Podcast appearances and mentions of ray collazo

In this compelling episode of Hidden Human, Kelly Meerbott sits down with Ray Collazo, a national political strategist and activist, to discuss his transformative journey from a troubled childhood in North Philadelphia to becoming a leader in political organization. Ray shares his insights on the emotional toll of today's political climate, the importance of amplifying marginalized voices, and the influence of women's sports on leadership. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about service, resilience, and Ray's personal reflections on leadership and fulfillment. Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear, Executive Leadership Coach, TEDx Speaker, and author. Check out her latest book, Meerbott's Fables today! Connect with Kelly on Linkedin! Kelly Meerbott, PCC, Award Winning Coach, TEDx Speaker is a renowned expert in executive leadership. 90% of Kelly's clients achieve their goals, underscoring the effectiveness of her methods. As a keynote speaker, author, and podcast host, Kelly continues to influence the field of executive leadership. Kelly is currently accepting new clients for late 2024-2025. Discover how her coaching can transform your leadership journey.

Bomba Live's Ray Collazo is joined by political consultant Kristian Ramos of Autonomy Strategies. Ramos and Collazo discuss current political state of play and why Latino voters are lukewarm on President Joe Biden. They share why Biden should get more love from Latinos and what Democrats need to do to put Latino voters front and center of their messaging and campaign efforts. Enjoy this “Found In Translation” Episode and subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube!

Host Ray Collazo is joined by journalist Nicki Mayo to discuss the state of journalism and the overall media landscape. Mayo discussed the need to discern 'new media' from real journalism and shared why her #BlackWomenUnmuted platform is a badly needed outlet to highlight the authentic perspective of Black women in American life.  Collazo and Mayo discussed the legacy of #BlackTwitter and if they prefer their pasteles 'con ketchup' or 'sin ketchup.'  Follow @NickiMayoNews on all social media platforms and subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube for talk show you've been waiting for! 

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Viviana Lopez Green, senior director for UnidosUS' Racial Equity Initiative, to discuss UnidosUS's report "Elevating Latino Experiences and Voices in News about Racial Equity: Findings and Recommendations for More Complete Coverage.” This UnidosUS collaboration with Berkely Media Studies Group outlines how media consistently underrepresents Latino voice in racial equity news coverage. Lopez Green reveals report findings and recommendations on how media can improve news coverage to elevate the impact and perspective of racial equity issues on the Latino community. Collazo and Lopez Green discuss UnidosUS' work to center Afro-Latino/Afro-Latinx experience in their policy advocacy. Lopez Green also shares what makes her hometown of Cartagena, Colombia so special. This episode is dedicated to the Bomba Live! community's Colombian family. Subscribe to Bomba Live! on YouTube and find the report and resources at unidosus.org.

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Miguel Guadaloupe, Vice Chair of National Puerto Rican Day Parade Committee, to preview the upcoming parade on Sunday, June 11th in New York City. Guadaloupe details the planning and execution that has taken place to prepare for the iconic 66th annual parade. Guadaloupe and Collazo discuss how the parade has evolved as the diaspora expands across the country and our connection with the island becomes stronger. Collazo and Guadaloupe review this year's honorees, the parade's scholarship program that is providing assistance to 100 Puerto Rican students and the historic lineup of parade participants. Guadaloupe also addresses criticisms of the parade's cooperate partnerships and how they have developed a 'Puerto Rican Day Parade 2.0' model based off past experiences. Attend/follow the National Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 11 in person, on ABC7 and online. And Subscribe to Bomba Live! the Talk Show you've been waiting for!

Former Florida Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell joins Bomba Live! to analyze the latest political headlines. Debbie and Host Ray Collazo update us on what the debt ceiling deal means for our country and our politics. Mucarsel Powell and Collazo explain how this deal shows the stark contrast between President Biden's steady leadership and the House Republican uncontrollable ultra-right wing streak. Mucarsel-Powell reflects on how "Day Without An Immigrant" on June 1st symbolizes the value of immigrants to our society. She also shares how Florida's new anti-immigrant law signed by Ron DeSantis is an insult to Latinos and will cause great economic harm to the state. Murcarsel-Powell is a passionate advocate for gun safety laws. Our gun violence crisis just led to the latest tragedy in Hollywood, Florida over the weekend. Murcarsel-Powell explains to viewers how DeSantis approach to issues like gun safety, women's rights and immigration in Florida should put all Latinos and Americans on notice to the potential harm he could cause our country as President. Collazo and Murcarsel-Powell share some thoughts on the unique power of Latino home remedies and shoutout our beloved Ecuadorian-American community. Subscribe to Bomba Live! on YouTube for the talk show you've been waiting for your entire life.   Show less  

