Best Harry Engel Podcasts (2024)

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Nuestra Palabra Rewind - Our October 2020 Interview with Mario K Castillo 56:12

5M ago56:12

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On this Nuestra Palabra Rewind from October 2020, join us as we listen to an early interview Tony Diaz had with Mario Castillo, who at that time made history as the first Latino President for the Lone Star College System being named Interim President at the Kingwood campus for the 2020 to 2021 academic year. It's been a few years since Mario shared…

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Lone Star College Chancellor Appreciation Day en la Communidad 52:04

6M ago52:04

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Relive the community event celebrating Mario Castillo making history as the first Latino Chancellor for Lone Star College! La gente celebrated Tuesday, March 20th, 2024, at Spanish Flowers to congratulate Chancellor Mario K. Castillo. We had so many folks join us, including: Lone Star College Partners Art Murillo, Lone Star College Board of Trustee…

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Episode 64 - Jamey Harris - 1998 USA Champs 1500m Breakdown 57:58

6M ago57:58

57:58

We are fortunate enough to finally have Jamey Harris on the pod to breakdown his epic win at the 1998 USA Track & Field Championships in the 1500m in New Orleans. You can find video of the race here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us2CfrGmR_M Jamey ran and graduated from Fresno State University in 1994 and went on to compete as a professional runn…

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A Preview of POETRY AT TORRE LATINA: March 5th in Houston Texas! 50:06

7M ago50:06

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, speaks w/ the featured artists for the celebration of poetry, prose, and visual expression w/ a special event: Nuestra Palabra & Tintero Projects Present: Poetry at Torre Latina! The night will feature a Q&A w/ our poets & artists, book signing, visual art exhibits, and a preview of the new Nuestra Palabra offices at …

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Texas Author Series LIVE! Carmen Tafolla's WARRIOR GIRL at the GCAC's Latino Bookstore! 57:56

7M ago57:56

57:56

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore, as part of the Texas Author Series, welcomes Dr. Carmen Tafolla as she presents and reads from her latest book WARRIOR GIRL! Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and Literary Curator for the GCAC's Latino Bookstore, hosts the Texas Author Series every second Friday of the month. Carmen talks about the…

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2024 MILLROSE GAMES PREVIEW 56:55

7M ago56:55

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If you are unfamiliar with the Millrose Games, it can be best described as the Indoor "Super Bowl" for Track & Field. The best of the best, most prestigious, and most anticipated are safe descriptions of this event. It was once held in Madison Square Garden and has found its home in the historic New York Armory. This year's event will be literally …

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NP & HCPL's Big Read Book Giveaway: INFINITE COUNTRY by Patricia Engel 45:24

7M ago45:24

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Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say and the Harris County Public Library invite you to join us for a book giveaway and discussion of Nuestra Palabra's 2024 Big Read selection, INFINITE COUNTRY by Patricia Engel. The first 50 attendees to register will receive a free copy of the book, courtesy of Nuestra Palabra through the Big Read gra…

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Bonus Episode: John Terrier Classic Preview (Boston 1/26-1/27) 1:01:11

8M ago1:01:11

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Death, Taxes, and Boston University putting on one of the fastest meets in the world. This meet is notorious for its resume of records broken. From 800 m to 5000 m, Erik Sowinski and David Ribich talk about all things distance running ahead of the weekend. This is the first weekend of proper pacing and racing of 2024, so tune in to this episode bef…

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Sit & Kick with Simone Plourde: Her Rise in Canadian Middle Distance Running 1:03:25

8M ago1:03:25

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Simone Plourde may be new to the professional scene, but how she races and handles everything running would make you think she has been in the sport for decades. Simone Plourde rose to recognition quickly in the NCAA while at the University of Utah. She finished 4th in the 3000m at NCAA Indoors, Pac-12 champion over 1500m, and earned All-American h…

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SD Half Marathon Chat / World Record Focus / The Friendship of Josh Kerr & David Ribich 1:33:58

8M ago1:33:58

1:33:58

Welcome back to the better host, Josh Kerr! Enjoy the return of Josh in the host seat, or more like a hot seat, as he comes out swinging in the most banterish way possible. Josh is not shy to speak his mind, but this is the most authentic podcast he has had in months: In-depth analysis of the SD Half Marathon run of 61:51, how training is leading i…

