Typically, on Radar, we dive into one topic. But this time, we decided to feature una mezcla of our favorite segments, making this episode particularly special because it’s our last one. We’re recapping the subjects that usually get swept under the proverbial tapete, and in the process, making our parents relive some pretty uncomfortable—yet necessary—conversations. So many of the issues Radar tackled head-on haven’t traditionally been welcome at the dinner table, at family gatherings or in many Latinx spaces. With that in mind, we have proudly lived up to our tagline, which just happens to be the epitome of #realtalk: Radar is NOT Your Abuela’s News Show. The goal has always been clear—to give Latinxs a news show customized for them, created by them, and geared to confront cultural taboos as well as to celebrate our diverse communities. You, our familia, made up of bicultural, bilingual, two hundred percenters (100% Latinx, 100% Americanos) who understand what it’s like to have roots in more than one geographical region, and know what it’s like to exist in two worlds were the protagonists of every single episode. And as you may have noticed, having stories covered from the lens of our communities isn’t the norm but on Radar, we made it the standard. We’re honored to have played a part in this ongoing effort to expand media representation of diverse communities, and to have unapologetically carved out a powerful space for Latinx inclusion. The work continues and so no adios here, instead, we say hasta luego, familia! Gaby Fresquez: https://www.instagram.com/gabyfresquez Katelina Eccleston: https://www.instagram.com/reggaetonco... Lu Louis: https://www.instagram.com/lucre8ive/?... Lorena Russi: https://www.instagram.com/colonialman... Ivan Emilio: https://www.instagram.com/theivanemil... Sergio Palacios, the Taco Tourist: https://www.instagram.com/thetacotour... Mario Ramil: https://www.instagram.com/mario_ramil... Nydia Simone: https://www.instagram.com/blactina/?h... #Radar2022 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feliz Women’s History Month! Today, young women are more likely to be enrolled in college, and when it comes to making dinero, mujeres are on a collective quest to make up for lost time. Truth is, having a meaningful presence in the workforce for only about 50 years has made some of us laser focused on becoming JEFAS in our industries and in our communities. The driving force for ensuring that we have a seat at the decision table has been our desire to break down systemic hurdles and to pave the way for more exposure and better protections. However, progressive change is difficult in every environment, and particularly with in communities of color where we often rely solely on trailblazers from the inside to help us transition toward growth and inclusivity. In addition to honoring Women’s History Month here in the U.S., we also celebrated International Women’s Day earlier this month, but given the state of global unrest, what’s supposed to be a time of celebration has been a time of uncertainty and devastation for many. In defiance of the barriers that have been hard set for women in nearly every aspect of life, mujeres everywhere continue to fight for equality, justice, and basic human rights well beyond a celebratory day or month. Host and Contributors: Gaby Fresquez: https://www.instagram.com/gabyfresquez Meet our Guests: Priscilla Vilchis: https://www.instagram.com/hollyweedqu... Nely Galán: https://www.instagram.com/nelygalan/?... Yrthya Dinzey-Flores: https://womensmediacenter.com/profile... Camila Legaspi, Chief Content Officer - Latina Magazine: https://latina.com/ Violeta Camacho: https://www.instagram.com/msvioletcam... Maria Fernanda Trochimezuk, Founder & CEO, IOScholarships: https://www.instagram.com/ioscholarsh... Aida Rodriguez: https://www.instagram.com/funnyaida/?... Monica Ramirez: https://www.instagram.com/activistmon... Carmen Carrera: https://www.instagram.com/carmen_carr... #Radar2022 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After facing multiple recessions, millennials are now having to navigate through an economic crisis and record-breaking inflation brought on by the pandemic. In recent months, a slew of millennials and Gen Z who were working to receive checks that didn’t cover their basic needs decided to quit, adding to the factors that led to what has been dubbed as the Great Resignation. But not all blue-collar workers exited the workforce by choice, some were forced to do so. One particular section of the workforce that’s been