18 episodes

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!

As Far As Anyone Knows Minerva Angeles & Fredo B

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    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

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!

    Episode 17: The History of the Word - Latinx

    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/

    • 59 min
    Episode 16: Mendez V. Westminster & Interview with Sandra Robbie

    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/

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Episode 15: Santos Rodriguez

    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

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Episode 14: Myths & Legends of Latin America Pt 1

    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

    • 57 min
    Episode 13: Las Soldaderas

    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

    • 46 min
    Episode 12: Arlen Siu

    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

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

Bloomed In Queens ,

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!

bettyandemrys ,

Love it!

Beyond Awesome!

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