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Episode 63 - "On the Edge" Breakdown 1:24:05

9M ago1:24:05

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Chris, Dave, and Travis are fired up to breakdown a film no one has seen in "On The Edge" starring Bruce Dern from 1986. The best running movie ever made. If you want to see the film, you can find it here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0stg_3P9fkM (note there is nudity in the movie). You'll probably want to watch the film before listen…

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Sit & Kick with Isaiah Harris: Why 2024 is Zay's Year! 58:06

9M ago58:06

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Isaiah Harris is not only a fan favorite for podcast guests but also one of our favorites for the 2024 Olympic team. Zay has nearly a decade of dominance under his belt for 800m, from winning NCAA titles with Penn State to representing his first US Senior team in 2017, 2022(i), and 2023. Zay has shown that experience is everything in the 800m, and …

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Episode 62 - Sean Brosnan 1:18:02

9M ago1:18:02

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The Just Athletics podcast is like "Curb Your Enthusiasm", we go on long hiatuses, but then come back with bangers. Kicking off 2024 we have an incredible guest in Sean Brosnan. Chris, Dave, and Travis banter a little to start the show, so if you just want to listen to Sean, skip to the 17:15 mark in the show. Sean Brosnan has established himself a…

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Banter With The Boys, Co-Hosted by Craig Engels 48:33

9M ago48:33

48:33

In a minimally edited episode, Your Host David Ribich and Craig Engels have a candid discussion of everything and anything involving Track & Field, while spicing in a bit of life updates along the way. Craig Engels is a household name in the sport and most definitely a fan favorite. Engels is a 1500m US Champion, World Finalist, and Olympic contend…

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"The Most Handsome Duo in the NCAA" with Nico Young & Drew Bosley 1:01:57

9M ago1:01:57

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In classic Sit & Kick fashion, the podcast returned with the most talked about duo in the NCAA. Nico Young & Drew Bosley! The pair of NAU Lumberjacks join the show after a busy few weeks of racing. The pair finished 5th & 6th individually at the NCAA Cross Country Championships (leading their team to a 2nd place finish) and then two weeks later, th…

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NP Spotlight: Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones 37:55

10M ago37:55

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and Political Analyst on What's Your Point on Fox 26 News, welcomes Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones. Commissioner Briones shares her work in improving Precinct 4, an important gun buyback program taking place this November 18th, and her literacy advocacy, with her recent appearance at NP's & NEA's Big Read ev…

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BANF 2023 Houston Cultural Treasures Announcement 1:12:45

11M ago1:12:45

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The Houston Cultural Treasures Announcement Event and State of the Network Panel - Recorded Live on 11.02.2023 - at The DeLUXE Theater. The BIPOC Arts Network and Fund named the cohort of 11 organizations named as Houston Cultural Treasures. The panel discussion framed learning and hopes from different segments of BANF communities. BANF will invest…

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GCAC'S Latino Bookstore November '23 Preview: Alma García's ALL THAT RISES 51:10

11M ago51:10

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (GCAC) in San Antonio Texas, welcomes award-winning Seattle writer, teacher, and editor Alma García as she returns to her El Paso roots with her debut novel, ALL THAT RISES (University of Arizona Press, 2023), a story of secrets, lies, bo…

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GCAC'S Latino Bookstore November '23 Preview: Dr. Jesus Jesse Esparza's RAZA SCHOOLS 50:37

11M ago50:37

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (GCAC) in San Antonio Texas, welcomes professor Dr. Jesús Jesse Esparza, Associate Professor in the Department of History, Geography, and General Studies at Texas Southern University, to discuss his book RAZA SCHOOLS (University of Oklaho…

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NP Spotlight: ROOTED IN CLAY w/ Verónica Castillo & Dr. Josie Méndez-Negrete 46:22

11M ago46:22

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Internationally renowned ceramicist Veronica Castillo alongside Professor Emerita and Independent Publisher Dr. Josie Méndez-Negrete join us in spotlighting their co-authored book, "Rooted in Clay: El Arte de Verónica Castillo."Tony delves into the book written as a plática in which Castillo shares her life work, inspiration, politics, and history …

