Topics on today's episode include:
1. We discussed his upbringing in the southside of chicago
2. Discovering theatre and using it as a way to express himself
3. Going away for school and working on his PhD
4. His web series “Brujos”
5. His live show called “The Hoodoisie”
6. His thoughts on “Lin Manuel Miranda” and mainstream theatre
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Today's episode is one where we are joined again by Roberto Perez of Urban Pilon and Piro Lopez of Buya to discuss the current issues in Puerto Rico. We discussed the Trump visit, some of the lies being spread around, and with what people can send to Puerto Rico. The main discussion is around the "Rican-Struction" BBQ for Boriken event on Oct 22, 2017 at 4pm in Chicago.
Read MoreEveryone loved him as our second podcast episode "The Rise of La X Tropical" and this time we have Luis Guillermo breaking down some more Chicago radio history! Topics include:
Gentrification has been a major topic the past few years. Today's guest - Hilario Dominguez - is actively involved in the battle against this phenomenon in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. Our topics of discussion vary, but include:
Read MoreIt has been a while since the group just chatted on our own so we're bringing back a Group Talk! Familiar voices (Christian & VFig) and a few newer members (Marissa & April) sit down to talk about the podcast and a few other things.
Read MoreEpisode 50 focuses on a conversation we have been wanting to have with a guest for a while now. Today's show features Chicago based Angie Galván-Rodriguez, who is the creator of AfroLatina Natural. We discuss the beginnings of her project being rooted in her daughter getting made fun of at school and how they now embrace natural hair.
Read MoreChicago is one of our main homes as La Verdad and we love to show fellow entrepreneurs some love. Today is no different as we present an insightful interview with the crew behind No Manches Clothing Co. They are a creative brand based in Chicago and gave us a dope breakdown on how they started and where they plan to go. Topics include:
Read MoreEpisode 47 welcomes Omar Torres-Kortright who is a heavily involved Boricua now based in Chicago. Omar is Executive Director of the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center and founder/CEO of Aguzate. Conversation includes:
Read MoreThere is a lot of controversy about Puerto Rico and its political status. Are they a country? Is it a colony? Are they a state? People also wonder what all the protests are about. Today we bring in a Chicago based group called Chicago Boricua Resistance that is hoping to answer those questions and bridge the gap between Boricuas on the island and in the mainland. Topics include:
Read MoreEpisode 44 is a fun and insightful one where we chop it up with Cesar "Visual" Zamudio. Cesar is a Chicago based Rapper, Writer, Director, Actor, Artist, and overall Creative! Our conversation covers a variety of topics the include:
Read MoreJessica Holmes is the Executive Chef and Co-founder of SoulBoricua, LLC - a great young Chicago business created by sisters three sisters - Jessica Holmes, Lenora Carroll and Cecile De Mello - who blended their African American and Puerto Rican heritage. They bring an African American and Puerto Rican fusion of foods with health conscious ingredients. We talked about their main product "SoulFrito", which is now available at the Englewood Whole Foods.
Read MoreToday's episode is pretty laid back and features two key people in the La Verdad familia! Nati and VFig get together to talk about their upbringing and background. They also share more about their experiences in college and some of the reasons why they started getting passionate about learning more about their culture.
Read MoreThere are many people who try to separate the concept of Blackness and Latinidad. A basic history book or pressing play on some of our favorite music can quickly show you that is not true. Today's guest are members of a musical group called Bomba Con Buya based out of Chicago. Bomba music is an Afro-Boricua genre rooted strongly in drum rhythms.
Read MoreOur 34th episode is an important one considering all the immigration news in the media today. We are joined by Rigo Fernandez, who is a Board Member for Chicago's 49th Ward Democratic Party. He talks about the importance of understanding the rights immigrants have. Other topics include Chicago as a Sanctuary City and what to do if stopped by the police.
Read MoreThe whole squad gets together for the first time in about a month and it's just like old times. They talk about transitioning to the Audioboom platform, the Cubs winning the World Series, and our viral post about Halloween Racism at Michigan State University.
Read MoreThis week we are joined by Chicago Hip Hop artist and community advocate Pinqy Ring! We talk about her being a Latina rapper in a male dominated industry, the use of KickStarter to fund her upcoming projects, and the importance of giving back to the youth in urban communities. Pinqy's episode is full of inspiration and insight on working hard to reach our dreams!
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