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'Undocumented Motherhood' explores the struggles and resilience of an immigrant mother's fight to provide for her daughter Nov 25, 2022

Medical anthropologist Elizabeth Farán-Santos recounts the immigration journey of Claudia Garcia, a mother from Mexico who crossed the border with her deaf toddler in search of better medical resources and a better future.

Western History Conference panel tackles issues on academic freedom, reproductive rights and immigration Nov 18, 2022

“The Politics of Exclusion and the Protocols of Resistance: Understanding the Political Landscape of 21st Century Texas," panel discussed a variety of issues affecting Texans, including academic freedom in the classroom, the suppression of reproductive rights in a post-Dobbs world, and the status of immigration in the state.

‘She empowers mestizos’ — New exhibit reexamines the complex story of Malinche Nov 11, 2022

The San Antonio Museum of Art’s new exhibit “Traitor, Survivor, Icon: The Legacy of La Malinche,” examines the historical and cultural impact of Malinche — the Mexican figure who served as translator to Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mesoamerica.

‘As the Valley goes, so goes Texas’ — Fighting misconceptions of the Rio Grande Valley Nov 04, 2022

Anthropologist and Rio Grande Valley native Jill Fleuriet spent years conducting research and analysis about the Valley. She discusses what the media, and us as individuals, can do to correct the oversimplified narrative of the border that is often portrayed in the news.

Anthropologist argues the ‘us versus them’ narrative around the Rio Grande Valley Oct 28, 2022

Jill Fleuriet, author of "Rhetoric and Reality on the U.S.-Mexico Border: Place, Politics, Home," discusses her ethnographic research of the Valley and how mass media inaccurately portrays life of southern border communities.

‘The Latino narrative is missing’ — Congressman Joaquin Castro on Latino underrepresentation in media Oct 21, 2022

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its 2022 report on the lack of Latino representation both on and off screen. San Antonio Congressman Joaquín Castro discusses the barriers Latinos face in media and what the government can do to make the industry more inclusive.

Symposium highlights Latino civil rights efforts of the past, present and future Oct 14, 2022

Sarah Gould, executive director of San Antonio-based Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI), discusses the significance of Latino civil rights history and how the organization's 2022 Symposium will address topics like voting, education and representation.

'My energy, my way' — Chicana playwright Monica Palacios reflects on her pioneering career as a queer performer Oct 07, 2022

The Los Angeles-based performer will celebrate 40 years of performance at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center with her latest solo show, 'I'm Still Here.' She discusses her start in the performing arts, the bumpy road to her solo career, and her experiences as a queer comic.

How we say 'San Antonio' — Writer Oscar Cásares discusses the power of Spanish pronunciations Sep 30, 2022

The essayist and professor at the University of Texas at Austin reflects on the experience that inspired his Texas Monthly article, "What We Say When We Say 'San Antonio,'" the Anglicized pronunciation of Spanish-language names, and the larger implications of language loss.

Journalist María Martin 'sounds the alarm' on the state of journalism in Central America Sep 23, 2022

Independent producer and journalist María Martin has lived and reported on Guatemala for years. She discusses a history of civil wars in Central America, a lack of interest in news coming from the area, and the dangerous state of the press in Central America.

Violent narratives of Mexican bandits and drug lords create real-life cycles of violence on the border Sep 16, 2022

Rafael Acosta Morales, author of "Drug Lords, Cowboys, and Desperadoes: Violent Myths of the U.S.-Mexico Frontier," delves into how Mexican villains have been portrayed in mainstream media, the repercussions of those portrayals and what sparked his interest in writing the book.

Raza Unida Party members reflect on Chicano activism on its 50th anniversary Sep 09, 2022

The Raza Unida Party — a Mexican American political party and social movement that emerged during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s — will host a 50th Anniversary celebration to honor the work of past members and analyze the current struggles faced by the Latino community.

Who deserves to be ‘American’? The complicated history of citizenship stripping in the U.S. Sep 02, 2022

Amanda Frost, author of "You Are Not American: Citizenship Stripping from Dred Scott to the Dreamers," talks about the complicated history of who deserves citizenship in the U.S.

New digital portal makes hard-to-find heritage Mexican American artwork more accessible Aug 26, 2022

Two university professors from across opposite sides of the U.S. created the "Mexican American Art Since 1848" database to broaden traditionally English, Eurocentric search engines and make it easier to find and study Mexican American art, culture and history.

‘The barrio and beyond’ — Jaime’s Place bar becomes cornerstone of San Antonio’s historic West Side Aug 19, 2022

San Antonio business owner Jaime Macias discusses the role of his bar in the near West Side, "conscientious" development, and finding his place as a Mexican American.

New St. Edward’s University program trains bilingual students to fill the healthcare language vacuum Aug 12, 2022

The Advanced Spanish for Health and Helping Professions certificate at St. Edward's University will prepare bilingual or advanced second-language students with training to provide effective healthcare treatment in Spanish.

New documentary examines social justice and the American dream through food trucks Aug 05, 2022

The 2021 documentary "Backstreet to the American Dream," dives into the experiences of U.S. entrepreneurs and Mexican immigrants in the global phenomena of the food truck industry.

The visionary behind San Antonio’s Miraflores garden; A remembrance of El Paso poet and publisher Bobby Byrd Jul 29, 2022

TPR's Arts & Culture reporter Jack Morgan examines the life and inspiration behind the man who created San Antonio's Miraflores garden; An episode from KTEP's public radio program "Words on a Wire" discusses the life and career of late poet and Cinco Puntos Press co-founder Bobby Byrd.

