Historias Unknown

Adoption is often presented as the solution to abortion, but the dark side of adoption is rarely talked about. In between 1996 and 2007, Guatemala was one of the major providers of children for international adoption and while for adoptive parents in the US, this was a win, the Guatemalan adoption system was riddled with corruption, coercion and abductions. This led to necessary reform that still...

In the summer of 1969, El Salvador and Honduras played three soccer games against each other and the winner would move on to the 1970 world cup. As they played the game of their lives, the soccer players had no idea the events that followed, would be known as the soccer war (also known as the one hundred hour war). For 4 days, El Salvador and Honduras were at war with each other. If you have topic...

Vieques is a little island, 8 miles from mainland Puerto Rico. From the 1920s until 2003, 2/3rds of the island was occupied by the US Navy. Day after, day, the people of Vieques lived with bombs falling every day. Until they had enough. Petition to demand healthcare, clean up, sustainable development and demilitarization and return of the land for Vieques. http://act.rootsaction.org/p/dia/action/p...

Dogs hold many titles, they are family, they rescue, they protect, they are loved. Some dogs become symbols of a revolution. When mass protests broke out in Chile, in 2011 and again in 2019, some beloved street dogs rose to fame for marching with students. These dogs are El Negro Matapacos, El Rucio Capucha and El Vaquita. If you have topic suggestions, thoughts or any comments feel free to email...

Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas was the epicenter of a historic school walkout during the Chicano movement. In 1970, the firing of one beloved Mexican-American teacher set off a fire in the Mexican community of Uvalde and they were ready to stand for their rights. This is the story of the school walkouts. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historiasunknown/ Sources https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wi...

There are stories that often go unknown in history, las Soldaderas and the Saint Patrick's Batallion are two that fit that bill. Las Soldaderas are women who fought during the Mexican Revolution and whose contributions to victory often go uncredited. The Saint Patrick's Battalion was mostly comprised of Irish and Irish-American soldiers who fought for Mexico during the Mexican-American war.  Since...

Sylvia Rivera is often remembered for the stonewall uprising, but she was much more than that. She identified as a drag queen, she was a trans rights activist, and an advocate for unhoused people. Even on her deathbed, she continued to fight for Trans rights. If you have topic suggestions, thoughts or any comments feel free to email Historiasunknownpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagr...

There's a certain soft drink that comes to mind when you think of family parties, popcorn and movies and America, but what probably doesn't come to mind is the dark history behind that soft drink. A history that includes shady marketing and murderous union-busting activity. If you have topic suggestions, thoughts or any comments feel free to email Historiasunknownpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram: http...

Baseball is often referred to as America's National Pastime. Stadiums are full of cheering fans, but few think of the ugly history behind the very stadiums they sit in. Chavez Ravine was a thriving Mexican-American community before being forced out for the Dodger Stadium. If you have topic suggestions, thoughts or any comments feel free to email Historiasunknownpodcast@gmail.com    Instagram: http...

Hi everyone! Cristina here, we just wanted to make an announcement. After some discussion, Carmen and I decided to rebrand a bit! We wanted to change the name to better describe all of the topics we are discussing here. We of course will still be touching on corrupt corporations and capitalism in Latin America, as we did with episode one (about the history of the coffee industry in Guatemala and E...

For many, coffee is a staple in every day life, but few know of the dark history involved in the creation of the coffee industry in the Americas. In this episode, Cristina tells Carmen about the history of the coffee industry. A history that includes enslaved labor, stealing land from indigenous people and lots of blood. If you have topic suggestions, thoughts or any comments feel free to email Hi...

This is Historias unknown, a podcast where hosts, Carmen and Cristina, talk about Latin American history. Sometimes it’s horrible and deals with heavy topics like racism, corruption & genocide but more that that, it’s also about resistance, power & community. Episodes every Thursday! If you have topic suggestions, feel free email Historiasunknownpodcast@gmail.com or use this form Instagram...