Órale Boyle Heights

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23: Órale Boyle Heights ep 23: Catherine Hernandez Jun 17, 2019

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My guest this episode is Catherine Hernandez. We got to talking about her experience growing up in South Central, her journey to becoming an architect, and how you'll possibly die if you are riding the Metro Red Line in Downtown L.A. during a major earthquake. You can follow Catherine on Instagram at @hoodarchitect. This is an extra long episode, but you will not be disappointed if you listen through to the end.

22: Órale Boyle Heights ep 22: Armando Velez May 10, 2019

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My guest this episode is Armando Velez. We got to talking about his journey as a Director of Photography, representation in Hollywood when it comes to production roles, being a cameraman for reality tv shows, traveling the world, and becoming a dad. Keep up with Armando via his Instagram @MandoVizion16.

21: Órale Boyle Heights ep 21: Cesar Hernandez Apr 14, 2019

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My guest this episode is writer Cesar Hernandez. We got to talking about his experience growing up in South East Los Angeles, the struggle of having to work for a living, and how he started his current path as a budding journalist and food writer. You can follow Cesar's work here and you can follow him on Instagram as Fukufoodz.

20: Órale Boyle Heights ep 20: Wenceslao Quiroz Feb 24, 2019

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My guest this episode is artist Wenceslao Quiroz. We got to talking about his experience growing up in Boyle Heights, becoming an artist, and his passion for the arts. Keep up with him on Instagram at @wenzq and on Facebook.

19: Órale Boyle Heights ep 19: Nylsa Martínez Jan 14, 2019

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My guest this month is writer Nylsa Martínez. We got to talking about her experience growing up in Mexicali Mexico, her passion for writing, balancing said passion with the responsibilities of life, going back to school, and reminiscing about ska bands from the 90s. You can check out some of her published works via GoodReads.

18: Órale Boyle Heights ep 18: James Rojas Dec 17, 2018

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My guest this episode is Urban Planner James Rojas. We got to talking about how his experience growing in Boyle Heights/East Los Angeles influenced him as a planner, seeing the world during his time in the military, and how he wrote the book on Latino Urban Planning. You can learn more about his work and his workshops by visiting www.placeit.org and www.enactedenvironment.com.

17: Órale Boyle Heights ep 17: Alessandro Negrete Nov 12, 2018

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My guest this episode is Alessandro Negrete. We got to talking about his experience growing up in Boyle Heights, being undocuqueer, and being part of the BH Neighborhood Council. He is running for reelection in 2019 and you can follow his campaign on Instagram at @Alessandro4BH. You can learn more about East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice by following them on Instagram at @EYCEJ.

16: Órale Boyle Heights ep 16: Jesus Cortez Oct 29, 2018

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My guest this episode is Jesus Cortez. We got to talking about his experience growing up in Anaheim, being an undocumented immigrant, navigating higher education, being part of the Dream Act movement, and how at least he tried. You can follow him on Instagram at @staytrue_ahm.

15: Órale Boyle Heights ep 15: Adonia Lugo Oct 15, 2018

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My guest for this is episode is Adonia Lugo, who is an urban anthropologist and mobility justice strategist based in Los Angeles. We got to talking about her experience growing up in San Juan Capistrano, growing up biracial, being part of the LA bicycle scene for a few years, being part of the committee to start Ciclavia, and more. She recently published Bicycle/Race: Transportation, Culture, & Resistance, her memoir about racial justice and sustainable transportation. You can buy the book through her website www.urbanadonia.com and you can follow her on Instagram at @urbanadonia.

P.S. Her cat Borrego is really cute.

14: Órale Boyle Heights ep 14: Laura Navar Oct 01, 2018

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This is a remote recording of Órale Boyle Heights with my guest, Laura Navar. Laura has a tremendous passion for the outdoors and is a fierce advocate in protecting these sites. We got to talking about how she developed said passion for the outdoors, becoming fast friends over tacos, bicycles, and how she continues to fight for the environment through her work at the National Parks Conservation Association. You can keep up with her work on her Instagram: @sweetgrassbh

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