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Darrow Farr is a Salvadoran-American writer who was a Stegner Fellow in Fiction at Stanford University from 2017-2019 and received an MFA in Creative Writing from The Michener Center at the University of Texas.  She was born and raised outside of Philadelphia, where she now lives with her husband and son. The Bombshell is her debut novel. Darrow joins Barbara DeMarco-Barrett to talk about why she chose a 17-year-old female protagonist and single POV—until the ending of the book, placing the story in Corsica, 1990, writing sympathetic villains, cribbing from her life, keeping track of everything that goes into your novel, the title, and more. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can find hundreds of past interviews on our website. You can help out the show and indie bookstores by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. It's stocked with titles by our guest authors, as well as our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. It's perfect for writing. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners! (Recorded on May 1, 2025) Host: Barbara DeMarco-BarrettHost: Marrie StoneMusic: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)

⭐️ Get your free Human Design Chart https://www.miranda-mitchell.com/free-human-design-chart-video ⭐️   In this episode of the Provoking Prosperity Podcast, host Miranda Mitchell dives deep into the artistic journey of Ethan Castillo, a Salvadorian American filmmaker and founder of CK Productions Incorporated. Ethan shares his insights on the importance of authenticity, the role of creativity in addressing significant social issues, and the impact of diverse perspectives in storytelling. From his early beginnings in theater to his ambitious projects like 'Backyard Desert,' a film exploring the migrant crisis, Ethan's passion for cause-based filmmaking shines through. The conversation highlights the messy yet profound nature of creativity, the value of resisting trends, and the need for emotional and energetic authenticity in artistic endeavors.   Meet Ethan:   Ethan Felizzari-Castillo is a Salvadoran-American producer, director, and writer who creates not to impress—but to remember. As the founder of CK Productions Inc., Ethan has produced over 100 theater productions, 85+ music videos, and a series of award-winning short films that refuse to dilute truth for comfort. His creative process is rooted in deep emotional intelligence, ancestral awareness, and a quiet but potent defiance of trends. Currently in production on his debut feature film, Backyard/Desert, Ethan is shedding light on the migrant crisis with a rawness that challenges narrative norms and industry gatekeeping. Through his expanding work at CK Films, Ethan continues to lead with authenticity, uplift unheard voices, and create stories that feel like soul retrieval. In a world saturated with noise, Ethan's art feels like a remembering.   Show Notes:   00:00 Introduction to Creativity and Guest Ethan Ri Castillo 03:12 Ethan's Background and Creative Journey 04:39 Challenges and Triumphs in the Creative Industry 07:41 The Importance of Authentic Storytelling 13:51 Navigating Trends and Staying True to Your Vision 20:52 Embracing Imperfection in Art 25:13 The Resonance of Creative Projects 29:45 The Energy of Creation 31:12 Building a Creative Network 35:19 Navigating Doubt and Burnout 40:31 The Importance of Authenticity 46:35 Final Thoughts and Future Projects  

It's Monday, the first day of an Emma-jority week, so buckle up! First, Emma breaks down the latest tariff chaos, with Howard Lutnik and Peter Navarro singing different tunes in explaining why goods like computers, cell phones and the much coveted chips are being exempted from the tariffs. But Navarro doesn't want you tall them exemptions though just FYI. After that, Salvadoran-American author,  activist and educator Roberto Lovato joins Emma here to give us some context to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's visit to Washington. During his meeting with Trump, Bukele makes it clear that he doesn't plan to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, despite that the Trump administration has already admitted he was sent to a prison in El Salvador due to an administrative error and that SCOTUS already ordered the Trump administration to make an effort to bring him Abrego Garcia home. Roberto helps contextualize this horrifying new dystopia in history of U.S. - Salvadoran relations. As Roberto points out, Bukele's rise and relationship with Trump is a sign not just of the U.S.'s impact on the Central American country but also visa versa. Check out Roberto's book "Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution": https://bookshop.org/p/books/unforgetting-a-memoir-of-family-migration-gangs-and-revolution-in-the-americas-roberto-lovato/14340061 In the Fun Half, Emma checks in on David Rubin and his attempts to understand U.S. - China relations. Emma also breaks the news of the arrest of Palestinian Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi, who was at an appointment where he was set to become a U.S. citizen. We also learn about all the countries Russ has lived in (Chile, Argentina, Colombia & Brazil, kind of). Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase! Check out today's sponsors: Prolon Life: Get 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Nutrition Program ProlonLife.com/majority Select Quote: SelectQuote.com/MAJORITY Smalls: For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com and use code MAJORITY. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @RussFinkelstein Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com/

Dr. Stephanie Canales, a researcher and professor at UC Berkeley, dives deep into the often-overlooked experiences of unaccompanied children migrating from Central America and Mexico. She highlights how these young individuals embark on perilous journeys in search of a better future, driven by the socio-political and economic instability in their home countries. Throughout her research, Canales emphasizes the importance of understanding the systemic issues at play, such as U.S. intervention and the lack of support for immigrant youth once they arrive in the U.S. She shares powerful stories from her fieldwork, illustrating the resilience and collective spirit of these children as they navigate challenges and strive for a better life. Ultimately, Canales calls for a rethinking of policies and societal attitudes towards unaccompanied minors, urging listeners to recognize their humanity and potential.Dr. Stephanie Canales, a sociologist at UC Berkeley, delves into the complex and often heartbreaking realities faced by unaccompanied immigrant children from Central America and Mexico. Her extensive research illuminates the intricate interplay between immigration policies and the lived experiences of these vulnerable youths, who often undertake perilous journeys in search of a better future. Canales discusses her own background as a Salvadoran-American and how her upbringing shaped her scholarly pursuits, emphasizing the disconnection she felt from her heritage and the motivations behind her research. Through her work, she aims to shed light on the often-overlooked stories of resilience and strength among these young migrants, as they navigate a system that frequently fails to protect them. Central to Canales's exploration is the role of family and community in the lives of these children. Despite facing significant challenges, many young migrants articulate their ambitions not only for themselves but also for the well-being of their families, highlighting a collective desire for upliftment. Canales's narrative challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about immigrant youth, presenting them as proactive agents in their own lives rather than mere victims of circumstance. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the broader socio-political dynamics that contribute to their migration, including historical injustices and ongoing systemic inequalities. As a call to action, Canales advocates for comprehensive policy reforms that address the root causes of migration and provide legal protections for unaccompanied minors. She urges listeners to recognize the humanity behind the statistics and to understand their roles in advocating for the rights and dignity of all migrant children. Through her poignant storytelling and in-depth analysis, Canales not only informs but also inspires a deeper commitment to social justice and human rights for the most marginalized communities. Takeaways: Dr. Stephanie Canales emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of migration, highlighting historical and contemporary factors such as U.S. intervention and colonial legacies. Unaccompanied youth often face disillusionment upon arrival in the U.S. when they realize that living independently without adult support is challenging and isolating. The experiences of unaccompanied minors reveal that they often take on adult responsibilities at a young age, pursuing not just personal goals but also family uplift. Canales shares inspiring stories of youth who, despite hardships, create supportive communities and prioritize their collective well-being over individual success. Her research underscores the need for policy changes that recognize the unique challenges faced by unaccompanied minors and provide them with adequate protections and resources. Listeners are encouraged to get involved with immigrant-serving organizations and advocate for workplace...

Today, I'm joined by Veronica Cornejo, author of Unshackled: A Teen Mom Finding Unstoppable Freedom. Veronica's story is one of redemption, resilience, and the transformative power of God's grace. From becoming a mother at 16 to stepping into full-time ministry, she shares how God took what was meant for harm and turned it into something beautiful. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ Veronica's journey as a first-generation Salvadoran American and teen mom ✨ How God used her story to break generational cycles ✨ The power of faith in navigating marriage, parenting, and ministry ✨ The inspiration behind Unshackled and the meaning of the butterfly imagery on her book cover ✨ How she and her husband now walk alongside other couples, mentoring them in marriage and faith ✨ The incredible journey of adopting her brother-in-law and watching God's hand in his life Veronica's testimony is a powerful reminder that nothing is wasted in God's hands. He breaks chains, heals hearts, and gives us a new identity in Him. Whether you've faced struggles in motherhood, marriage, or finding your purpose, this conversation will encourage you to trust that God is working all things together for good.

Gustavo, a Salvadoran-American organizer and leader of the hunger and labor strikes occurring in the Mesa Verde and Golden State Annex immigration detention facilities since 2022, joins the podcast to discuss the terrible conditions that led to these efforts. Gustavo shares the myriad ways ICE regularly violates its own detention standards, what gives him hope while detained, and what the strikers are demanding: that ICE terminate its contract with GSA and Mesa Verde. To learn more about the hunger and labor strikes and how to support the immigrants engaging in them: www.ccijustice.orgTo support the podcast, become a patron at: https://patreon.com/radiocachimbona?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFollow @radiocachimbona on Instagram, X, and Facebook

Two Middle Eastern comedy queens dig up the funny from the first generation experience. In this episode Lynn and Christie chat with Los Angeles-based filmmaker Oscar Armando about his upbringing in CA by a strong, inspirational single mom; his roots in El Salvador; his creative journey as a filmmaker; the power of intuition and self-trust; warlocks, woo, and astrology ... and more! Follow Oscar @IamOscarArmando!