most affected by the ousting is largely comprised of POC, with Latinas exiting the workforce at the highest rate during the pandemic. Similarly, the rising inflation has targeted another faction of the workforce—low-income folks who simply cannot afford to pay higher prices for everyday goods and services. Despite the economic uncertainty, financial experts point to certain economic avenues that may provide relief to those willing and able to invest. Also, the active labor force is giving momentum to other social movements such as pay transparency, prompting NYC to act on those demands. There are also calls on legislators to take action, such as allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices to reduce costs. The executive branch is also being summoned to fulfill its promise and sign off on some form of student loan forgiveness. In the meantime, it appears supply and demand has given the workforce the upper hand with the hiring rate is higher than the quit rate and companies are expected to continue increasing wages in 2022. Aaahh, a silver lining! Host and Contributors: Gaby Fresquez: https://www.instagram.com/gabyfresquez Ivan Emilio: https://www.instagram.com/theivanemil... Lu Louis: https://www.instagram.com/lucre8ive/?... Meet our Guests: José Gabilondo: https://law.fiu.edu/directory/jose-ga... Lisa Marie Posso: https://www.instagram.com/gyfting/?hl=en Richardson Chery: https://www.instagram.com/richardson_... Brandon Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/btisme/?hl=en Logan Cochran: https://www.instagram.com/getlow89/?h... Jannese Torres-Rodriguez: https://yoquierodineropodcast.com/about/ Enrique Lopezlira: https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/peop... Yanely Espinal: https://www.instagram.com/missbehelpful/ #Radar2022 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. Subscribe to the Radar 2022 channel now to stay up to date with episode clips featuring our bi-cultural host Gabriela Fresquez. New episodes every Thursday. #Radar2022 #Inflation #TheGreatResignation SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/RadarYouTubeTM Follow Us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/radartelemundo?la Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radartelemu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radartelemund... Radar 2022 takes current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. Through first-person reporting and documentary-style stories woven together by our host, Gabriela Fresquez, we delve into what makes Latinxs different and what unites us. From economic inequality to racial justice and LGBTQ+ issues to the climate crisis…to whose abuelita’s Pozole recipe tastes best, we’ve got nuestra gente covered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bans on women’s reproductive rights are popping up in pretty much every red state within the U.S. It’s crucial to talk about how and why abortion has been polarized and politicized, why today’s incursion of Roe v. Wade seems more consequential than ever before, and how these restrictions impact low-income women, minority communities and the overall U.S. economy. The legislative barriers on women’s reproductive rights continue to emerge despite the fact that a majority of Americans believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases. And given that affordability is one of the main reasons many women choose to have an abortion, it’s clear that reproductive rights aren’t just a social and racial issue, but an economic one. Host and Contributors: Gaby Fresquez: https://www.instagram.com/gabyfresquez Lorena Russi: https://www.instagram.com/colonialman... Meet our Guests: Miranda T. Aguirre: El Paso, Planned Parenthood Anne Marie Benitez: https://www.latinainstitute.org/ Paula Ávila-Guillén: https://twitter.com/pauavilg Rachel J. Robasciotti: https://twitter.com/rrobasciotti #Radar2022 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. Subscribe to the Radar 2022 channel now to stay up to date with episode clips featuring our bi-cultural host Gabriela Fresquez. New episodes every Thursday. #Radar2022 #WomenReproductiveRights #ReproductiveRights SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/RadarYouTubeTM Follow Us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/radartelemundo?la Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radartelemu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radartelemund... Radar 2022 takes current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. Through first-person reporting and documentary-style stories woven together by our host, Gabriela Fresquez, we delve into what makes Latinxs different and what unites us. From economic inequality to racial justice and LGBTQ+ issues to the climate crisis…to whose abuelita’s Pozole recipe tastes best, we’ve got nuestra gente covered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When it comes to the amount of coverage media gives to missing persons cases, it’s become common knowledge that white women receive vastly more attention and airtime than cases concerning BIPOC.