Bomba Live Host Ray Collazo is joined by racial justice journalist Arturo Dominguez on his recent "Latinos and White Supremacy" article. Collazo and Dominguez discuss how the two Latino assailants of recent Texas mass killings were apparently impacted by white supremacist views. Dominguez shares how Latinos typically get influenced by white supremacist ideology and how media's portrayal of immigrants contributes to this toxic culture of racist hate. Collazo also analyzes how Latino led hatred is centered on anti-blackness and anti-indigenousness in the United States and Latin America. Collazo and Dominguez discuss solutions to begin addressing white supremacy in the Latino community. Follow Arturo Dominguez https://twitter.com/extremearturo and Subscribe to Bomba Live: The Talk Show You've Been Waiting For.    / @ucanjcvzoa8t-pry...  

Host Ray Collazo asks the question “Where's the Leadership?” on our gun violence crisis. Collazo calls on many sectors to get engaged as our country becomes a prison state. Collazo provides updates on Immigration news headlines and provides analysis on how we need to view this challenge on our Southern border. He also shares his thoughts on Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierlusi's comments accusing his own people of being xenophobic and racist. Collazo opens up about the biggest mental health challenge he has had in years. How the 76ers recently triggered him through the memories of his childhood heroes and villains. Also watch commentary and highlights from journalist Bianca Graulau on Governor Pierlusi's comments, Mehdi Hasan on shameful CNN Trump Townhall, MC Planetary on his hip hop music journey, and Joel Berrocal's take on Bad Bunny's appearance on WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico. Subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube. And go Sixers!!!! 

Bomba Live Host Ray Collazo is joined by CEO of National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce and Wrestling Superfan Joel Berrocal to discuss the Puerto Rican Wrestling takeover over the weekend. Bad Bunny and boricua wrestling stars headlined this weekend's WWE "Backlash" at El Choli in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Collazo and Berrocal discuss Bad Bunny's time in WWE and the buildup to WWE's island return after 19 years.  Collazo and Berrocal analyze the economic and social impact of this Puerto Rican Wrestling Renaissance as spinoff of Benito and the larger Musica Urbana movement. They analyze the performances of Bad Bunny, his opponent and fellow boricua Damian Priest, the Queen Zelina Vega and iconic Puerto Rican Wrestler Savio Vega.  Collazo shares his take on Benito's time in Coachella and what Madison Anderson Berrios' victory on La Casa de Los Famosos means to Puerto Ricans. Berrocal catches us up on latest happenings with National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce. Thank you NPRCC for sponsoring this episode of Bomba Live: The Talk Show You've Been Waiting For Your Whole Life. Subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube.   

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Philly Rican Hip Hop legend Mario Collazo aka Planetary of Outerspace and Army of the Pharaohs Crew. Planetary has been a critically acclaimed lyricist for decades. After four full length albums and numerous world tours, Planetary is back with his first solo album "Project Pluto" that comes out on May 12th. Planetary joins his big brother Ray Collazo for this first of an epic 3 episode interview series on his beginnings as a child of the nascent '90s Philly Hip Hop scene. Planetary shares some incredible Philly hip hop history from his beginnings as teenage MC learning the ropes along-side rap/music legends such as Vinny Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks, The Roots, Eve, Gillie the Kid, Jazzy Jeff, Rich Medina and Jill Scott. This part one conversation is a must listen for aspiring music artists, creatives looking to regenerate their careers later in life and just fans of Hip-Hop history. Host Ray Collazo also shares his thoughts on ongoing Bad Bunny/Kendall Jenner/Gabriela Berlingeri love triangle and the appointment of Julie Chavez Rodriguez to become President Biden's Campaign Manager. And a "best of Bomba Live moment" featuring Freestyle legends Betty Dee, Brenda K. Starr and Corina. Support Planetary's new solo album "Project Pluto" when it's released on May 12th and Subscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube: The talk show you've been waiting for your entire live.

