Guadalupe Rosales, indie artist and the creator of the Instagram account sensation, “Veteranas & Rucas”, joins us today. She discusses the amazing Party Crews scene in Los Angeles from the late 80’s/early 90’s and how fashion and music defined Latina youth culture. You can learn more about the Party Crew scene at www.instagram.com/veteranas_and_rucas/
Tag Archives: #USA
2016: Berta Caceres Remembered
In light of recent upheaval in Honduras following the assassination of environmental rights activists Berta Caceres of Honduras; we speak today with Beverly Bell from the Institute for Policy Studies and Other Worlds org about the life, legacy and ongoing dangers activist face under the Honduran dictatorship.
2016: Puerto Rican Migration
Amid the growing debate over immigration in the US, the island of Puerto Rico plays no role in the debate because of its status as a colony/commonwealth. However, our guest suggests that the history of Puerto Rican migration to the US before its colonial status offers us a vital frame of reference for today’s debate. Lilia Fernandez is a Prof of History @ Ohio State Univ and author of “Brown in the Windy City: Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in post-war Chicago.”
Latino Media Collective 