When it comes to the amount of coverage media gives to missing persons cases, it’s become common knowledge that white women receive vastly more attention and airtime than cases concerning BIPOC. And while media outlets, journalists and even law enforcement have openly recognized the problem and put forth some effort to correct it, little has been done to systematically overturn it. The devastating case of Gabby Petito received widespread media attention and even helped cast a spotlight on various other cases of missing BIPOC, but hundreds more still go ignored. Organizations and groups refusing to sit and wait for the next high-profile case of a missing white woman to serve as the catalyst for corrective measures are doing their part to ensure that media and law enforcement give cases like that of Lauren Cho and Jelani Day the attention they so deserve. In the meantime, they’re putting alternative media and social media to good use to spread awareness. Host: Gaby Fresquez: https://www.instagram.com/gabyfresquez   Meet our Guests: Bryan Newland: https://www.bia.gov/profile/assistant... Jerry Flores: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/sociology... Randi Johnson from Cases of Color Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/casesofcolo... Lourdes Hurtado: https://www.instagram.com/lourdeshe/?... Michael Alcazar: http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/faculty/mich... Derrica and Natalie Wilson of Black & Missing Foundation: https://blackandmissinginc.com/about/... Eduardo Bonilla Silva: https://scholars.duke.edu/person/edua... Orlando Skidmore: https://blog.nativehope.org/author/or... #Radar2022 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. Subscribe to the Radar 2022 channel now to stay up to date with episode clips featuring our bi-cultural host Gabriela Fresquez. New episodes every Thursday. #Radar2022 #MissingBIPOC #MissingPersons SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/RadarYouTubeTM Follow Us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/radartelemundo?la Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radartelemu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radartelemund... Radar 2022 takes current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. Through first-person reporting and documentary-style stories woven together by our host, Gabriela Fresquez, we delve into what makes Latinxs different and what unites us. From economic inequality to racial justice and LGBTQ+ issues to the climate crisis…to whose abuelita’s Pozole recipe tastes best, we’ve got nuestra gente covered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s almost no aspect of daily life that hasn’t been affected by the pandemic and that includes dating—specifically online dating. New trends emerge every day with apps targeting specific niches like.... people who like astrology, music playlists, and even bacon. But while dating app algorithms are supposed to equal matchmaking-made-simple, not all are entirely user-friendly. For some users, algorithms and filters can promote prejudice. Trans women are often banned from Tinder despite the app’s inclusivity pledge. Even when exclusion doesn’t come from the algorithm itself, it can come from the app’s users. As dating apps continue to evolve in this remote world, we can only hope that they don’t lose track of their main goal: helping users find real-life human connection. Just as the demands for dating apps grow, and as platforms become more inclusive, one can only hope that more users will be able to meet their bottom line—finding love—at the same success rate in which app makers are regularly exceeding their ROI. Host and Contributors: Gaby Fresquez: https://www.instagram.com/gabyfresque Lorena Russi: https://www.instagram.com/colonialman... Meet our Guests: Justin Garcia: https://kinseyinstitute.org/about/pro... Maria Camila, Latiner Founder/Creator: https://www.latiner.app/ Spicy Mari: https://www.instagram.com/spicymari/?... Ariella Serur: https://www.instagram.com/ariellaseru... Mortitia Godiva: https://www.instagram.com/morticiagod... Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick from Dateable: https://www.instagram.com/dateablepod... #Radar2022 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Though beauty standards in Western culture are ever evolving, one fact has withstood the test of time: their impact is felt by everyone.

