Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony Diaz

Tony Diaz speaks with Sarah Rucker, one of the organizers for the event that is produced by Texas Folklife, and Randall Jackson, who's group RJ & Kreole Soul will be performing at the show. Tony & Sarah discuss the event and RJ provides great insight into the confluence of cultures that share the accordion. Besides the interviews, we will feature music from the following artists who will be featur...

Tony and the Nuestra Palabra crew strike at the heart of the Hill Country for free speech, the right to educate our children, and embracing folks, not erasing folks. The Launch of the Underground Librotraficante Library in Fredericksburg Texas is an expansion of people's right to education and self determination in the pursuit of knowledge. Tony "El Librotraficante" Diaz speaks with community memb...

We've had two shows discussing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's comments on CRT, University Tenure, and Mexican American Studies but folks asked "What did he REALLY say?" Well, we broke down his press conference and Tony dissects what his words mean and how they can adversely affect the progress of Ethnic Studies in Texas. We are still asking: Is Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Against Mexican American Hist...

The Launch of the Underground Librotraficante Library in Fredericksburg Texas is an expansion of people's right to education and self determination in the pursuit of knowledge. Tony "El Librotraficante" Diaz speaks with community members in the area re: the banning of several books which also led to the firing of a local librarian. Our panel includes: Live Preview of The Launch of the Librotrafica...

Tony Diaz speaks with Richard Santos and Monica Villarreal regarding the importance of representation, whether in the work Richard does providing literary access to youth in Austin, or through the arts and performances Monica does through her dancing. Richard Z. Santos is a novelist and the Executive Director of Austin Bat Cave, a nonprofit that provides creative writing workshops to students in u...

We aired a part 2 of the interview that featured Danny reading even more excerpts from his new book and we also featured more songs from his record label. Now, its up so check it out! Tony Diaz El Librotraficante, interviews Dany Trejo about his new book: "Trejo: My Life of Crime: Redemption, and Hollywood" featuring Danny reading from his book, music from his record label, including Houston's own...

The #LatinoBookStore #TAS Texas Author Series every first Friday features a lineup cultivated by Mouthfeel Press (MFP). As a preview, Tony Diaz features several of the talented artists of Mouthfeel Press including: Liliana Valenzuela is the author of the poetry collections Codex of Love: Bendita ternura (FlowerSong Press, 2020) and Codex of Journeys: Bendito camino (Mouthfeel Press, 2013). Her poe...

#LibrotraficanteX The 10th Anniversary of the Librotraficante Caravan Saturday, March 12, 2022 Casa Ramirez Folk Art Gallery, Houston, Tejas Happy Mexica New Year Thank you for joining us to launch the next chapter This is a Nuestra Palabra: Multi Platform Broadcast Share the FB Live Stream, hear it on the Nuestra Palabra Radio Show on 90.1 FM KPFT watch it www. Fox26Houston. Com MC: writer and ac...

Nuestra Palabra Presents Poetry Spotlight with 2022 Texas Poet Laureate Lupe Mendez; listen to him from his book "WHY I AM LIKE TEQUILA" and from his new writings. This is a Nuestra Palabra Multi-Platform Broadcast across social media. You can hear us on 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston's Community Station. You can watch us at www. Fox26Houston.com Originally from Galveston, TX, Lupe Mendez (Writer // Educat...

We interview Lesley Briones, Candidate for Harris County Commissioners County Precinct and her vision for the area and her constituents. Additionally, Is Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Against Mexican American History? Dan Patrick recently held a press conference attacking job security for professors at Texas public universities. He also proposed going after professors who teach Critical Race The...

Nuestra Palabra Presents our latest supercut of some of the amazing readings, poetry, prose, y musica from the last few months! Thanks to Roxana Guzman, Multiplatform Producer Rodrigo Bravo, Jr., Audio Producer Radame Ortiez, SEO Director Marc-Antony Piñón, Graphics Designer Leti Lopez, Music Director Bryan Parras, co-host and producer emeritus Liana Lopez, co-host and producer emeritus Lupe Mende...

This is a Nuestra Palabra Multi-Platform Broadcast across social media. You can hear us on 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston's Community Station. You can watch us at www. Fox26Houston.com Hosted by Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante The Latino Bookstore & Gift Shop is proud to launch its Texas Author Series Friday, April 1, 2022. We will spotlight a Texas Latino author every first Friday after that. We are thrille...

