As Far As Anyone Knows Minerva Angeles & Fredo B
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As Far As Anyone Knows is a mostly Latinx history podcast where your hosts Minerva Angeles and Fredo B take turns sharing some Latinx history, bad jokes, and ancestral love. Subscribe so you won't miss us!
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Episode 17: The History of the Word - Latinx
Minerva talks about her first dining experience in a COVID world. Fredo tells us the history of the word Latinx.
Episode Sources:
https://themillions.com/2019/01/nepantla-and-gloria-anzalduas-queer-of-color-legacy.html
https://archive.org/stream/GutierrezPp.1953Notes/Gutierrez%20pp.%2019-53%20notes_djvu.txt
https://www.pewresearch.org/hispanic/2013/10/22/three-fourths-of-hispanics-say-their-community-needs-a-leader/
https://soundcloud.com/latinousa/the-invention-of-hispanics
https://youtu.be/viyPQ1WnrFc
https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/M/bo15345128.html
https://www.amazon.com/Borderlands-Frontera-Mestiza-Gloria-Anzald%25C3%25BAa/dp/1879960850
https://songofthespirit.org/ -
Episode 16: Mendez V. Westminster & Interview with Sandra Robbie
Minerva and Fredo are honored to share with you the civil rights story of Mendez V. Westminster told by the documentarian herself, Sandra Robbie. Sandra briefly shares this story and we follow up with some interview questions. We hope you are as inspired by this story and Sandra's mission to get it in school curricula across the US, as we are.
Want to help Sandra get the word out?
Watch the documentary and tell all the educators you know to help the video to 1 million views before the end of the year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F46Mlzt2tFc
Follow her on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/sandrarobbie/?hl=en
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeQtCDrf/
Check out Sandra Robbie's website:
https://www.sandrarobbie.com/ -
Episode 15: Santos Rodriguez
Trigger warning, this episode contains violent content.
Fredo and Minerva discuss the circumstances surrounding Adam Toledo's murder. Minerva tells us the story of the murder of Santos Rodriguez, a 12-year-old boy murdered by a police officer in 1973. Please listen at your discretion. Our hearts go out to the families of Adam Toledo and Santos Rodriguez and to the families of the countless black and brown people who have died at the hands of police violence. We would also like to acknowledge the pain that black and brown people relive when we discuss police violence. Sending love, peace, and healing energy to all.
Episode Sources:
https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2013/07/27/retired-officer-remembers-the-night-santos-rodriguez-was-killed/
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mother-of-santos-rodriguez-reflects-on-dallas-officer-killing-young-son-47-years-ago/287-af5e7e0b-171d-4323-925d-545d96f13d60
https://www.nytimes.com/1973/07/25/archives/handcuffed-boy-12-shot-dead-in-squad-car-by-dallas-officer-bullet.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMBzbsLhX8k
https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/07/24/205121429/How-The-Death-Of-A-12-Year-Old-Changed-The-City-Of-Dallas
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/virginia-police-army-lt-caron-nazario-america-s-bloody-traffic-ncna1263988 -
Episode 14: Myths & Legends of Latin America Pt 1
Fredo and Minerva mourn the loss of legendary rapper, DMX and celebrate the impact of his music. Minerva tells us some myths and legends from Ecuador, Venezuela, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and all over Latin America.
Episode Sources:
https://www.thoughtco.com/ecuadorian-legend-the-story-of-cantuna-2136635
https://www.whynotspanish.com/latin-american-folktales-legends/
https://www.latinolife.co.uk/node/1226 -
Episode 13: Las Soldaderas
Minerva and Fredo get excited about the vaccine. Fredo tells us about las soldareras.
Episode Sources:
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1217&context=mcnair
https://www.history.com/news/women-mexican-revolution-soldaderas
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/the-real-history-of-las-soldaderas
https://www.history.com/news/6-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-mexican-revolution
https://iscmexicanrevolution.weebly.com/las-soldaderas--women-role.html -
Episode 12: Arlen Siu
Fredo wants to understand why people can't appreciate Cardi B and Megan thee Stallion. Minerva just wants people to leave them alone.
In solidarity with our Asian Fam, Minerva tells the story of Arlen Siu, a Chinese - Nicaraguan Activist, and Artist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XfICWeGJhI Mi Vida, Mi Historia
https://feminacida.com.ar/la-lucha-de-arlen-siu-por-una-nicaragua-libre/
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/w/nicaraguans-remember-arlen-siu
Customer Reviews
Finally!
As a Latinx history enthusiast this podcast feels like home! It is a breath of fresh air to hear about our history told from our perspective. The hosts chemistry is incredible as well! You’ll be laughing while learning!
Love it!
Beyond Awesome!