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Hanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesPart 2 of interview with Valerie White on Hidden Black HistoryPart 2 interview with Valerie White, presenter for the 3 part Series, The People and the Public. In part 2, Oscar and Franki continue last week's interview about her presentation on the Hidden History of Black Folk in Oregon and in Lincoln Co.2025-05-2028 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesInterview with Valerie White re: Black folk in Oregon & Lincoln Co.In this 2 part interview (this is part 1), Oscar and Franki interview Valerie White, who presented on Black folk in Lincoln Co., and in Oregon. 2025-05-0927 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesAAC&U statement and Student's statements at UofAlabamaIn this episode, Franki and Oscar read a statement by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, signed by over 200 officials, fighting back to the regime's efforts to control these institutions. And they share a statement by the University of Alabama's decision to have Trump give their commencement speech. The statement is by the UA Democrats organization. 2025-04-2528 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesBrief interviews with protestors on April 19 event in NewportBill Dalbey, KYAQ Station Manager and News Reporter attended the April 19 protest in Newport, Oregon and compiled this brief nws story.2025-04-2303 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesInterview with author Dr. Virginia Gibbs on the 2008 ICE raidOscar and Franki interview Dr. Virginia Gibbs, co-author of the book "Shattered Dreams: The story of a historic ICE raid in the words of the detainees." This book and interview discusses the raid of 2008 in Postville, Ohio and what Dr. Gibbs experienced talking with and assisting families affected by the raid.2025-04-1228 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesConvo with a programmer about Social Security redoIn this episode, Bill Dalbey, a retired software engineer discusses DOGE's actions to have rewrite the code for the Social Security programs using AI in two months. 2025-04-0429 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesThe end of the Department of EdIn this episode Franki and Oscar discuss the effects on Latino/MesoAmerican students if the Department of Ed is eliminated or greatly stunted. 2025-03-3129 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesI am Joaquin, a reading of Rodolfo "Corky" GonzalesOscar and Franki read the famous poem from 1967, written by activist Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales. They discuss why this poem is relevant 58 years later. Corky wrote this poem at the beginning of the Chicano Civil Rights Movement and bears reading again.2025-03-1428 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesWe won't back downOscar and Franki discuss a few of the recent events happening in the US re: immigration and race, particularly the attacks on civil rights and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We end the program with good news about how Latinos are fighting back and we won't back down!2025-02-0727 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesConversation with a CanadianIn this episode Oscar and I talk with a friend, Mick Malloy who's lived in Canada for over 40 years. We discuss his personal impressions about the mass deportations and border issues, and the biggest issues for Canadians with this new administion, particularly the economic impacts of tariffs. 2025-02-0228 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesAll they will call you is deporteeThis is the first program after the inauguration and Oscar and Franki discuss the executive orders signed in the first 3 days of the new administration and their effects on immigrants in the US and on the other side of the border.2025-01-2430 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesNew Year Resolutions and PredictionsIn this last episode of 2024, Oscar and Franki share their resolutions for 2025 and their predictions for the new year.2025-01-0129 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesBad news and good news The "letter" and the promise of the holidaysThe Oregon Homies read the hateful letter that so many in Oregon received this week before Christmas. They discuss their reactions to the letter and then move on to the holidays and what they mean in terms of peace, love, and hope. 2024-12-2329 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesRebellions are built on hope.In this first post-election post, Oscar and Franki discuss how to have hope. They offer ways to increase a sense of hope through action. Listen in to see what you can do to fight the power. Thanks to the movie Rouge One for the quote!2024-11-2428 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesInterview with Alex LlumiquingaIn this episode, Franki and Oscar interview Alex Llumiquinga director of Arcoiris Cultural about upcoming events and other topics of interest.2024-11-0429 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesPart 2 of interview about what's happening at the borderIn this part 2 of Franki and Oscar's interview with Jan, we discuss policies that have negatively affected migrants seeking help from the US. Jan also discusses the various countries where the migrants are from, and they're not all mesoamericans.2024-10-1629 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesWhat's it really like at the border? Part 1Oscar and Franki interview Jan Rosenberg, a long time volunteer with various relief agencies helping migrants at the border. She came back home to Oregon a few months ago and shares her experiences there. 