically disenfranchised communities through clinical work, education, and community leadership. She is the Founder and Director of Pa'lante Therapy, Inc., where she focuses on supporting BIPOC individuals, with a particular emphasis on Latine communities, through trauma-informed, intersectional, and decolonial approaches. Dr. Hernandez specializes in working with First-Generation professionals, undocumented and immigrant individuals, and Latinx families. Additionally, she provides bilingual clinical supervision to associate clinical social workers in school-based settings, emphasizing the development of culturally and linguistically responsive practices. Dr. Hernandez offers consultation services to nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and community groups. She provides expert guidance on culturally-responsive, anti-oppressive mental health practices, and facilitates mental health trainings, professional development workshops, and support groups across the country. Deeply connected to the populations she serves, Dr. Hernandez is committed to decolonizing mental health by integrating Indigenous knowledge systems, ancestral healing practices, and community-centered approaches into her work.In this episode, we discussed the complexities of navigating cultural identity and family relationships, particularly in first-generation individuals and children of immigrants. We explored the feelings of guilt, gratitude, anger, grief, and more that comes with balancing cultural expectations and personal desires. We also discussed the nuanced feelings around starting therapy, viewing healing as a process and not a destination, working with immigrant communities and incorporating culturally competent care, and more.FOLLOW DR. HERNANDEZ:INSTA: @palantetherapyWEBSITE: https://palantetherapy.com/STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTHREADS: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Jonathan Peraza Campos joins the podcast to discuss Teaching for Change's Teaching Central America program. Yvette and Jonathan discuss the linkages between Latinx communities in the U.S. South and the Global South, the importance of integrating Central American history into K-12 education, and why ethnic studies of and in the U.S. South matters. To support the podcast, become a patron of the #litreview, a bookclub for Cachimbonas: https://patreon.com/radiocachimbona?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFollow @radiocachimbona on Instagram, X, and Facebook

We are bringing our inspirational and thought provoking series Cafè y Charla to the podcast. On today's episode Erica talks about cultural and personal adversity, role of stereotypes, institutional racism, and build strategies to deal with them. Erica is joining by Latinx/e in Social Work Vol. 2 author Elizabeth Conde, LMSW-SIFIGuest Information:Elizabeth Conde, LMSW-SIFI is a School Social Worker. She is responsible for providing social, emotional and academic support for students in her caseload. For the past twenty-three years she has worked with different populations and programs including domestic violence, education, and substance abuse. She is a volunteer advisory board member for Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation. She is a Modern Abolitionist Professional Volunteer at the Ricky Martin Foundation, whose mission is to end human trafficking.  Elizabeth is a Civics Teacher, helping individuals in becoming U.S. Citizens and helping individuals exercise their right to vote. Elizabeth holds an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts Psychology from Hudson County Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Rutgers University-Newark, a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University and her SIFI certification (Seminar Training in Field Instruction) from Columbia University.Elizabeth is a bilingual Social Worker who speaks, writes and reads Spanish. She lives in New Jersey. Elizabeth's greatest pride is her daughter, Natalie, who she raised as a single mom. Her greatest accomplishment is her daughter graduating with her BFA in Acting.Follow LatinX in Social Work on the web:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-priscilla-sandoval-lcsw-483928ba/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinxinsocialwork/Website: https://www.latinxinsocialwork.com/Get the best selling book Latinx in Social Work: Stories that heal, inspire, and connect communities on Amazon today:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952779766

Send us a textLa trayectoria de Lucero es una poderosa narrativa de resiliencia y fortaleza. Diagnosticada con VIH a a la temprana edad de 22 años, atravesó una infancia tumultuosa marcada por la disfunción familiar, el embarazo adolescente y una relación abusiva al punto de ser mantenida en una especie de cautiverio por la familia de su pareja. A pesar de estos desafíos, Lucero emergió empoderada, decidida a ayudar a otras personas que enfrentan dificultades similares. Su historia resalta la importancia del apoyo, la autodefensa y la posibilidad de una vida plena después de la adversidad.Este episodio fue grabado en Tijuana, México, ciudad fronteriza con San Ysidro en Estados Unidos, es el cruce fronterizo más grande del mundo. Nuestro agradecimiento a Christie's Place en San Diego CA., Juan Conant de la Farmacia AHF y Marta Robles por su colaboración en esta grabación. This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network

If you've ever been told to "just take birth control and come back when you want to get pregnant," this episode is for you. This week, we're joined by Ellie Osorio—a registered dietitian, medical doctor (MD in Mexico), and leading Latina PCOS expert—who is changing the conversation around hormonal health for women of color. After being diagnosed with PCOS herself, Ellie realized how little support was available—especially for Latinas navigating nutrition, wellness, and their cultural identity. Now, she's on a mission to help women manage PCOS naturally—without restrictive diets or giving up cultural staples like tortillas, rice, and plátanos. We talk about: Why so many women receive generic PCOS advice What high-fiber, plant-based eating really means (no, you don't have to go vegan!) Busting myths around weight loss, periods, and hormone balance The emotional toll of PCOS in Latinx communities How to advocate for yourself in the doctor's office

Welcome to "Healing Connections," a podcast series by the STS Youth & Young Adult Advisory Council (YAC). YAC is dedicated to reducing mental health stigma and supporting Black and Latinx youth (ages 13–26) through education, suicide prevention, youth advocacy, and connecting young people to valuable resources. In Episode 1: "Acknowledge: Breaking the Silence," council members open up about the importance of normalizing conversations around mental health and tackling stigma head-on. You'll hear powerful personal stories from youth in underserved communities, along with expert advice on building self-awareness and recognizing emotions. Tune in to be educated, inspired, and connected to practical mental health resources and peer support strategies. Don't miss the start of this important three-part series! Thank you to our speakers: Elle Newbury - Moderator Savannah Elehee - Guest Speaker Produced by: @SpellzProductionsLLC ​