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The Tortilla Diaries PodcastEpisode 10: The Tortilla Diaries — Arthur and Abby RatcliffThis month our program features a married couple—Art and Abby Ratcliff. Both were born in San Antonio in 1928—at the time of the interview they’d been married for fifty two years! They provide their life history of what life was like growing up during the post Depression era, along with the challenges they faced in acquiring fluency in English. Arthur and Abby both graduated from high school in the post World War 2 era (1947-1948) and experienced a society in transition.
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2021-08-0630 min
The Tortilla Diaries PodcastThe Tortilla Diaries Ep. 9—Cafe con LecheThis month our program features something unique. I’m featuring an audio program I created/wrote/ and produced in my graduate school days. To be quite honest, it was my first foray into audio production. It was for a class called “Writing About Race and Change” at Florida Atlantic University that was taught by its Writer in Residence, Dr. Kitty Oliver, who would later become my mentor and friend. “Cafe con Leche”—as I titled it, also won an award from FAU’s Graduate Research Symposium and led to a Summer Internship program under the tutelage of former NPR station manage...2021-05-3125 minThe Tortilla Diaries PodcastThe Tortilla Diaries Ep. 8—The Wrong Side of the TracksHola amigos, somos familia! This month's podcast focuses on Rev. Dr. Daniel Rodriguez. Brother Dan—as his congregation fondly called him— pastored at La Trinidad United Methodist Church in San Antonio from 1983-2002. His activism for social justice guided his ministry over the years. In 1966, he served in the Rio Grande Valley in Mission, TX—just a few miles from the Mexican border and participated in and supported the striking farmworkers in their 400-mile march to the state capitol in Austin.
His activism continued while at La Trinidad. He pursued community organizing efforts in Mexican American communities on the west a...2021-05-0732 minThe Tortilla Diaries PodcastThe Tortilla Diaries Ep. 7—March EditionHola amigos, solos familia! Happy Women’s History Month! Happy Spring!
This month our program highlights voices from my Treasures from Aztlan oral history collection along with a mini-memory I wrote. Since this month is Women’s History Month, we’ll focus on stories about women. They may not be famous, but they were my heroines nonetheless. My mini-memory recounts a cherished memory about my Aunt Tina and her best friend Josie. Later you’ll hear a voice from my “Treasures from Aztlan Oral History Collection” about how narrator Ernestine Olvera was beset by racist acts throughout her 92 years of living in...2021-03-1919 minThe Tortilla Diaries PodcastThe Tortilla Diaries Ep. 6 — "Feliz Navidad Edition"Feliz Navidad! This month our program highlights Navidad—Christmas the Latino way!
We’ll learn about traditions ranging from celebrating Las Posadas to Los Pastores to Nacimientos. We’ll learn some fascinating history about popular Latino Mystery plays centered on shepherds seeking el Nino Jesus, and Mary and Joseph finding shelter at the inn. Many of these plays and traditions date back to 16th and 17th century Mexico. These works migrated with the Franciscan fathers that settled in the missions of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Texas.
Our program culminates with a Christmas legend about the poinsettia—also known as...2020-12-2222 minThe Tortilla Diaries PodcastThe Tortilla Diaries Ep. 5–November-Thanksgiving—Oral HistoryThis month our program features a mini-oral history workshop. With so many families accessing ancestry.com or 123 and Me for their backgrounds, many often wonder about their more recent ancestors—say great grandparents or great aunt or uncle. That leads us to the nest question: What is an oral history? It’s a life story. You can think of it as a series of “mini memories” that oral historians capture to compile into one life story. This workshop offers ways to capture a few “Mini Memories” from your loved ones. With the holidays fast approaching, I’m sure that you have thoug...2020-11-2022 min
The Tortilla Diaries PodcastThe Tortilla Diaries-TrailerThis trailer features a brief overview of the content that listeners can look forward to hearing on The Tortilla Diaries. Dr. Dominguez-Karimi will highlight voices from her oral history collection, "Treasures from Aztlan," as well as artists from diverse Latino communities. Her goal remains to bridge the gap between cultures to create understanding.2020-10-2101 min
The Tortilla Diaries PodcastThe Tortilla Diaries Ep. 4 "October Edition—La Llorona"This episode is dedicated to my granddaughters—Liliana, Leila, Felicity, Everly, Rosalee and Briella.
This month we’re celebrating lots of holidays—Indigenous People’s Day, Halloween and Dia de los Muertos! I’m honoring my ancestral roots in this edition of the Tortilla Diaries by featuring a Mexican ghost story entitled: “La Llorona.” I also provide a bit of background information on Aztec myths and Mexican history that are believed to have inspired this spooky tale. So make sure to grab your cup of hot chocolate, go into a dark room, and turn off the lights as you listen to my...2020-10-1313 min
The Tortilla Diaries PodcastThe Tortilla Diaries Ep. 3 "Hispanic Heritage Month Author Series Part 2"Hola amigos! Thank you for joining my podcast, The Tortilla Diaries. Our next podcast in our special series highlighting Latinx authors features poet Eduardo Condes, board member of The Cream Literary Alliance. Eduardo was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico and grew up in Chicago, IL. He’s been living, eating, and breathing poetry in Spanish and English for all his adult life. His poetry has been featured in several venues from the City of West Palm Beach and the Palm Beach County Library. Eduardo says writing poetry is like “taking a photograph with words.” We hope you’ll agree.
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The Tortilla Diaries PodcastThe Tortilla Diaries Ep. 2 "Hispanic Heritage Month Author Series"Hola amigos! Thank you for joining my podcast, The Tortilla Diaries. For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re kicking off the month with a special series highlighting Latinx authors. The first author that we’re featuring is Sasha Moghimi—author, activist, and Book Club facilitator for The Cream Literary Alliance. Of mixed heritage, her mother immigrated from Chile, while her father immigrated from Iran. She writes some fascinating stories about her family and relishes utilizing both Spanish and Farsi in her works. Please join me for my interview with Sasha and for a special reading of her work—just for our list...2020-09-1730 min
The Tortilla Diaries PodcastThe Tortilla Diaries Ep. 1 "I'm An American"This month our program highlights citizenship by asking the question: Where were you born?
For many minorities, despite being born in the United States, their citizenship is constantly called into question. Our program explores how racism affects the lives of minorities and features the oral histories of two Latina’s on opposite ends of the age spectrum. They’ll share their painful memories on what it’s like to be Mexican American in the United States.2020-08-0529 min