2024-10-0428 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesInterview with Ginger Gouveia on her visit to Israel and PalestineIn this Part 2 of our interview with Ginger Gouveia, she talks about her visit to Israel and Palestine.2024-10-0129 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesSERVAS: What is it, why join, and more! Part 1 with Ginger GouveiaIn Part one with Ginger Gouveia sharing about SERVAS. Ginger discusses what it is, how to join, and why you might want to be a member.2024-10-0129 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesProject 2025 Readings about "Race"In this episode, Oscar and Franki continue reading from Project 2025 about race. 2024-09-0626 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesConvention ImpressionsHola Homies! In this episode, Franki and Oscar share their perspectives on the first 3 days of the DNC Convention. They review what events/speakers stood out for them. 2024-08-2329 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesHomies/Queer Dispatch Crossover Part 2Hola Homies! Part 2 is now posted. This continues the conversation with Queer Dispatch about Latino LGBTQ+ issues.2024-08-2328 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging w/the Homies and Queer Dispatch Part 1 crossoverIn part 1, Oscar and Franki recorded a 2 part show with Greg Holland and Barbara Turrill of Queer Dispatch to talk about the intersectionality between Mesoamericans and LGBTQ+ issues. 2024-08-1028 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesProject 2025 Chapter 5 and immigrationOscar and Franki review and read from Project 2025 Chapter 5 Department of Homeland Security as it pertains to immigration reform and how it will affect Asylum seekers and others at the southern border.2024-08-0228 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesCelebrating VP Harris, POTUS Biden, and GOTVOscar and Franki share their feelings about President Biden passing the torch to his VP Harris, the phenomenal response to Harris' bid for POTUS, the attacks on Harris, and how we get out the vote (GOTV).2024-07-2928 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesCurrent Events: Guns, Cannons, DemsIn this episode Oscar and Franki talk about the assassination attempt on Trump and what at means for gun control, Judge Cannons' dropping of Trump's classified documents case, and "Should he stay or should he go" the Dems dilemma about who can beat Trump.2024-07-1828 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesSummertime Fun!How did you spend your summers growing up? Franki and Oscar share stories about growing up in West Los Angeles and El Paso. Take a break from the news and reminisce with them and maybe your own memories will bring a smile to your face!2024-07-1229 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesI Dissent - Readings from the Supreme Court and the 4thOscar and Franki read from the dissenting opinions of the SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity. They talk about the opinion in light of the 4th of July holiday celebrating the country's freedom from a monarchy. 2024-07-0429 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesJuneteenth and Biden's Executive OrderIn this episode, Oscar and Franki talk about what Juneteenth is and why it's celebrated. Also they describe Biden's recent Executive Order regarding undocumented spouses of US citizens, making it easier for them to get green cards and citizenship rights.2024-06-2029 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesChat with Commissioner Claire Hall about housing and LatinosOscar and Franki have a chat with County Commissioner Claire Hall about the housing problems in Lincoln Co., and also discussed are the special needs of our Latino/MesoAmerican community. We talked about why there's less housing availability as well as the need for assistance to lower income home owners to help them purchase homes in the area.2024-06-1328 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesOscar's favorite musicIn this episode, Oscar shares 5 of his favorite songs. They are: Flaco Jimenez "El Mojado Sin Licencia", Los Tigres del Norte "La Puerta Negra, Joan Sebastian "Secreto de Amor", Mana "Oye Mi Amor", and Alejandro Fernandez "Como Que Pierde Una Estrella". Enjoy!2024-06-0729 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesYoung Latino/Mesoamerican votersIn this episode, Oscar and Franki discuss recent research examining how young Latino voters will vote in the upcoming presidential election. They explore whether or not these new voters will stay home, vote Democratic, or Republican and why. Also discussed is the ways politicians need to court these voters based on what worked in the past. 2024-05-3028 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesHistory of Immigrants and Immigration through the yearsIn this episode, Oscar and Franki talk about a recent article in the Washington Post titled, "How America Became White" outlining the history of immigration in the US over the years. The hosts share the highlights of the history and discuss how they relate to present day immigrants and immigration policy. 