Best Afro Latinx Podcasts (2024)

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Ep10w/ Fábio Mariano: Beauty of Ballet, Collage Dance Collective, Racism in Brazil 1:09:35

1+ y ago1:09:35

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Hey guys! This episode features a conversation between me and my dear friend Fábio Mariano! He is a ballet dancer for Collage Dance Collective, an organization in Memphis that has brought ballet to people of color, vastly changing the culture around ballet. Mariano is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has lived in Memphis for 6 years. Both he and I …

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Ep9w/ Corey Wright: Gifted & Black Salsa Dancer, Self-Expression, Jazz Influence in Salsa Music 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

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What's good! Hola a todos! This episode features Corey Wright, one of the OG salsa dancers in the Memphis Latin dance scene! He loves music and sees salsa dancing as an art form that allows energetic self-expression. We both enjoy dancing to salsa music and enjoy the discipline of it. We also agree that it's a great way to meet people! Happy Black …

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Misunderstanding of MLK’s Legacy, Black Leftism, ATL Cop City, Minstrelry of Steven Crowder 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

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Hey everyone! Happy New Year and Happy Martin Luther King Day! This is an important day to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We also must be aware of the whitewashing of his legacy and that he is extremely misunderstood. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a brilliant Black intellectual, writer, and orator. He was anti-war, anti-imperialist, and saw…

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Addressing Recent Tragedies in Memphis (Sept 2022): Eliza Fletcher, Alicia Franklin, and Shooting Spree 11:32

2y ago11:32

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***Warning*** Heavy subject matter Hey everyone, long time no see. Be warned that this is a heavier episode, I give my response to the recent tragedies that occurred in early September 2022: The kidnapping and murder of Eliza Fletcher and the shooting spree that happened in Memphis and North Mississippi on September 7th, 2022. I also talk about the…

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How to tap into our Divine Feminine and all things Cuba! 41:34

2y ago41:34

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We chat with Maya Louisa to chat about the Divine Feminine. How do we tap into it more? How can we connect to ourselves more? Maya has also spent extensive time in Cuba and shares how it has influenced her life. She also chats about the deep meaning of waist beads. Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/maya_louisa/ Become a Patreon Supporter Here! ww…

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Afro Dominican Roots Music with Yasser Tejeda 45:31

2y ago45:31

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We chat with Yasser Tejeda, an award-winning Dominican composer, guitarist, vocalist, and producer. We talk about Dominican roots music and how music can connect us to our Afro Dominican heritage. Yasser Tejeda is an award-winning Dominican composer, guitarist, vocalist, and producer. According to Billboard, Yasser is giving traditional folkloric m…

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Season 5, Episode 1: "Soy yo o es mi bebe?" "Is it me or is it my baby?" 1:19:12

2y ago1:19:12

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Season 5, Episode 1: "Soy yo, o, es mi bebe?" "Is it me, or, is it my baby?" Join us as Nayeli Corona-Zitney and I have a conversation about postpartum mental health. You do not want to miss this episode it is highly informative! We hope you enjoy! Don't forget to tell us what you think? Blessings!By Kelsey Barillas

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Ep8w/Talia Palacio: Panama to Memphis, Working at an HBCU, Jamaican Influence in Central America, Multiculturalism, Panamanian Impact in Latin Music 57:41

2y ago57:41

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Hola a todos! This episode features Talia Palacio, the creator and host of La Hora de Sazón, a radio show on WYXR 97.1 FM that focuses the Latino/Latinx experience, culture, and music. Palacio is a native Memphian and was born in Panama. In our conversation, Palacio shares what it is like being raised in a bilingual household and growing up in Memp…

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Getting laid off, quitting and how to make a career change 1:19:13

2y ago1:19:13

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We sit down with Catalina Pena from Catalyst Creations and discuss career changes, getting let go, and how to pivot during difficult times. Catalina shares how getting fired opened up opportunities. She talks about mentorship, how job descriptions are created, and how to write your own job description. We also talk about her identifying as a Colomb…

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History of Dominican Republic and Haiti 50:09

2+ y ago50:09

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In this episode, we chat with Professor Remysell Salas and discuss Haiti’s influence on Dominican History. He also shares his recent visit to Africa and the similarities between Africa and the Dominican Republic. We talk of ways to bridge the gap and change the narrative. Tune in to a great episode! Guest IG: remysalasbx https://remysell.medium.com…