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Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series September Preview: Dr Norma Cantu 49:24

12M ago49:24

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center welcomes award winning author and distinguished professor Dr. Norma Cantu to the show to discuss her latest book CHICANA PORTRAITS: CRITICAL BIOGRAPHIES OF TWELVE CHICANA WRITERS (University of Arizona Press 2023) ahead of her Texas Autho…

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Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series September Preview: John Olivares Espinoza 52:11

12M ago52:11

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio Texas, welcomes award winning author John Olivares Espinoza to the show to discuss his book THE DATE FRUIT ELEGIES (Bilingual Review Press, 2008) ahead of his Texas Author Series appearance on October 13th 2023 at the Guada…

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Main Street Theater's CARMELA, FULL OF WISHES 44:28

12M ago44:28

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Tony Diaz welcomes key members of Main Street Theater’s current production of CARMELA, FULL OF WISHES, playing Sept. 24 – Oct. 21 at MST’s Midtown location at 3400 Main Street, 77002 at the MATCH. Adapted by Nuestra Palabra's very own Alvaro Saar Rios from the best selling book by Matt de la Peña, Tony speaks with Alvaro, Laura Moreno, the play’s d…

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Nuestra Palabra & NEA's The Big Read: Celebrating Latina Leaders 1:15:32

12M ago1:15:32

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Nuestra Palabra and the National Endowment for the Arts @neaarts celebrated will Latina Leaders with an amazing event, NP & NEA's The Big Read! The event was a huge success but if you missed it no worries, it is now available on our podcast! Some key moments: As part of our collaboration with the NEA, we gave away 400 copies of INFINITE COUNTRY (@A…

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Nuestra Palabra Spotlight: Carmen Tafolla's WARRIOR GIRL 49:24

1y ago49:24

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Tony Diaz, el Librotraficante spotlights Dr. Carmen Tafolla’s latest book WARRIOR GIRL! Carmen talks about the book, it’s representation, and how this novel is defying the books bans occurring now and reads several poems from the book. Her book published through Penguin Random House is available through various online stores but also at the Guadalu…

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Nuestra Palabra Spotlight: Juan P Carmona's THE ALTON BUS CRASH 37:57

1y ago37:57

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Nuestra Palabra features the book "The Alton Bus Crash" on our latest podcast episode. Tony Diaz speaks with Juan P Carmona about his book on the tragic Alton Bus Crash, which claimed the lives of 21 junior and senior high school students after a bottling truck collided with the school bus, causing the bus to enter a caliche pit filled with water. …

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Dr. Mehnaaz Momen's LISTENING TO LAREDO: A BORDER CITY IN A GLOBALIZED AGE 57:56

1y ago57:56

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Culturalarts Center's Latino Bookstore, spotlights Dr. Mehnaaz Momen's LISTENING TO LAREDO: A BORDER CITY IN A GLOBALIZED AGE. in a lively discussion on place, identity, and the changing conditions of an American border city. Dr. Mehnaaz Momen is an associate professor in the Depart…

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Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series September Preview: Dr. Ito Romo 57:56

1y ago57:56

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Nuestra Palabra's Tony Diaz El Librotraficante, Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore, welcomes Dr. Ito Romo, who will be one of our our featured authors for the Texas Author Series' September reading at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on September 8th at 6:00PM. Tony will speak with Dr. Romo re: his book THE…

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The Bard in the Borderlands w/ The Borderlands Shakespeare Colectiva ⁠& Dr. Brenda Sarmiento-Quezada 57:56

1y ago57:56

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Tony Diaz, the Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore, welcomes The Borderlands Shakespeare Colectiva @borderlandsshax (BSC)! Dr. Kathryn Vomero Santos (Trinity University), Dr. Katherine Gillen (Texas A&M University–San Antonio), and Dr. Adrianna M. Santos (Texas A&M University–San Antonio), who will be our feat…

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JOSH KERR 1500M WORLD CHAMPION 1:06:27

1y ago1:06:27

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The title of this episode is all the description you need to click play and kick back. However, if you still need convincing, this episode is the most in-depth Josh Kerr has gone in his build-up to the World Championships in Budapest, where he went on to win his first world title over 1500m. If you have listened to this podcast through the years yo…