NP Poetry Spotlight: Roberto Tejada & Rodrigo Toscano: Houston & New Orleans This is a Nuestra Palabra Multi-Platform Broadcast across social media. You can hear us on 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston's Community Station. You can watch us at www. Fox26Houston.com Hosted by Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante Roberto Tejada is the author of poetry collections Why the Assembly Disbanded (2022), Todo en el ahora (201...

Special Broadcast: Is Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Against Mexican American History? Dan Patrick recently held a press conference attacking job security for professors at Texas public universities. He also proposed going after professors who teach Critical Race Theory. This mumbo jumbo is vague for Kindergarten through 12th grade, where CRT is not taught. However, Patrick has crossed the border...

Nuestra Palabra Presents Poetry Spotlight: David Romero "My Name is Romero" & Edward Viduarre "Cry Howl" This is a Nuestra Palabra Multi-Platform Broadcast across social media. You can hear us on 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston's Community Station. You can watch us at www. Fox26Houston.com Edward Vidaurre is the author of eight collections of poetry. Vidaurre’s poems have appeared in The New York Times Maga...

Nuestra Palabra Celebrates Sur Fest 2020. This is a Nuestra Palabra Multi-Platform Broadcast across social media. You can hear us on 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston's Community Station. You can watch us at www. Fox26Houston.com. Pablo Devera, founder of Sur Fest, performs live as a sneak preview of the 2022 Edition of Sur Fest, featuring bands from Houston, Texas, Mexico, representing a broad spectrum of th...

Macondo: A Homeland for Writers: Deadlines and Updates. www. MacondoWriters.com Here is your chance to apply for the writer's retreat founded by author Sandra Cisneros. Meet Macondo board members and find out what is planned, who is leading workshops. The deadline to apply is Feb. 20, 2022, at midnight PST. For more information, visit: www. MacondoWriters.com This is a Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writ...

This one-hour special features an interview with literary giant Sandra Cisneros on the Nuestra Palabra anniversary. This also celebrates the 2021 National Endowment for the Art Big Read Campaign, which featured THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET by Sandra Cisneros. This broadcast offers insights into the book and celebrates the two Houston institutions that received Big Read grants from the NEA: Lone Star...

NEA’s Big Read: Alley Theatre/El Zócalo bilingual programming has been a huge success in the community. A special thanks to Council Member Robert Gallegos and Texas State Representative Christina Morales for presenting a proclamation and a resolution to Alley Theatre to commemorate this historic occasion. Especialmente gracias a TI, the El Zócalo advisory committee for helping us deliver close to...

Ending a Book Desert Announcing a New Latino Bookstore. Cristina Balli, Director, The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, San Antonio, Texas joins Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, and GCAC Latino Bookstore Literary Curator to announce the opening of the GCAC Latino Bookstore & Giftshop Friday, Oct. 1, 6:30 pm. 1301 Guadalupe Avenue, San Antono, Texas. And Tony talks to Roberto Cintli Rodriguez​ about hi...

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Meet Danny Trejo "Machete" During His Virtual Book Talk with Steve Buscemi and Daniel Peña. Wed. July 14, 7 pm. Click here: https://www.brazosbookstore.com/virtual-danny-trejo-trejo Tony Diaz El Librotraficante, interviews Dany Trejo about his new book: "Trejo: My Life of Crime: Redemption, and Hollywood" featuring Danny reading from his book, music from his record label, including Houston's own B...

Texas House Bill 1504 makes history by passing the Texas House of Representatives. This bill would allow Ethnic Studies courses to count towards high school graduation requirements. A bi-partisan rainbow coalition united to take this important step to deliver the American Dream through education. It is set to receive a hearing at the Texas Senate Friday, May 21, 2021, where Texas Senator Carol Alv...

NP ALL LIT Gentefication Edition Featuring Antonio Lopez & Tony Diaz Antonio Lopez Councilmember City of East Palo Alto Reading from his forthcoming poetry collection Gentefication. And, Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante Reading from "Who Will Stand Up for El Barrio?" Airdate: Tuesday, April 13, 2021. NP Radio airs live Tuesdays 6 pm-7 pm CST 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX. Livestream www. KPFT.org. More po...

Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, interviews Dan Stoecker, President and CEO, The Alliance, & Michelle Remy-Maillet, Entrepreneurial Program, The Alliance. The Alliance is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Greater Houston area for over 35 years. Their mission is to create opportunities for refugees, immigrants, and other underserved residents to achieve their goals for self-sufficien...