Latinx people can be quite superstitious, and our belief in the mystical or supernatural is mostly rooted in the folktales of our ancestors—stories that have been passed down from generation to generation (i.e. La Llorona, El Cuco, El Chupacabra). But many of the stories we think of as universal in Latin America are often adapted to fit a specific region or issue. These stories not only serve to fuel our very healthy imaginations, but also help us confront some of our most irrational fears and teach valuable lessons. They also allow our Latinx elders and parents to manipulate younger generations into doing what they want—even if it means instilling fear. And while that might sound cruel, for many of us, it’s often the most fun part. Host and Contributors: Gaby Fresquez: https://www.instagram.com/gabyfresque... Ivan Emilio Albino: https://www.instagram.com/theivanemil... Mario Ramil https://www.instagram.com/mario_ramil... Meet our Guests: Adamari Lopez https://www.instagram.com/adamarilope... Humberto Guida https://www.instagram.com/checkitow/?... Dennis Pastorizo https://www.instagram.com/dennispasto... Guad Venegas https://www.instagram.com/guadvenegas... Yesika Salgado https://www.instagram.com/yesikastarr... Arantxa Loizaga https://www.instagram.com/arantxaloiz... Carolina Trejos https://www.instagram.com/carolinatre... Espooky Tales https://www.instagram.com/espookytale... Luna Scar https://www.instagram.com/lunascarmus... Javier Attridge from WEKUFE https://www.instagram.com/wekufemovie... #Radar2021 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Latinx representation—whether in film and television, advertising, or news media—is progressing at what could be described as a glacial pace. But during a year of fractured Hollywood releases, theater closures and industry-wide uncertainty, according UCLA’s most recent Hollywood Diversity Report, we did see some—albeit minor—progress for representation among women and people of color in television and film. Overall, however, these groups and Latinx people in general, are still vastly underrepresented across most categories. And while audiences have been receptive to the uptick in onscreen diversity, there is still a notable disparity when it comes to the financing of projects with diverse casts and crews. Apart from industry leaders who are truly committed to change, it seems that any remaining hope for the 18% of the US Latinx population to be proportionately reflected in media is much more likely come from the influencer market—a space where content creators aren’t waiting around for society’s gatekeepers to grant permission. Host and Contributors: Gaby Fresquez: https://www.instagram.com/gabyfresque... Ivan Emilio Albino: https://www.instagram.com/theivanemil... Katelina Eccleston: https://www.instagram.com/reggaetonco... 00:00 The Journey of Proper Media Representation. 3:45 Latino Diversity On-Screen. 6:25 The Importance of Casting. 11:50 The Modern Latinx Musica. 14:00 Reggaeton 16:50 The Importance of Advertising 18:14 Newsroom Diversity 20:45 Diversity in Sports 23:00 Outro Meet our guests: Adassa: https://www.instagram.com/adassaoffic... Mauro Castillo: https://www.instagram.com/maurocastil... Ynairaly Simo: https://www.instagram.com/ynairaly_si... Rachel Zegler: https://www.instagram.com/rachelzegle... Ariana DeBose: https://www.instagram.com/arianadebos... Josh Andres Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/joshandresr... David Alvarez: https://www.instagram.com/davidalvare... Carla Hool: https://www.instagram.com/carlahoolca... Jesse Garcia: https://www.instagram.com/jessejohnga... Loren Medina: https://www.instagram.com/guerrera.ma... Guadalupe Venegas: https://www.instagram.com/guadvenegas... Pancho Moler: https://www.instagram.com/panchomoler... #Radar2021 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