The Talk Show you have waited for your entire life is back! Bomba Live Host Ray Collazo breaks down why Clarence Thomas is the biggest sellout of all times to Black America AND our Democracy.  Ray shares his observations from last week's trip to Washington, DC for the America Votes Conference. America Votes is the nation's largest gathering of progressive advocacy groups. Liste to Collazo, Selina Pagan, John Loredo, Dwight Bullard, Rosario Rucoba and Julio Cesar Gayit Guevara share their biggest takeaways about the progressive movement and Latino advocacy in 2023. Most importantly, Collazo pays homage to Philadelphia Latino community pioneers Angel L. Medina and Elizabeth Guaracao, who we lost this past week. Plus Collazo's takeaways from Bad Bunny's Coachella performance and his recent "Hollywood phase." Thank you Wilmar Vazquez, Betty Dee, J.W. Cortes, K7, Tiffany Sierra, Karina Martinez, Nissim Leon, Elbert Garcia and Christina Vega for show appearances. Intro music video by Planetary, whose new album comes out May 12th!!! Suscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube and anywhere you can listen to a podcast. 

Host Ray Collazo shares his analysis of shameful actions by Tennessee State House to expel two young African-American members Justin Pearson and Justin Jones. Collazo outlines why this in an inflection point in our democracy and civil rights and why we need to get off the sidelines to take bold action. Collazo also discusses what Good Friday means to him as part of his spiritual journey during this past year. Subscribe to Bomba Live YouTube page and enjoy the holiday weekend.

Host Ray Collazo is joined by baseball analysts Cheats, Jorge Martinez, Michael Collazo, Alex Sepulveda, Julia Rivera, Fernando Torres and Antonio Chaurand to give you a worldwide preview of World Baseball Classic 2023. Listen as analysts breakdown the rosters and prospects for Teams USA, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico y mucho mas!  Shoutout to Cheats work at Black Baseball Mixtape Podcast that highlights presence of African-Americans in baseball. Episode sponsored by Open Seat Direct. Open Seat Direct helps event organizers sell tickets--get paid instantly and eliminate junk fees. Sign up for free using promo code OSD20 at openseatdirect.com. 

Host Ray Collazo are joined by co-host Monte Perez and Superfans Orrie Hicks, Antonio Chaurand, Dom Digorgio, Leo Prieto and Juan Carlos Chaurand for Super Bowl Bomba! Crew breaks down matchup between top two teams in NFL and what this game means to fans in Philadelphia and Kansas City.  Perez also analyzes significance of Lebron James breaking all time NBA scoring record while Collazo breaks down why Kareem Abdul Jabbar is still a GOAT. Hicks and Digorgio get Collazo off the ledge about their 76ers.  Much respect to Latino ballers like Isiah Pacheco and Robert Quinn who will be playing in the big game and the awesome fan bases from KC and Philly.  Subscribe for more Bomba Live: The show you have been waiting for your entire life. 

Found In Translation Talk Show hosts Ray Collazo and Enrique Chaurand are joined by Elizabeth ‘Liz' Salazar of UnidosUS Action Fund and Luis Avila to take a deep dive into Arizona politics. Liz gives us the landscape on the critical Arizona Senate and Governor's races. Liz also breaks down what issues are truly important this cycle. Then Luis joined us to help us understand the key to organizing the essential Arizona Latino vote in 2022. A hardy congratulations to Hispanic Civil Rights icon Raul Yzaguirre for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom just days before the beginning of the annual UnidosUS Conference in San Antonio, July 9-11, 2022.

Hosts Rafael "Ray" Collazo and Enrique Chaurand welcome pollster and political analyst Fernand Amandi to discuss the real story of the Latino Vote. Are Latinos really drifting towards Republicans? What are issues Latinos care about leading up to midterms. Crew also takes deep dive into Nevada electoral landscape and how Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and Secretary of State candidate Cisco Aguilar can excite Latino voters. Collazo and Chaurand also analyze the impact of House Select January 6th Committee hearings on future of democracy and can Uvalde tragedy be the tipping point for bipartisan gun safety legislation. Crew also discuss significance of 10 year DACA anniversary and share new music and Netflix recommendations. #LatinoVote #LatinoPodcast #RayCollazo #FernandAmandi #DACA