Salvadoran-American playwright, actor, and composer, Brian Quijada joins us this week to discuss his musical upbringing, how he discovered looping, and an ideal afternoon in Chicago. His current touring project, Mexodus is described as a live looping, hip-hop remix about the Underground Railroad that went south into Mexico.   Follow us for more content on instagram @nativetonguespod Follow Brian @mrbrianquijada and www.Brianquijada.com Please hit Follow and take a moment to rate and review us on Apple podcasts!

Today's guest, Daniel Alvarenga, journalist and podcast host, delves into his life as a Salvadoran American and the extensive influence of U.S. foreign policy on Central America. Raised in a Salvadoran household, he recounts his parents' migration during El Salvador's civil war and its profound impact on his worldview. Daniel addresses prevalent misconceptions about Central Americans, particularly stereotypes linked to violence, and underscores the importance of grasping the historical and political nuances behind Central American migration. In his podcast "Humo, Murder and Silence en El Salvador," Alvarenga exposes systemic failures and the harsh realities faced by families of the disappeared, advocating for critical thinking and collective action for reform. Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, accurate insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.com Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Bobak Afshari and Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of the new documentary series HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador. Join Daniel Alvarenga, a Salvadoran-American journalist, as he investigates unsolved disappearances in El Salvador. His search will result in a poignant exploration of the devastating consequences of remaining silent and the vital importance of resistance in a country where the powerful hold all the cards. In this episode, Daniel takes us through the dark and ominous Estévez Alley. Harrowing cries for help set off an unexpected chain of events. And a  femicide unravels a web of horrors, exposing a grave that hides El Salvador's darkest secrets. Listen to all the episodes of HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador on your favorite podcast  platform.

Welcome to the first episode of the new documentary series HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador. Join Daniel Alvarenga, a Salvadoran-American journalist, as he investigates unsolved disappearances in El Salvador. His search will result in a poignant exploration of the devastating consequences of remaining silent and the vital importance of resistance in a country where the powerful hold all the cards. In this episode, Daniel takes us through the dark and ominous Estévez Alley. Harrowing cries for help set off an unexpected chain of events. And a  femicide unravels a web of horrors, exposing a grave that hides El Salvador's darkest secrets. Listen to all the episodes of HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador on your favorite podcast  platform.

Welcome to the first episode of the new documentary series HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador. Join Daniel Alvarenga, a Salvadoran-American journalist, as he investigates unsolved disappearances in El Salvador. His search will result in a poignant exploration of the devastating consequences of remaining silent and the vital importance of resistance in a country where the powerful hold all the cards. In this episode, Daniel takes us through the dark and ominous Estévez Alley. Harrowing cries for help set off an unexpected chain of events. And a  femicide unravels a web of horrors, exposing a grave that hides El Salvador's darkest secrets. Listen to all the episodes of HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador on your favorite podcast  platform.

Welcome to the first episode of the new documentary series HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador. Join Daniel Alvarenga, a Salvadoran-American journalist, as he investigates unsolved disappearances in El Salvador. His search will result in a poignant exploration of the devastating consequences of remaining silent and the vital importance of resistance in a country where the powerful hold all the cards. In this episode, Daniel takes us through the dark and ominous Estévez Alley. Harrowing cries for help set off an unexpected chain of events. And a  femicide unravels a web of horrors, exposing a grave that hides El Salvador's darkest secrets. Listen to all the episodes of HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador on your favorite podcast  platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador is an investigative series by Sonoro in collaboration with Revista Factum. Narrated by Salvadoran-American journalist Daniel Alvarenga, join us on a journey to unmask the roots of violence in El Salvador, which is plagued by gangs, corruption, and unsolved disappearances. Learn more about Sonoro: https://www.instagram.com/sonoropodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sonoropodcast  https://twitter.com/SonoroPodcast  https://www.facebook.com/sonoropodcast Learn more about Revista Factum: https://twitter.com/RevistaFactum  https://www.instagram.com/revistafactum/  https://www.tiktok.com/@revistafactum  https://www.facebook.com/RevistaFactumSV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"This weirdness swims up..." Alexandra Regalado talks to Farnaz Fatemi about teeth as relics, finding inspiration in visual artists, attempting to say the unsaid, writing things in poems that might never get said aloud--and more serious and not-so-serious preoccupations. Our conversation focuses on Regalado's second book, the National Poetry Series publication Relinquenda, from Beacon Press. Alexandra Lytton Regalado is a Salvadoran-American author, editor, and translator. She is the author of Relinquenda, winner of the National Poetry Series (Beacon Press, 2022); the chapbook Piedra (La Chifurnia, 2022); and the poetry collection, Matria, the winner of the St. Lawrence Book Award (Black Lawrence Press, 2017). Alexandra holds fellowships at CantoMundo and Letras Latinas; she is winner of the Coniston Prize, and her work has appeared in The Best American Poetry, poets.org, World Literature Today, Narrative, and The Poetry Foundation's Harriet blog, among others. Her translations of contemporary Latin American poetry appear in Poetry International, FENCE, and Tupelo Quarterly and she is translator of Family or Oblivion by Elena Salamanca. She is co-founding editor of Kalina, a press that showcases bilingual, Central American-themed books and she is assistant editor at SWWIM Every Day an online daily poetry journal for women-identifying poets. www.alexandralyttonregalado.com

On this episode, Yvette interviews Henry Martinez, brother of Eyvin Hernandez, a Salvadoran-American deputy public defender in Los Angeles who has been wrongfully detained in Venezuelan military camps and prisons for over 16 months. They discuss Biden's lackluster response to Eyvin's situation and how Latinxs are often treated as second-class citizens. To support the podcast, become a patron at: https://patreon.com/radiocachimbonaFollow @radiocachinbona on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookLearn more about the campaign to bring Eyvin home on Instagram @bringeyvinhome Sign the petition to bring Eyvin home here: change.org/p/bring-eyvin-hernandez-homeDonate to the Bring Eyvin Home campaign here: http://gofundme.com/f/Bringeyvinhome

Christopher Soto is a Salvadoran-American poet, activist and prison abolitionist. He is based in Los Angeles, but has remained tied to his parent's home country. Throughout his life, Christopher has taken many trips to El Salvador, but during his most recent visit to the Central American country in the summer of 2022, things were very different: the country's president Nayib Bukele had declared a state of exception to address rising homicide rates attributed to criminal gangs. More than 65,000 people have been arrested since then, many of them arbitrarily. On this episode of Latino USA, Christopher Soto takes us to El Salvador during a state of exception and we hear about the deep connections between the United States and El Salvador's carceral culture, as well as the importance of poetry within the prison abolitionist movement.

Join the MU squad and Melissa Ventura (Mel) in talking about Language Oppression. Mel shares her experiences being a Salvadoran-American woman and using her native language, Spanish. Show notes: Dr. Jose Medina (drjosemedina.com) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ks-mu/support

Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist / Spoken Word Podcast) is the amazing, multi talented Christine Stoddard. Christine Stoddard is a Salvadoran-American writer, actor, director, and artist creating books, films, plays, murals, etc. She founded Quail Bell Magazine and Quail Bell Press & Productions. Her books include Heaven is a Photograph, Hello, New York: The Living And Dead, Naomi & The Reckoning, Desert Fox by the Sea, Belladonna Magic, and Water for the Cactus Woman, among others. In its review of Stoddard's work, Glassworks wrote that "[Stoddard] tells stories in magical and hauntingly beautiful ways." In a Poetry Foundation/Luna Luna Magazine feature, her hybrid poetry and photography book Water for the Cactus Woman was praised for its portrayal of "the fragmented nature of Latinidad." This same book placed in a university-wide competition across academic disciplines for work concerning families, winning the Nyman Family Award during Stoddard's time as an MFA candidate at The City College of New York. Old Dominion University invited her to be its 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month keynote speaker for her non-fiction book, Hispanic & Latino Heritage in Virginia. Supported by a 2020 Space Grant from 1708 Gallery, Stoddard premiered her first feature, Sirena's Gallery, an arthouse feature, after directing shorts such as Bottled, Virtual Caress, Butterflies, Drunken History, and Brooklyn Burial. In June 2022, she directed her nationally award-winning play, "Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares" at the Gene Frankel Theatre in New York City. Previously, she was the first-ever artist-in-residence at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House in Manhattan and served as an inaugural AnkhLave Arts Alliance artist fellow at the Queens Botanical Garden. She was part of the first cohort of resident artists at Woodlawn Plantation, originally part of George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, and Brooklyn Public Library-Eastern Parkway Branch. The Puffin Foundation awarded her individual artist grants in photography and film. She is one of the subjects in the documentaries "Artists Unmasked" (dir. Dario Mohr) and "Poetry, New York" (dir. Patrick Pfister). Stoddard is a graduate of VCUarts and The City College of New York. She lives in Brooklyn, New York and regularly produces plays and showcases for the Broadway Comedy Club in Manhattan. Her website is: http://www.worldofchristinestoddard.com/