About a billion people, or fifteen percent of the world’s population, live with some kind of disability, and in recognition of Universal Human Rights month and International Day of Persons with Disabilities, it’s important to acknowledge the progress made since the Americans’ with Disabilities Act was passed over thirty years ago. The law has helped Americans gain better access to public spaces, transportation and job opportunities. However, while the ADA’s impact has been profound, the law hasn’t gone far enough. There are still gaps to fill in terms of ensuring that our infrastructure, work places and media are all spaces where people with disabilities are not an afterthought, but a main priority. True equity for disabled communities—whether for inclusivity or visibility—has proven to be an ongoing process, and in examining how far we’ve come, we can make room to hold ourselves and our leadership accountable to doing better. Guest Links: Daphne Frias https://www.instagram.com/frias_daphn... Chloe Rothschild https://www.facebook.com/chloerothsch... Juan Guerrero from The Arc of The United States https://www.instagram.com/thearc_us/?... Eric Garcia https://www.instagram.com/ericmgarcia... Danielle Perez https://www.instagram.com/divadelux/?... Jessica Flores https://www.instagram.com/limemoney/?... Monica Arce from Cambiando Models https://www.instagram.com/cambiandomo... Paula Carozzo https://www.instagram.com/pauuzzo/?hl=en Andrea Lausell https://www.instagram.com/andrealause... German De La Rosa Cabrera https://www.instagram.com/morfitomx/?... #Radar2021 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. Subscribe to the Radar 2021 channel now to stay up to date with episode clips featuring our bi-cultural host Gabriela Fresquez. New episodes every Thursday. #Radar2021 #Disability #HumanRight See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The once niche-world of digital currencies, now a trillion-dollar industry, has infiltrated every aspect of our culture—media, tech, entertainment. Despite its volatility, millennials own more crypto than any other generation and that crypto currency enthusiasm seem to be spreading—from celebrity endorsements to the subliminal messaging in pop culture. Whatever the driving force behind the crypto craze, many in the finance world refer to it as a gamble rather than an investment, since the currency is still very much in its infancy and has yet to deliver on its grandiose promises to revolutionize global financial markets. More than that, the darker side of crypto that’s ripe for hackers and money launderers begs the question of whether or not a crackdown on crypto in the form of government regulation could be imminent. Additionally, the environmental impact of blockchain technology leaves behind a massive carbon footprint. Between the floodgates being opened for emerging crypto currencies and NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, becoming an attractive new way to maximize profits on digital assets, it seems like the world of unregulated, decentralized finance is here to stay…at least for now. Guest Links: Gabriela Berrospi https://www.instagram.com/gabywallstr... Latino Wallstreet https://www.instagram.com/latinowalls... Julio Domenech https://www.instagram.com/inviertecon... Jannese Torres-Rodriguez https://www.instagram.com/yoquierodin... Anibal Garrido https://www.instagram.com/anibalcript... Jully-Alma Tarvesado https://www.instagram.com/investingla... Lu Louise https://www.instagram.com/atlulouis/?... Anthony Sims https://www.instagram.com/asimsart/?h... Tam Gryn https://www.instagram.com/tamgryn/?hl=en Jorge Cuellar at Darmouth College https://www.instagram.com/dartmouthco... 0:00 - Welcome to the Crypto world 1:22 - Why is Crypto Currency is blowing up? 3:00 - What is Crypto & How does it work? 6:20 - Distrust in the financial system 7:26 - Let’s talk NFTs 10:14 - Long Term Investment 11:02 - The Art of NFT 13:49 - The Dark Side of Crypto 18:45 - Celebrity Impact 20:21 - When to Cash Out? 21:23 - Closing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The art of tattooing has been around for centuries—the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans all adorned their bodies with permanent ink. In fact, before the wave of twenty-first century popularity largely influenced by Instagram, tattoos were used to represent battle victories, protective spirits, denote status and in some cases, to alleviate physical ailments like arthritis and other numerous other medicinal practices within certain cultures. However, throughout most of the twentieth century, the perception of people with visible tattoos as being ex-cons or gang members has stigmatized many who have them—making these individuals more suspicious to law enforcement and in the conservative corporate world, virtually unemployable. And while tattoos