Cristela Alonzo documents her upbringing in the Rio Grande Valley in her new memoir, “Music to My Years: A Mixtape-Memoir of Growing Up and Standing Up.” Alonzo spoke with TPR’s Reynaldo Leaños Jr. about what inspired her to become a social and political activist.

Fronteras: Cristela Alonzo — Comedian, Actor, Activist; Honoring Civil Rights Leader, Benny Martinez

"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.

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Fronteras: Cristela Alonzo — Comedian, Actor, Activist; Honoring Civil Rights Leader, Benny Martinez

Fronteras: Cristela Alonzo — Comedian, Actor, Activist; Honoring Civil Rights Leader, Benny Martinez

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