In this session, I break down the events that preceded and led to the Texas Revolution. I also answer the question posted in the title.

Vicente is young man coming of age during New Spain's insurgent movement in 1815. He has not seen his father in 5 years but his stories about their ancestors give him hope that he will return. Will he see his father again or is his father just one of the many who will die for the dream of freedom? Tune in and find out!

Fernando is a tri-racial (pardo) teenager coming of age in New Spain, in the decades following the conquests of Mesoamerica. His expertise with horses earns him a few privileges that people of his kind were seldomly awarded. Will Fernando be able to maintain these privileges living in a Spanish town, or will the rigid Spanish caste system bring about his demise? Tune in to listen!

Francisco Gomez struggles to create a legacy under the shadow of his father, a famous Castilian knight. Luckily for him, he is born during the age of European exploration and decides to embark on a journey to the "new world." Will Francisco succeed? Or will the dangers of the new world take him under? Tune in to listen!

Nicuauhtlatoani is a young Mexihcatl boy from the commoner class with the name of a noble. Although he is destined to be a warrior, his parents believe he can become a medicine man, due to his curious nature. Ultimately it's his curiosity that leads him to make a choice that has the power to save or destroy his people. Will Nicuauhtlatoani make the right choice? Tune in and listen!

Kandia, the young Songhai princess, dreams of using her royal status to address the problem of missing people of her nation. However, not all is well in Songhai. Other conquered nations in Africa despise her family and will do anything possible to revolt. Will Kandia's curiosity cost her freedom? Or will she find all the missing people of Songhai? Tune in to listen!

Juan and Mary Ann, a Tejano peon and runaway slave, attempt to raise their daughter Luci, in the aftermath of the Texas Revolution. As the Texians look to re-establish order in the newly formed Texas Republic, Tejanos and runaway slaves must find a new way to survive. Many of them settle in the disputed territory that is claimed by both Mexico and Texas. Will Juan and his family be able to survive in this new age? Or will Michael and Jacob capture and enslave Mary Ann? Listen and find out to see who prevails!

In this episode I reveal how both White supremacists and decolonizing Latinos use the Black Legend narrative to justify their animosity towards Hispanic culture.

"Pa El Norte," is a historical-fiction account of a young Tzeltal-Mayan woman who dreams of reuniting with her family in the United States. Along the way she will make friends, foes and face many obstacles that will attempt to stop her from reaching her family. Will she make it? Tune and listen! All stories written by Daniel Cendejaz. If you would like to support the author, please consider making a donation!

In this episode I cover the first criollo attempt to become independent from the Spanish crown which took place centuries before Mexican independence.