Category Archives: South America

Nov 3rd 2017: Bolivian Cholita Fashion

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Documentary photographer Delphine Blast speaks with the LMC about the rise and acceptance of Bolivian Cholita fashion. After generations of being marginalized and denied access to public services, the indigenous women of Bolivia are using the Cholita aesthetic as a symbol of femininity,elegance and dignity. When fashion and social justice collide. learn more @ delphineblast.com

South America

Sept 22nd 2017: Brazil’s Prison Industrial Complex

September 22, 2017 latinomediacollective 1 Comment

What is it like to live in Brazil’s prison system? Brazilian freelance journalist Fernanda Canofre explains to the LMC the dangers of riots, torture, disease, corruption, and racial profiling. All without ever being charged with a crime.

Afro Diaspora, Culture, South America

August 11th 2017: Racism in South America

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Last June, racist statements by Peruvian commentator Phillip Butters sparked outrage and the urging of more discussion for having more Afro-Latino voices in Peruvian society. The LMC speaks with Afro-Latina activist and poet Shirley Campbell-Barr about the controversy that went viral throughout all of Latin America.

The Latino Media Collective is a grassroots Latino public-affairs program that airs on Pacifica station WPFW 89.3fm on Fridays @ 1pm EST in Washington DC.