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In this episode I discuss the origins of inequality and if there are any viable solutions that can solve this problem.   References   Bowles, Samuel, and Jung-Kyoo Choi. 2019. “The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution and the Origins of Private Property.” Journal of Political Economy 127, no. 5 (October). https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/701789.   Koski, Jessica E., Hongli...

In this episode I define these 3 economic philosophies in theory, practice, and  how they influence government.    References  Dagger, Richard. 2019. “communism | Definition, History, Varieties, & Facts | Britannica.” Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/communism.   Dagger, Richard. 2022. “socialism | Definition, History, Types, Examples, & Fa...

This episode is intended to compare and contrast race, ethnicity, nationality and culture.     References   Fisher, Max. 2013. “A revealing map of the world's most and least ethnically diverse countries.” The Washington Post, May 16, 2013. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/05/16/a-revealing-map-of-the-worlds-most-and-least-ethnically-diverse-countries/. &nb...

In this session I break down the theory of Africans being the founders of Mesoamerican civilization.     References  Farquhar, Michael. 1996. “THE ANCIENT OLMECS.” The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/1996/07/10/the-ancient-olmecs/4a27965b-0e64-4da0-bd34-01ccf33ecf93/.   Jones, Fred. 2019. “98% Of African Americans Are In Fact Native Indians And Are...

In this session I cover the complex history of the southwest in terms of population and who has the "rightful" claim to the land.      References  Alcaraz, Ramon. 2010. The Other Side: Or, Notes for the History of the War Between Mexico and the United States. Charleston: Nabu Press.   Armas, Marissa. 2020. “Hispanic, Latino & Chicano: What's the difference?” KOAT....

In this session I define the term INCEL, decipher the "black pill," philosophy, expand on how women contribute to the INCEL movement and provide possible solutions to help out individuals who identify as INCEL.    References Brace, Lewys. 2021. “A Short Introduction To The Involuntary Celibate Sub-Culture.” Crest Research. https://crestresearch.ac.uk/resources/a-short-introduction-to-the...

In this session, I cover the basics of emotional intelligence and benefits of being emotionally intelligent.     Sources    Cherry, Kendra. 2020. “What is Emotional Intelligence.” Very Well Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-emotional-intelligence-2795423.    Cherry, Kendra. 2020. “9 Signs of Low Emotional Intelligence.” Very Well Mind. https://www.verywe...

In this session I go over median household income, debt and wealth gap by ethnicity. I also dive into finances and budgeting.    Sources    Statista Research Department. 2021. “Median household income in the United States in 2020, by race or ethnic group.” Statista.  https://www.statista.com/statistics/233324/median-household-income-in-the-united-states-by-race-or-ethnic-g...

In this video I discuss the definition and connotation of what it means to be indigenous.   Sources:   Bennett, Herman L. 2010. Colonial Blackness: A History of Afro-Mexico. Bloomington and Indianapolis: Indiana University Press.  Katzew, Ilona. 2005. Casta Painting: Images of Race In Eighteenth-Century Mexico. New Haven and London: Yale University Press.   Mann, Charles C. 200...

This session covers the history Mexico's independence movement, the aftermath, its main beneficiaries and how revolution is often romanticized but rarely seen for its brutality.    Citations:    Chasteen, John Charles. 2001. Born in blood and fire: a concise history of Latin America. New York: Norton.  Harvey, Robert. 2000. Liberators: Latin America's struggle for independ...

Rosita is a Case Manager for the Public Sector. She has a B.A in Child, Adolescents & Family Studies with a minor in Sociology, along with being CSET certified. She is a striving entrepreneur and hopes that one day her side hustle can become a full operating business with employees. Rosita is looking to become licensed to sell real estate in California and get involved with urban planning. Las...

Anthony Cabassa is a Los Angeles, CA native; and is a correspondent for ‘El American ’ which targets its Hispanic and Latino audience to cover breaking news around the world.

David Mendez grew up in the barrios of Los Angeles struggling to make ends meet.  Eventually an opportunity in construction work opened up and David has never looked back. He currently works as a carpenter and has recently taken an interest in economics & the stock market. He is now a home owner and is in the process of starting his own business.

