On this episode of Nerdy Latinas Podcast, Sabritas and Short Latina discuss peace work in Little Village with Henry Cervantes. Like all our guests so this season, Henry was raised in Little Village. Tune into and listen about Henry’s journey into becoming involved with peace work. Henry Cervantes serves as Program Manager for The Peace Exchange, an organization that engages youth and filmmakers in leadership training and international travel to study global nonviolent movements.  Cervantes is an artist, activist, educator, and organizer who focuses on peacemaking in Chicago. Cervantes has trained youth activists from Asia, the Middle East, Central, and South America and is passionate about building multicultural coalitions and reducing youth gun violence.

To learn more about his work or make any donations, visit: http://www.peacex.org/

On this episode of Nerdy Latinas Podcast, Short Latina & Sabritas invite two community activists & organizers from Little Village, Andrea Guzman & Dona Manuelita. Both recount their experience during a 19-day hunger strike demanding the building of a much-needed high school in the community. 

On this episode of Nerdy Latinas Podcast, Sabritas and Short Latina welcome back their first guest, Jose Alfredo. They discuss Jose's experience as a young student in Little Village & what inspired his music career.  Check out his music and podcast on Spotify or visit his website www.josealfredocantante.com

In this episode on Nerdy Latinas Podcast, Short Latina & Sabritas explore the topic of grief, loss, & mourning with Michael Villarreal, founder of Semillas Counseling and licensed therapist. We discuss the stages of grief, & the types of loss we have collectively experienced in the past year. 

Visit Semillas Counseling to schedule an appointment: https://semillascounseling.com/ or call 773 789-9775 

This episode is dedicated to Maria Luisa Leal. 

Short Latina from Nerdy Latinas Podcast, conducted a series of interviews with Latina women of various ages and upbringings.

In this episode, we hear the stories of Melissa, Patricia, & Sonya.

Each story holds power & the key to understanding the complexity of the mother-daughter relationship.

Short Latina has written a three-part series of articles that expand on the interviews you will hear today.

You can read part 1-3 here: https://wearelatinequis.com/read

On this episode of Nerdy Latinas Podcast, Sabritas & Short Latina interview Jackie Serrato, Editor in Chief of Southside Weekly. 

Jackie shares her journey as a journalist & her experience in a male-dominated field. We discussed media and the false portrayal La Villita, a vibrant & resilient community. Jackie shared her knowledge on Chicago gangs, a symptom of systemic inequality & her insights on the murder of Adam Toledo. 

Follow Jackie Serrato on Twitter @HechaEnChicago & IG @hechaenchitown

https://southsideweekly.com/op-ed-we-are-adam-toledo/ 

Short Latina from Nerdy Latinas Podcast, conducted a series of interviews with Latina women of various ages and upbringings. 

In this episode, we hear the stories of Alex, Faby, & Sol Amada.

Each story holds power & the key to understanding the complexity of the mother-daughter relationship. 

Short Latina has written a three-part series of articles that expand on the interviews you will hear today. 

You can read part 1-3 here: https://wearelatinequis.com/read