2024-05-2429 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesWhen the Spaniards Came to New Mexico: Land grants, war, and Trujillo family historyIn this episode Franki and Oscar discuss the Trujillo family history of being included in the original Spanish land grant in Placitas but called the San Antonio de las Huertas land grant of 1767. Also discussed is the invasion and war with the US colonists (not actually the US yet), and the connection between New Mexico and El Paso.2024-05-1729 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesMexico's Mother's Day, and the war on GazaIn this episode, Oscar and Franki talk about the differences between Mexico's celebration of moms, and a bit about the war on Gaza.2024-05-0929 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesOperation Wetback: the largest deportation in US historyIn this episode Oscar and I discuss Operation Wetback, known as the largest deportation of Mexicans in the history of the US. In addition to talking about this removal, they discuss other deportations that took place before and after this one. They also discuss some of the reasons why the US has these mass deportations - what was happening historically, politically, and of course, economically that spurred on the deportation.2024-05-0328 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesDebunking Cinco de MayoOscar and Franki discuss Cinco de Mayo, an American holiday not widely celebrated in Mexico. Listen in to hear all the history behind the battle at Puebla, Mexico, and learn how to celebrate this taco and taquila holiday respectfully. They also talk about the REAL Mexican Independence Day, 16th of September. 2024-04-2729 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesLatino student statistics - nationally and locallyIn this episode, Franki and Oscar share some recent demographic information about Latino students in the US and in Oregon. They also discuss some strategies to increase Latino student enrollment, retention, and transferring to obtain higher degrees.2024-04-1829 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesWhy didn't they teach that in school?In this episode, Oscar and Franki talk about some of the enduring, but inaccurate versions of Latino history, specifically focused on the invasion of Mexican territory before the Alamo, and the myths surrounding the reasons for the Alamo. 2024-04-1629 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesInterview with Conexion PhoenixIn this episode, Franki and Oscar interview two movers and shakers representing Conexion Fenix, a non-profit organization in Lincoln City that holds educational events and classes to assist the Latino/MesoAmerican community. 2024-02-1629 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesMusica!In this episode, Franki and Oscar play and discuss cuts from 5 different songs. They are: Como La Flor by Selena, Shhh Shhh by the Kumbia Kings, De quen chon by Chico Che, La Camisa Negra by Juanes, and end with El Colesterol by Fito Olivares. Enjoy!2024-02-0829 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesIf we were in charge of the border - what we'd want to doOscar and Franki discuss what they'd like to see happen at the border, if we were in charge. And....they get a little political.2024-02-0229 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEmergency Info in Spanish?In this episode, recorded just after an epic ice storm in Lincoln Co., Oscar and Franki talk about the need for emergency information to be broadcast in more languages than just English. They discuss the challenges for second-language learners to be fluent in another language, and debunk some of the myths associated with second-language aquisition.2024-01-2329 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesCesar Chavez and power to the people!Inspired by the music of the video "A Song for Cesar" about the Farmworkers Union and the music that educated, energized, and influenced farmworkers to strike for better working conditions and to form the union, Franki and Oscar play a few tunes from the video and discuss the need for a new movement that brings together all groups fighting for social justice. The songs played in this episode were: Browneyed Children of the Sun by Daniel Valdez, El Bracero by Joel Rafael, Viva le Huelga by Little Joe y La Familia, and De Colores sung by Cesar Chavez. 