Down For The Brown

This episode runs deeper than a conversation, it's about identity, roots, and resilience. In our latest episode, Arturo Meza shares what Chicano Soul truly means, how ancestry, family stories, and lowrider culture shape not just who we are, but how we move through the world. From art and resistance to healing and community, this is a story about carrying generations with you and turning that into...

What does education look like behind incarceration walls, and why does access to higher education matter so deeply in breaking cycles and building futures? In this powerful episode, we dive into the realities of education within incarceration and the transformative journey of pursuing higher education as a form of resistance, healing, and liberation. We unpack the barriers that have long stood in...

Welcome back mi Gente! Tune into the newest episode as we capture the story of El Movimiento, an organization out of Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. Taking a stand against injustice and oppression in their very own communities. Speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves. We had the pleasure of interviewing members of El movimiento, and obtaining an insight about the kind of challenges and vic...

Doing what I love to do, it’s always been about giving back to the youth! I recently was honored to be interviewed by one of my students about my career as a Restorative Specialist 🤎✊🏽. Doing the honest work and watering the next generation of great leaders!

Nada mas quería repasar la información de la TARJETA ROJA que serian sus derechos con inmigración, al igual también quisiera repasar Información sobre la red de respuesta rápida. Y como la puede utilizar. Just wanted to take some time to go over the RED CARD which has your rights when dealing with immigration, as well as the yellow card which is the rapid response number. Also important informatio...

Buenas mi Gente, welcome to another episode of Down For The Brown podcast. Today we dive in a little to El Movimiento and a few of the opportunities it has helped paved the way for us now in days, such as a rightful education. We also speak a bit on the concept of Carnalismo and how has changed as well as opened several different perspectives over time. Thank you for tuning in once again!

Welcome back Raza!! I hope this episode finds you well. In this episode, we begin tom bring the podcast back, be speaking about the importance of our roots, and why we should keep them alive for our generations to come. Catch up with us in this episode, Down For The Brown Podcast thanks you for your support!!

Nationally, fewer than 20% of men of color possessed a four-year college degree in 2012 (Pérez Huber et al., 2015). These numbers have not improved in close to 10 years (NCES, 2020) and have drawn national concern—prompting responses from philanthropy, postsecondary institutions, and policymakers that address how college climates have diminished retention and persistence (Museus et al., 2017). Man...

The importance of keeing our roots alive in the spaces we continue to occupy with those we love. In this generation it's becoming more difficult to keep our languages and native tongues alive, o que piensan?. We must continue to pass down that valuable knowledge that was once passed down to us. Saludos mi Gente bonita! Y animo!

Welcome back Raza! in this episode, I was given the opportunity of sharing space with Jaime Cortez, a first generation Latino College student currently attending the University and with the goal of receiving a bachelors in Chicano Latino Studies. Jaime goes on to share with us the importance of family and his upbringing growing up with undocumented parents. His journey through education has pushed...

Collaborative student project for CALS 403, Xandri, Miguel, Chuy

Y’all won’t want to miss out on the latest episode of Down For The Brown Podcast! 🎙 I had the honor of sharing the mic with a very good friend of mine Jaime Guzman, a father, educator, old soul, community activist👏🏽 Jaime shared his story of being an undocumented educator in the state of Oregon, originally born in Mexico City! Being able to share space with such an individual who can relate so m...

On this weeks episode I had the honor of sharing the mic with a well known individual whom I consider my brother, Special Guest Jacob Santiago will be opening up about how the childhood trauma he suffered goes into affect now that he is a parent, un hombre de Famila to his beautiful family. This was an intense episode full of tears and laughter. I ask that you all are respectful while listening to...

I had the honor of sharing the mic with an up and coming Chicana Artist form the near by city of the Roses! Martha is a young Woman who depicts her art through the experiences she has gone through in her community. By bringing art to life, and expanding her imagination. Y'all need to check her out!! Her work might be in the next exhibition near you! Or in a community close by

In todays world as we know it, most of the Mexican/American, Black, Indigenous history is no longer taught. From my perspective we must continue to water the seeds who will come in the next generation. It is our duty to continue our share of cultures and traditions. Hope y'all enjoy!

How has your racial appearance affect your everyday life? and if it does how have things changed in your favor? You see we as people of color (POC) often struggle with being accepted for who we are and are often given odd looks when stepping out in public. I remember being a youngster, walking into markets, stores, businesses and always having eyes on me and my family or friends. I remember being...

Welcome back to yet another episode of Down For The Brown!! I hope y'all are doing well and if not Keep you're head up homies. We are back with another episode about Mental health, in this episode I had the privilege to sit down and have a dialogue with Chilly and Emily!! I know this is a difficult topic to talk about and can be sensitive to some but its important to be able to acknowledge the imp...

In this episode, I have the opportunity of sharing the Mic with Adilene who shares her story with us, having to deal with mental health in her family structure. We talked about the importance of mental health in our communities and in our own households. What more should we be doing in our communities to be able to openly feel comfortable and reach out for help? She goes about sharing how difficul...

I hope this episode finds you all well! I had the honor, let alone the privilege of sharing the mic with Jose Dario Cordon Garcia. Jose as you all will find out if you tune in is a poet and writer, a dog trainer and a community organizer making sure nuestra gente are knowing of their rights, and getting paid what they deserve. Here's a little bit of Jose's life. You can also find him on Instagram...

Welcome back to yet another episode!!, Today I had the honor of sharing the mic with special guest Chantal from FemmeLash Co. for an insight about who she is and what her business is about. A powerful mujer going after her dream of being recognized for her hard work and dedication. Working towards her goal of being able to help her family in the near future! Tune in and find out what her business...

Welcome back Mi Gente!! I hope this podcast finds you well wherever it is you may be. Today's podcast episode is more about a gentle reminder to remember to stay humble. Life is full of surprises and adventures but, we have much more to give than to let the negativity bring us down! Con Animo y mucho Amor, I hope y'all enjoy this episode!

Welcome back mi Gente to another podcast episode of "Down For The Brown" . Been absent lately but I am back and ready to push through. In this episode, I reflect on what has been a major motivation for me growing up as well as today. Being undocumented and afraid all the time was the norm for me and my family. living under the shadows pushed me to speak up not only for myself but for my community,...

Qvo! Mi gente, this episode is about the importance of reaching out to your closest homies, and loved ones. When dealing with the topic of mental health, its tough to be able to find someone who is willing to understand where you coming from. Think positive and surround yourself with welcoming loving people! We can get through this together!

Check it out y'all, I had the great honor of sharing the mic with a humble individual that goes by the name of Marco. He is the owner of CARNALISMO clothing. It was actually one of the most interactive conversations i have had in a while. Sit back and relax while you tune into a new episode of Down For The Brown!

In this episode I have the privilege of sharing the mic with Profe Vasquez. We dive into the topic of DACA and what it looks like for us dreamers. Tune into the episode and gain some knowledge about the topic. Hope Ya'll enjoy! feel free to reach out to Profe Vasquez on facebook at "DACA Sonoma County" or on instagram at "lideres_del_futuroo" Much Love Raza!!