Paseo Podcast: Sharing Puerto Rican Stories

Join us in celebrating a monumental moment - the 100th episode of the Paseo Podcast! Over the past four years, we've embarked on an incredible journey, dedicated to spotlighting stories by, from and about the Puerto Rican community. Since the beginning of our podcast project, it’s been a true honor to be part of our community's narrative. 

This episode marks not just a milestone, but a tribute to the resilience, vibrancy, and diversity that define our community. Thank you for being part of our story!

¡Hasta Siempre!

Host:

Joshua ★ https://twitter.com/jsdeleon

★ Follow & Support the Show ★

Support This Podcast ★ https://www.savechicagomedia.org

Website ★ https://www.paseomedia.org

YouTube ★ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiErkggr7eqspgCfR9jUOZA

Facebook ★ https://www.facebook.com/paseopodcast

Twitter ★ http://twitter.com/PaseoPodcast

Instagram ★ https://www.instagram.com/paseopodcast

★ In The News ★

It's All Trash ★ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-8-paseo-proud-with-joshua-smyser-deleon/id1624289891?i=1000577051920

City Cast Chicago Episode with The Paseo Podcast ★ https://megaphone.link/CC1764039170

77 Flavors Chicago Episode with The Paseo Podcast ★ https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/episodes/Humboldt-Park---pt-2---Joshua-Smyser-DeLeon-e1g1mg6

Block Club Chicago Feature on the Podcast ★ http://ow.ly/MWu550COMH

Chicago Public Library Panel: Who Tells Your Story? Celebrating Chicago Community Media ★ https://youtu.be/Jtpf9YQgFqA

★ Partners + Additional Credits ★

CIMA ★ https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/independent-media-alliance-about-cima/Content?oid=82156315

Puerto Rican Cultural Center ★ https://prcc-chgo.org

Sounds ★ MEINL Percussion

Today we’re sharing Josh’s recent appearance on City Cast Chicago, a daily podcast hosted by Jacoby Cochran. City Cast Chicago is fresh each weekday at 6 a.m. and features timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; and every day people who love this city, but who are always working to make it better.

Josh and, City Cast Chicago lead producer, Carrie Shepherd took a tour of the Humboldt Park and Hermosa neighborhoods and discuss the significant ties to Chicago’s Puerto Rican community.

To learn more about City Cast Chicago, visit https://chicago.citycast.fm

Political activist, José Cha Cha Jiménez, who also held the positions of President & Chairman of the Young Lords, joins us for this episode along with Young Lords Scholar, Jacqueline Lazú, PhD. In this episode, we sit down for a rare, uninterrupted long-form interview about the The Young Lords, also known as the Young Lords Organization.

The civil and human rights organization was founded on September 23, 1968, and fought for neighborhood empowerment and self-determination for Puerto Rico, Latinos, and colonized people. We delve deeper into this history, including how the group was started in Chicago, its participation in the Rainbow Coalition, Fred Hampton, the reality Puerto Ricans were facing in 60s & 70s Chicago, and more.

After you listen to this episode, learn more about the Young Lords here: https://archives.depaul.edu/repositories/2/resources/109

Guests:

José Cha Cha Jiménez, President & Chairman of the Young Lords

Jacqueline Lazú, PhD, Young Lords Scholar

Host:

Joshua ★ https://twitter.com/jsdeleon

★ Follow & Support the Show ★

Support This Podcast ★ https://www.savechicagomedia.org

Website ★ https://www.paseomedia.org

YouTube ★ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiErkggr7eqspgCfR9jUOZA

Facebook ★ https://www.facebook.com/paseopodcast

Twitter ★ http://twitter.com/PaseoPodcast

Instagram ★ https://www.instagram.com/paseopodcast

★ In The News ★

It's All Trash ★ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-8-paseo-proud-with-joshua-smyser-deleon/id1624289891?i=1000577051920

City Cast Chicago Episode with The Paseo Podcast ★ https://megaphone.link/CC1764039170