2024-01-1030 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesPart 2 - What is La Posada? Feliz NavidadIn Part 2, Oscar explains what is La Posada what it means, how long it lasts, what takes place, and why it is celebrated in El Paso and other mesoamerican communities. 2023-12-2129 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesPart 1: Christmas celebrationsIn Part 1, Franki and Oscar talk about christmases past and the ways their families celebrate the holidays. 2023-12-2129 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesHealth care in the US and in MexicoIn this episode, Oscar and Franki talk about health care, the use of natural remedies in indigenous health care, and we discuss the health care system in Mexico and how it compares to the system in the US.2023-12-0830 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesWhites and Mesoamericans/Latinos are interconnected and interdependantIn this episode, Oscar and Franki discuss a concept put forth by Hector Tobar in his recent book, "Our Migrant Souls" about how whites and Latinx are interconnected, yet, many whites buy into the racism fed to them about mesoamericans at the border. 2023-12-0129 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesGrowing up in indian boarding schoolsIn this episode, Oscar and Franki talk with a local Dine woman about what it was like to be scooped up at the age of 6 and sent to live in an indian boarding school. 2023-11-2328 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesThe Housing CrisisIn this episode, Franki and Oscar discuss the housing crisis in the US and in Oregon. Oscar offers a solution for helping first-time homeowners with the downpayment, closing costs and other costs to buying a home. 2023-11-1629 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesHonoring MesoAmerican VeteransIn this episode, Oscar and Franki discuss the challenges and accomplishments faced by Latino/MesoAmerican military men and women in the past and in the present. They honor and thank all veterans who have proudly served our country.2023-11-0929 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesDia de los MuertosFranki and Oscar discuss Dia de los Muertos and how they observe it, and whether anyone can celebrate, and how!2023-11-0329 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesHomies - Protecting children around the worldIn this episode, Franki and Oscar discuss a global problem facing our world today, keeping children safe. Franki outlined children at risk in the US, at the border, in Isreal and Gaza, and at schools. Oscar talks about the times, as a teacher, he had to keep his very young students safe during active shooting episodes. 2023-10-2728 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #34 White folks in MexicoOscar and Franki discuss White folks visiting or living in Mexico. They talk about possible harm to the Mexican economy, some Whites who demand everyone speak English, and generally taking advantage of Mexican graciousness. They aren't saying Whites shouldn't visit Mexico, they are asking them to be respectful of the norms and cultural realities of being in a foreign county. 2023-10-0628 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #34In this episode, Franki and Oscar discuss all the reasons that Latinos/MesoAmericans aren't "in it". Meaning, why is the national narrative always focused on Black/white racism? Where are Latinos/mesoamericans in the national discussion, and why are we left out of the history books? 2023-09-2929 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #33 Early Childhood Ed at OCCCIn this episode Franki interviews Oscar about his teaching position at OCCC and his work as the program coordinator of the Early Childhood Education Program. We discuss the program as well as the coordination between the ESL program and this one. Oscar also discusses how he's incorporated STEM into ECE, and the GED classes he teaches in Spanish.2023-09-2229 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #32Oscar and Franki discuss discrimination in Oregon, and specifically discrimination in education. 2023-09-1427 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode 31 Part 2 of interview with Jurgis MotiekaitisIn this second of two parts, Oscar and Franki continue their interview with Jurgis as he describes what happened when the war ended and the Americans come to the German hard labor camp in which he and his family were detained.2023-09-0129 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #30 Part 1 of Interview with Jurgis MotiekaitisIn this episode, Oscar and Franki interview Holocast survivor, Jurgis Motiekaitis about his experiences as a young child living in a German hard labor camp. This is a two-part interview, and here is part 1.2023-09-0127 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #29 Updates on DeSantis and Abbotts' Treatment of ImmigrantsIn this episode Franki and Oscar provide updates on the recent hearing between DOJ and Abbott re: the removal of the bouys in the Rio Grande, and DeSantis' law against immigrants buying homes/land in Florida. 