Is Black Lives Matter merely a US phenomenon? Far from it. Is Black Lives Matter a global issue? You bet it is. Do Black Lives Matter in Brazil? Yes it does. Our guest, Prof Jaime Alves from the College of Staten Island explains to us why.
Category Archives: Culture
July 15th 2016: History of US Latino Conservatism
In the lead up to the upcoming Republican and Democratic conventions, Aaron Sanchez from www.commentaryandcuentos.com/ talks to us about how far back and how deep the history of US Latino conservatism goes. He also explains the frame of reference that led to the rise of individuals like Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio amid a hostile political environment towards Latinos.
June 24th 2016: Orlando Shooting
Following the biggest mass shooting in US history, Charlie Vazquez from the Bronx Writers Center joins us to bring clarity on the tragedy regarding the LGBTQ community, xenophobia, homophobia, gun control and domestic violence.