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"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.

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Mexican chef Pati Jinich and UT San Antonio's Amy Rushing talk about the signficance of the food and history highlighted in the collection.

The national nonprofit Latinos in Heritage Conservation released a list of landmarks that hold cultural and historical significance, and face demolition, neglect, or otherwise uncertain futures.

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Archeologist Jorge Luis García Ruiz documents the movement north of Spanish explorers in his book, Presidio: Soldiers of the King in New Mexico.

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The August report by MSF, or Doctors Without Borders, finds the changes have left many immigrants trapped in a cycle of physical, emotional, and institutional violence.

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Jorge Luis García Ruiz
Historian, archaeologist, and author of Presidio, Soldiers of the King in New Mexico
Episode: Fronteras: A deep dive into the Spanish conquest of Texas, New Mexico
Dr. Franking Frias
Deputy Manager of Operations for Médecins Sans Frontières in Mexico and Central America
Médecins Sans Frontières
Episode: Fronteras: New report examines devastating impact of migration policy changes
Tami Kashiya-Gold
Producer, director, and writer of the documentary Sex Work, It's Just a Job
Episode: Fronteras: ‘Sex work is work’ — Documentary examines the push to decriminalize the sex industry
Alex Vitale
Co-producer of the film and professor of sociology at Brooklyn College and the City University of New York Graduate Center
Brooklyn College
Episode: Fronteras: ‘Sex work is work’ — Documentary examines the push to decriminalize the sex industry
Joanna Dreby
Sociologist and author of Surviving the Ice Age, Children of Immigrants in New York
University of Albany, State University of New York
Episode: Fronteras: ‘Surviving the ICE Age’ — How deportations and detentions impact U.S. citizen children of immigrants
Ellen Gass
Texas Field Representative for The Conservation Fund
The Conservation Fund
Episode: Fronteras: Regenerating the land and indigenous connections through the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project
Lucille Contreras
Founder and CEO of the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project
Texas Tribal Buffalo Project
Episode: Fronteras: Regenerating the land and indigenous connections through the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project
Trinidad Gonzalez
A history and Mexican-American studies instructor at South Texas College and co-founder of Refusing to Forget.
South Texas College
Episode: Fronteras: ‘They simply ceased to exist’ — New report aims to identify those killed during state-sanctioned killings
America Garcia-Graywall
Co-founder of Border Vigil of Eagle Pass
Border Vigil
Episode: Border Vigil collaborates to ID immigrants in Eagle Pass, pay tribute to lives lost

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Norma Martinez
Host of Fronteras, focusing on cultural and social issues affecting communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
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    See above.

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    Gnm98
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it!

    As a Chicano History teacher in Stockton CA, I love the resources fronteras provides.

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    Therealmrrojas
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you!

    These stories bring this non-Texan back to the border where I’ve been blessed to spend time in Brownsville, McAllen and El Paso.

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    stevie bk ny
    United States4 years ago
  • Powerful

    I’ve been listening to this Podcast for years. Somehow, seemingly mundane subjects are brought to life. A poet gives more insight on religion than any clergy has. A little neighborhood’s complex history is played out over the span of less than an hour. A minor kerfuffle draws out a complex and poignant issue. My heart sings when I hear this podcast.

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    LadyGodiva614
    United States6 years ago

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Many find the discussions impactful, bringing attention to often overlooked topics and giving a voice to marginalized communities.
Listeners appreciate the resourcefulness of the stories shared, which provide valuable insights into cultural and historical contexts.

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Fronteras: A deep dive into the Spanish conquest of Texas, New Mexico
Q: Do you have any final words that you'd like to say about this book, Presidio Soldiers of the King in New Mexico, before we wrap things up today?
The book aims to bridge the gap between academic history and public understanding, making historical documents accessible and engaging for readers.
Fronteras: A deep dive into the Spanish conquest of Texas, New Mexico
Q: Can you talk a little bit about that?
The Spanish conquest of the Southwest was marked by the need to settle and convert indigenous populations rather than merely taking land.
Fronteras: ‘Surviving the ICE Age’ — How deportations and detentions impact U.S. citizen children of immigrants
Q: Do you see that potentially happening under this administration?
While I think policy mechanisms could exist to protect children even during enforcement, politically, there's a move to use children as tools to manipulate narratives surrounding enforcement activities.
Fronteras: ‘Surviving the ICE Age’ — How deportations and detentions impact U.S. citizen children of immigrants
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the silencing?
The theme of silencing emerged repeatedly, with many young adults not sharing their experiences due to trauma or a lack of discourse in their communities, despite being proud of their heritage.
Fronteras: ‘Surviving the ICE Age’ — How deportations and detentions impact U.S. citizen children of immigrants
Q: How did you find this group of young adults? How were you able to recruit this really fascinating group of young people?
Sampling was a fun challenge for me, evolving over time where I initially reached out to youth groups, but adapted my strategies, especially during the pandemic, to involve students in identifying and interviewing young adults in their networks.

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A collection of insightful discussions highlighting the nuanced stories and challenges faced by marginalized communities in the American Southwest, particularly along the U.S.-Mexico border. The featured episodes delve into various topics such as mental health disparities, historical injustices, cultural heritage conservation, and the immigrant experience. Unique narratives are shared through the voices of community leaders, educators, artists, and activists, reflecting a commitment to amplifying underrepresented perspectives and advocating for social change. Notably, the program emphasizes the importance of bilingualism, cultural representation, and the historical contributions of Latino and Indigenous communities to the region.

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1. Jorge Luis García Ruiz
2. Dr. Franking Frias
3. Tami Kashiya-Gold
4. Alex Vitale
5. Joanna Dreby
6. Ellen Gass
7. Lucille Contreras
8. Trinidad Gonzalez

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