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90 Day Fiance with Anny Francisco! 27:46

2+ y ago27:46

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We sit down with reality TV star Anny Francisco from 90 Day Fiance. She shares how life has changed for her since being on the show, what she misses most about the Dominican Republic as well as her journey to being an entrepreneur. Guest IG: anny_dr02 We'd love to hear from you! Follow Rocio and Mercedes on IG: Rocio and Mercedes email us at rocioa…

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Ep7w/Roberto Alfaro: Mexico City to LA to Memphis, Poetry, The Mysterious Pachita, La Catrina & Classism in Mexico 57:23

2+ y ago57:23

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This episode is a recorded interview with Memphis poet, free thinker, and my good friend Roberto Alfaro. (slight audio issues) In our conversation, we discuss: Mexican Identity Mexican-African American relations in Memphis Poetry Roberto's experience growing up in Memphis The story of a mysterious mystic and shaman woman known as Pachita La Catrina…

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Negra Aqui, Negra Alla -Embracing being Afrolatina 39:18

2+ y ago39:18

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We have a very candid and honest chat with Rosalyn Damiana Lake Montero, an educator in the DC area who was raised to celebrate her Blackness and love the skin she's in. She talks about the differences between being raised in the Dominican Republic and the states. She shares her struggles within her own community with how she identifies. She talks …

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Dominican History with Anthropologist Dr. Ryan Mann-Hamilton 1:06:29

2+ y ago1:06:29

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In this episode, we speak with Anthropologist and assistant professor Dr. Ryan Mann- Hamilton and discuss the complex history of the Dominican Republic. He discusses his research in Samana and our close connection to African American history. He also shares some tools we can use to research our own family history and the dangers of just using a DNA…

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S7E9: The Power Of Owning Your Story with Sarah Eagle Heart 48:59

2+ y ago48:59

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Sarah Eagle Heart is an Emmy-winning social justice storyteller, activist, media strategist, and producer focused on advocacy on behalf of Indigenous Peoples. She is an internationally accomplished executive with a diverse background in tribal, corporate, and non-profit organizations. Her creative projects are rooted in her worldview as an Oglala L…

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S7E10: BIPOC Podcast Creators with Tangia Renee and Maribel Quezada Smith 45:11

2+ y ago45:11

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Tangia Renee is doing something a little different and coming out from behind the mic to be a guest on her own show, sort of. After working hard on a new project Tangia Renee and Maribel Quezada Smith are here to talk about the launch of BIPOC Podcast Creators. An online community and consulting firm that aims to help BIPOC creators in podcasting r…

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Season 2 Trailer 1:26

2+ y ago1:26

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Season 2 Trailer! This Season we explore Blackness in other Latinx countries celebrating the Afro in Afrocarribean! Join us! Enjoy! follow us! IG@rocioandmercedes Twitter: randmpodcast www.rocioandmercedes.com Become a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/RocioandMercedes Support the show

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Black Rose: Ladies Who Talk About Sex; New Year, Omicron, & Envisioning a World Where Sex isn’t Taboo 1:07:32

2+ y ago1:07:32

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This week the beautiful Black Rose joins us to reflect on conquering the year, feelings about Omicron, and envisioning a world where sex can be discussed and sexual expression can hold space without shame. Cheers! #blackpodcast #latinxpodcast #podcast #podsincolor #ladieswhobronche #lwb #perolike #shitspanishgirlssay #dominicana #afrolatina #nowpla…

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Mozo; Ladies Who Watch their Mouth; Kanye & Drake, Holiday Stress, Mental Health & Communication in Relationships 1:32:58

2+ y ago1:32:58

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This week we have Mozo on the mic chopping it up about Kanye West & Drake, unpacking the stres and depression during the 2021 holidays, and we dive into a double murder suicide report from Baltimore where a man killed his ex-wife, ex-girldfriend and then himself after a mental breakdown. Gloomy but, that’s where the world is at. Cheers to recovery!…

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The Anvkai Tree Podcast; Ladies Who Done with Ya’ll PART 2: For Radical Girls When Taxing The Rich Isn’t Enough 57:20