77 Flavors Chicago Episode with The Paseo Podcast ★ https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/episodes/Humboldt-Park---pt-2---Joshua-Smyser-DeLeon-e1g1mg6

Block Club Chicago Feature on the Podcast ★ http://ow.ly/MWu550COMH

Chicago Public Library Panel: Who Tells Your Story? Celebrating Chicago Community Media ★ https://youtu.be/Jtpf9YQgFqA

★ Partners + Additional Credits ★

Jacqueline Lazú, PhD ★ https://las.depaul.edu/academics/modern-languages/faculty/spanish/Pages/jacqueline-lazu.aspx

CIMA ★ https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/independent-media-alliance-about-cima/Content?oid=82156315

Puerto Rican Cultural Center Website ★ https://prcc-chgo.org

Sounds ★ MEINL Percussion

Today we’re sharing Josh’s recent appearance on It's All Trash, a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Sabrina Alicea. It's All Trash is a podcast diving into the trash world of education. It welcomes guests on to talk about their own education journey, and highlight traditional and nontraditional career pathways.

Josh stopped by to play Puerto Rican trivia, discuss his experience in higher education, and share some details on Catholicism and church life that Sabrina did NOT see coming.

To learn more about It's All Trash, visit https://www.eslamaestra.com/podcast

Scott Vargas, the Founder and President of the Puerto Rico Ice Hockey Association (PRIHA), stops by the show to discuss the importance of Puerto Rico's international representation in sports, what the ice hockey scene looks like on la Isla, founding PRIHA and the barriers many Puerto Ricans face when trying to play ice hockey professionally today.

Guest:

Scott Vargas, President and Executive Director of the Puerto Rican Ice Hockey Association (PRIHA).

Host:

Joshua ★ https://twitter.com/jsdeleon

★ How to help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona ★

https://wgntv.com/news/how-to-help-puerto-rico-after-hurricane-fiona/?ipid=promo-link-block1

★ Follow & Support the Show ★

Support This Podcast ★ https://www.savechicagomedia.org

Website ★ https://www.paseomedia.org

YouTube ★ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiErkggr7eqspgCfR9jUOZA

Facebook ★ https://www.facebook.com/paseopodcast

Twitter ★ http://twitter.com/PaseoPodcast

Instagram ★ https://www.instagram.com/paseopodcast

★ About Our Guest ★

PRIHA Website ★ https://www.puertoricoicehockey.com

PRIHA Instagram ★ https://www.instagram.com/puertoricoicehockey

PRIHA Facebook ★ https://www.facebook.com/PuertoRicoIceHockey

★ In The News ★

It's All Trash ★ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-8-paseo-proud-with-joshua-smyser-deleon/id1624289891?i=1000577051920

City Cast Chicago Episode with The Paseo Podcast ★ https://megaphone.link/CC1764039170

77 Flavors Chicago Episode with The Paseo Podcast ★ https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/episodes/Humboldt-Park---pt-2---Joshua-Smyser-DeLeon-e1g1mg6

Block Club Chicago Feature on the Podcast ★ http://ow.ly/MWu550COMH

Chicago Public Library Panel: Who Tells Your Story? Celebrating Chicago Community Media ★ https://youtu.be/Jtpf9YQgFqA

★ Partners + Additional Credits ★

CIMA ★ https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/independent-media-alliance-about-cima/Content?oid=82156315

Puerto Rican Cultural Center Website ★ https://prcc-chgo.org

Sounds ★ MEINL Percussion

Special thanks to Johnny's Ice House West ★ http://www.johnnysicehouse.com

Jessie Fuentes returns to the show to discuss the impact of Hurricane Fiona on Puerto Rico, the storm exposing a decades-deep issue, and how you can support disaster relief efforts.

Guest:

Jessie Fuentes, Co-Chair of the Puerto Rican Agenda (Chicago) & Director of Policy and Youth Advocacy for the Puerto Rican Cultural Center of Chicago.