In this episode we connect with Dr. Soler and her knowledge of mental well being amongst diverse population. She highlights the first essential element of resilience: Establishing a sense of safety. Through storytelling and sharing her experiences we learn about how the sense of safety is established amongst refugee and immigrant populations. Dr. Giselle Soler is a Salvadoran-American, bilingual, licensed psychologist based in Los Angeles, with more than eight years of experience in clinical practice serving a diverse population. Her passion has been to work with underserved individuals, immigrants, and adult children of immigrants. She specializes in treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and acculturative stress. She seeks to bring awareness and knowledge on mental wellbeing to diverse populations in an effort to de-stigmatize mental health and address cultural barriers that may impact mental wellness. She currently works as a forensic evaluator and psychotherapist at Program for Torture Victims (PTV), where she serves survivors of torture who are seeking asylum in the U.S. Dr. Soler has a bachelor's degree from Mount St. Mary's University in Psychology and Religious. She also has a Master's and Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles.

In todays episode I share my views and opinions about the recession we are in today and how money is not the same anymore and the root of evil. I also share about being Salvadoran American and share some of my child hood memories. Grab your coffee and join me in todays coffee talk! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Erick Antonio Benitez (b. 1988, Bronx, NY) is a first generation Salvadoran-American multidisciplinary artist, musician, organizer and curator based between Baltimore, MD and Los Angeles, CA. He received a BFA in Painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art and has exhibited work at Selenas Mountain (NY), REGULARNORMAL at Dinner Gallery (NY), Greenpoint Gallery (NY),  Connor Smith Gallery (DC), The Baltimore Museum of Art (MD), Gaddis Geeslin Gallery (TX), Strange Fire Collective (CO), Galerie B-312 (Montreal, QC), Metafora Studio Arts (Barcelona, ES) and Simultan Festival (Timișoara, RO). His work has been reviewed by The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, BmoreArt, The American Scholar, Terremoto (MX) and Le Devoir (QC) and a few publications including the sixth issue of BmoreArt Magazine, Let's Talk Live (WJLA), and Hyrsteria Zine Vol. 2. Benitez is also a recipient of the Ruby Artist Project grant, The Contemporary: Grit Fund 2, MASB Travel Artist Award, Janet and Walter Sondheim Artscape Award and has participated in The Studios residency at MASS MoCA (North Adams, MA). Most recently, Benitez received a Baltimore Light City Festival commission and an invitation to Pigment Sauvage “La Track'' residency in Montreal, Quebec-Canada. The exhibit discussed in the interview is A Country Made of Ice Cream. Erick Antonio Benitez Bare witness, while I bare feet, 2021 Acrylic, airbrush , and collage on stretched mylar 10 x 8 in Erick Antonio Benitez Karma & Desire (A Poet's Eulogy), 2022 Acrylic , airbrush, charcoal, and ink on canvas 36 x 32 in Erick Antonio Benitez, Poetry for 12 Cave Paintings, 2022, Acrylic , airbrush, charcoal, collage and ink on canvas, 36 x 32 in

The Latino Bookstore & Gift Shop is proud to anchor a Texas Tri-City Tour of Latino Literature following the trail blazed by The Librotraficante Caravan of Banned Books. Salvadoran American poet Claudia Castro Luna will visit each stop to present her collection of poetry Cipota Under the Moon. It's published by Tia Chucha Press from Los Angeles California founded by Los Angeles Poet Laureate, and gubernatorial candidate, Luis J. Rodriguez. Rodriguez's books formed part of the Mexican American Studies curriculum banned in Arizona. The Latino Bookstore will provide sales at each stop. Cristina Balli, Director of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, which houses the bookstore, said, "The Latino Bookstore is not only a state-wide destination for Texas Latino authors, but it is also a fountain of support for Latino Literature in other cities. This is one way that we can support Latino authors, publishers, and communities. This is another way to address the book deserts that engulf Latino communities in other cities." Each evening will be hosted by Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Literary Curator of the Latino Bookstore. He said, "Book bans will not silence our community. Book deserts will not snuff out our voices. Our movement will continue to defy attacks on intellectual freedom. We are building on the trail we have blazed with the Librotraficante Caravan of Banned Books. Now we are uniting three major Texas cities again, and we are uniting with our brothers and sisters from California. We will not rest until our community has full access to this Art, History, and Culture." Each stop will also feature writers, visual artists, and musicians from each city and the Central American community. Here are the 3 Cities: Houston: Home of The Librotraficantes. Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 6 pm. Free. The Alta Arts 5412 Ashbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77081 Austin: Thursday, June 30, 2022, 6 pm. Free. La Peña, Inc., site of the Librotraficante Under Ground Library in Austin. 227 Congress Ave. Austin, Tx 78701 512.477.6007 San Antonio: Friday, July 1, 2022, 6 pm. Free. The Latino Bookstore 1300 Guadalupe San Antonio, TX 78207 Part of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center About: Claudia Castro Luna is an Academy of American Poets Poet Laureate fellow (2019), WA State Poet Laureate (2018 – 2021) and Seattle's inaugural Civic Poet (2015-2018). Castro Luna's newest collection of poetry is Cipota Under the Moon from Tia Chucha Press. She is also the author of One River, A Thousand Voices (Chin Music Press), the Pushcart nominated Killing Marías(Two Sylvias Press) also shortlisted for WA State 2018 Book Award in poetry, and the chapbook This City (Floating Bridge Press). Her most recent non-fiction is in There's a Revolution Outside, My Love: Letters from a Crisis (Vintage). Born in El Salvador she came to the United States in 1981. Living in English and Spanish, Claudia writes and teaches in Seattle on unceded Duwamish lands where she gardens and keeps chickens with her husband and their three children. The Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series takes place every First Friday. Subsequent authors will represent the entire state of Texas. Their work also touches on many other aspects of Latino culture, Mexican American History, and the other art fields that the GCAC specializes in. Friday, Aug 5, 2022, 6 pm: The Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series features the national launch. of the non-fiction book The Tip of The Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital by Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante. Houston Partners: Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say Tintero Projects The Central American Collective The Gulfton Super Neighborhood Council Houston Artists BIPOC Arts Network Fund MantecaHTX Nuestra Palabra City Council J The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center The Latino Bookstore Pan American Round Table of Houston The Center for Mexican American & Latino/a Studies See less www.Librotraficante.com www.NuestraPalabra.org www.TonyDiaz.net

The Latino Bookstore & Gift Shop is proud to anchor a Texas Tri-City Tour of Latino Literature following the trail blazed by The Librotraficante Caravan of Banned Books. Salvadoran American poet Claudia Castro Luna will visit each stop to present her collection of poetry Cipota Under the Moon. It's published by Tia Chucha Press from Los Angeles California founded by Los Angeles Poet Laureate, and gubernatorial candidate, Luis J. Rodriguez. Rodriguez's books formed part of the Mexican American Studies curriculum banned in Arizona. The Latino Bookstore will provide sales at each stop. Cristina Balli, Director of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, which houses the bookstore, said, "The Latino Bookstore is not only a state-wide destination for Texas Latino authors, but it is also a fountain of support for Latino Literature in other cities. This is one way that we can support Latino authors, publishers, and communities. This is another way to address the book deserts that engulf Latino communities in other cities." Each evening will be hosted by Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Literary Curator of the Latino Bookstore. He said, "Book bans will not silence our community. Book deserts will not snuff out our voices. Our movement will continue to defy attacks on intellectual freedom. We are building on the trail we have blazed with the Librotraficante Caravan of Banned Books. Now we are uniting three major Texas cities again, and we are uniting with our brothers and sisters from California. We will not rest until our community has full access to this Art, History, and Culture." Each stop will also feature writers, visual artists, and musicians from each city and the Central American community. Here are the 3 Cities: Houston: Home of The Librotraficantes. Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 6 pm. Free. The Alta Arts 5412 Ashbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77081 Austin: Thursday, June 30, 2022, 6 pm. Free. La Peña, Inc., site of the Librotraficante Under Ground Library in Austin. 227 Congress Ave. Austin, Tx 78701 512.477.6007 San Antonio: Friday, July 1, 2022, 6 pm. Free. The Latino Bookstore 1300 Guadalupe San Antonio, TX 78207 Part of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center About: Claudia Castro Luna is an Academy of American Poets Poet Laureate fellow (2019), WA State Poet Laureate (2018 – 2021) and Seattle's inaugural Civic Poet (2015-2018). Castro Luna's newest collection of poetry is Cipota Under the Moon from Tia Chucha Press. She is also the author of One River, A Thousand Voices (Chin Music Press), the Pushcart nominated Killing Marías(Two Sylvias Press) also shortlisted for WA State 2018 Book Award in poetry, and the chapbook This City (Floating Bridge Press). Her most recent non-fiction is in There's a Revolution Outside, My Love: Letters from a Crisis (Vintage). Born in El Salvador she came to the United States in 1981. Living in English and Spanish, Claudia writes and teaches in Seattle on unceded Duwamish lands where she gardens and keeps chickens with her husband and their three children. The Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series takes place every First Friday. Subsequent authors will represent the entire state of Texas. Their work also touches on many other aspects of Latino culture, Mexican American History, and the other art fields that the GCAC specializes in. Friday, Aug 5, 2022, 6 pm: The Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series features the national launch. of the non-fiction book The Tip of The Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital by Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante. Houston Partners: Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say Tintero Projects The Central American Collective The Gulfton Super Neighborhood Council Houston Artists BIPOC Arts Network Fund MantecaHTX Nuestra Palabra City Council J The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center The Latino Bookstore Pan American Round Table of Houston The Center for Mexican American & Latino/a Studies See less www.Librotraficante.com www.NuestraPalabra.org www.TonyDiaz.net

