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Medal of Honor: Stories of CourageThe Endless Fight of Macario GarciaWhen President Harry Truman put the Medal of Honor around Macario Garcia’s neck, this heroic soldier wasn’t even an American citizen. Born in Mexico, Macario volunteered to serve in World War II– fearlessly running towards danger. But it’s the courage he showed when he returned to America that would cement his place in history. Episode bibliography: Bailey, Robert and Katherine Bailey. “Seize Occupy and Defend.” Lulu.com, May 19, 2014. https://www.amazon.com/Seize-Occupy-Defend-Robert-Bailey/dp/1312175680. Olivas, Michael A. The "Trial of the Century" that Never Was: Staff Sgt. Macario Garcia, the Congressional Me...
2025-06-2536 min
Mr. Hutchings HistoryHispanic Americans and WWII: Valor, Opportunity, and StruggleWelcome back to Mr. Hutchings History! In this episode, we explore the significant contributions and challenges faced by Hispanic Americans during World War II. From their brave military service in segregated units like the 65th Infantry Regiment to their vital role in the wartime economy through the Bracero Program, we dive into how Hispanic Americans shaped the war effort. We also examine the rise of the Hispanic American civil rights movement, spearheaded by the American GI Forum, which fought for equality, education, and recognition. Discover how World War II laid the groundwork for future civil rights victories, including the...
2024-11-2116 min
There's MoreThe View From Here: Office of the Tribal Liaison (03/14/2024)Theme: The View From HereCollaborators: Office of the Tribal Liaison Storytellers: Stan Rodriguez, Caroline Feeney, Jessica Fernandez De La OSponsors: Dean Noelle Norton, of the College of Arts & Sciences, Changemaker Hub: Mike Williams and Juan Carlos Rivas, Humanities Center: Brian Clack, Lindy Villa and Maggie McRae
2024-04-0554 min
Into the COLAverseInto the COLAverse – Episode 27: Maggie Rivas-RodriguezMaggie Rivas-Rodriguez, director of the Center for Mexican American Studies, professor in the School of Journalism, and founder of Voces Oral History Center, shares her journey from growing up in Devine, Texas, to earning journalism BA and MA degrees at UT Austin, as well as a PhD from UNC, Chapel Hill. These and years of work as a journalist inform her inexhaustible drive to make heard the voices and stories of Latina/o/x agents of change.
2023-10-2537 min
The House of Halliwell / A Charmed Rewatch PodcastASTRAL MONKEY - S2/E20Matthew Glave joins the HoH to discuss all things Dr. Curtis Williamson, monkey business and buzz saws. Oh... we also breakdown the episode :) If you're loving the show, consider becoming a patreon member at patreon.com/hoh There's videos of each episode, tons of bonus content and exclusive access to all things HoH. Right now we have a 7 day free trial so you literally have nothing to lose. The HoH wants to recognize the following beautiful people for going above and beyond with their love and support for the show by becoming producers. ...
2023-09-1358 min
Public Historians at WorkListening for Latina/o Voices: Maggie Rivas-RodriguezSend us a textFor journalist and oral historian Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, her mission is clear: to record the experiences and contributions of Latinas and Latinos within the United States. As she explains to Dr. Josiah Rector during their conversation on March 2nd, 2021, for too long have her people been underrepresented within primary sources and scholarship. After noticing this lacuna in histories about WWII especially, Dr. Rivas-Rodriguez set out to establish the Voces Oral History Center at UT Austin in 1999. Since then, this project has captured 1,250+ oral histories on themes like political and civic engagement, Vie...
2021-07-2048 min
Thinkery & Verse presentS02 Ep. 03: AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica -- Grenade LauncherEpisode three explores the explosive nature of RELATIONSHIPS while serving in the military. Tejana Host, Karen Alvarado, shares audio-adapted Latinx veteran stories from the 2019 stage play AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica. Alvarado then interviews combat veterans/writers Rocio Iribe (Marine) and Dr. John Meyer (Army Ranger), as well as Latinx Historian, Mary Alice Carnes who is the daughter of a WWII veteran. **Warning: This episode contains references to trauma and discrimination.**GUESTS:Rocio Iribe Dr. John MeyerMary Alice Carnes
2021-04-031h 15
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazLatinos World War II Oral Histories & The Latino Comedy Project & Great MusicGuests: Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and the Nuestra Palabra Crew talk to Dr. Maggie Rivas Rodriguez founder of the Voces Oral History Project (formerly the U.S. Latino and Latina World War II Oral History Project), & Adrian Villegas is the star and playwright of the one-man comedies "Six Mexicans Named Gonzalez" and "Barrio Daze" and Artistic Director of Austin, Texas’ Emmy-nominated sketch troupe The Latino Comedy Project (LCP).
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Bios:
Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez has more than 17 years of daily news ex...
2019-07-061h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayLatinos World War II Oral Histories & The Latino Comedy Project & Great MusicGuests: Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and the Nuestra Palabra Crew talk to Dr. Maggie Rivas Rodriguez founder of the Voces Oral History Project (formerly the U.S. Latino and Latina World War II Oral History Project), & Adrian Villegas is the star and playwright of the one-man comedies "Six Mexicans Named Gonzalez" and "Barrio Daze" and Artistic Director of Austin, Texas’ Emmy-nominated sketch troupe The Latino Comedy Project (LCP).
Click her to donate to Nuestra Palabra: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9CPLMM88TF5BS
Bios:
Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez has more than 17 years of daily news ex...
2019-07-061h 00
Found In Translation With Ray Collazo@RaysPodcast, Episode #37: Honoring our #Veteranos on Memorial Day@RaysPodcast, Episode #37 honors our #Veteranos on Memorial Day. Hispanics have an incredibly rich history of service to this country, which of course continues to this day. Through discussing the story of his abuelos queridos, host @collazophilly provides examples of how military service opened the door a crack for many Hispanics to pursue the American Dream. How does Hispanic military service highlight the complicated relationship between the United States and Latinos? Share your story of how Hispanics in military service have impacted your life by continuing the conversation on Twitter @rayspodcast, hashtag #veteranos.
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2013-05-2723 min