Host:

Joshua ★ https://twitter.com/jsdeleon

★ How to help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona ★

https://wgntv.com/news/how-to-help-puerto-rico-after-hurricane-fiona/?ipid=promo-link-block1

★ Follow & Support the Show ★

Support This Podcast ★ https://www.savechicagomedia.org

Website ★ https://www.paseomedia.org

YouTube ★ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiErkggr7eqspgCfR9jUOZA

Facebook ★ https://www.facebook.com/paseopodcast

Twitter ★ http://twitter.com/PaseoPodcast

Instagram ★ https://www.instagram.com/paseopodcast

★ About Our Guest ★

Jessie Fuentes Twitter ★ https://twitter.com/jessielfuentes1?lang=en

Puerto Rican Agenda ★ https://www.puertoricanchicago.org

★ In The News ★

It's All Trash ★ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-8-paseo-proud-with-joshua-smyser-deleon/id1624289891?i=1000577051920

City Cast Chicago Episode with The Paseo Podcast ★ https://megaphone.link/CC1764039170

77 Flavors Chicago Episode with The Paseo Podcast ★ https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/episodes/Humboldt-Park---pt-2---Joshua-Smyser-DeLeon-e1g1mg6

Block Club Chicago Feature on the Podcast ★ http://ow.ly/MWu550COMH

Chicago Public Library Panel: Who Tells Your Story? Celebrating Chicago Community Media ★ https://youtu.be/Jtpf9YQgFqA

★ Partners + Additional Credits ★

CIMA ★ https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/independent-media-alliance-about-cima/Content?oid=82156315

Puerto Rican Cultural Center Website ★ https://prcc-chgo.org

Sounds ★ MEINL Percussion

Today we’re sharing Josh’s recent appearance on City Cast Chicago, a daily podcast hosted by Jacoby Cochran. City Cast Chicago is fresh each weekday at 6 a.m. and features timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; and every day people who love this city, but who are always working to make it better.

Josh told Jacoby about growing up Puerto Rican in Chicago, how the Humboldt Park neighborhood has changed, and what he loves about Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas, which we celebrated earlier this month.

To learn more about City Cast Chicago, visit https://chicago.citycast.fm

It's time for some Puerto Rican history! Long time listeners know these are some of our favorite episodes to do because they give us a chance to learn alongside you. This time, we’re focusing on the 1966 Division Street Riots in Chicago - the first riot in the United States attributed to Puerto Ricans.

In the second half of the show, we break down the latest Puerto Rican News Headlines, including:

• Princess Nokia's new music video set in Puerto Rico

Host:

Joshua ★ https://twitter.com/jsdeleon

★ Follow & Support the Show ★

Support This Podcast ★ https://www.savechicagomedia.org

Website ★ https://www.paseomedia.org

YouTube ★ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiErkggr7eqspgCfR9jUOZA

Facebook ★ https://www.facebook.com/paseopodcast

Twitter ★ http://twitter.com/PaseoPodcast

Instagram ★ https://www.instagram.com/paseopodcast

★ In The News ★

City Cast Chicago Episode with The Paseo Podcast ★ https://megaphone.link/CC1764039170

77 Flavors Chicago Episode with The Paseo Podcast ★ https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/episodes/Humboldt-Park---pt-2---Joshua-Smyser-DeLeon-e1g1mg6

Block Club Chicago Feature on the Podcast ★ http://ow.ly/MWu550COMH

Chicago Public Library Panel: Who Tells Your Story? Celebrating Chicago Community Media ★ https://youtu.be/Jtpf9YQgFqA

★ Partners + Additional Credits ★

CIMA ★ https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/independent-media-alliance-about-cima/Content?oid=82156315

Puerto Rican Cultural Center Website ★ https://prcc-chgo.org

Sounds ★ MEINL Percussion

Sources:

• WTTW ★ https://interactive.wttw.com/playlist/2020/09/02/division-street-riot

In this bonus episode, we’re sharing a press conference from the House Committee on Natural Resources, which oversees insular affairs for the United States, including the affairs of Puerto Rico. What you'll hear in this press conference is a historic announcement from congressional members, who have supported two opposing bills that address Puerto Rico’s status. 

