Best Veronica Mendez Podcasts (2024)

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At Studio Ochenta, we need you 2:07

2M ago2:07

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At Studio Ochenta, we’re exploring new ways to create audio series, and find new methods to fund our production work so we can continue making your favorite series in your preferred languages. So, if you appreciate what we do, here’s the small favor I need from you: just five minutes of your time to fill out a survey we just launched. With the surv…

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Ep. 15 Why Anthropology Matters 23:01

4M ago23:01

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In this short episode, Gabe explains to Noah and Louie why anthropology matters in our studies of human culture and history. Follow us on Instagram: @redhawk.mediaBy Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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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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Ep. 14 Conspiracy Theories 47:22

4M ago47:22

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In this episode, we unravel the tangled web of conspiracy theories, from the Fibonacci sequence to the true reasons for war. Join us for a wild ride through the land of outlandish explanations and improbable plots, where the truth is often stranger than fiction, and skepticism is our trusty sidekick. Follow us on Instagram: @redhawk.media…

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Ep. 13 Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? 32:39

5M ago32:39

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In this episode we ask ourselves, “Are We Smarter Than A 5th Grader?”. Spoiler alert: we are not. But the real question is, who is the dumbest of us all? Find out in this episode and see who suffers the consequences of being the dumbest one in the group… Follow us on Instagram: @redhawk.mediaBy Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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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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Ep. 12 Chat GPT “Would You Rather? 37:52

5M ago37:52

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Will artificial intelligence take over the world? Will it take away all of our jobs? Will it one day turn against us? All of these questions will be answered another time because in this episode we meet our new hosts and use the power of artificial intelligence to play a game of “Would You Rather?”By Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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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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EXCLUSIVE SNEAKPEAK: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems 1:58

6M ago1:58

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At Ochenta, we've just released a new audiobook for Valentine’s Month: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems, based on our podcast Love Items. If you've already listened to Cloe and Eloc's story about finding true love, don't worry. In this audiobook, you’ll delve deep into the most intriguing questions of Love Items: Why did Eloc gain all of h…

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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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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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Ep. 11 Christmas Special 59:44

8M ago59:44

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Tis the season to be jolly! And what better way to celebrate the Christmas season than with a movie? In this episode, Gabe and Andy rank their top 10 favorite Christmas movies. Follow us on Instagram @RedHawk.Media Follow us on YouTube @RedHawkMediaIUNBy Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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Ep. 10 16 Personalities 59:34

9M ago59:34

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In this episode, Gabe and Andy take the famous online 16 Personalities quiz. What personality types are they? Stick around and find out.By Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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Ep. 9 D&D Pt.2 56:50

9M ago56:50

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In part 1 Andy made his D&D character. Now he puts it to use in his first-ever game.By Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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Ep. 8 D&D Part 1 37:30

9M ago37:30

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The time has finally come for Andy to pay for his constant attacking of the Dungeons and Dragons community. In this episode, Gabe helps Andy create a D&D character for an upcoming game.By Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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Studio Ochenta presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! 3:18

9M ago3:18

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Studio Ochenta presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! Bringing 10 brand new stories from Colombia 🇨🇴, Argentina 🇦🇷, México 🇲🇽, Chile 🇨🇱, Ecuador 🇪🇨 and Paraguay 🇵🇾. This time, we’re showcasing stories about endings - the end of a journey, the end of a trail road, the end of a flight through space... First episode drops on November 30th, 2023. Hosted o…

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Ep. 7 King of Comedy 36:44

10M ago36:44

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In this episode, Gabe and Andy review the Martin Scorsese film that doesn't get the recognition it deserves: The King of Comedy.By Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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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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Ep. 6 FNAF 37:51

10M ago37:51

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Few franchises have been as iconic as Five Nights at Freddy's. In this episode of You Know; The Show, Gabe, and Andy take a look at all the games, talk about the lore, and give their reviews of the new movie.By Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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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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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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Ep. 5 First Annual Halloween Special 36:18

10M ago36:18

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Welcome one and welcome all, for the first ever HALLOWEEN special of You Know; The Show. In this episode, Gabe reads the scariest story that he could find. Listener be aware, you're in for a scare!!!!By Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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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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Ep. 4 Basketball 41:25

10M ago41:25

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They never played in high school. They never played in college. They still think they'll make the NBA. This episode of You Know; The Show gives their opinions on all things basketball in honor of the season approaching.By Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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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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Ep. 3 The Future and Science Fiction 54:25

11M ago54:25

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How will technology impact the future? Is a nuclear Armageddon inevitable? Is there life on other planets? These are all very important questions. Let's see what two idiots have to say about itBy Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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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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Ep. 2 Reincarnation 46:08

11M ago46:08

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Is it crazy to believe that past lives exist? Listen to Gabe and Andy explore the topic of reincarnation.By Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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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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Ep. 1 Jobs 57:49

11M ago57:49

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In their debut the Gabe and Andy take a trip down memory lane to their first jobs. Along with taking a quiz to figure out what their perfect job is, and no, not having a job is not an option.By Gabriel Ashbach, Louie Laxamana, Cara Eklund, Noah Cardenas, Veronica Mendez

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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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We are now on YouTube! 0:49

1y ago0:49

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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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Studio Ochenta Presents: Atlas Linguae. Season3 2:57

1y ago2:57

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Announcing Season 3 of Atlas Linguae! Atlas Linguae is Studio Ochenta’s leading podcast about language, culture, and communication. Host Luis Lopez explores Kpop song translation with BTS army, what makes a story successful across languages with folks from Disney Pixar’s writers, how to translate what your cat is trying to tell you with an animal t…

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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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WE ARE STUDIO OCHENTA! 2:12

1y ago2:12

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Studio Ochenta’s creative work reflects our motto: Raising Voices across Cultures. We produce global stories for international audiences to make sure language isn’t a barrier to enjoying a great story. Check out our award-winning original podcasts for kids of all ages, which reached #1 in over 31 countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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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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