Rediscovering Latinidad

On today's episode our cohosts are joined by special correspondent panelists Edward Rueda y su prima Jellissa Alvarado. It is our season film discussion episode where we discuss the film Ya no estoy aquí/I'm no longer here. You can find the film onNetflix. Please visit Edward's blog! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.com/ Rediscovering Latinidad is an independen...

On today's episode our hosts are joined by longtime listeners and panelists Edward Rueda and Jellissa Alvarado, as well as panelists George Colon (who listeners may remember from previous episodes and is the cover artist for Rediscovering Latinidad), Marah Ramirez, Manish Amin, and a special interview with afro-colombian musical ensemble Grupo Rebolú! . We will hear their stories and perspectives...

On today's episode our cohosts are joined by guest Anya Andrews! We discuss International Women's Day which takes place tomorrow. Tune in for a discussion on some of the influential women in latine history! Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. If you would like to reach o...

Welcome back to the premiere for Season 4 of Rediscovering Latinidad! And happy Leap Day! On February 27, 1844 the Dominican Republic declared independence from the Republic of Haiti (also known as Ayiti). The history of these two countries and the resulting differences in economic state, systematic racism and oppression are important topics that we will discuss today. On today's episode our hosts...

Derramando el té! On today's episode, our season finale, our hosts are joined by longtime listener Edward and his prima Jelisa, as well as Lillian, a latina mental health worker who has worked with latino families in conflict. We share our stories and discuss the impact estrangements and strife have on future generations. Join us! Please visit Edward's blog! Let's keep this family research going:...

Today we revisit our listeners' favorite episode from Season 2: Investigando Nuestros Antepasados. Briar Rose y Fausto discusss research methods and questions with freelance genealogist Alyse Hennig (Please visit her website alysehennig.com for more information on Alyse's genealogical assistance services ). Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fa...

On today's episode we discuss our cohost Fausto's move from New York to Milwaukee. Join us for a fun discussion! Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. If you would like to reach out, please email us at RediscoveringLatinidad@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 646-470-98...

On today's episode, we discuss adoption and how it impacts one's search for family history. Join us for a meaningful discussion. Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. If you would like to reach out, please email us at RediscoveringLatinidad@gmail.com, or leave us a voicema...

On otday's episode, our cohost Fausto discusses his recent trip back to the Dominican Republic. Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. If you would like to reach out, please email us at RediscoveringLatinidad@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 646-470-9824. Please find u...

On today's episode our hosts are joined by longtime listener Edward and his prima Jelisa. We will hear their story and how they connected through research. Please visit Edward's blog! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.com/ Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art de...

On today's episode our hosts discuss the film El Norte. Join us for a meaningful discussion. Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. If you would like to reach out, please email us at RediscoveringLatinidad@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 646-470-9824. Please find us a...

On today's episode our hosts are joined by panelist Edward and his prima Jelissa as we discuss Gabriel Garcia Marquez's literary masterpiece Cien Anos de Soledad. Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. If you would like to reach out, please email us at RediscoveringLatinida...

On today's epiode, Briar Rose y Fausto discuss The Navarte Case for our season true crime installment. Join us and let us know what you think. Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. If you would like to reach out, please email us at RediscoveringLatinidad@gmail.com, or leav...

On today's episode, we discuss Jewish Latinos, their experiences and genealogy. Join us during the High Holidays as we have conversations with our listeners. Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. If you would like to reach out, please email us at RediscoveringLatinidad@gma...

On today's episode, the Season premiere of Rediscovering Latinidad, our hosts Briar Rose y Fausto discuss Hispanic Heritage Month, Independence Day for Guatamala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Mexico, y Chile! Join us for a grito de dolores on this commemoration event. Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engineered by Mat...

On today's episode, the Season finale of Rediscovering Latinidad, our hosts Briar Rose y Fausto discuss Cinco de Mayo's history, the current celebrations, how to resarch mexican genealogy. It's a birthday episode for Briar Rose as well! Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon...

Today we are re-airing our listeners' fan favorite episode for Season !, Encontrando Nuestras Raices. This week, on April 25th, it was National DNA Day which commeorates the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of the double helix in 1953. On today's episode, "Encontrando Nuestras Raices," our hosts Briar Rose and Fausto discuss how their families met, an examine the stories that were lo...

On today's episode, Briar Rose y Fausto discuss La Familia Madrigal in the film Encanto! We will be discussing themes of family dynamics, generational trauma and healing, themes, the plot, and the characters. Join us for a fun and insightful discussion about this Disney masterpiece (in our eyes). Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engin...

Tomorrow is Day of Silence or Dia de Silencia. Briar Rose y Fausto will commemorate this day by interviewing LGBT members of their family (Fausto's prima Anabel an her wife Lucia, Briar Rose's prima Coma White) and the panelists will also be joined by Mariah Lopez, a long time activist for transgender rights. Mariah is a daughter of the heroic Sylvia Rivera whose impact on LGBT history and Stonewa...

On today's episode, Briar Rose y Fausto discuss multiculturalism, and the spectrum of realities for those who identify as mixed, biracial, multicultural. They are joined by three wonderful listeners who share their stories of their family, their identity, how their heritage has impacted their view of the past, present, and future. Our guests today include Daniel Alejandro, an artist and lifelong N...

Tomorrow is Latino Healthcare Day in the United States, which was named a holiday by former President Obama during his presidency. This holiday is to celebrate activist Cesar Chavez and his incredible efforts to help migrant workers. It is celebrated in the southwestern United States, which is where Cesar Chavez did most of his work. We discuss Cesar Chavez's legacy, the history of the labor right...

Sláinte y Salud listeners! In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Briar Rose and Fausto will discuss the history of the holiday, Irish history and genealogy overall, their own Irish heritage, and of course how the Irish influened Latin American history. This includes Batallion de San Patricio, which is celebrated in Mexico to honor the Irish immigrants who defected from the United States army to join Mexi...

On March 8, 1990 Lyle Menendez was arrested for the murder of his parents Jose and Kitty Menendez, and March 11, 1990 Erik Menendez turned himself in for the same crime. What followed was a rollercoaster trial revealing family secrets, sexual abuse, financial motivation, and therapist misconduct. The case captivated the nation. Today, 23 years after the arrests, we embark on a true crime explorati...

In honor of Dia de Brujo in Mexico tomorrow, today's episode is called "Brujos, Curanderos, Santeros, Dios Mio!". Briar Rose y Fausto discuss the healers and those who practice brujeria and santeria in families. Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose and Fausto, engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. If you would like to re...

In Episode 4 "Una Noche con Ancestry Dot Comedy" of Rediscovering Latinidad's second season, Briar Rose y Fausto invite Lauern LoGuiduce and Heather Hurst from the Ancestry Dot Comedy variety show and podcast to dicuss their family history journeys and the comedy show both sets of hosts participated in NYC in October 2022. For mpore information on Ancestry Dot Comedy please visit: https://www.laur...