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New Books in Latino Studies

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Community voices are often an underrepresented aspect of our historical and cultural knowledge of the U.S. Southwest. In this episode, we sit down with Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez and Anita Huízar-Hernández, editors of meXicana Roots and Routes: Listening... more

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Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez
Associate professor of English at Arizona State University and assistant vice provost of the Polytechnic Campus
Arizona State University
Episode: Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez and Anita Huízar-Hernández eds., "meXicana Roots and Routes: Listening to People, Places, and Pasts" (U Arizona Press, 2025)
Anita Huízar-Hernández
Associate professor in the School of International Letters and Cultures at Arizona State University and associate director of the Hispanic Research Center
Arizona State University
Episode: Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez and Anita Huízar-Hernández eds., "meXicana Roots and Routes: Listening to People, Places, and Pasts" (U Arizona Press, 2025)
Dr. Philis Barragán-Goetz
Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Texas A&M University San Antonio.
Texas A&M University San Antonio
Episode: Philis Barragán-Goetz, "Reading, Writing, and Revolution: Escuelitas and the Emergence of a Mexican American Identity in Texas" (U Texas Press, 2020)
Joseph O. Jewell
Professor and author focused on race and social mobility
University of Illinois, Chicago
Episode: Joseph O. Jewell, "White Man’s Work: Race and Middle-Class Mobility into the Progressive Era" (UNC Press, 2023)
Jennifer R. Nájera
Associate professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at University of California, Riverside
University of California, Riverside
Episode: Jennifer R. Nájera, "Learning to Lead: Undocumented Students Mobilizing Education" (Duke UP, 2024)
Professor Laura Chávez-Moreno
Author of How Schools Make Race, Teaching Latinx Racialization in America
Episode: How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America
Asad El-Assad
Assistant Professor of Sociology at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Engage and Evade in 2025: Asad L. Asad on Latino Immigrants in America
Tiffany D. Joseph
Associate Professor of Sociology and International Affairs at Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Episode: Tiffany D. Joseph, "Not All In: Race, Immigration, and Health Care Exclusion in the Age of Obamacare" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2025)
Lina-Maria Murillo
Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa, author and researcher focused on reproductive care and race in the borderlands.
University of Iowa
Episode: Lina-Maria Murillo, "Fighting for Control: Power, Reproductive Care, and Race in the US-Mexico Borderlands" (UNC Press, 2025)

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David James Gonzales
Host of New Books in Latino Studies

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Ana Patricia Rodríguez, "Avocado Dreams: Remaking Salvadoran Life and Art in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area" (University of Arizona Press, 2025)
Q: How has working alongside your students and community members influenced your own sense of what it means to teach, write and remember collectively?
Rodríguez emphasizes that connecting literature with lived experiences and incorporating storytelling into teaching enriches the understanding of the Salvadoran diaspora's challenges and triumphs, making the narratives more impactful and meaningful.
Ana Patricia Rodríguez, "Avocado Dreams: Remaking Salvadoran Life and Art in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area" (University of Arizona Press, 2025)
Q: How does Juana's relationship to the avocado reflect the emotional and cultural challenges of living in a diaspora?
Juana's relationship to the avocado symbolizes her status and dreams, reflecting the fragility of immigrant aspirations and the deep connections to her homeland, El Salvador, while also portraying the challenges faced in the pursuit of the American dream, which does not always yield positive outcomes.
Ana Patricia Rodríguez, "Avocado Dreams: Remaking Salvadoran Life and Art in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area" (University of Arizona Press, 2025)
Q: What first inspired you to write Avocado Dreams? Was there a particular moment, story, or encounter that led you to explore the Salvadoran migration and identity in this way?
Rodríguez was inspired by connecting with the Salvadoran community in D.C. and witnessing the rich narratives and histories of Salvadoran migrants, particularly the women who were pioneers in this migration, which motivated her to delve into their stories and artistic expression.
Ada Ferrer, "Cuba: An American History" (Scribner, 2021)
Q: Could you discuss the Platt Amendment and its significance?
Ferrer explained that the Platt Amendment limited Cuban sovereignty and illustrated a pattern of US intervention that shaped Cuban history post-independence, affecting understandings of freedom in Cuba.
Ada Ferrer, "Cuba: An American History" (Scribner, 2021)
Q: How do you see the history of Cuban independence and US involvement affecting current perspectives on the Cuban Revolution?
Ferrer described how the narrative of US magnanimity towards Cuba has shaped American views, leading to misconceptions about the Cuban Revolution and downplaying earlier historical contexts.

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This podcast features insightful interviews with scholars focusing on Latino culture and history, examining their research and newly published works. Guests are often authors of academic books that tackle significant themes such as identity, education, immigration, and social justice, contributing to a deeper understanding of Latino experiences in the United States. The discussions provide a platform for academic discourse while also making scholarly insights accessible to a broader audience, appealing to both academic and general listeners interested in social issues affecting Latino communities.

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