Ricardo. 34. He is pro-peace and says taxation is theft. He believes there is no God but is a friend to all living creatures.   Sources: Multiple authors. 2021. “China: Draconian repression of Muslims in Xinjiang amounts to crimes against humanity.” Amnesty International. https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/press-release/2021/06/china-draconian-repression-of-muslims-in-xinjiang-amounts-to-crime...

From Uber/Lyft, driver and EMT in LA County to ICU/ER RN at the peak of a Pandemic. Jose Fregoso grew up in the suburbs of Pacoima, CA and is a second generation Mexican American of immigrant parents who are now US Citizens.    USEPA Authors, 2021. “EPA Researchers Test Effectiveness of Face Masks, Disinfection Methods Against COVID-19.” United States Environmental Protection Agency. htt...

Kozkakuauhtli was born and raised in New Mexico where he experienced economic disadvantages, hardships and many obstacles which have shaped him as a man. Nonetheless, he is an active artist who uses his experiences to drive his artistry and is looking forward to one day completing his education.

LOBO, originally from El Paso by way of Albuquerque now living in Oregon. Local Oregon Brown Beret Captain and Co-Chair of LA MEZA NACIONAL DE BROWN BERETS. He promotes absolute militancy within the Brown Berets and advocates for the 2nd Amendment for all indigenous RAZA and Chicanos.

Ernesto Ayala, born in Panorama City and raised in San Fernando and Pacoima, is a proud Chicano and member of El Partido Nacional de La Raza Unida; a Chicano/Raza political organization he was born into and now serves as a Pro-Tern Chair. Sources    "Original Settlers of Los Angeles." Los Angeles Almanac. 1998-2019 Given Place Media, publishing as Los Angeles Almanac. 2 Jan. 2019  h...

Carlos is a recent graduate from Portland State University, choosing to major in Political Science and minor in Foreign Language. Currently resides outside of Portland and has recently become more conservative-leaning with American Politics. Sources Gonzalez, Juan. 2011. Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America. New York, New York: Penguin Books. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Harv...

Armando Reyes was born and raised in California’s South Central Los Angeles. He is currently working towards improving and converting his community and supports organizations that aim to do the same. A firm believer in historical education and connecting with like-minded individuals.     Sources     Ahau, Kurimeo. 2017. “Hebrew Aboriginal Copper Colored Tribes of America -...

This Chicano describes the challenges Raza faces with risk-taking, why he chose sports gambling, and how classism is a bigger factor than racism for Raza, which ultimately keeps us more divided.

Sources    Department of Health and Human Services, “Obesity and Hispanic-Americans,” Office of Minority Health, 2019, https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=4&lvlid=70 APM Research Lab Staff, “Color of Covid,” APM Research Lab, February 4, 2021, https://www.apmresearchlab.org/covid/deaths-by-race Berkeley Lovelace Jr. “Covid Hospitalizations,” CNBC, March 8, 2021, https:...

Sources    Joe Martinez Jr., Richard Mendoza, Chicano Psychology, Academic Press, 1984   Department of Health and Human Services, “Mental & Behavioral Health,” Office of Minority Health, 2019, https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=4&lvlid=69

Lizzie Wade, “Human Sacrifice,” Science, June 21, 2018, https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/06/feeding-gods-hundreds-skulls-reveal-massive-scale-human-sacrifice-aztec-capital Itztli Ehecatl, “A Brief History of the Mexicayotl Movement,” Calmecac Anahuac, June 2, 2014. History.com Editors "Christianity, Dogma, Definition & Beliefs," History, April 2, 2021. History.com Editors, "Reconquest of S...

Omar Villegas, “Hip-Hop infancy,” MITÚ, April 3, 2015, https://wearemitu.com/mitu-world/latino-influence-during-the-birth-of-hip-hop/ Justifying Latino History in Hip-Hop Culture, http://umich.edu/~ac213/student_projects06/tylaxe/justifying.html