I met Grisel in early February 2024 when she spoke at an artists panel that the organization that I work for put together. During that panel (which was very thoughtful and introspective) she referenced (among other things) X-Ray Spex, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and Los Espookys. Once she did that, I knew I had to connect with her, because I felt like I had just found the childhood best friend I always wanted.
She's also a college professor, a published poet, and a performer.
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https://www.routledge.com/Latina-Outsiders-Remaking-Latina-Identity/Acosta/p/book/9780367729172
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https://www.latinorebels.com/2015/02/09/racism-in-boyhood-is-the-worst-kind/
https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a39861776/professor-grisel-acosta-is-power-suits-television-professional-women-woc/