FOUND IN TRANSLATION TALK SHOW, your home for Latino politics & news, is back this week with updates on the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Meeting with White House, Republican infighting on January 6th insurrection and latest anti-Latino attack. Hosts Rafael “Ray” Collazo and Enrique Chaurand then interview Carlos Guevara of UnidosUS to update us on immigration policies from Capitol Hill to our Southern Border. Guevara shares what UnidosUS is calling on President Biden to do now on immigration while Collazo analyzes why we need to push back on the right wing narrative related to immigration policy. Chaurand updates us on latest work UnidosUS Action Fund and Dream Corps are doing to engage Latinos in Climate Change movement while  Collazo gives us his weekly Puerto Rican news update. Finally, hosts discuss their fight over a Mexican/Puerto Rican baller.

Found In Translation Talk Show is back with host Rafael “Ray” Collazo and new cohost political communications expert Enrique Chaurand. Chaurand interviews Collazo to catch us up on this past year as Collazo has assumed the role of UnidosUS Action Fund's Executive Director. UnidosUS Action Fund is the 501c4 political arm of the nation's largest Latino Civil Rights Organization. Collazo catches us up on his new national platform and the political landscape for Latino voters in 2022. Collazo and Chaurand are then joined by one of the country's leading Latina environmentalist, Jessica “Jessie” Buendia. Jessie is the Dream Corps Vice President of Sustainability and National Director of Green For All, a nonprofit program founded by Van Jones to build an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Buendia shares with us the importance of Earth Day and Latino climate change engagement. Collazo and Buendia announce an exciting new partnership between Dream Corps and UnidosUS Action Fund to mobilize Latino voters in Florida around the environment. Follow @jessie_buendia and @greenforall and work together to protect our planet for the next generations. At end of episode, Collazo makes huge announcement on next steps for both Found In Translation Talk Show and Bomba Live! Follow @fit_talkshow and @bombalivepr for more content that educates, inspires and entertains.  

Found In Translation Host Rafael “Ray” Collazo shares his real time reactions to Will Smith and Chris Rock's confrontation during the 2022 Oscars. Collazo analyzes the many angles of this sad moment in Hollywood history and discusses the many positive highlights throughout the show, including Ariana DeBose, Encanto, Quest Love and CODA. Collazo also touches on Ukrainian conflict, Daddy Yankee's new album, Danielle Clavell on American Idol and March Madness.  Subscribe to Found In Translation Podcast and YouTube page  for more of Collazo's analysis on today's politics and news headlines.

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Festival Director Marangeli Mejia-Rabell of the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival. Marangeli will review her exciting movie lineup for this year's virtual festival from May 30-June 6th. Ray and Marangeli will also discuss film's impact on the culture and her exciting role in the upcoming Bomba Live 2! on Saturday, June 12th. Go to PHLAFF.org for film festival tickets and Bombalive.co for Bomba Live 2! Tickets!

Host Ray Collazo welcomes award winning writer Quiara Alegria Hudes on this week's Bomba Live! for a historic conversation. The pride of Philadelphia discusses her new book "My Broken Language" and her upcoming movie "In The Heights." Celebrate literature, Philly and #BoricuaExcellence.  Collazo and Hudes also have a major announcement about Bomba Live 2! on Saturday, June 12th. 

Parent Alert! Host Ray Collazo is joined by Youth Motivational speakers Joaquin Zihuatanejo and Carlos "Chu" Ojeda Jr. from Educational consulting company CoolSpeak. Joaquin discusses his new book “Dollars For Scholars,” a guide to writing winning college and scholarship essays. We also talk about empowering young men and special #bombalive2​! announcements. In segment 2, Collazo will share how we all need to address femicide epidemic in Puerto Rico. #NiUnaMas

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Monte Perez of Nuts and Bolts Sports for our Spring Sports Special. Perez analyzes NFL Draft, previews NBA playoffs and shares his vision for Bomba Live 2!'s Sports programming. Plus Boxing promoter and Monroe County, New York Executive candidate Mercedes Vazquez-Simmons joins show to discuss boxing and sports worlds' responsibility to respond to domestic violence tragedies in Puerto Rico and throughout the country. #RIPKeishla #RIPAndrea #NiUnaMas #LoveShouldntHurt #PazParaColombia   