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NP Spotlight - Vincent Cooper's "Infidelis" 45:50

1y ago45:50

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Nuestra Palabra's Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, welcomes author of the acclaimed books ZARZAMORA and WHERE THE RECKLESS ONES COME TO DIE Vincent Cooper, who joins us to talk about his latest book from Mouthfeel Press, INFIDELIS. Tony speaks with Vincent Tuesday on KPFT Houston 90.1 FM on Tuesday August 22nd at 7:00 PM CDT as we discuss Vincent's p…

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Dr. Roberto Cintli Rodriguez - A Tribute 1:22:01

1y ago1:22:01

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The Nuestra Palabra Familia is honored to get to call Dr. Cintli a friend. His work has shaped a people. His writings are testament to our greatness. On behalf of Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say, Librotraficante, and The Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, we extend our condolences to his familia and all the liv…

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NP LIT Summer: Cristina Rivera Garza and her latest book "Liliana's Invincible Summer" 37:29

1y ago37:29

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As part of the NP LIT Summer Series, Cristina Rivera Garza showcases her latest book "Liliana's Invincible Summer" live and with a reading at the Ballroom at Bayou Place on August 14th, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT. This event is free and open to the public; free drinks and light snacks will be provided. If you can't make it to Downtown Houston, we will be …

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Latino Bookstore's Texas Author Series August Preview: Jen Yáñez-Alaniz & Octavio Quintanilla 50:51

1y ago50:51

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Tony Diaz, Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts's Latino Bookstore, welcomes Jen Yáñez-Alaniz and Octavio Quintanilla who are the featured authors for the Texas Author Series' August reading on August 11th at 6:00PM. Jen and Octavio will read form their latest works and have a question and answer afterwards as well as sign copied of the…

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The Multi-Zen-sery Exhibition w/ Nelson Delgado 43:35

1y ago43:35

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Nelson Delgado Jr. is the Founder & Creative Director of the The Eclectic Arts Movement (T.E.A.M.) which was created in 2010 along with the BEGIN MY MOVEMENT Project. T.E.A.M. is a group of artists uniting for a great and noble cause through projects Nelson envisions. The Event and Exhibition was ART. Keeping the World Moving! A fundraiser for chil…

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NP Presents: Cat Alvarado's Debut Album "Off-White" 52:08

1y ago52:08

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Nuestra Palabra spotlights acclaimed Nicaraguan-American comedian Cat Alvarado as she talks about her debut comedy album Off-White, available now on Spotify and Apple Music! Cat Alvarado is a Nicaraguan-American comedian who turned her journey as a Latina misfit into an award-winning one-woman show and a comedy special, Off-White. She’s performed a…

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Nuestra Palabra Presents: El Martillo Press Spotlight! 46:46

1y ago46:46

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El Martillo Press publishes writers whose pens strike the page with clear intent; words with purpose to pry apart assumed norms and to hammer away at injustice. El Martillo Press proactively publishes writers looking to pound the pavement to promote their work and the work of their fellow pressmates. There is strength in El Martillo. Founded in Los…

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XXV Celebration Kickoff! 57:56

1y ago57:56

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Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say celebrates 25 years! On Wednesday, April 26, Librotraficantes celebrated 25 years of NP with a reception at the Post Houston at the ALMAAHH Texas Gallery. From the heart of Houston, Tony Diaz leads a festive program that included many collaborators and NP alumni. Danza, book readings, and poetry reci…

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One Houston One Book: Freedom to Read 37:47

1y ago37:47

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On today's program, Nuestra Palabra features the One Houston One Book program from the Houston Public Library! Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, will speak with Federico Salas-Isnardi, Director of the Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy (MOAL) in Houston about the goals of the OHOB Program. Nuestra Palabra airs on 90.1 KPFT @KPFTHoustonTX Tuesdays at 7:…

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The History of Our Victory / 8th Annual Statewide Summit on MAS 36:05

1+ y ago36:05

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Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, speaks w/ participants at the summit and the continued efforts to recognize efforts to further integrate ethnic studies into our schools. Tony discusses new approaches including recent initiatives such as developing new curriculums from new books from Latino authors. Dr. Christopher Carmona is an award-winning author …

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Juneteenth Literacy Celebration 48:11