The press conference will tell you more, but to give you a high level view, US House lawmakers announced today that they have come to a compromise and are working on legislation called the Puerto Rico Status that, if passed, would trigger a binding referendum on Puerto Rico’s political status. The proposal would require Puerto Ricans to choose from three options: independence, statehood, or sovereignty in free association with the US. What makes this different from past referendums is that it would be binding - meaning that it would require Congress to act on the referendum regardless of the outcome.

The speakers you’ll hear from in this episode include:

• Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05)

Host:

Joshua ★ https://twitter.com/jsdeleon

★ Follow & Support the Show ★

Support This Podcast ★ https://www.savechicagomedia.org

Website ★ https://www.paseomedia.org

YouTube ★ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiErkggr7eqspgCfR9jUOZA

Facebook ★ https://www.facebook.com/paseopodcast

Twitter ★ http://twitter.com/PaseoPodcast

Instagram ★ https://www.instagram.com/paseopodcast

★ In The News ★

77 Flavors Chicago Podcast x Paseo Podcast Episode ★ https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/episodes/Humboldt-Park---pt-2---Joshua-Smyser-DeLeon-e1g1mg6

Block Club Chicago Feature on the Podcast ★ http://ow.ly/MWu550COMH

Chicago Public Library Panel: Who Tells Your Story? Celebrating Chicago Community Media ★ https://youtu.be/Jtpf9YQgFqA

★ Partners + Additional Credits ★

CIMA ★ https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/independent-media-alliance-about-cima/Content?oid=82156315

Puerto Rican Cultural Center Website ★ https://prcc-chgo.org

Sounds ★ MEINL Percussion

Mónica Feliú Mójer, Ph.D. joins the show today. She is a scientist, science communicator & project lead for the Aquí Nos Cuidamos, which is an award-winning community engagement project that promotes COVID-19 prevention and the well-being of vulnerable and marginalized communities in Puerto Rico through culturally relevant multimedia education, community engagement, science and solidarity.

We discuss her work on the Aquí Nos Cuidamos project, the realities communities in Puerto Rico face when trying to gain access to life saving information from the science community, and how she has navigated microaggressions as a Boricua in the science field.

In the first half of the show, we break down the latest Puerto Rican News Headlines, including:

• Bad Bunny's latest album, Un Verano Sin Ti

Guests:

Mónica Feliú Mójer, Ph.D., Scientist, Science Communicator, & Project Lead for Aquí Nos Cuidamos

Host:

Joshua ★ https://twitter.com/jsdeleon

★ Follow & Support the Show ★

Support This Podcast ★ https://www.savechicagomedia.org

Website ★ https://www.paseomedia.org

YouTube ★ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiErkggr7eqspgCfR9jUOZA

Facebook ★ https://www.facebook.com/paseopodcast

Twitter ★ http://twitter.com/PaseoPodcast

Instagram ★ https://www.instagram.com/paseopodcast

★ About Our Guest(s) & Other Fun Links ★

Mónica Feliú Mójer Website ★ www.monicafeliu.me

Mónica Feliú Mójer Twitter ★ www.twitter.com/moefeliu

CienciaPR ★ www.cienciapr.org/en

Donate to CienciaPR ★ yoapoyocienciapr.org, paypal.me/cienciapr

Aquí Nos Cuidamos ★ www.aquinocuidamos.org

★ In The News ★

77 Flavors Chicago Podcast x Paseo Podcast Episode ★ https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/episodes/Humboldt-Park---pt-2---Joshua-Smyser-DeLeon-e1g1mg6

Block Club Chicago Feature on the Podcast ★ http://ow.ly/MWu550COMH

Chicago Public Library Panel: Who Tells Your Story? Celebrating Chicago Community Media ★ https://youtu.be/Jtpf9YQgFqA

★ Partners + Additional Credits ★

CIMA ★ https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/independent-media-alliance-about-cima/Content?oid=82156315

Puerto Rican Cultural Center Website ★ https://prcc-chgo.org

Sounds ★ MEINL Percussion