2+ y ago57:20

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Part 2; Season 6 episode 1 Plate of the Day! This week we're digging into the differences between being a reformist VS a revolution and where we live on that spectrum. Cheers! #blackpodcast #latinxpodcast #podcast #podsincolor #ladieswhobronche #lwb #perolike #shitspanishgirlssay #dominicana #afrolatina #nowplaying #nyc #newyork #bronx #translivesm…

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The Anvkai Tree Podcast; Ladies Who Done with Ya’ll PART 1; The Ladies Return, Dave Chappelle, & For Radical Girls When Taxing The Rich Isn’t Enough 1:16:08

2+ y ago1:16:08

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This week we kick off our season with two of our favorite podcast hosts GypjaQ and Mx.Sykes and chat about why we went off air, our thoughts on Dave Chappelle’s approach to prove his point by asking folx to put their money where their mouth is, and digging into the differences between being a reformist VS a revolution and where we live on that spec…

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S9 Ep90: Afro-LatinX Conversations 27:43

2+ y ago27:43

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In this episode Alex, talks to Orlando Addison who is part of the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora. Miami MoCAAD is organizing a series of conversation about Afro-Latinx and our guest speaker tells us all the details.By Alejandro Gutierrez

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S7E8: Seeing The World Through Afro-Latinx Eyes with Dash Harris Machado 52:01

2+ y ago52:01

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Dash Harris Machado is a Peabody-award-winning multimedia journalist and entrepreneur currently based in Panama. She is the producer of NEGRO: A docu-series about Latino Identity, a decade-long, ongoing web-based docu-series that explores AfroDiasporic identity, colonization, the historical and present-day class, and color complex, and hierarchy am…

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S7E7: Trusting The Wisdom of Your Own Voice with Kim Guerra of Brown Badass Bonita 51:58

3y ago51:58

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A self-love advocate, businesswoman, and community champion, Kim Guerra, the founder of Brown Badass Bonita founded one of my favorite online small businesses. Brown Badass Bonita is a brand and movement that she considers to be a work of self-love and an expression of her love for her community. Guerra is the author of “Mariposa” and “Mija”: both …

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S7E6: Speaking From The Comfort of Your Privilege with Bree Davis of CityCast Podcast 58:09

3y ago58:09

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Bree Davies is a multimedia journalist and arts community advocate born and raised in Denver. Rooted in the world of Do-It-Yourself arts and music, Davies co-founded and produced several music and arts festivals and has toured the country with various bands. Parallel to a decade-long practice in arts and organizing, Davies has also cultivated a car…

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S7E5: Building Community and Calling Out Bullsh!t with Erika Righter 54:37

3y ago54:37

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Erika Righter is a social worker-turned small business owner. Since coming to Colorado, she has worked with youth experiencing homelessness and in the foster care system, rural families, and with low-income older adults. In 2012, Erika founded Hope Tank, a gift store that gives back in the heart of the Baker neighborhood. She uses retail to connect…

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S7E4: It’s Not Just a Women’s Issue with Dusti Gurule 1:11:13

3y ago1:11:13

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Today we have Dusti Gurule to talk about how reproductive rights are not just a women’s issue and how she is building collective community power through her work at Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR). Dusti is an organizing and community-building expert and is here to share about how movements are created a…

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S7E3: How Two Unexpected Beekeepers Are Revitalizing Detroit And Inspiring The Next Generation With Nicole Lindsey of Detroit Hives. 40:59

3y ago40:59

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Detroit Native, Nicole Lindsey is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director for Detroit Hives, a 501c3 nonprofit working to create sustainable communities for people and pollinators by transforming vacant lots into pollinator-friendly spaces. In just under four years, Nicole educated thousands of Detroit-area youth on the importance of bee conservat…

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How Immigration Is Still Under Assault: Conversations with Border Angels, Latinx in Tech and Soltrón 1:51:30

3y ago1:51:30

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In this episode of the El Progreso podcast, we discuss the latest news from the US-Mexico border. With undocumented people applying for asylum and crossing the border at record rates, we talk to immigration experts about what the Biden administration has done to move away from the Trump policies and how it has also upheld some of the same harmful l…

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The Rise of JusticeTech and How It’s Impacting Criminal Justice In America with Marcia Chong Rosado 53:33

3y ago53:33

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Marcia Chong Rosado is one of less than 30 Latinas in the U.S. in the venture capital (VC) field. Focusin on BIPOC founders, she is passionate about using her expertise to help scale BIPOC led tech startups. Learn about her journey into the VC world and her focus on helping train and fund underrepresented entrepreneurs. She is currently dedicating …