The Latino Bookstore & Gift Shop is proud to anchor a Texas Tri-City Tour of Latino Literature following the trail blazed by The Librotraficante Caravan of Banned Books. Salvadoran American poet Claudia Castro Luna will visit each stop to present her collection of poetry Cipota Under the Moon. It's published by Tia Chucha Press from Los Angeles California founded by Los Angeles Poet Laureate, and gubernatorial candidate, Luis J. Rodriguez. Rodriguez's books formed part of the Mexican American Studies curriculum banned in Arizona. The Latino Bookstore will provide sales at each stop. Cristina Balli, Director of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, which houses the bookstore, said, "The Latino Bookstore is not only a state-wide destination for Texas Latino authors, but it is also a fountain of support for Latino Literature in other cities. This is one way that we can support Latino authors, publishers, and communities. This is another way to address the book deserts that engulf Latino communities in other cities." Each evening will be hosted by Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Literary Curator of the Latino Bookstore. He said, "Book bans will not silence our community. Book deserts will not snuff out our voices. Our movement will continue to defy attacks on intellectual freedom. We are building on the trail we have blazed with the Librotraficante Caravan of Banned Books. Now we are uniting three major Texas cities again, and we are uniting with our brothers and sisters from California. We will not rest until our community has full access to this Art, History, and Culture." Each stop will also feature writers, visual artists, and musicians from each city and the Central American community. Here are the 3 Cities: Houston: Home of The Librotraficantes. Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 6 pm. Free. The Alta Arts 5412 Ashbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77081 Austin: Thursday, June 30, 2022, 6 pm. Free. La Peña, Inc., site of the Librotraficante Under Ground Library in Austin. 227 Congress Ave. Austin, Tx 78701 512.477.6007 San Antonio: Friday, July 1, 2022, 6 pm. Free. The Latino Bookstore 1300 Guadalupe San Antonio, TX 78207 Part of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center About: Claudia Castro Luna is an Academy of American Poets Poet Laureate fellow (2019), WA State Poet Laureate (2018 – 2021) and Seattle's inaugural Civic Poet (2015-2018). Castro Luna's newest collection of poetry is Cipota Under the Moon from Tia Chucha Press. She is also the author of One River, A Thousand Voices (Chin Music Press), the Pushcart nominated Killing Marías(Two Sylvias Press) also shortlisted for WA State 2018 Book Award in poetry, and the chapbook This City (Floating Bridge Press). Her most recent non-fiction is in There's a Revolution Outside, My Love: Letters from a Crisis (Vintage). Born in El Salvador she came to the United States in 1981. Living in English and Spanish, Claudia writes and teaches in Seattle on unceded Duwamish lands where she gardens and keeps chickens with her husband and their three children. The Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series takes place every First Friday. Subsequent authors will represent the entire state of Texas. Their work also touches on many other aspects of Latino culture, Mexican American History, and the other art fields that the GCAC specializes in. Friday, Aug 5, 2022, 6 pm: The Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series features the national launch. of the non-fiction book The Tip of The Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital by Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante. Houston Partners: Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say Tintero Projects The Central American Collective The Gulfton Super Neighborhood Council Houston Artists BIPOC Arts Network Fund MantecaHTX Nuestra Palabra City Council J The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center The Latino Bookstore Pan American Round Table of Houston The Center for Mexican American & Latino/a Studies See less www.Librotraficante.com www.NuestraPalabra.org www.TonyDiaz.net

Pamela Ehrenburg returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #MiddleGrade #Novel Detour Ahead. Pamela tells us Detour Ahead is the story of a Salvadoran-American boy who is a poet, a neuro-diverse Jewish girl who loves breakdancing, and how they navigate the detours of their families, their friendship, and their lives. Click here to visit Pamela's website - http://www.pamelaehrenberg.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Ellie Guzman was a Script Coordinator at Dreamworks when her bosses promoted her to Staff Writer. But first she started as a Production Assistant, moved up to Production Coordinator, and took a bunch of Dreamworks screenwriting classes. We'll talk about how she became a Script Coordinator, the landscape for animation writers, and her strategy to avoid getting pigeonholed. I'm Priscilla Nguyen, a pre-WGA writer, and you're listening to NEW SCREENWRITERS ON BREAKING IN.Ellie Guzman is a Salvadoran-American screenwriter. She graduated from USC in 2015 with a degree in Human Biology and worked in the ER before quitting to PA on an animated show. In 2019, she became Script Coordinator on another animated series called ARCHIBALD'S NEXT BIG THING IS HERE!, where she wrote her first freelance episodes. In 2020, she became Script Coordinator on KUNG FU PANDA: THE DRAGON KNIGHT, and in 2021, she became a Staff Writer on the same show.

Say my name, say my name! Yes, a throwback Destiny's Child reference but it works in this case. Katherine Trejo is today's guest and we are discussing her book Yefferson, Actually / En Realidad, Yefferson. Katherine Trejo is a first-generation Salvadoran-American college graduate with a bachelor's degree in politics and Latin American/Latino studies from UC Santa Cruz. She lives in Historic Filipinotown with her Boston Terrier Lily, mom, brother, cousins, aunts, grandma, niece, and nephew in the same apartment complex where she was raised. She enjoys spending time with friends and family and watching cartoons. She co-authored Yefferson, Actually/En Realidad Es Yefferson with Mr. Scott Martin-Rowe, one of her most influential and favorite teachers in high school. Follow Katherine via Instagram @katbaggins Follow Scott Martin-Rowe @scottmartinrowe Follow Karla Monterrosa @internetkarla Follow Lil' Libros @lil_libros Click here to purchase Yefferson, Actually / En Realidad, Es Yefferson

About Darlene Reyes Darlene Reyes is a first-generation Salvadoran-American and alumna from Northwestern University. After graduation, Darlene became an AmeriCorps member for City Year, Washington, D.C. (CYDC), which motivated her to pursue a career in education. She is a 2019 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Fellowship Aluma who was selected to conduct research on the Imposter Syndrome in Brazil within Higher Education. Her first language is Spanish and she has a high proficiency in Portuguese. Darlene is an advocate for educational equity passionate about holistic solutions for students of all backgrounds especially students with layered identities such as students of color, first-generation, and low socioeconomic backgrounds. Show Highlights The Advocacy Room Students working through gender bias at school Bias in classroom norms What happens when we place the burden on our students Student empowerment Connect with Darlene Email: darlene@leadingequitycenter.com Additional Resources LE189: How to Lead a Social Justice Affinity Group Learn more about the Advocacy Room Free Course on Implicit Bias 20 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Activities Equity Leaders Accelerator 2.0 Annihilating Racial Injustice in School Course FREE AUDIO COURSE: Race, Advocacy, and Social Justice Studies

In Episode 3 of Season 1, Eduardo reflects on his journey toward defining his identity. An honest conversation about his internal conflict with immigration, assimilating in America, and his growth through self-acceptance.

I'm Carlos Guadron, a Salvadoran-American living in New York. I'm on a journey to meet remarkable Salvadorans around the world. I want to see what makes us tick, not as individuals, but as a culture. What happens when you take a Salvadoran out of El Salvador? How do we confront the world and how does the world perceive us? I want to see all the amazing things Salvadorans have accomplished and how our culture has helped us or held us back. Welcome to Season 3 of Salvis Unidos Podcast! This season we'll bring you more amazing stories, in Spanish and English, about El Salvador and its people. We'll talk about Salvadoran food, history, culture, music, triumphs and failures. Join us on this journey and discover how diverse Salvadoran culture can really be. Music in this episode: Manos Arriba by Reyes del Bajo Mundo Salvi Nation by Crooked Stilo See You Soon by Amnesica

Kevin Fuentes is a first generation Salvadoran-American now studying chemical engineering and biochemistry at Tufts University. He discovered BioBuilder when Dr. Kuldell gave a presentation to one of his science classes. He completed the Apprenticeship Challenge in the spring of 2019 and did his internship at BioBuilder during the summer, testing the synthetic biology lab kits that BioBuilder provides to schools.