are still forbidden among certain religions, workplaces and households today, the ancient practice of tattooing isn’t exactly the symbol of defiant or edgy subculture it once was. People of all statuses, ages and races are getting inked and millennials have the most tattoos of any generation on record. From the meaningful to the beautiful to the bizarre, tattoos have been adopted as a 21st century identity statement—becoming more socially acceptable for both men and women with each passing decade. Guest Links: Mario Ramil https://www.instagram.com/mario_ramil... Dave Lane form Illinois State https://www.instagram.com/illinoissta... Michelle Santana https://www.instagram.com/mnsantanata... Nikko Hurtado https://www.instagram.com/nikkohurtad... Homies Unidos https://www.instagram.com/homiesunido... Debbi Snax https://www.instagram.com/snaxink/?hl=en Ana Cheukian https://www.instagram.com/anacheukian... Dr. Lars Krutak https://www.instagram.com/larskrutak/... Chē Kā'eo Pilago https://www.instagram.com/chepilago/?... Notaukai https://www.instagram.com/notaukai/?h... Darren Duquette https://www.instagram.com/duquette_da... Mehana Pilago https://www.instagram.com/mehanatatto... Felipe Iborra https://www.instagram.com/ngeru_tatto... Cake Robles https://www.instagram.com/tattoosbyca... Girls Only https://www.instagram.com/girlsonlyny... 00:00 Intro 0:06 Tattoos in Latinxs Households 2:32 The Tattoo Industry 5:15 Perception of Tattoos 9:11 Gangs and Tattoos 10:49 African Americans & Tattoos 12:14 Meaning of Tattoos 18:34 Tattoos as Therapy 19:39 A Revolution in the Tattoo Industry 22:36 Closing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the largest climate action summits, COP26, takes place during Native American Heritage month here in the US—a fitting time junction considering Native Americans, and indigenous peoples worldwide, are the least likely to contribute to climate change yet stand to be among the most directly impacted. The close relationship native communities have to the environment is counterpart to their reliance of its natural resources, resources that are becoming scarce due to global inaction. And while world leaders endlessly debate which egregious practices to cut back on, native communities are taking more progressive actions via climate action plans rooted in sustainable environmental practices passed down from their ancestors over centuries. These communities have long acknowledged that our actions in addressing natural or man-made environmental crises will have a lasting impact on future generations, and that we have a responsibility to be accountable for that impact. And given the EPA’s recent findings that US indigenous, Black and Latinx communities are bearing the brunt of the negative environmental devastation, their sense of urgency warranted. While the Biden administration establishing the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity—the first federal program focused specifically on how greenhouse gas emissions affect human health—is a step forward, taking a note from the commitment and strategic action of indigenous communities could offer some much-needed assistance in our pursuit of a more sustainable environment and populace for years to come. All in all, when it comes to confronting climate change, the United States—and the world—can learn a lot from indigenous communities. Guest Links: Jessica Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/doctora_nat... Thomas Lopez https://www.instagram.com/landbackbad... Andes Amazon Fund https://www.instagram.com/andesamazon... 00:00 Intro 00:06 Indigenous Communities and Environmental Impact 1:00 Modern Environmentalists 3:04 Environmental Impact on future generations 6:26 Ancestral Practices 8:10 Demanding Environmental Justice 15:59 The Risks of Environmental Activism 18:40 U.S. Environment Politics 20:20 Environmental Forces 22:06 Closing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ancestral spirituality is making a comeback! Countless millennials and Gen Zers are replacing traditional religiosity with spiritual practices rooted in ancestral traditions. Despite being maligned by colonizers for centuries, indigenous religions rooted in both Native American and African diasporic traditions like Santeria and others are resurging. In fact, many of the healing rituals associated with these practices have become popularized and commodified within wellness communities—a multi-billion-dollar global industry—as evidenced by the sale of Sage and Palo Santo in the US and the increasing popularity of