Fritanga by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation

Junot Díaz, Dominican-American Pulitzer Prize-winning author, essayist, and professor – chops it up with Antonio Tijerino on this month’s episode of Fritanga.  Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New Jersey, Junot is known for his poignant and authentic portrayals of the Latinx experience in the United States. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Drown; The Brief Wondrous Life of...

As Latinos, we know the value of hard work and the commitment to support our familias – but often don’t have the tools, information, or resources to build financial stability for ourselves and our future generations.  In honor of Financial Literacy Month, host Antonio Tijerino partnered with Nationwide to welcome two financial sabios and community changemakers: Angel Morales, CEO of Morales Capita...

"Let's just be very frank about medical education - it's racist, it's sexist, it's xenophobic, and it's elitist." Welcome to Season 2 of the Fritanga Podcast by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation . To kick off our new season, Dr. Pedro "Joe" Greer, Jr. joins host Antonio Tijerino to discuss his journey in creating a more community-centric culture of health in the United States and his continued effo...

Pati Jinich, award-winning chef, cookbook author, TV host, and cultural ambassador, joins host Antonio Tijerino in exploring Mexico's rich gastronomical history while discussing the unifying power of food. A James Beard Award-winning Mexican chef and New York Times bestselling author, Pati has dedicated her career to building a shared understanding between her two neighboring home countries: Mexic...

We all find comfort in culture and our surroundings - especially during the holidays. Join host Antonio Tijerino as he recounts this season's culture comfort moments from each of Fritanga's remarkable guests. From the memories inspired by the sound of Selena or Trio Matamoros, the taste of homemade pupusas, or even the smell of a freshly opened bottle of Fabuloso, we invite you to listen to our gu...

Richard "Crazy Legs" Colón joins host Antonio Tijerino to discuss his humanitarian work in Puerto Rico, the roots of Hip Hop, and his efforts in preserving the culture while instilling a legacy of mentorship in our community.  Richard “Crazy Legs” Colón is a Bronx-born, Puerto Rican dancer, educator, and pioneer recognized and respected globally for his Hip Hop and humanitarian contributions. Desc...

With elections around the corner, Emmy-nominated political and voting rights activist, María Teresa Kumar, joins host Antonio Tijerino in unpacking the power of the Latino vote. As the Co-Founder and current President & CEO of Voto Latino, María Teresa shares her backstory and takes a long look at the misconceptions and impact we can have as Latinos when we vote.  To learn more about the work of V...

Jump into the Minecraft universe with host Antonio Tijerino and Laylah Bulman, Senior Program Manager of Learning Experiences at Minecraft Education Edition, as they discuss the creation of Minecraft’s first Latino-themed game in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation: LatinExplorers!  On the pod, Laylah and Antonio discuss the development of the game- from concept to construct - and le...

Join host Antonio Tijerino at the Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas as he chats with Sister Norma Pimentel, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley.  On the pod, Sister Norma shares her backstory and perspectives on faith and hope in context with the current migrant crisis while challenging us to stand together in seeking the common good and well-being of all,...

The talented actress, filmmaker, writer, producer, director, and activist Nava Mau joins Antonio Tijerino to discuss her creative journey, talk identity and safe spaces, and share her inspirations. As a mixed-race trans-Latina from Mexico City and San Antonio, Texas who starred in the HBOMax series Generation, Nava is on a mission is to illuminate the stories of marginalized people in order to hel...

In this episode, we chat with Mónica Ramírez, a long-time advocate, organizer, and attorney fighting to eliminate gender-based violence and promote gender equity. As the Founder of Justice for Migrant Women and Co-Founder of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, The Latinx House, and Poderista, Mónica is a true Poderosamente Latina leader.  As Latinxs, we have collectively turned to our Latina leaders t...

Coming off his first Grammy win for the 2022 Latino Pop Album entitled Mendó, singer, songwriter, and producer Alex Cuba joins Antonio Tijerino while on tour to discuss the recent award, share his backstory as a self-proclaimed ‘Canuban’, and invite us into his world as we explore the complexities of his identity, his musical inspirations, and his commitment to being a citizen of the world. Listen...

In our first episode, Antonio Tijerino sits down for a roundtable - or “brown table” as he likes to call it - discussion with the Associate Administrator of the US Small Business Administration Mark Madrid, and other Latinx small business owners, including a recipient of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation's Creciendo Con TikTok small business grant, to discuss how Latinx entrepreneurship continues t...

 Fritanga by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, hosted by Antonio Tijerino, is a cultural coming together for Latinos to find comfort, connection, information, identity, and inspiration by exploring what makes us complicatedly compelling and how to move forward with greater unity. A new episode will premiere the third Thursday of every month, digging into Latinx culture - the past, present, and fut...