Show Notes and Links to Roberto Lovato's Work and Allusions/Texts from Episode 73          On Episode 73, Pete talks with Roberto Lovato about his outstanding, moving, and illuminating memoir, Unforgetting. Using the book as a foundation, the two talk about US foreign policy in El Salvador and beyond, media and propaganda, connections between the past and today, “La Matanza” and other traumatic events in El Salvador's history, the importance of “unforgetting” and “re-membering,” and hope as embodied by the Salvadoran resolve and beauty shown despite great tragedies.         Roberto Lovato is the author of Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs and Revolution in the Americas (Harper Collins), a memoir picked by the New York Times as an “Editor's Choice” that the paper also hailed as “Groundbreaking…. A kaleidoscopic montage that is at once a family saga, a coming-of-age story and a meditation on the vicissitudes of history, community and, most of all for [Lovato], identity.”  Newsweek listed Lovato's memoir as a “must read” 2020 book and the Los Angeles Times listed it as one of its 20 Best Books of 2020. Lovato is also an educator, journalist and writer based at The Writers Grotto in San Francisco, California. As a Co-Founder of #DignidadLiteraria, he helped build a movement advocating for equity and literary justice for the more than 60 million Latinx persons left off of bookshelves in the United States and out of the national dialogue. A recipient of a reporting grant from the Pulitzer Center, Lovato has reported on numerous issues—violence, terrorism, the drug war and the refugee crisis—from Mexico, Venezuela, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Haiti, France and the United States, among other countries. Buy Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas (Bookshop.org)   Roberto Lovato Personal Website   "When reporting on a nation's civil war erases the truths of a beautiful people" from October 1, 2020 in San Francisco Chronicle Datebook   At about 2:30, Roberto talks about the journey that his book takes him on, and how it's an investigation of secret history and  At about 4:30, Roberto talks about his literary childhood, including his connection with Danny Dunn, The Bible, and Piri Thomas, among others; he connects his reading to Carl Jung's quote-”The gold is in the dark” and talks about his extensive lifetime habit of writing in journals At about 7:00, Roberto discusses education's history in his family and gives background on his father's childhood in El Salvador; this leads to an outline At about 10:10, Roberto explains the feeling of being “half-dead” as a Salvadoran-American and ideas of post-traumatic stress and the connections felt to his story by those of the Salvadoran and Jewish diasporas At about 11:40, Roberto talks about obstacles to his intellectual growth, though he was identified as a “gifted” child, and he gives a summary of the book through a description of his relationships with people and places throughout  At about 12:45, Roberto talks about early reading and refuge through reading The Bible, and believing that “words had the power of God” At about 14:20, Roberto talks about the different religious organizations he's been part of in his life, with his love for The Word being the one constant At about 15:30, Pete references the universal and hyper-specific references to trauma and fascism and quotes the wise Hannah Arendt, saying “terror forces oblivion”; Roberto reverses the Arendt quote and connects it to US government policies of Central American child separation and “normalization of fascist tendencies” in the US At about 21:00, Roberto explains the path he took to becoming a writer/journalist and the path to Unforgetting that crystallized  around age 50, including visits to Karnes, Texas and learning about migration stories and jailing and separation of Central American children and America's historically-destructive role in Él Salvador At about 25:10, Pete compliments the ways in which Roberto seamlessly builds pathos through the nonlinear narrative, and this leads to talk of earlier Salvadoran immigration caused by Reagan and US policies in the region, as evidenced by what was once called The School of the Americas At about 28:30, Roberto talks about the ways in which Salvadorans and Central Americans are erased from telling their own stories and how organizations like FAIR have found disturbing patterns in diction that paints Central Americans as two-dimensional; Roberto also cites his own research on media narratives, written for The Columbia Journalism Review  At about 35:00, Roberto discusses the interests of the United States, especially economic ones, as catalysts in backing horrible governments in Central America and beyond, in particular in backing the Salvadoran military dictator who enacted “La Matanza,” in which 10-40,000 are said to have been killed At about 37:00, Roberto cites his book as an “only” among the “Big Four Publishers” and he talks about how hard he had to work to tell his Central American stories, as opposed to those writers who are not Central American and often tell one-sided, surface-level stories for which they are often lauded  At about 39:20, Roberto talks about his book as an exploration at the way he and other Americans look at their country and at themselves; he explicates by talking about ideas of “American exceptionalism” in movies and media At about 42:40, Roberto and Pete delve into Salvadoran “Conradesque” depictions by mainstream writers, especially the famous/infamous quote by Joan Didion-Roberto's article about her words is here At about 47:00, Pete asks Roberto about the flipside of negative and simplistic portrayals of Salvadorans-the failure to know them in society as a whole AND the lack of knowledge within the Salvadoran communities of past history and atrocities; Roberto quotes Roque Dalton and interesting poll numbers At about 48:55, Roberto's interesting take on important parts of the Salvadoran experience being “lost in translation” reminds Pete of an anecdote from the book about a well-read Salvadoran gang leader and leads to discussions of retelling and stories' and their differing context and Roberto's takes on being bilingual and bicultural At about 51:50, Roberto talks about the significance of the book's title and its connection to ancient Greek and Hannah Arendt At about 56:25, Roberto discusses his use of “re-membering” in the book and its implications and the power of rebellion in his life  At about 59:50, Roberto talks about various meanings of apocalypse and its connections to the book At about 1:02:30, Roberto explains the statistics from various institutes that place the Salvadoran “La Matanza” of 1932 as one of, or possible, the worst concentrated massacre in 20th century At about 1:04:15, Roberto discusses the Salvadoran indigenous people as by far the biggest victims in state violence and connections between Vietnam and El Salvador At about 1:05:25, Pete compliments the beautiful ending of the book with its beautiful sewing metaphor   You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Spotify, Stitcher,  and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this episode and other episodes on YouTube-you can watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. I'm excited to welcome the intrepid, thoughtful, and profound journalist, Jean Guerrero, for my next episode, so be sure to check out that episode on August 25.

River Gallo is a GLAAD award-winning Salvadoran-American filmmaker, actor, writer, model, and intersex activist. Growing up in New Jersey, River experienced the concept of hiding your true self at times for survival purposes. Particularly as a child of immigrants, living in a predominantly white area. They also had to hide their non-consensual operation as an intersex teen.    Beginning to find themselves in the arts, River's dream led them to NYU and eventually to USC. This is where their thesis would become the first-ever intersex short film, Ponyboi. In creating the film they came to find that they were not alone.   Today, River is working to create representation and understanding of intersex people through film, television, and theatre. They are working on making Ponyboi a full-length feature with Ezra Miller and with interACT to fight for intersex human rights.

Learn more about the Advocacy Room About Darlene Reyes Darlene Reyes is a first-generation Salvadoran-American and alumna from Northwestern University. After graduation, Darlene became an AmeriCorps member for City Year, Washington, D.C. (CYDC), which motivated her to pursue a career in education. She is a 2019 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Fellowship Aluma who was selected to conduct research on the Imposter Syndrome in Brazil within Higher Education. Her first language is Spanish and she has a high proficiency in Portuguese. Darlene is an advocate for educational equity passionate about holistic solutions for students of all backgrounds especially students with layered identities such as students of color, first-generation, and low socioeconomic backgrounds. Show Highlights Why student empowerment is important Learning opportunities for student work An overview of student sessions Discussing real-life scenarios What students are included in the affinity groups? Connect with Darlene darlene@leadingequitycenter.com Learn more about the Advocacy Room Let's connect on Instagram!