1+ y ago48:11

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Juneteenth is coming up and we have two community superstars who want to make sure literacy is part of the celebration by making sure our people have a choice in both the books they read and where and who they purchase from. Guest host Rodrigo Bravo Jr. welcomes two book barons who are changing lives one page at a time. At a moment in time where ou…

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Nuestra Palabra Presents "Latina Leadership Lessons" w/ the Honorable Delia Garcia 46:41

1+ y ago46:41

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Nuestra Palabra Presents "Latina Leadership Lessons", the new book featuring many Latina Leaders as written by the Honorable Delia Garcia who is joined by two contributors, Dolores Huerta and Maria Gabriela Pacheco. Listen to this amazing platica in advance to Delia Garcia's speaking engagement at the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts…

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Sin Muros Festival Showcase 50:56

1+ y ago50:56

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The Sin Muros Festival at @stageshouston has been celebrating and lifting up Latinx artists for six years. Listen on 90.1 FM @kpfthoustontx Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM CST as we feature organizers and participants of the festival! More than 300 Latinx artists have benefited—both financially and creatively—from participating in the festival. This y…

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2022 Texas Poet Laureate Lupe Mendez's Book "Why I Am Like Tequila" banned in North Texas. 30:13

1+ y ago30:13

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As book bans become fashionable and favorable vs just outright discrimination, one of our own Librotraficantes has been deemed too controversial for K-12. Lupe Mendez, 2022 Texas Poet laureate and award winning author, has had his book "Why I Am Like Tequila?" banned at a Texas Panhandle school along with other BIPOC and LGBTQi+ books. Tony Diaz sp…

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Encuentro: The Native American Roots of Texas Mexican Food. 45:27

1+ y ago45:27

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Tony Diaz spotlights the upcoming event “Encuentro: The Native American Roots of Texas Mexican Food.” Several food scholars explore the culinary scene with chefs and writers, and sometimes, both! Victoria Elizondo is chef owner of Cochinita Co. in Houston where she insists that fresh and preferably local ingredients are key to her vibrant and flavo…

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2023 ALMAAHH Visual Artist: Viri Ramos - Te Bajé La Luna Y Las Estrellas 19:57

1+ y ago19:57

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2023 ALMAAHH Visual Artist: Viri Ramos - Te Bajé La Luna Y Las Estrellas On today's bonus episode, Tony Diaz speaks with Viri Ramos in support for the ALMAAHH Silent Auction going on now. Viri Ramos was introduced to painting at an early age by her mother who was a classically trained oil painter. Growing up they would often work along side each ot…

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Texas Folk Life presents the 34th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Celebration 57:56

1+ y ago57:56

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Tony Diaz will feature some special talent for the upcoming event: The 34th Annual Accordion King & Queens (AKG) Join Texas Folklife for a night as big as the Lone Star State, showcasing the amazing musical diversity of Texas accordion styles. It will be on June 3rd, 2023, from 7PM - 10PM at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. Texas Folklife’s Accordion Ki…

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Nuestra Palabra Presents: Huizache Magazine Spotlight! 55:53

1+ y ago55:53

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Today we highlight various authors, poets and educators what have been spotlighted from Huizache Magazine. Maceo Montoya is an author, visual artist, and educator who has published books in a variety of genres, including four works of fiction: The Scoundrel and the Optimist, The Deportation of Wopper Barraza, You Must Fight Them: A Novella and Stor…

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Nuestra Palabra: 2023 ALMAAHH & MFA Studio Artist Spotlight! 47:34

1+ y ago47:34

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Nuestra Palabra: 2023 ALMAAHH & MFA Studio Artist Spotlight! Tony Diaz will be interviewing a few artists and spotlight them on their artistic work as part of the 2023 ALMAAHH & MFAH community! Viri Ramos was introduced to painting at an early age by her mother who was a classically trained oil painter. Growing up they would often work along side e…

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The Great Tex Mex Debate W/ Jose Ralat & Gustavo Arellano 47:06

1+ y ago47:06

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Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say has guest host Rodrigo Bravo filling in for Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, author of the book "The Tip of the Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital." Even though Tony may not be here, ya sabes que le damos esquina al Librotraficante and continue talking about cultivating cultural community …

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