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Argentina Beltran, Liz Miyoung Kaufman, Ben Cheng and Elbert Garcia to discuss what true solidarity among Asian-Americans/Pacific Islanders and Latinos looks like in 2021. Kaufman updates us mood of Minnesota's activist community in midst of Ben Chauvin trial for murder of George Floyd.  Cheng and Beltran share practical tips on how to show solidarity to Asian-American/Pacific Islander community during this time. Kaufman shares historical context to latest wave of anti-Asian American violence impacting our community. Elbert Garcia updates us on special anniversary to that speaks to ongoing history of solidarity between AAPIs, Latinos and other diverse communities. #STOPASIANHATE

Host Ray Collazo is joined by special cohosts Joel Berrocal of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce and Alan Taveras of Brands of Puerto Rico. They announce their exciting collaboration to build partnerships between businesses on the island and the diaspora. Collazo also interviews boricua entrepreneurs Chef Vivoni, Ivdia Velazquez and Roberto Rivera to discuss how we can do business together to strengthen the island's economy. #GrowPR

Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Zoe Colon for this special "Bronx Takeover" edition. The all Bronx lineup features actress, speaker and author April Hernandez Castillo to discuss her newest book "Embracing Me." Plus music sensation April Rose on her hit single "Unstoppable" and her burgeoning career. The panel also shares the impact of Salsa legend Johnny Pacheco and Hip-Hop pioneer Prince Markie D on the culture. RIP to Johnny and Mark. Support Texas relief efforts and continue to hold Republican officials in Texas accountable for #ERCOT disaster. Uptown Baby!

Ray Collazo and Dionely Reyes host this week's Valentine's Day Special. Angel and Isamac Figueroa share how service has been the center of their love affair. Certified Sex Coach Ana Lopez joins us to discuss how to back in touch with intimacy during COVID season.  Collazo and Reyes also update us on this week's news headlines. 

Host Ray Collazo is joined by political analysts/advocates Kyle Darby, Dom Miller and Cynthia Santiago to discuss the Black and Latino agenda in 2021. The panel lays out how we work together to advocate for equitable policies around COVID relief, immigration, economic recovery and criminal justice reform. Plus, new music by Salsero Luis Espada!

Host Ray Collazo updates us on what this week's election results in Georgia and subsequent coup attempt mean for us. Collazo is joined by CEO of Luna Sol Media Danay Escanaverino to discuss the Clubhouse App phenomenon. Tiffany Sierra of Cocina Sierra comes back to prepare us some Arroz con Gandules. Que viva America!      

Host Ray Collazo celebrates the New Year by sharing highlights of his favorite moments from 2020. Collazo along with cohosts, producers and special guests had you covered through 2020 with provocative coverage of COVID19, Elections, the hottest news/social media headlines, incredible musical performances and celebrity appearances. Enjoy the highlights and Happy 2021!

Found In Translation/Bomba Live! is back! Host Ray Collazo is joined by Javier Cuebas on life as a Puerto Rican on Biden campaign and what to expect from his Presidency. Dr. Karen Jaime returns to pay homage to legendary founder of Nuyorican Cafe Miguel Algarin. Politics, poetry, chisme, news, music y mucho mas!

Host Ray Collazo provides analysis on this crazy election. The latest updates on election state of play, the Latino Vote story and what this means for our politics in 2021. Yes, 2021 will be here one day. Collazo also discusses the power of the 'Big Dawg.' Episode also includes special appearances from Frankie Negron, Eli Castro, Mia Mendez, Fabiola Mendez and Heidi Ann Rosa.

Celebrate Found In Translation's 400th episode in style with hosts Ray Collazo and Christina Vega as we celebrate with Freestyle Music Legends Betty Dee of Sweet Sensation and DJ Richie Rich Worldwide. Relieve some stress as we chop it up about the past, present and future of this distinct urban Latino cultural phenomenon.  Listen to what's next for these music powerhouses and learn more about the new Puerto Rican food hotspot in Philly! Ray and the entire Found In Translation Family thanks all our loyal listeners for supporting this podcast for over 7 years and now 400 episodes!

Episode 397: Host Ray Collazo is joined by featured co host Denise Padin Collazo to discuss her new book "Thriving In The Fight." Special guest Jasmine Sessoms of "She Can Win!" will join show to discuss mobilizing women of color and this week's news headlines. Plus analysis of state of play in critical swing states Florida and Pennsylvania. 