Today Cecilia interviews Jose Armendariz, a man incarcerated at the age of 16. Below is the profile he shared with us. My name is Jose Armendariz. I am a 30-year-old Mexican and Salvadoran-American man. I have been incarcerated since the age of 16. At 16, I was tried as an adult and sentenced to 80 years to life. While incarcerated, I have come to embrace what the late Congressman John Lewis called “good trouble.” As I have grown older, I have come to realize that simply expressing my beliefs in social justice does not create change. This motivated me to become a student, writer, and organizer. Whether it cost me my liberty or my life, I will always stand up against injustice. I earned a paralegal certificate while behind bars. I received material in the mail, studied, and completed self-guided coursework. After earning my certificate, I helped an undocumented incarcerated person who was facing deportation apply for asylum. In 2020, I became an inside organizer with Transforming Justice Orange County (TJOC) and started working at the ACLU SoCal. My work has included reporting conditions of confinement issues, advocating on my behalf and that of others in custody, opposing jail expansion and backwards criminal justice propositions, and voter education and registration behind bars. As an inside organizer, I have provided recommendations about the direction of campaigns and shared information with other incarcerated people. My written and audio work has been used to provide public comment at Board of Supervisor and Board of State and Community Corrections meetings to advance demands that center on the wellbeing and needs of people behind bars. My op-eds have been published by the Voice of OC, JURIST, and Chispa, and my experiences have been written about in La Opinion, Cal Matters, and LAist. I also regularly participate in community webinars and panels and share my experiences with students, organizers, and advocates. My lived experience, commitment to racial and social justice, and interpersonal skills have allowed me to make valuable contributions to policy campaigns in OC and beyond. In 2020, I participated in TJOC’s Reimagine Justice in OC workshop series. I was a guest speaker in two workshops. In the same year, I also supported ACLU SoCal’s voter education and registration program called Unlock the Vote. I educated other incarcerated people about voting rights and helped eligible people fill out registration applications. This year, I was a speaker for the California Correctional Crisis: Mass Incarceration, Healthcare, and the COVID-19 Outbreak Symposium organized by UC Hastings Law School. Throughout these experiences, I have developed leadership and discipline which has allowed me to support other incarcerated people in resolving conflict and raising grievances. Upon my release, I would like to pursue a degree in journalism or creative writing to expose the inhumanity of jails and prisons and uplift the experiences of incarcerated people to inform policy, legislative and organizing work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/designedconviction/support

Meet your host Geraldine a.k.a Geri where she introduces her story and her why behind creating the We Are All the Shades podcast and initiative. Originating from Los Angeles, CA first-generation Salvadoran American, Geri, took a leap of faith & moved to Barcelona, Spain in late October 2009.What was meant to be a 1-year travel experience turned into a 12-year living abroad hiatus. In this episode she shares how this major unplanned detour led her down a series of wild missteps and redirects all of which are responsible for connecting her to her path of self-investigation,self-discovery & healing. 

For generations, artists have been shaping and changing Shakespeare to fit their times. The best adaptations add specific textures of place and culture, or a fluidity of language that can take centuries-old work and make it brand new. Seattle Shakespeare Company is presenting one of those works: a Salvadoran-American adaptation of "Hamlet" called "house of sueños," by actor and playwright Meme García. In "house of sueños," sisters Rina and Amelia prepare to celebrate Mom’s marriage to their new Stepdad. But when Amelia tells her sister of the mysterious voice and shadowy figure she saw in the attic last night, it becomes clear that not all in this house is as it seems. García’s play is being released as a special five-episode series from the Seattle Shakespeare Company’s Rough Magic podcast. You can listen to it through March 17 wherever you get your podcasts or on the company’s website, https://www.seattleshakespeare.org/houseofsuenos/. We talked to García about adapting Shakespeare, mental illness in Hamlet and in their own experiences, and how they crafted the language of their play. García is interviewed by Barbara Bogaev. Meme García is a Fulbright Scholar with a Master’s degree in Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. As an actor, they have performed with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, upstart crow collective, and Seattle Shakespeare Company, among other theaters. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published March 2, 2021. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This podcast episode, “What Dreams May Come,” was produced by Richard Paul. Garland Scott is the associate producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Ben Lauer is the web producer, with help from Leonor Fernandez. We had technical help from Andrew Feliciano and Evan Marquart at Voice Trax West in Studio City, California.

Maria is a first-generation Salvadoran-American. She was born and raised in Yonkers, New York. She lived in Florida for a few years throughout her childhood but eventually made her way back to her hometown. With most of her family living in Yonkers, she has always had strong ties to the city. As a teenager and a student of Lincoln High School in Yonkers, NY, Maria began to teach herself about mental conditions through their Scientific Research program in hopes of understanding her mom better. This sparked her passion to learn more about the human mind, as she went off to earn a bachelor's in behavioral sciences. As so, she recently founded a nonprofit organization named Que Paso Latinx, Inc. Her mission with Que Paso Latinx is to educate and empower the Latinx community by scaling the conversation on mental health in hopes of destigmatizing the topic. @quepasolatina @quepasolatinx

In his new memoir "Unforgetting," award-winning Salvadoran American journalist Roberto Lovato explores personal histories, including his own, shaped by decades of murderous U.S. terror wars in Central America that have also fueled the migrant crisis and gang violence. Lovato discusses his new book; the erasure of Central American voices in US media; and the bipartisan cruelty toward Central American migrants displaced as a result of US warfare. Guest: Roberto Lovato. Award-winning journalist and author of the new memoir "Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas." https://robertolovato.com/ Support Pushback at Patreon: www.patreon.com/aaronmate

In this Berkeley Talks episode, Salvadoran American journalist and activist Roberto Lovato, discusses his new book Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas, with Jess Alvarenga, an investigative reporter and documentary filmmaker and a graduate of UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism.In Unforgetting, Lovato exposes how the U.S.-backed military dictatorship was responsible for killing 85% of the 75,000 to 80,000 people killed during the Salvadoran Civil War that was fought from 1979 to 1992."The book is ... a journey through different underworlds — the underworlds of the guerillas, the underworlds of the gangs, the underworlds of our family histories and secrets, the underworld of the secrets of nations, the things that countries don't like for us to know, I mean, which is theoretically how you get a president like Donald Trump, for example," said Lovato.Listen and read the transcript on Berkeley News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Roberto Lovato on Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas. Growing up Salvadoran-American in The Mission, fighting with the FMLN in El Salvador, making sense of MS-13, weaving back together the pieces of a transnational history severed by borders and violence. Lovato retells El Salvador and US history through his family's story. Support this podcast at Patreon.com/TheDig Join The Dig book club at thedigradio.com/dig-book-club/

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Roberto Lovato on Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas. Growing up Salvadoran-American in The Mission, fighting with the FMLN in El Salvador, making sense of MS-13, weaving back together the pieces of a transnational history severed by borders and violence. Lovato retells El Salvador and US history through his family's story. Support this podcast at Patreon.com/TheDig Join The Dig book club at thedigradio.com/dig-book-club/

Sandee Bonita is a Salvadoran-American radio personality currently residing in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and her career in radio and television began in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sandee's positive energy and bubbly personality were rapidly noticed as an entertainment reporter and radio show host. She used her 'Spanglish' and charismatic Latin background to bring new flavor to her radio show. She was able to captivate listeners who came to relate and admire the way she performed. Her willingness to give back to the community was recognized by numerous charities as she was named one of the Top Influencers in Las Vegas for excellence in radio broadcasting and outreach. In 2016, Sandee Bonita became the first personality to be on air on Q100.5. Months later, Sandee made the big move out east to Washington, D.C. and debuted as one of El Zol’s freshest new voices. During her time in the nation's capital, Sandee was recognized as one of D.C.'s newest faces and honored to represent D.C. as the top Latina Radio Personality in a feature by the prestigious Washington Post. After conquering the D.C., Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan area, Sandee has returned to the City of Sin. This determined, hardworking Salvadoran-American has made her mark in radio, TV, and social media from coast to coast. Sandee's love for Las Vegas has brought her full circle and as of now, she is back to bring her sassy ‘Spanglish’ flavor, positive energy, and captivating personality to her fan base online! Sandee on IG Join my tribe to receive exclusive offers and resources straight to your email. Connect with Jacent: At WamalaWellness.com On Instagram On Youtube SUBSCRIBE | The Jacent’s Gems Podcast On Anchor.fm On Apple Podcasts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jacentsgems/support

We continue our interview with Salvadoran American journalist Roberto Lovato, author of the new book “Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas.”

As a hearing to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange begins, his lawyer says the case sets a chilling precedent; Salvadoran American journalist Roberto Lovato on how decades of U.S. military intervention in Central America led to the migrant crisis.

Roberto Lovato's new memoir traces his family's history between El Salvador and the United States, examining intergenerational trauma and political forces that shape his own family's story as well as those of tens of thousands of Salvadorans who have fled violence and warfare. 

The curator of the Cage Match project and host for this podcast, Ariel René Jackson, interviews Stephanie Concepcion Ramirez, a second-generation Salvadoran-American born and raised in Prince George's County, MD and now based in Pearland, TX. Ramirez's photographs and installations utilize familial and historical archives as well as found objects such as emergency blankets to confront existing narratives of Central American migrants. We talk about her use of emergency blankets and archival imagery in her 2019 installation "vibraciones de temblores" (vibrations of tremors). We consider what political artwork could look like when there is room for vulnerability in processing traumatic histories. Episode Art : "por amor" 2019 by Stephanie Concepcion Ramirez https://stephaniecramirez.com/Project-Index --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cage-match-project/support

What have you been up to during this quarantine? In this episode we bring you a mini-series where we discuss just that! Kevin, a Salvadoran-American, learned to make pupusas in this time hence the birth of the title for this mini-series. Josh Diaz, our beloved brother in Christ (and Nataly's cousin - count how many times she says that), joins us to share how his time in quarantine has been going! 