spiritual tourism throughout Latin America. While a strong belief in the spirit world has always been a part of Latinx culture, today, younger generations are reclaiming the indigenous spiritual practices once vilified by colonizers—connecting with their roots and giving new life to traditions that have been silenced for centuries Meet some of our guests: Martin Moreno https://www.instagram.com/martincomic... Rev. Laurinda Hafner from Coral Gables UCC https://www.instagram.com/coralgables... Dr. Jennifer Scheper from UCRiverside https://www.instagram.com/ucriverside... Emilia Ortiz https://www.instagram.com/ethereal.1/ Iyanifa Oyadele Olori https://www.instagram.com/afri_bohemi... Thanya Ashe https://www.instagram.com/ashe.imports/ Lu Louis https://www.instagram.com/luontheloo/... Richardson Chery https://www.instagram.com/richardson_... Chelsey Luger https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.moves/ Bani Amor https://www.instagram.com/baniamor/ Ivan Emilio https://www.instagram.com/theivanemil... #Radar2021 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Art has the power to evoke emotion, provide visibility to marginalized communities and even inspire social change throughout the globe. It’s the vehicle that provides an opportunity to examine the depths of our humanity. And while many of us lean on artists to get us through the tough times, in the American public school system, disparities still exist when it comes to who has access to quality arts programs. Covid-19-related budget cuts only exacerbate those disparities as we witness arts and humanities programs disappear from classrooms. Fortunately, our community is full of passionate change-makers who are using their art to inspire future generations—whether they realize it or not. For these Latinx artists, art is not only expression of an individual message, but an opportunity to connect more deeply with their roots and give a voice to their communities. Meet our guests: Alberto Mejia / NALAC Deputy Director https://www.instagram.com/nalac_arts/... Melissa Lozada-Oliva / Poet and Educator https://www.instagram.com/ellomelissa... Gabriela Mendez / Photographer https://www.instagram.com/gabrielamen... Gabriel Ramirez / Poet|Performer|Educator https://www.instagram.com/ramirezpoet... DJ Agana / Muralist|Street Artist https://www.instagram.com/dj_agana/?h... Blactina / Contributor https://www.instagram.com/blactina/?h... Teresita Fernandez / Visual Artist https://www.instagram.com/teresita.fe... Victor “MARKA 27” Quinonez / Street Artist https://www.instagram.com/marka_27/?h... Paula Garcia / Brazilian Performance Artist http://paulagarcia.net/ David Heredia / Author of “Little Heroes Of Color” https://www.instagram.com/_heroesofco... Kimberly Benavides & Veronica Melendez / Founders of La Horchata Zine https://www.instagram.com/lahorchataz... Kayden Phoenix / Comic Writer | Creator https://www.instagram.com/kaydenphoen... #Radar2021 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spooky season is here, and as with most things in life, we've got options. On the one hand, there’s the notoriously sugar-obsessed celebration known as Halloween that occurs once per year, and on the other, you’ve got a two-day, sugar skull-obsessed Día de los Muertos. Sure, both celebrations involve costumes, an overindulgence of sweets, and both include their fair share of creepy corpse decor, but for the love of Michael Myers, we beg you, please stop calling Día de los Muertos the “Mexican Halloween.” In this episode we’ll draw a clear distinction between your everyday skeleton costume and the rich-in-folklore Calavera Catrina. We’ll also uncover how Halloween thrives on making the idea of death terrifying while Día de los Muertos focuses on honoring the dead—all while acknowledging that without death, there is no life. While Dia de los Muertos has various iterations throughout Latin America, all forms of the celebration are deeply rooted in a mixture of indigenous and Catholic beliefs. And in the same way the popularity of Halloween has transformed the ancient Celtic tradition into a billion-dollar industry, the Western world’s obsession with the afterlife is now hauling the ancient celebration of Día De los Muertos into the mainstream. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In collaboration with NBC Latino : https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/new-... Senior Producer : Grace Solorzano Latinxs are driving demographic growsth in the US, surpassing the 62 million mark per the 2020 Census. Amid numerous natural disasters, a global pandemic, and the threat of a citizenship question being added to the census, the roadblocks to thwart the count of US Latinx populations were mostly overcome. The census revealed numerous emerging Latinx communities throughout the US—not all in the big metro areas and some in places we would never expect. It also revealed that the number of people in the U.S. who identify as multiracial more than tripled. But is this growing multiracial community solely the result of diverse population growth or is it also the result of how people self-identify? Or, does it have to do with the fact that many Latinx people don’t identify as white, Black or Asian or consider Latinidad to be its own distinct racial category? Whatever the case may be, the Census data is vital in determining how the federal government allocates billions of dollars for critical social services, college costs, hospitals, public works, infrastructure and so much more to every community throughout the US. #Radar2021 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For many Latinxs, our biculturalism is key to understanding who we are. There are those of us that relate to the phrase, ni de aquí, ni de allá, meaning you’re neither from here, nor from there. That’s because a lot of us Latinx hyphenates exist between two worlds where we’re frequently made to feel that we aren’t American enough, nor Latino enough. Today, more of us identify as 100% American and 100% Latin Americans…be it Mexican, or Puerto Rican, or Dominican…you fill in the blank—we’re opting to be two-hundred percenters. Both from here and from there. Picking a side would be an affront to our authentic selves. Because of this, Millennials and Gen Z-ers are shifting away from assimilation and instead, are choosing to express our biculturalism in all forms. Whether it’s through the businesses we build, the languages we speak, the global politics we follow, or the content we create, bicultural Latinxs are no longer apologizing for being exactly who we are. Meet some of our guests: Joanna Hausmann https://www.instagram.com/johaus/ Ambar Lucid https://www.instagram.com/ambarlucid/ Linda Elaine https://www.instagram.com/iamlindaela... Viva La Bonita https://www.instagram.com/vivalabonita/ Vanessa García https://www.instagram.com/vanessagarc... Dr. Nate Rodriguez https://jms.sdsu.edu/faculty/faculty_... Sage Dolan Sandrino - https://www.instagram.com/thhrift/ Ricardo Sebastián - https://www.instagram.com/ricardoxseb... Jose Lapaz - https://www.instagram.com/josesitolapaz/ Contributors: Ivan Emilio https://www.instagram.com/theivanemilio/ Mario Ramil https://www.instagram.com/mario_ramil/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Education is one of the foremost battlegrounds in America’s culture wars. Politicians have a firm hand in what our children are taught in public schools, and from state-to-state, curriculum varies depending on who’s in charge. Challenging traditional American historical narratives sparks controversy because many stories about our white founding fathers are not all that flattering. In 2021, the politically-motivated debate around Critical Race Theory, an academic framework that analyzes how racist beliefs are imbedded in our country’s societal structures, is evidence of how contentious conversations around the subject of race and education in the US have become. The country is clearly at odds over how to educate the next generation, and what exactly they should know about the United States’ past. To better understand the debate around Critical Race Theory, as well as various other skirmishes surrounding the whitewashing of American education, we spoke to teachers, journalists, union leaders, and comedians. Meet some of our guests and the organizations they represent. Laura Gomez: https://twitter.com/UCLA_Law Adam Rodriguez: https://www.instagram.com/adamrodriguez/ Chanelle Wilson: https://twitter.com/DrCEWilson Marissa Lati: https://twitter.com/marisa_iati Joshua Adams: https://twitter.com/JournoJoshua Becky Pringle: https://twitter.com/BeckyPringle Walter Masterson: https://twitter.com/waltermasterson Eduardo Diaz: https://twitter.com/SLC_Latino Laura E Gomez from @UCLA Raul Ramos from @universityofhouston Adam Rodriguez @adamrodriguez Chanelle Wilson @drcewilson Jason Standford @jasonstanford Marisa Latti @marisa_iati Joshua Adams @colorlinesnews Becky Pringle @neatoday Walter Masterson @waltermasterson Museum @smithsonian Diana @i.am.diana.aleman #Radar2021 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.