Episode 395: Guest Hosts Zoe Colon and Dr. Dinorah Nieves explore true meaning of Latinx representation through lens of race, ethnicity and identity. Host Ray Collazo joined to discuss the (mis) representation of RNC's infamous speaker Kimberley Guilfoyle. They also explored the dynamics in play with Puerto Rican/Latino voters in Florida and around the country for this upcoming election. 

Found In Translation Episode 394: FIT/Bomba Live! hosts Ray Collazo and Abe Amoros analyze the Democratic National Convention with Joe Biden surrogate Commissioner Viviana Janer and DNC Bernie Sanders Delegate Patricia Campos. Plus Ray and Dionely Reyes interview Puerto Rican Music Superstar Rafa Pabon on new single "Bandido!"

Found In Translation Episode 393: Host Ray Collazo analyzes Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention. We knew the first day of a virtual convention was going to be weird, but did it work? Were progressives, youth and Latinos assuaged by lineup and messages? Collazo shares impact of speakers like First Lady Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders, Eva Longoria and Kristen Urquiza to the festivities. Collazo also compares Vice President Biden to a legendary sports superstar who was well past his prime during his greatest moment. Is that a foreshadow to what is to come? Plus preview of Day 2. 

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 383: Host Ray Collazo shares the "7 Year Anniversary Special, Part II" along with an array of artists and special guests. Enjoy special performances from Frankie Negron, Pablo Batista, Joaquin Zihuatanejo, Sulaih Picorelli, Kuan aka King of Bees and Jim Lujan with appearances from Zoe Colon, Nissim Leon, Dionely Reyes, Vanessa Maria Graber and Jeffrey Vargas.  Can watch full episode on FIT YouTube Page. 

FIT Episode 382: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Bomba Live! team Christina Vega, Shirley Santos and Zoe Colon to review highlights from this past weekend Bomba Live! Virtual Puerto Rican Celebration, which can be found @bombalivepr on FB & IG and @bomba_live on Twitter.  Highlights on this episode include performances from Maria Isa and Sweet Sensation's Betty Dee and Rosa Clemente.  American Idol Puerto Rico's Aleyda Santos returns for live performance. Crew updates us on historic SCOTUS decision to save DACA program and Justice Sotomayor's impassioned opinion. Bad Bunny updates and announcement on future "A List" guest!  

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 374: FIT sets off two week celebration of show’s 7 Year Anniversary. Dionely Reyes and Elbert Garcia join Host Ray Collazo to analyze the gaslighting of Latinos/immigrants by administration. Maryanell Agosto updates us on best ways to support Autistic children during COVID19 season and Carol Obando-Derstine shares home safety tips during this crisis.

Found In Translation Episode 372: Host Ray Collazo is joined by special guest Zoe Colon to ‘sound off’ on the hottest issues of the day. Issues tackled on this edition of Found In Translation: 1. Strategies to mitigate harm to Latinos of COVID19. Colon shares her experience educating more newly arrived Puerto Rican communities in Central Florida. 2. Florida Puerto Rican Vote: What people need to know and just don’t know about engaging this critical voting bloc. 3. Residente’s IG interview with AOC: Analysis of what interview means for intersection of U.S. Latino/Latin American solidarity and progressive politics. 4. Zoe Colon updates us on importance of Domestic Violence prevention during COVID19. 5. Collazo, Colon and contributor Charlie Ramos analyze what presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden needs to do get Puerto Rican voters from Florida, to Pennsylvania excited about this candidacy. 6. Crew deliberates on what IG battle would they like to see featuring Puerto Rican celebrities. Shout out to hip hop legends DJ Premier and RZA for inspiring conversation.

Found In Translation Episode 371: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli are joined by Dr. Miguelina German, the Director of Pediatric Behavioral Health Services at Montefiore Medical Center, to discuss the mental health story of Covid19. Dr. German updates us on how her Bronx based Health Center is treating afflicted patients at ground zero of the Covid19 pandemic. Dr. German also shares critical mental health coping mechanisms to support ourselves, children and other loved ones. Dr. German and the Found In Translation family are particularly concerned about minority disparities in Covid19 spread and fatalities. Please stay informed in both English and Spanish about how you can keep your loved ones stay safe.