Wearing a tuxedo at a gala, rowing across the Long Island sound . . . no, I’m not talking about James Bond. Ulises dedicates his energy and passion to serving others whether he’s doing work for adults with intellectual disabilities or children in El Salvador. In this episode, strap on some cleats and score some goals with Ulises Cartagena. Ulises is a first generation Salvadoran-American from Long Island, New York. His parents come from San Miguel, El Salvador. He served in the United States Marine Corps, served as an educator and advocate for a family violence and rape crisis center, and now continues to serve the community by working in development for one of the foremost nonprofit organizations in the Northeast that supports people with intellectual disabilities. He is also the Co-Founder of Pazitos, an organization that supports underprivileged youth in El Salvador through the power of soccer while promoting a fun and healthy environment. He is committed to his work in helping and supporting those in need with love and conviction. Brentwood, Hempstead, Huntington Station Long Island Salvis coming together Pressure to assimilate Power of soccer Serving in the Marines Pequeno pero fuerte The Search for Community PTSD IGHL - Independent Group Home Living Feeling out of place in high society Pazitos! Meeting goals! Show resources: Pazitos Instagram Scoring Smiles Fundraiser Tix! Pazitos Facebook Donate to Pazitos! Ulises Instagram IGHL Music: Salvi Nacion by Crooked Stilo Share your thoughts: Leave a comment below Share show on social media Leave review on iTunes Subscribe!

Jackie Hernandez was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. She now lives and works in the Hudson County Area of New Jersey. She received her Bachelor of Arts in 2013 and is currently involved in teaching art classes and being an art educator. Her work has been exhibited throughout New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia, Pa. She believes art is a never-ending learning process. Artists collect experience through their life in comprehending their relationship with their chosen medium. As an artist, She believes intricateness is the most essential fragment in a creation. "As the details compute in my mind I trust my hands to physically make the establishments of those details. The thoughts of the details of my artwork don't occur overnight, it occurs within being part of the experience of the self". As a first-generation Salvadoran American, she has always questioned the diaspora of her Salvadoran culture and being a Latina. Her inspiration in her artwork leads from this, which she includes Latinx inspired symbolism into her sculptures and paintings. She believes what drove her into becoming an artist was learning about her family background. Her grandfather was a guitarist and a photographer and her grand uncle was an artist in El Salvador. She began drawing at the age of eight. "Since I was a child, my mind has always been filled with endless imagination. I am a painter, sculptor, and aspiring art educator. I always believe that art is a never-ending journey of experience and learning." Awards and Recognition: Hispanic Heritage Month-City Hall of Jersey City-Certificate of Recognition by the Mayor Fulop Friends of Art and Music Scholarship of NJCU.

17-year-old Salvadoran-American poet, Favio Lovos, talks about his experience and how his past works reflect the socio-political awakening he experienced within his community as he was leaving middle school into high school.Favio transformed his life of adversity into rhythmical schemes that induced him into canvassing the beauty of his life with words to combat its obstacles rather than violence. He has also been a part of various open-mics across Los Angeles. Currently, he is learning new techniques and styles to help detail his writing to heal himself, his community, and others.—Recorded live at the global event in Cardigan, west Wales in 2016.Watch Favio's full talk here: www.thedolectures.com/talks/favio-lovos-only-one-will-survive

Not all that glitters is gold but that’s quite alright according to Amy. Beautiful jewelry is accessible, easy to care for and comes in all types of finishes and styles. Want to get a ring for that special someone? Need a new piece to express your personality? Well, grab your favorite rings, necklaces, and polishing cloth and get ready to shine and sparkle with Amy Espinoza. Amy Espinoza is a Salvadoran-American jewelry enthusiast. Born and raised in Long Island, she started out buying jewelry books and tools as a kid to make her own pieces, including the ever popular friendship bracelets. She’s worked at Baublebar, a trendy jewelry start up specializing in fast fashion. She now works at Catbird, hand-crafted fine jewelry made right here in Brooklyn, New York.  Parent struggles during the war, college education, and immigration to the US Parents achieving the American dream Living up to our parent’s expectations  Working for your passion vs working for money Working at BaubleBar - jewelry start up company Costume jewelry How to care for your jewelry Karats! How do they work? Fine jewelry Catbird  handmade Jewelry Why can’t luxury be sustainable? Advice for engagement ring shopping Budget Ring: custom made might be cheaper Should you surprise your girlfriend with an engagement right? Maybe not. Working together is best! Trends are trends. Follow your personal expression with your jewelry  Sofia Zakia designer Show Resources: https://www.instagram.com/love.always.amy/ https://www.catbirdnyc.com/ https://youtu.be/MyXJDIgYFxk www.baublebar.com https://sofiazakia.com/ Music: Salvi Nacion by Crooked Stilo Share your thoughts: Leave a comment below Share show on social media Leave honest review on iTunes Subscribe!

Shake it like a rattlesnake? More like shake like an earthquake and move mountains or maybe just climb them. The power of compassion can accomplish either when Jessica is involved. Whether it’s therapy for kids with autism or keeping youth soccer alive in El Salvador this colocha has the passion. Get inspired to change the world, pasito a pasito, with Jessica Monge. Jessica is a Salvadoran - American born and raised on Long Island. Her parents are from La Paz, El Salvador. She currently works with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder as an ABA therapist. She’s also the main driver behind Pazitos, an organization that aims to keep youth soccer alive in her father’s home village, El Achiotal. Her drive is to give the children in the village the same opportunities she had growing up. In this episode: El Salvador visits and how violence affects our connection Long Island Salvi exposure Parents and their role is passing down culture Dia de los difuntos vs dia de los muertos Desire to explore El Salvaor Olocuilta! And visiting lagos Urban legends about drowning in lakes ABA Therapy - Applied Behavior Analysis What is Autism? Pazitos and its origins The economic condition of La Achiotal El Primer Paso Fundraiser Earthquakes in El Salvador! Soccer games in El Achiotal! Show Resources: Pazitos Number: 929 262 0880 https://www.instagram.com/pazitos_/ https://www.facebook.com/PazitosPlayforPeace https://www.instagram.com/compassionatecolocha/ Music: Salvi Nacion by Crooked Stilo

Another interview with our BraveMaker podcast correspondent Jon Fusco who sat down with RIVER GALLO. River [pronouns he/his] is a GLAAD award-winning Salvadoran-American filmmaker, actor, writer, model and intersex advocate with interACT. His work explores the dynamics of personal and confessionary storytelling, and media's healing abilities through re-envisioning minority narratives. He is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts Experimental Theatre Wing and the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts MFA program. "Ponyboi," his USC thesis which he wrote, co-directed, and acted in, is the first narrative film created by and starring an out intersex person in the history of cinema---produced by Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson. This year River received the ‘Rising Star Award' at the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards. He was named one of the “Most Exciting Queer People to Follow in 2019” by Out Magazine and made PAPER Magazine's list of “100 People Taking Over 2019”. https://www.rivergallo.com https://www.instagram.com/rivergallo/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support

Hello and welcome to Salvis Unidos Podcast! Let’s go back in time real quick. It’s the mid to late 90s. Not everyone owns a computer. The world wide web is not yet widely accessible. Smart phones? Forget about it. Your best chance of learning about where you came from is the stories your parents tell you. Maybe you’ve never been to El Salvador or tasted the food. You’ve never smelled the tropical air or heard the señoras in the local mercado. Maybe you have and you miss the mango verde y minutas. But you don’t live in El Salvador. You don’t quite fit in to the culture here, you’re not quite accepted by your primos over there. Ni de aqui ni de alla. You’re a child, teenager, or young adult trying to stay connected to where you came from and hoping to be accepted at the same time. Those years left a lot of Salvadorans feeling disconnected from their own culture. It was isolating . . . but we were not alone. I’m your host Carlos, a Salvadoran-American born in El Salvador and living in New York. Join me on this journey to discover what the Salvadoran experience looks like outside El Salvador and what it means to be Salvadoran in a globalized world. Walk with me as we work to unite Salvadorans of all backgrounds, locations, and languages through stories from our shared experience and heritage. Tune in and we’ll discover how our diversity will shape the future of our culture. We’re not alone. Salvadoreños. Salvis Undios. Into the future.

