Best Patricia Torres Podcasts (2024)

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The Soften Journey: A Journey of Opening as Love 16:42

1h ago16:42

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In this fourth solo episode I share the details of the journey that I have been guiding women through for the past decade; it is the journey of moving from the mind into the heart, and living and loving from there. This is a journey that I call SOFTEN. . "Until and unless we are able to exalt our our inner masculine, we will never be able to birth …

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On Conscious Dying with Death Doula and Midwife Carla Torres Davis 1:09:35

1M ago1:09:35

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Join me for a tender but important conversation about death and dying, the conscious way. Today I'm joined by Carla, a Death Doula and Midwife who has helped to guide many people on this journey. . Carla is the owner of A Venerated Death: End of Life. She is an End-of-Life Coach, Death Doula & Midwife, Home Funeral Guide and Funeral Celebrant. Carl…

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

4M 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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Womb Wisdom with Menstrual Artist Jasmine Alicia Carter 1:01:25

4M ago1:01:25

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What a beautiful honor it was to host Jasmine for this conversation of the heart. We talk about her spiritual journey and her relationship with sacred blood as a medium for her art, and about the movement for this art that she is single-handedly leading. . “I dream to experience in this lifetime the manifestation of millions of Gods and Goddesses o…

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

5M 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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On Being a Teacher: Three Stories Not Many Know 17:04

5M ago17:04

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In this third solo episode of a series of 12 for the year, host Patricia Russo shares her journey as a teacher; here are three personal stories that not many know. . To deepen in with Patricia you can find her personal Instagram here: www.instagram.com/lavieenrusso and her professional Instagram here: www.instagram.com/wholehealedholy. . Full offer…

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Ritual as Remedy with Mara Branscombe 52:10

6M ago52:10

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“Living in a constant state of distraction and noise diminishes your intuitive intelligence. Practice being in silence. Soul-care is the path towards building the sanctuary of love, presence, and leadership within.” . Join me for an episode with Mara Branscombe, a woman who embodies the benefits of ritual as remedy and soul care, she shares her wis…

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

6M 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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The Fool: A Story of Love with These Words 17:39

6M ago17:39

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In this second solo episode of a series of 12 for the year, host Patricia Russo shares poems from her book These Words (published in 2016), as she weaves in the story of love in her life: love as her biggest teacher. . To deepen in with Patricia you can find her personal Instagram here: www.instagram.com/lavieenrusso and her professional Instagram …

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

7M ago57:56

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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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On the Inside: The Story of Deep Healing in Women's Prisons with Nikki Weaver 1:06:48

7M ago1:06:48

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In this episode, Nikki Weaver, the founder of "On the Inside" shares a powerful memory of witnessing her mother's remarkable ability to alter the energy in a space, and create the potential for deep healing in a second. This memory, and the memory of her mother lives in the work Nikki now does for women in prisons through her project called "On the…

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

6M 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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My Evolution: A Journey of Remembering with Patricia Russo 20:37

7M ago20:37

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In this first solo episode of a series of 12 for the year, host Patricia Russo shares her nearly 53-year journey of evolution; her journey of remembering who she is. From being the first born big sister and young mother to her four sisters, to a life of creating beauty, experiences and work in service to others. . She shares this first solo episode…

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Where Spirit Meets Space: The Art of Designing Sacred Space with Kelly Robinson 54:21

8M ago54:21

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What happens when Spirit meets space? Join me for this conversation with Kelly Robinson, where we talk about her beautiful approach to designing the spaces we live in. . Kelly Robinson is a Chicago-native who has designed experiences and offices for some of the world's most influential tech companies. Through her career creating conscious workplace…

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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

10M 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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FEED DROP – Introducing “Countdown to Dallas: The Kennedy Assassination” 2:59

10M ago2:59

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Evergreen Podcasts, the network that brought you Wake Up Call, is pleased to introduce Countdown to Dallas. On the sixtieth anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, former White House correspondent Paul Brandus takes an in-depth look at the seemingly unconnected events that led to that infamous afternoon in Dallas, Texas. He e…

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

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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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Whole Woman Health with Carrie E. Levine, CNM 54:52

10M ago54:52

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Join me for a conversation about whole health for women, exploring the whys of heath rather than the whats with my guest Carrie E. Levine. . Carrie E. Levine is a certified nurse midwife, an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, the founder of the Whole Woman Health Clinic, and the author of Whole Woman Health: A Guide to Creatin…

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

11M 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

11M 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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The Feminine Gift of Yearning: Harnessing the Creative Power of this Gift with Alexandra Roxo 1:03:23

11M ago1:03:23

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Shortly after meeting each other on retreat many years ago, my guest and I shared a season of yearning for the love that we now both have. We steeped ourselves in this "holy ache" as we both call it; we trusted in it, and with it. Join me for a conversation with Alexandra Roxo. We talk about desire, yearning, aloneness and living a life in love as …

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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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

12M 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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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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The Healing Power of Forgiveness: Forgiving the Unforgivable with Sharon Kagan 1:02:47

1y ago1:02:47

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Contemplating the unforgivable is a very personal curiosity, a spiritual and healing journey for some of us. In this episode, I explore the practice and the power of forgiveness through the lens of a brave heart and remarkable artist named Sharon Kagan. She is literally, figuratively and artistically the thread that knits us all together - in the u…

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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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Discover Your Soul Voice: The Embodiment of Spirit Through Music with Nina Grae 58:06

1y ago58:06

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I have loved Nina from the moment I met her, she is the embodiment of Spirit. And when Nina sings, you can feel this embodiment and Spirit in every cell of your body. Join us for a heart-to-heart conversation about the power of music, the power of her music. . Since 2012, Nina Grae has enjoyed sharing her authentic voice on various festival, confer…

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Writing to Heal with Samantha Lazo 46:18

1y ago46:18

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Join me for a heart-to-heart conversation with Samantha Lazo about the power of words to heal, of poetry and writing...to heal. Many of us write and create as we heal, and sharing this writing is part of our journey too. Sam shares her heart, her journey, and her words in this episode and I hope this touches you like it touched me. . Samantha Lazo …

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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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A Superior Man is A Spiritual Man with David Cunningham 1:13:26

1y ago1:13:26

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Join me as my guest David Cunningham and I explore our unique perspectives of the polarity work that we guide with men and women. We share a love for David Deida's book "The Way of the Superior Man," and we explore our lives as healed healers with the deep spiritual and healing work that we have the great honor of doing in this lifetime. . In 2017,…

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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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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The Embodiment of ’Soul Care’ with Ifie Natasha Brandon 58:35

1+ y ago58:35

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What happens when we stop to listen to our Soul? And what happens when we hear what our Soul needs, and we take action to answer those needs? For me, Ifie embodies this answer (what she calls "Soul Care") as a poet, writer, spoken word artist, mother, wife, daughter and big, big Soul in this lifetime. . Ifie Natasha Brandon is a professional poet, …

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Sin Muros Festival Showcase 50:56

1y 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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