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Produced by The Latino Newsletter and Shake It Easy Media, American Colony is a series that explores how colonialism shapes the everyday lives of Puerto Ricans. Hosted by Julio Ricardo Varela and Nuria Net. New episodes in English and Spanish.

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En la época dorada de las Negro Leagues, sus grandes estrellas venían a Puerto Rico a jugar durante el invierno. En Estados Unidos, vivían el racismo. En el archipiélago, nunca se sintieron más libres. Julio Ricardo Varela cuenta cómo Puerto Rico les... more

During the Negro Leagues’ golden age, their biggest stars came to play winter ball in Puerto Rico. In the United States, they experienced racism. On the archipelago, they never felt freer. Host Julio Ricardo Varela tells how Puerto Rico gave Black Am... more

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José Raphael sueña con retirarse a Puerto Rico, donde nació. Es el padre de T.J. Raphael, la productora de este episodio. José sobrevivió a Vietnam, al Agente Naranja y al cáncer. Pero en todo el archipiélago hay un solo hospital de veteranos operati... more

José Raphael dreams of one thing: retiring in Puerto Rico, the place where he was born. He survived Vietnam, Agent Orange, and cancer. But the archipelago has just one fully functioning VA hospital, and going back could cost him the care keeping him ... more

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José Rafael Maldonado de Díaz Hernández
Puerto Rican veteran who served in Vietnam and is the central narrative subject
U.S. Navy? (military service in Vietnam)
Episode: Episodio 2: Volver o vivir
José Cruz Silva
Veteran and advocate, involved with Mission Continuous
Mission Continuous
Episode: Episodio 2: Volver o vivir
José Cruz
Veteran, participant in Mission Continues, former active duty and reserve, Puerto Rico-based advocate
Mission Continues; Puerto Rico veteran advocate
Episode: Episode 2: No Way Home
Dr. Harry Frankie Rivera
Historian and author cited in episode
Bloomfield College / Montclair State University
Episode: Episode 2: No Way Home
Jay Trevino
Queer social media influencer, DJ and half of Preciosa
Preciosa
Episode: We Are Preciosa With Jay Trevino
Leo Martinez
Lead organizer and volunteer for VC Defensa, immigrant rights collective
VC Defensa
Episode: Frontline Organizing With Leo Martinez
Anthony Modesto Milian
Afro-Latino public historian
Independent
Episode: Learn Your History With Anthony Milian
Ramsey Robinson
Running for governor of California as a third party candidate
Peace and Freedom Party; Party for Socialism and Liberation
Episode: Ramsey Robinson and Freezing the Rent
Brenda Gonzalez
Founder and co-host of Tamarindo Podcast
Tamarindo Podcast
Episode: Brenda Gonzalez Builds Her Own Table

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Julio Ricardo Varela
Host and journalist, known for engaging discussions on Latino issues and community advocacy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Did the Media Help Create the ICE Raid Era?

    Good episodes. I enjoy the variety of topics and guests you bring on.

    That said, you should do an episode or series examining how public media, the broader media and entertainment industries helped make the ICE raid era possible. This didn’t happen in a vacuum. For decades, Latinos were either made invisible or portrayed in narrow, negative ways across media, advertising, and entertainment.

    Advertisers played a major role. Look at current campaigns: companies routinely feature every demographi... more

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    5
    Jules, The Editor
    United States4 months ago
  • The Latino Newsletter

    It’s great to hear my friend Julio Ricardo Varela podcasting again. His voice is essential—extremely intelligent, progressive but also analytical and honest, and with a comprehensive and nuanced knowledge of the various facets of the Latino community in the US and overseas. He also draws great guests, even those who leave me shaking my damned head (Ruben Navarette for instance). Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JM in LA
    United States2 years ago

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Dolores Huerta and People Power
Q: What advice would you give to new generations of activists about civic engagement?
Her guidance centers on building power through voting, canvassing, and community organizing ahead of elections, with a focus on electing representatives who will advance labor and social justice policies.
Dolores Huerta and People Power
Q: How do you view the current generation of labor organizers compared to when you started?
She notes the labor movement faces new constraints, including restrictive labor laws and employer resistance after elections, yet emphasizes the continued importance of organizing to defend workers' rights and advance collective bargaining.
Dolores Huerta and People Power
Q: What is the unfinished work that drives you today?
Huerta highlights ongoing racial, sexual, and environmental battles, articulating that progress is fragile and facing pushback from political actors; she stresses the need to keep organizing and mobilizing despite setbacks.
Butch Ware: The Green Candidate
Q: What inspired you to run for governor in California as a Green Party candidate as opposed to another party?
Ware explains the Green Party as a vehicle to build political infrastructure outside the two-party system, arguing that Greens have had electoral successes at other levels and emphasize issues like wealth inequality and independent democracy. He suggests the current system is captured by corporate money and that the Green platform offers a pathway to mobilize working-class Californians.
Traces of Home With Colette Ghunim
Q: What obstacles might filmmakers of color face, and how can they prepare mentally?
The biggest obstacle often lies within—self-limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome. Build external supports through grants and fellowships, but also do inner work to recognize your worth, push past doubts, and commit to your creative power.

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