Found In Translation Episode 370: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli are joined by Reverend Adan Mairena of the West Kensington Ministry in Philadelphia. Rev. Mairena shares how we can draw spiritual strength during this pandemic similar to the moments that marked Holy Week. Rev. Mairena also shared how Philadelphians are unifying to support their neighbors that are normally forgotten during normal times. Collazo also analyzes the meaning of Senator Sanders ending his Presidential campaign. And what Vice President Biden could do to better engage Latino voters like a potential VP nomination for Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto and a real Puerto Rico policy.  FIT community wishes people of all faiths and beliefs a safe and peaceful Holy Week.

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 369: Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia soundoff on what we can learn from the COVID19 pandemic during Holy Week. Collazo reveals which one of the Ten Commandments is being overlooked at this time that explains many of the problems we are faced with. Collazo breaks down the health, economic and democratic well being our country is in danger of losing. The Wisconsin primary debacle is the latest example that we are losing our democracy in the midst of this health pandemic. Leadership, faith, accountability, service....all on the table during the Holy Week soundoff. This episode is dedicated to all we have lost due to COVID19 scourge, including Dr. Jaime Wilson. RIP The FIT family wishes people of all faiths and beliefs safety, enlightenment and love during the COVID10 season. 

Found In Translation Episode 368: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Autism parent advocates Teresa Chaurand and Maryanell Agosto to provide an overview for parents on how to approach advocacy for your children on the spectrum. From navigating healthcare systems, school districts and family dynamics, Chaurand and Agosto provide invaluable tips for parents/caregivers of our loved ones on spectrum. Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli also updates us on the importance of completing the Census. Found In Translation is proud to announce that FIT is dedicating the rest of the year to Autism Awareness. FIT will feature regular segments with health experts, educators, parents and people on the spectrum to provide information and support for our Autistic loved ones and their caregivers.

Found In Translation Episode 367: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Sulaih Picorelli and members of the PA Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA) to discuss how the state and advocates are supporting residents through the #COVID19 season. Commissioners Ida Castro, Adrian Rivera Reyes, Nelly Jimenez and Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez share how Latinos and Spanish speaking residents can access health, human, economic and educational services during this crisis. The panel also ‘connects the dots’ between the inequities that this crisis has brought to the surface and how we can use this opportunity to advocate for more systematic changes to our healthcare, education and economic systems. The panel also shares why completing the Census is so critical to our long-term societal equity agenda. As the former Director of the EEOC, Ida Castro reflects on how this administration is handling this crisis in comparison to the administration she served. Advocates also reflect in two languages how #COVID19 is impacting their communities and their personal lives.  

In this 51st episode, Nick G. visits the Collazo Studios with podcaster aficionado Raphael "Ray" Collazo to discuss a topic that makes everyone feel good… the turbulent political climate of the United States post election! Ray brings his expertise in politics and the society he grew up in to answer a question still bugging Nick G., “Can we actually change our minds for the better in politics?” A little optimism can go a long way if you let it. Ray Collazo hosts the Latino Talk podcast and you can find all his shows on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rays-latino-talk-podcast/id650216314?mt=2 or check out his website @ www.raystalkshow.com This episode's "Are You Listening?" goes to the smooth sounds of the Jazzism Podcast with Brian Phoenix. Check out his melodic and groovy jazz medleys wherever you find our show on the interwebs. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jazzism-a-katzpheno-mix/id267972951?mt=2 SHARE and RATE our show!  The TDI Podcast can be downloaded and streamed on almost every podcast player out there, on both Android and iOs. TO MAKE IT EASY TO FIND, click on these links to find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, Our Host Feed on LIBSYN.Com, & GooglePlay Store SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE Channel! We post our MiniSodes every other Thursday. Check out Nick G.'s SUBSCRIBER videos on our YouTube Channel on The Dependent Independent Podcast YouTube Channel Follow Nick G. on Twitter: @Dependent_Nick  Email the Show @ thedependentindependent@gmail.com 

In August 1973, a Latin music supergroup called Fania All Stars played a historic concert at New York's Yankee Stadium. It helped spread the sound of salsa music from New York to the world. Simon Watts talks to Larry Harlow, pianist and producer with the All Stars, and Puerto Rican salsa DJ, Ray Collazo.PHOTO: Fania All Stars singer Hector Lavoe (Getty Images)