The Cervantes Podcast

Happy Black History Month! In today's episode, Cervantes sits down with his former professor, Associate Professor of the Teaching, Learning, & Technology Department at Hofstra University’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Director of Hofstra's Center for “Race”, Culture, and Social Justice, Dr. Jonathan Lightfoot!

Dr. Lightfoot tells Cervantes which historical Black figure deserves more credit, how he feels about the Biden-Harris Administration and the state of Black America today, which two music artists should compete in a VERZUZ battle, and what being Black means to him. Hope you guys enjoy the episode! 

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Happy Valentine’s Day! In today’s episode on The Cervantes Podcast, Cervantes sits down with Public Relations Major, member of Hofstra University’s Women's Lacrosse Team, and President of the Kappa Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Kayla Robertson and Journalism Major and member of St. John's University’s Men's Lacrosse Team, William Morris!  

We discuss why Black love is so special, the lack of representation of Black couples onscreen, the false concept of “relationship goals,” their advice for single people feeling down on Valentine’s Day, and how they first met! Hope you guys enjoy the episode! 

Follow Kayla and Will on Instagram @kaylarobertsonn & @williammoriss_!  

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In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with rapper, member of Hip Hop group  WYA2K, and Community Health Major studying at Hofstra University, Reginald ‘Reggie’ LaTortue and CEO and Founder of The Minority Report Magazine and Public Relations Major, also studying at Hofstra University, Nathan Odige!  We discuss the comments made by hosts of the @freshandfitpodcast admitting they do not date Black women, self-hate and anti-Blackness, and interracial dating. Hope you guys enjoy the episode!  Follow the fellas on Instagram! @jezinald @natethegr821 Listen to WYA2K! li.sten.to/mRGEVsk Check out the The Minority Report Magazine! www.theminorityreport.net Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @TheCervantesPod and you can follow Cervantes on Instagram @ CervantesWilsonn! You can also subscribe to The Cervantes Podcast YouTube Channel! :)

In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with Hofstra University alum, video editor at Marvel Entertainment, and freelance motion graphics artist, Nick Proto!  We discuss Nick’s love of animated films and 3D graphic design, the collaborative team he works with at Marvel, how he maintains a work-life balance and prioritizes his mental health, what he's learned from Hofstra and working on school productions, and his advice for aspiring video editors and animators! Hope you guys enjoy the episode!   

Check out all of Nick's work at www.nickproto.com 

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In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with co-founder of Udukoro and Senior at Amherst College, Arinze Uddoh, to discuss the development of the Udukoro Community Center, the positive change it will create within southeastern Nigeria’s educational system and economy, and what Arinze has learned about himself and his non-profit in this last year. Hope you guys enjoy the episode! 

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Donate here to The Udukoro Community Center! https://gofund.me/3a9cb400

For more information about Udukoro, visit udukoro.org

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Happy One Year Anniversary to The Cervantes Podcast! In this episode, Cervantes reflects back on what he has learned about himself, how the podcast has grown since January 2021, and he answers questions from the TCP listeners. Hope you guys enjoy the episode!   

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In today’s episode, Cervantes sits down with amateur surfer, YouTuber, Associate Production Manager for Hofstra Today and Video & Television and Film Major studying at Hofstra University, Dylan Black!  

We discuss Dylan’s ‘spiritual’ connection to the water, his recent injury, Kelly Slater being one of his biggest inspirations, if he will ever go pro, and he teaches Cervantes surfer slang! Hope you guys enjoy the episode! 

Follow Dylan on Instagram @ Dylan_S_Black!    

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Continuing the colorism conversation with a different perspective, Cervantes sits down with Health Science Major ad Head Diversity Peer Educator for Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion at Hofstra University, Triniti White and International Relations Major studying at Syracuse University and Co-Photo Director for The Renegade Magazine, Andrew Alipui. Hope you guys enjoy the episode!  

Follow Andrew on Instagram @ Andrretti 

Follow Triniti on Instagram @ TrinitiJWhite 

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In this episode, Cervantes sits down with Arts & Entertainment Editor for The Hofstra Chronicle, Journalism Major and Drama & Dance Minor studying at Hofstra University, Victoria Bell and SUNY Cortland alum with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education & Exercise Science, Ricardo 'Ricky' Castello, to discuss the history of colorism both in the United States and around the world, Black stereotypes, texturism, Ricky's experience living in Jamaica and then moving to New York, Victoria's relationship with her hair, and how we as a community can put an end to this centuries-old problem. Hope you guys enjoy the episode! 

Follow Ricardo on Instagram @ Basedonricky

Follow Victoria on Instagram @ VictoriaKBell_

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