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Ep6w/Cazateatro: Bilingual Theatre Group: Memphis' Latino Community, Latin Fest 2021, Using the Arts to Share Culture, "In the Heights Movie" Thoughts 52:55

3y ago52:55

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This episode features the two leaders of Cazateatro: Bilingual Theatre Group, Monica Sanchez (Co-founder of Cazateatro) and Dorimar Ferrer (Executive Director). In our conversation, we discuss: The origins and role of Cazateatro: Bilingual Theatre Group What brought both Monica and Dorimar to Memphis The arts and creativity and how they can be used…

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S7E1: How To Inspire A Movement Through Storytelling With Farzana Doctor 43:35

3y ago43:35

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Farzana Doctor is a Toronto-based award-winning writer, activist, and psychotherapist working to ban female genital cutting in her Dawoodi Bohra community. In her latest book, Seven, Farzana blends beautiful storytelling with social justice, using the pages of Seven to tell the story of female genital mutilation and its impact on the communities wh…

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Season 7 Trailer & Podcast Update 2:29

3y ago2:29

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We're thrilled to present to you Season 7, The Movement Makers. This season we're bringing you truly groundbreaking women who have found imaginative and creative ways to make positive impacts in the world, and they are creating movements in the process. From a beekeeper revitalizing a community to someone that is using travel to create game-changin…

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A talk about Conservatorships with Lawyer Giselle Quintana 45:31

3y ago45:31

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To get in contact with Giselle Quintana for all your questions about this process please go to her website at Legacy-lawyers.comBy Kelsey Barillas

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Ep5 w/ Jeshaun Powell aka ACE GAHD (Pt2): Martial Arts, Fighting Games as Mental Chess, Future of Memphis 44:06

3y ago44:06

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**Part 2*** This episode features rapper, gamer, illustrator, animator, poet, and dear friend from my days at MCA (Memphis College of Art), Jeshaun Powell aka ACE GAHD. He is a true example of a "Renaissance man." He is hilarious and happy go lucky but he is also someone full of ambition and talent. It was a joy to have him on the pod! In our conve…

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Ep 5 w/ Jeshaun Powell aka ACEGAHD (Part1): Ingenuity of Hip-Hop Culture, Understanding Rap Music, Latin Trap & Bad Bunny, Memphis Music 1:01:18

3y ago1:01:18

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This episode features rapper, gamer, illustrator, animator, poet, and dear friend from my days at MCA (Memphis College of Art), Jeshaun Powell aka ACE GAHD. He is a true example of a "Renaissance man." He is hilarious and happy go lucky but he is also someone full of ambition and talent. It was a joy to have him on the pod! In our conversation, we …

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S7 Ep89: Finding My Roots, Writing My Narratives 89 31:04

3y ago31:04

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In this episode 89, Alex discusses the importance of finding your cultural and ethnical roots to write your own narrative. In this conversation Amanda Eke joins AfroSaya to share her project The Poet Speaks, a project about finding your own culture. Get in touch with Amanda Eke Instagram: @akeful Facebook: Amanda Eke Wedsite: www.amandaeke.com…

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Season 4, Episode 5: Tell My Story Segment with Jacqueline from Amigapreneur 47:22

3y ago47:22

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Season 4, Episode 5: Tell My Story Segment with Jacqueline from Amigapreneur, join us as Jacqueline tells us her story on how she found her new passion for helping women of color after one of her biggest life and identity obstacles. We hope you enjoy! Don't forget to tell us what you think? Blessings!…

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S7 Ep88: Mastering My Afrolatinidad 35:18

3y ago35:18

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Show notes:We could start with the latest news. Haiti and the political situation if you have any inputs on that. Then we will talk about Sac Bee and the article. How do you feel about it? As news articles; many times reporters leave things out. Is there anything you would like to expand?Finally, what's going on in the Island. How is Puerto Rico? W…

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S7 Ep86: AfroSaya Guested In Our Tribe Podcast #86 37:39

3y ago37:39

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This is an awesome conversation. Our own Alex Gutierrez guested on In our Tribe podcast in Sacramento. Adrian and Alex talked about being Afrolatino and who is Afrolatino/claim the identity. Tune in for an educational session.By Alejandro Gutierrez