From the first Latina college president in the U.S. to the Presidential Medal of Freedom — trailblazer Juliet García reflects on her career Jul 22, 2022

The former president of UT-Brownsville discusses her historic career in higher education and the “surreal” experience of receiving the nation’s highest civilian honor.

Latino involvement in clinical trials involves overcoming cultural, physical and institutional barriers Jul 15, 2022

Two UT Health San Antonio doctors discuss the barriers behind the lack of Latino representation in clinic trials and the massive need to increase Latino participation.

Art project inspired by Aztec mythology highlights community stories of sacrifice as a ‘tool for transformation’ Jul 08, 2022

Mexican artist Margarita Cabrera's latest project honors personal sacrifices and draws inspiration from the story of Copil, an Aztec warrior whose sacrifice resulted in the founding of modern day Mexico.

'Her work will last' — Former Texas Poet Laureate Rosemary Catacalos is remembered by the people she touched Jul 01, 2022

Friends and colleagues of Rosemary Catacalos gather to share their favorite memories of the late San Antonio poet. They discuss the impact of her work, her fierce spirit and her one-of-a-kind voice.

Fronteras: Two Nations, One River — Proposed Binational Park will connect Los Dos Laredos Jun 24, 2022

The partners behind the 6.2-mile long binational river park project discuss the symbolic and environmental impact the park will have for the Laredo and Nuevo Laredo communities.

Anthology examines the forgotten history of state-sanctioned attacks against ethnic Mexicans along the southern border Jun 17, 2022

Anthology "Reverberations of Racial Violence: Critical Reflections on the History of the Border," delves into the systematic killings of Mexican Texans during the 20th century.

'My dad is orchestrating my career' — Muralist Alan Calvo reflects on how his upbringing and heritage influence his work Jun 10, 2022

San Antonio muralist Alan Calvo discusses the inspiration behind some of his most popular artworks, including his well-known Selena mural outside the Alamo Candy building and the new "Colores del los Nativos" outside of Texas Public Radio's headquarters.

Do you translate for a non-English speaking member of your family at the doctor's office or at a restaurant? You're probably a language broker. Jun 03, 2022

UT Austin assistant professor Belem López discusses the importance — and the implications — of the day-to-day informal language process known as language brokering.

‘Pandemic Preaching’ connects lessons of the pandemic with teachings from scripture May 27, 2022

Retired San Antonio priest Fr. David Garcia discusses how his book, "Pandemic Preaching: A Pulpit in a Year Like No Other," guided remote churchgoers through the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fronteras: ‘We’re the people of corn’ — San Antonio celebrates corn as a heritage ingredient during Pueblos del Maíz May 20, 2022

During the month of May, San Antonio will collaborate with three other UNESCO Creative Cities to celebrate corn as a cultural ingredient for Pueblos del Maíz.

'She was otherworldly, but she was also one of you' — UTSA course examines Selena's impact on Mexican American culture and identity May 13, 2022

UTSA associate professor Sonya Alemán explains how the virtual course "Selena: A Mexican American Identity & Experience" prompts broader conversations about Latino issues and culture.

'My Two Border Towns' highlights the uniqueness of transnational communities for young readers May 06, 2022

'My Two Border Towns' author David Bowles and illustrator Erika Meza discuss the inspiration behind the story that highlights a young boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico Border.

‘We have the capacity to do anything’— Maria Hinojosa reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome while pursuing her career Apr 29, 2022

Award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa speaks with TPR's Border & Immigration Desk Producer, Sofía Sánchez, about using her experiences to inspire other young Latinos.

‘We’re having to do a lot of work’ — Futuro Media founder Maria Hinojosa fights back against false Latinx narratives Apr 22, 2022

Award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa spoke with TPR's Sofia Sanchez ahead of her talk at San Antonio’s Trinity University about Latinos in the Media.

‘It comes from the community’ — Museo del Westside preserves the unique stories of its residents; Women of MujerArtes share their life stories through clay Apr 15, 2022

New community participatory Museo del Westside showcases the stories and experiences of San Antonio's west side residents. Located at the same corner, the MujerArtes Clay Cooperative provides an environment for women to reflect their lives through art.

Museo del Westside works to preserve 'the heart of Mexican American history of San Antonio' Apr 08, 2022

Museo del Westside captures the unique stories and culture of San Antonio's historic West Side.

San Antonio’s iconic West Side Sound is the focus of new oral history preservation project Apr 01, 2022

Two UTSA professors are looking to preserve the stories of the city’s West Side through the West Side Sound Oral History Project.

'If the book banners are coming back, we gotta school them again' — Librotraficantes book smuggling caravan returns on their 10th anniversary Mar 25, 2022

The Librotraficantes are launching their next chapter with a caravan to Austin on April 29 to confront Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick about his threat to remove tenure from professors who teach critical race theory at publicly-funded universities.

'Let the poor people in' - Some Latino activists in the late `60s occupied churches in the fight to save their barrios Mar 11, 2022

The late 1960s were defined by civil rights protests and political unrest. While some religious leaders participated in these protests, Latino activists in large U.S. cities felt abandoned by the churches meant to serve them.

Latino activists fed up with the lack of social services occupied churches in U.S. cities in the late 1960s Mar 04, 2022

Latino activists fed up with the lack of social services occupied churches in U.S. cities in the late 1960s

Fronteras: César Chávez — ‘La Causa Sigue,’ the cause continues in San Antonio Feb 25, 2022

César Chávez - ‘La Causa Sigue,’ the cause continues in San Antonio

Mexican-descent students achieve ‘The Chicana/o/x Dream’ of educational success in a system designed for them to fail Feb 18, 2022

Mexican-descent students achieve ‘The Chicana/o/x Dream’ of educational success in a system designed for them to fail.

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