Chicana Chisme

On this episode of history in a hurry, I give a quick rundown on the life of the First Mexican Immigrant recipient of the Medal of Honor for WWII, Macario Garcia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sylvia Mendoza grew up with her family telling her how important it is to talk to your grandparents about their history. This led to her passion for MAS, she is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas San Antonio, where she is actively recording oral history for the West Side Sound Oral History project. Her love for the community also led her to run the Westside Community Pantry to give food to those who might not be able to afford it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sandra Gonzalez Lamb is a passionate Latina who is trying to spread awareness on how getting 1st generation students access to career-linked learning helps teach them how to make a job into a career. And this then increases likelihood they will seek credentials. She has created a program Talent Hatched to help these students.  

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Rita Bautista, Founder of The Latina Podcast Network/ Latino Pods, and I finally meet in person in Houston, Texas at the Spoiled Latina Summit. We chat about how she got started, running a business, and the future of the network. Lastly, I had the honor of asking Chiquis Rivera a question at the summit and I wanted to share her answer with you guys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salena Guizpot is an educated hardworking entrepreneur. She gives back to the community by running The Boardroom Project, an organization that develops a strong pipeline of young girls and professional women of color to be the next generation of business, board and community leaders. With Casa Guizpot, Salena is bringing Mexico made wine to the masses to learn and share the taste of Mexico not many know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the story about the Crystal City Mexican American Cheerleaders.

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Geremy Landin is a very active member in the San Antonio community. Not only has he ran for city council, he is on boards and commissions to help make the city the best it can be for its people. His interest in history led him to a masters degree in public history and a project that involved the recording of live oral history of San Antonio's Westside.

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Since this is the last week of pride month, I wanted to replay one of my favorite episodes, Soy Chicano and Trans. Being trans is an issue rarely talked about, being a chicano in a trans community is talked about even less. This episode my friend James and I speak on his transition while being chicano AND in the military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a months hiatus from social media I've come to discover just how deep and unhealthy toxico culture is. The past few years we have made a joke of it but there's more to it than we realize. 

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