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Ep 4 w/Shandon Rasta Allen: Teaching Capoeira in Memphis, Kung Fu Films, Afro-Brazilian Culture, Financial Literacy 1:18:46

3y ago1:18:46

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Oye! Salve! Welcome to the Mid-South Bugalu Podcast! In this episode, Shandon "Rasta" Allen is a Memphis martial artist, capoeira instructor, and a District Leader at Primerica Financial Services. He also happens to be the nephew of Stax Records musician, David Porter. Rasta (pronounced "H-A-S-T-A" Portuguese for "rasta") We talk about capoeira, an…

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S7 Ep85: Afrolatinos. Who we are 18:45

3y ago18:45

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By Alejandro Gutierrez

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One Year Under Quarantine, Part II: Grubhub Worries, Trans Discrimination, and Creating Music In Peru 46:01

3y ago46:01

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In the second part of the latest episode of the El Progreso podcast (formerly Techqueria), reporter Jose Fermoso continues to speak to Latinx people in tech about how they've handled the last year of the pandemic. Featuring the following guests: Alexia Núñez, a trans Grubhub software engineer who worried about her parents and her own mental and phy…

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Season 4, Episode 4: First Time Mommy and a Pandemic! 47:38

3y ago47:38

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Season 4, Episode 4: "First Time Mommy and a Pandemic!"/" Mamá por primera vez y una Pandemia!"Tune in as your host has a conversation with Nathaly Chavez as she tells us about life as a first time mommy during the pandemic, how she adjusted, is still adjusting wit her daughter, and the support she had during those difficult times.We hope you enjoy…

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MSB Rewind Ep1: More Thoughts on NY Latin Music, Cultural Exchange, Activism, COINTELPRO, Dance, Self-Expression 20:27

3y ago20:27

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Oye! This is the first episode of MSB Rewind. MSB Rewind is a bonus episode series in which I share thoughts about my previous conversations with guests on The Mid-South Bugalu Podcast. This episode focuses on some of the topics from "Episode 3 w/ Ramel Strong: Black American Involvement in Salsa Music." Hope you all enjoy it! Music: Latin Trap Bea…

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One Year Under Quarantine, Part I: Zoom Weddings, Raising Kids, and Connecting Poor Communities to Health Tech 1:17:13

3y ago1:17:13

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In this week's episode of the newly renamed El Progreso podcast (formerly Techqueria), reporter Jose Fermoso speaks to a series of Latinx people in the tech industry about how the last full year of dealing with the pandemic under quarantine has affected their and their loved one's lives. In part 1, Jose speaks to two young mothers who've had to rea…

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Being 1st Generation 1:03:34

3+ y ago1:03:34

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We chat with actor, writer Nabil Vinas about being 1st generation. He talks about his upbringing, connecting to his roots and the language, and how to make a mean mangu! Please rate, subscribe, and review the show. It really makes a difference! About Nabil Nabil Viñas (AEA) is an actor, screenwriter, and producer born and raised in Washington Heigh…

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Season 4, Episode 3: Se que todo ester bien pero, mi mente no dice lo mismo./ I know everything will be okay but, my mind doesn't say the same. 1:02:56

3+ y ago1:02:56

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Season 4, Episode 3: "Se que todo ester bien pero, mi mente no dice lo mismo."/" I know everything will be okay but, my mind doesn't say the same."Tune in as your host has a conversation with another mental health professional Jackie Garcia, LCSW, as she gives her insight and knowledge on anxiety, and intrusive thoughts.The episode also come with t…

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Ep3 w/Ramel Strong: Black American Impact on NY Latin Music, DEI, Philosophy of Dance 1:32:02

3+ y ago1:32:02

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This episode features Ramel Strong. He is from Memphis and has danced and taught mambo, salsa, and bachata for many years. He also has an immense background in finance and business. In this episode, we discuss the African-American/Black-American involvement in Latin music in New York especially with styles like mambo, latin-boogaloo, and salsa musi…

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Acting is Activism 50:04

3+ y ago50:04

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Franceli Chapman-Varela is an Afro-Latina(Dominican) actor, host, writer, and producer. She is a member of 3 guilds; Writers Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity. We talk about her journey and how Art is a form of Artivism. Please rate, subscribe, and review the show. It really makes a difference! We love to hear from you! email us at roc…

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