2023-08-2727 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #28 A brief history of the border wallsIn this episode, Franki and Oscar discuss a brief history of border walls, and Oscar reflects on life with and without the wall in El Paso. 2023-08-1829 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #27 El Paso!Oscar is visiting his home town, El Paso, and this recording focuses on his impressions returning home and reflecting on changes to the city, it's proximity to Juarez, the summer heat, housing, and poverty, and what El Paso is doing to address these challenges.2023-08-1028 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #25 Oscar's favorite musicIn this episode, Franki plays many of Oscar's favorite Mexican musicians and their most famous songs. This episode goes along with episode 12 where Oscar discusses these songs. We suggest you listen to episode 12, then this current episode. Enjoy and feel free to get up and baile!2023-08-0429 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon Homies#26 Cruelty is the pointIn Episode #26, Franki and Oscar discuss what's happening at the border in Texas with Gov. Abbott's refusal to take down the barrier in the Rio Grande. They also discuss Gov. DeSantis' recent efforts to rewrite the history of enslaved people, and the negative effects on LatinX and MesoAmericans.2023-07-2929 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #24 What does it mean to be an American?In this 24th episode, Franki and Oscar discuss what it means to be Mexican-American in 2023. It seems that when you have brown skin, folks assume you are an immigrant even when you are born in the US legally. And, even when your relatives proudly served in the US military, folks question whether a Mexican-American can ever be patriotic. 2023-07-2029 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #23 Newport Mayor ResignsIn this episode, Franki and Oscar discuss Newport's mayor and the demand that he resign due to his private posting of racist, homo/trans phobic, and misognistic posts. They also discuss the harm that's left behind his posts and what needs to happen next. 2023-07-1429 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #22 More thoughts on the elimination of race in Affirmative ActionIn episode #22, Franki and Oscar continue their discussion on the devasting implications of the recent SCOUTUS decision to eliminate race-based Affirmative Action in education. 2023-07-0729 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode 21 Reactions to Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative ActionOn Episode #21, Franki and Oscar react to the June 29th Supreme Court ruling that effectively eliminates Affirmative Action in education. 2023-06-3029 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #20 How do you make that?Episode #20! How do you make that? In this 20th episode Oscar, Franki, and Bill Dalbey share how each of them makes basic Mexican food. Oscar describes in detail how to make frijoles (pinto beans) and refritos (refried pintos). He also described how to make his tasty green salsa, and we wrap up the half hour with how Oscar makes Horchata. 2023-06-1529 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #19 Immigrants Go Home, Oh Wait! Don't Go! DeSantis' FloridaOscar and Franki talk about the nothing burger that happened at the end of Title 42 which was DeSantis' reason for signing discrminationatory and hateful laws designed to keep BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks from going to Florida. However, the plan backfired and now they're lying to LatinX that the new laws "have no teeth" and not to leave! Can't have it both ways folks!2023-06-0828 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #18 Interview with Dr. Alberto FloresIn this 18th episode, Franki and Oscar interview Dr. Alberto Flores about his years growing up in Spain and then adjusting to US culture. We also talked about his career as a professor teaching business classes at Oregon Coast Community College. 2023-06-0229 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon Homies#17 Childcare in Lincoln Co. An interview with Commissioner Kaety JacobsonFranki and Oscar interview Lincoln Co. Commissioner Kaety Jacobson about her efforts to support and increase various forms of childcare in Lincoln Co. 2023-05-2528 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #16 Why do folks come to the US: An interview with a Guatemalan immigrantWhy do folks come to the US: An interview with a Guatemalan immigrant. In this episode, Franki and Oscar interview a young Guatemalan man who emigrated to Newport, Oregon when he was a young adult. We asked him why he decided to leave his family to come to the US, how he got here, his border crossing and travels, and how he's doing in Newport, Oregon.2023-05-1629 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode 15: A weekend of shootings, car crashing, and necklocksFranki and Oscar discuss (and some ranting) about the weekend ending on May 7th where in a matter of a few days, a street