Poderosa Podcast is a platform where we give the spotlight to women in our community and focus on their journey to success and how important their impact is on our communities.    In part 2 of a 2 part interview, Meet Gabriela Pineda, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist under Clinical Supervision. Gabriela is Salvadoran-American and proud of her roots. She’s working towards normalizing therapy in our Latino communities.  Listen is as she tells her journey and describes why she is so passionate. Follow her on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/miraaeslagabriela_11/    #PoderosaPodcast, #Poderosa, #womenentrepreneur, #women, #latinas, #latina, #LosAngeles, #ElSereno, #Northeast #LosAngeles, #chingonas, #marriageandfamilytgerapy, #family, #familia, #latinocommunity, #lowincomefamilies, #therapy, #terapia, latinasempoweringlatinas, #womenempoweringwomen, #Montebello, #SantaAna, #healing, #radicalselfcare, #trauma, #heal, #community  

Poderosa Podcast is a platform where we give the spotlight to women in our community and focus on their journey to success and how important their impact is on our communities.    In part 1 of a 2 part interview, Meet Gabriela Pineda, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist under Clinical Supervision. Gabriela is Salvadoran-American and proud of her roots. She’s working towards normalizing therapy in our Latino communities.  Listen is as she tells her journey and describes why she is so passionate. Follow her on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/miraaeslagabriela_11/  #PoderosaPodcast, #Poderosa, #womenentrepreneur, #women, #latinas, #latina, #LosAngeles, #ElSereno, #Northeast #LosAngeles, #chingonas, #marriageandfamilytgerapy, #family, #familia, #latinocommunity, #lowincomefamilies, #therapy, #terapia, latinasempoweringlatinas, #womenempoweringwomen, #Montebello, #SantaAna, #healing, #radicalselfcare, #trauma, #heal, #community  

On this episode, Yvette interviews Yesenia, a fellow badass Salvi femme lawyer practicing deportation defense. Yesenia shares the erasure she experienced as a Salvadoran American womxn in Tucson, Arizona and praises the strength of mentorship within the Seattle Latinx legal community. Yvette and Yesenia debate the pros and cons of the pro se model and share their visions for liberatory legal practice.

David Escobar has served as an Administrative Aide to former Fourth District Supervisor Steve Kinsey in Marin County for 15 years. Before taking the appointment with the Marin County Board of Supervisors, he served as a parole and probation officer with the Marin County Probation Department in the Adult Division. After 21 years of service with the County of Marin, he took an early retirement to take on the position of Director of the State mandated re-Entry and rehabilitation programs at San Quentin State Prison. David identifies as an indigenous Salvadoran, recognized as a member of the Lenca-Poton nation which encompasses the eastern region of El Salvador, Honduras and parts of Nicaragua. David has attended the Indigenous Permanent Forum at the United Nations in New York for several years as a delegate with the American Indian Movement and on behalf of his maternal grandmother’s Poton community. He is the current Director of Programs & Operations for the Canal Welcome Center, a non-profit in San Rafael.David has also worked as an adjunct professor, at Dominican University and has taught Indigenous Perspectives, and Mayan Cosmologies. He will also be teaching pre-Columbian and Native studies at Holy Names University in the fall of 2018. David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities from the New College, Masters in Organizational Leadership from Saint Mary’s College, and is currently completing his dissertation at the California Institute of Integral studies in Anthropology and Social Change with an emphasis on Indigenous Cosmopolitanism. He has been published in several publications including the Marin County Independent Journal, Nectar Magazine, Point Reyes Light and Kaiser Permanente’s Latino Association Newsletter which reaches several thousand members throughout the State of California. David lives with his daughter Kila in Windsor and in their spare time, they both work diligently on a 1952 Chrysler lowrider. In this episode, we discuss David’s ideas about cultural resistance and healing.  He describes “low-riding” culture, how it evolved and the many misconceptions and misunderstandings the dominant Anglo culture of the United States has about "low-riding.” David talks about the pain and trauma of cultural isolation and dislocation and how immersing oneself and ones group in activities that bond and empower can have profound individual and cultural benefits.  As an anthropologist, he places this resistance within a cultural and historical framework.  As a first generation Salvadoran-American he sees participation in low-rider culture as his own healing journey; one that has the added benefit of asserting his “cholo-power.” Following the interview, Ricky describes his recent work as part of the Integrative Health Project in Guatemala.That monologue is transcribed here: I just returned from a week in Guatemala working with the Integrative Health Project. The project was started by a few acupuncturists about six years ago to work with the underserved, indigenous population around Lake Atitlan, a beautiful, fertile and impoverished region in the Guatemalan highlands. I provided chiropractic care for men and women experiencing musculoskeletal, mainly back, pain. These are hardworking people, doing manual labor on the farms, in the hotels, on the lake.Guatemala has been devastated by decades of civil war and the results have been profound, both structurally and socially. Surrounded by fertile green fields, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes are epidemic. Too many eat cheap processed foods available at the small corner stores. Surrounded by fresh water, the people drink all manner of sugary drinks. Into this landscape drops the Integrative Health Project. In addition to acupuncturists, there are nurses, medical anthropologists, interns and local trainees and me, a chiropractor. Together, we are working to help educate and to treat; to mitigate the negative effects of lifestyles sure to kill. In light of David Escobar’s perspective piece and interview about healing the trauma of intergenerational and cultural abuse, multiple questions came up for me: ----How does a group of privileged middle-class Americans contribute in a significant way to the healing of devastating traumas of an indigenous population? ---Are we just a bunch of “do-gooders” making ourselves feel better? Are we giving, or are we the primary beneficiaries of the healing process? ---Is the work of this project an extension of a kind of colonialism; the creation of a dependency on the developing world, the superpowers with our superior health care modalities?David Escobar describes the effects of the colonization of minds and bodies. Ultimately, he locates healing in the artistic expression of the “low riders,” those rolling pieces of art that embody “cholo” culture; music, fashion, self-expression, and assertion of “we-ness.” I hesitated to participate in the project because of the questions I raised above. Was our role to just drop into a village beside Lake Atitlan, treat the “natives” and leave; if so, I surely would not have come. But this was not the case. This was not my job. My task and that of the Project was to treat, but more fundamentally, to educate; to relieve pain but to shine a light on the “why;” to provide tools, whether exercises, soft tissue self-help techniques, or advice on lifting; to leave something behind when I am long gone. Guatemala has suffered years of cultural and physical destruction. The wounds have left generational scars that will take a long time to heal. The Integrative Health Project is being received and accepted by the local population for three reasons. The care offered is free. It is given with love. And it works. Healing occurs most deeply when two or more people connect, when they see and feel each other with trust and respect. The various techniques matter; each has its place. Whether chiropractic, acupuncture or massage. But without the magic ingredient—love—those techniques will not provide their maximum benefit.That healing is badly needed in Guatemala; it is needed on the rest of the planet as well.  And it is possible.descobar@cwcenter.org

I chat with Xavier in our living room about being roommates, his restorative justice work, and courses he took in college on prison abolition. He is a first generation Salvadoran American committed to issues of equity and shifting how we deal with conflict. During our conversation, he shares a pivotal point in his life that has put him on this journey of healing. #Roommates #RestorativeJustice #Harm #Healing #PrisonAbolition #ElSalvador --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/delmard/support

New Immigration MIC Podcast with @OW.USA at SUNY Old Westbury! In this episode, you’ll hear from two young women who are stepping up to share their personal stories during this hostile political climate, while working to grow their organization for immigration advocacy on their college campus. Priscilla’s journey began in Quito, Ecuador where she was flown to Mexico, and made the journey across the Rio Grande to the United States. Growing up in Suffolk County, undocumented, she talks to us about her experiences, and how she works to be defined as much more than her legal status. Giselle, Salvadoran-American is also from Long Island, and through her presentation pays tribute to her father’s efforts and sacrifices. She talks about his ambition to learn the English language, to attend night school, and obtain his GED, and how he supported the family through landscaping at high priced homes, and now works as a real estate agent. Giselle expresses her frustration at the current political moment; her parents are both TPS holders. Both these young women are working their way to law school to become immigration lawyers, and are taking their personal experiences with them to be able to one day be able to help people deal with the injustices they have witnessed. Bonus: Catch my full talk on the connection between hate speech and hate crimes that include the Brother Nature Twitter controversy and Kanye West.

"Every time you hear a piano note, that's another mass shooting." A new way to hear the stark numbers on gun violence. Also: Adam Lankford, a criminology professor, turns to data to explain why the US has more mass shootings than any other country; Susan Cruz, a Salvadoran-American, remembers holding a gun at the age of six; two sisters with different opinions on guns go to a shooting range; we learn about the origins of the Second Amendment; plus we hear from faith leaders all over the US. (Image: Visitors view gun displays at a National Rifle Association outdoor sports trade show on February 10, 2017 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Credit: Dominick Reuter/Getty Images)

We grooooove to some music created by Salvadoran and Salvadoran American musicians to learn about singers and folks that made radiowave history~ Disclaimer - In this episode, Sam incorrectly says that Josue Diaz is a Salvadoran artist, when in fact he is Peruvian. Sam relied on the internet and since google said that Josue Diaz was born in San Salvador, El Salvador, Sam trusted this but he should've checked his "facts." Josue Diaz is still an artist worthy of being listened to and his music is still amazing, he's just not Salvadoran as Sam said he was.