performer gets headlocked and died while two others hold him down, then there a mass shooting at a Texas mall, and then on Sunday the 7th, a man drives his car into a group of Venezuelan immigrants killing some of them. We talk about the politics in Texas, and the lack of humanity being shown by some politicians and followers who see it as their patriotic duty to kill people of color. And we ask...2023-05-0929 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #14 Visas, Immigration, and Asylum SeekersIn Episode 14, Visas, Immigration and Asylum Seekers, Oscar and Franki discuss how folks become citizens of the US. They talk about some of the more common types of visas, DACA, and the immigrants and asylum seekers waiting at the US/Mexico border hoping to come to the US when Title 42 expires next week. 2023-05-0429 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #13 Immigration, Migrant workers, and Child LaborIn episode 13, Franki and Oscar lay out the facts about migrant workers in the US and Oregon. This is the first of many programs about the plight of mesoamerican farm workers and their families, and the exploitation of Mesoamerican kids in the US.2023-04-2529 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode 12 Talking about the music we grew up hearingIn this 12th episode, Franki and Oscar share stories about the music they grew up with - in El Paso and in west Los Angeles. Music is central to Latino culture and the passion demonstrated by some of the musicians is unmatched. They discuss some of the different types of Latino/Mesoamerican music heard in the US, and mention some of the premier Mexican artists past and present. 2023-04-2029 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode 11 - Learning a second (or third) languageIn this episode Franki and Oscar discuss learning a second or third language and the various models of language acquisition for children in school. They also discuss why Spanish is or isn't taught or spoken in some homes, and the difficulties learning a language other than the first one. 2023-04-1429 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode 10 - Mesoamerican students and community collegeIn this 10th episode, Franki and Oscar discuss the challenges and opportunities for mesoamerican monolingual and multilingual students at their local community college. 2023-04-0629 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode 9 Food and Mesoamerican cultureIn episode 9, Oscar and Franki talk about the importance of certain foods that we still eat today and were eaten by our ancestors. We talk about the challenges of buying ingredients here on the Oregon coast that Oscar used to cook with in El Paso. And find out how Oscar makes a traditional dish from pork rinds and red chili - chicharrones! Also broadcast on KYAQ91.7FM Fridays from 12:30 -1 PM and repeats on Sat. 12:30 -1. 2023-03-3029 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode 8 Interview with Ginger GouveiaIn this episode, Franki and Oscar interview local activist Ginger Gouveia. Ginger talks about the needs of limited English speakers (primarily Guatemalans) during the pandemic and her orgnizating efforts to help with food, dental needs, cash assistance, transportation, and drivers license needs. 2023-03-2329 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode #7 The stories we tell....Franki and Oscar tlak about the stories they were told growing up, why we tell stories, the meaning behind them, and the lessons we've learned. 2023-03-1729 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesEpisode 6 - La FamiliaOscar and Franki discuss the meaning of family, friendships, and the importance of developing relationships in MesoAmerican/Chicana culture.2023-03-1026 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon Homies episode 5In this episode, Franki Trujillo-Dalbey and Oscar Juarez discuss the recent New York Times investigation uncovering the labor abuses of unaccompanied minors who are Mesoamerican. This episode aired on KYAQ 91.7 FM on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. Comments? Questions? Email Comments@KYAQ.org2023-03-0329 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon Homies - episode 4Oscar and Franki talk about the season of Lent and what it means to many Latinos, what kind of celebrations take place and how does one family celebrate Easter.2023-02-2529 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Homies #3Franki and Oscar begin the discussion of what's happening in El Paso at the border.2023-02-1628 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Homies #1In this first episode of Hanging, Franki and Oscar talk about their respective upbringings and what you can expect from future podcasts.2023-02-1629 minHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Oregon HomiesHanging with the Homies - #2On this episode Franki and Oscar talk about all of the labels describing us - latinos, LatinX, Hispanic, Chaicana, Meso-American, and so on and they explain each one, and discuss which ones are most used and why. 2023-02-1429 min