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Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayNuestra Palabra Rewind - Our October 2020 Interview with Mario K CastilloOn this Nuestra Palabra Rewind from October 2020, join us as we listen to an early interview Tony Diaz had with Mario Castillo, who at that time made history as the first Latino President for the Lone Star College System being named Interim President at the Kingwood campus for the 2020 to 2021 academic year. It's been a few years since Mario shared his story and demonstrated the power of leaders leading with Latino values, interests, and needs in mind.
Ahead of the Celebrating Latino Art & Culture con el Chancellor Mario K. Castillo event on Thursday, April 25...2024-04-2356 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazNuestra Palabra Rewind - Our October 2020 Interview with Mario K CastilloOn this Nuestra Palabra Rewind from October 2020, join us as we listen to an early interview Tony Diaz had with Mario Castillo, who at that time made history as the first Latino President for the Lone Star College System being named Interim President at the Kingwood campus for the 2020 to 2021 academic year. It's been a few years since Mario shared his story and demonstrated the power of leaders leading with Latino values, interests, and needs in mind.
Ahead of the Celebrating Latino Art & Culture con el Chancellor Mario K. Castillo event on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, relisten to the interview that...2024-04-2356 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazTexas Author Series LIVE! Carmen Tafolla's WARRIOR GIRL at the GCAC's Latino Bookstore!The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore, as part of the Texas Author Series, welcomes Dr. Carmen Tafolla as she presents and reads from her latest book WARRIOR GIRL! Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and Literary Curator for the GCAC's Latino Bookstore, hosts the Texas Author Series every second Friday of the month.
Carmen talks about the book, it’s representation, and how this novel is defying the books bans occurring now and reads several poems from the book. Her book, published through Penguin Random House, is available through various online stores but also at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bo...2024-02-1458 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayTexas Author Series LIVE! Carmen Tafolla's WARRIOR GIRL at the GCAC's Latino Bookstore!The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore, as part of the Texas Author Series, welcomes Dr. Carmen Tafolla as she presents and reads from her latest book WARRIOR GIRL! Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and Literary Curator for the GCAC's Latino Bookstore, hosts the Texas Author Series every second Friday of the month.
Carmen talks about the book, it’s representation, and how this novel is defying the books bans occurring now and reads several poems from the book. Her book, published through Penguin Random House, is available through various online stores but also at th...2024-02-1457 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayGCAC'S Latino Bookstore November '23 Preview: Alma García's ALL THAT RISES
Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (GCAC) in San Antonio Texas, welcomes award-winning Seattle writer, teacher, and editor Alma García as she returns to her El Paso roots with her debut novel, ALL THAT RISES (University of Arizona Press, 2023), a story of secrets, lies, border politics, and discovering what it means to belong—within a family, as well as in the world beyond, ahead of her Texas Author Series appearance on November 10th, 2023 at the Guadalupe's Latino Bookstore.
Join us for NP Live on Oct...2023-10-2851 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayGCAC'S Latino Bookstore November '23 Preview: Dr. Jesus Jesse Esparza's RAZA SCHOOLSTony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (GCAC) in San Antonio Texas, welcomes professor Dr. Jesús Jesse Esparza, Associate Professor in the Department of History, Geography, and General Studies at Texas Southern University, to discuss his book RAZA SCHOOLS (University of Oklahoma Press, 2023) ahead of his Texas Author Series appearance on November 10th, 2023 at the GCAC's Latino Bookstore.
Join us on NP LIve on October 16th, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT as part of Nuestra Palabra's multi-stream platform broadcast on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
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Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazGCAC'S Latino Bookstore November '23 Preview: Alma García's ALL THAT RISESTony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (GCAC) in San Antonio Texas, welcomes award-winning Seattle writer, teacher, and editor Alma García as she returns to her El Paso roots with her debut novel, ALL THAT RISES (University of Arizona Press, 2023), a story of secrets, lies, border politics, and discovering what it means to belong—within a family, as well as in the world beyond, ahead of her Texas Author Series appearance on November 10th, 2023 at the Guadalupe's Latino Bookstore.
Join us for NP Live on October 9th, 2023 at 7:30 PM CDT via...2023-10-2851 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazGCAC'S Latino Bookstore November '23 Preview: Dr. Jesus Jesse Esparza's RAZA SCHOOLSTony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (GCAC) in San Antonio Texas, welcomes professor Dr. Jesús Jesse Esparza, Associate Professor in the Department of History, Geography, and General Studies at Texas Southern University, to discuss his book RAZA SCHOOLS (University of Oklahoma Press, 2023) ahead of his Texas Author Series appearance on November 10th, 2023 at the GCAC's Latino Bookstore.
Join us on NP LIve on October 16th, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT as part of Nuestra Palabra's multi-stream platform broadcast on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
In 1929, a Latino community in the borderlands city o...2023-10-2850 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayLatino Bookstore's Texas Author Series September Preview: Dr Norma CantuTony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center welcomes award winning author and distinguished professor Dr. Norma Cantu to the show to discuss her latest book CHICANA PORTRAITS: CRITICAL BIOGRAPHIES OF TWELVE CHICANA WRITERS (University of Arizona Press 2023) ahead of her Texas Author Series appearance on October 13th 2023 at the Guadalupe.
Join us for a lively discussion over this amazing anthology that spotlights 12 literary figures from 12 authors who themselves are making a name for themselves. Norma describes the process and reads from the book and shares...2023-10-0849 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazLatino Bookstore's Texas Author Series September Preview: Dr. Norma CantuTony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center welcomes award winning author and distinguished professor Dr. Norma Cantu to the show to discuss her latest book CHICANA PORTRAITS: CRITICAL BIOGRAPHIES OF TWELVE CHICANA WRITERS (University of Arizona Press 2023) ahead of her Texas Author Series appearance on October 13th 2023 at the Guadalupe.
Join us for a lively discussion over this amazing anthology that spotlights 12 literary figures from 12 authors who themselves are making a name for themselves. Norma describes the process and reads from the book and shares some of her thoughts on the...2023-10-0849 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayLatino Bookstore's Texas Author Series September Preview: John Olivares EspinozaTony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio Texas, welcomes award winning author John Olivares Espinoza to the show to discuss his book THE DATE FRUIT ELEGIES (Bilingual Review Press, 2008) ahead of his Texas Author Series appearance on October 13th 2023 at the Guadalupe.
John shares with us his work, reads some of his poems (including unreleased portions of his upcoming book), the inspiration behind his work, as well as his current as editor / poetry coach to several well known literary figures, including Chicana...2023-10-0852 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazLatino Bookstore's Texas Author Series September Preview: John Olivares EspinozaTony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio Texas, welcomes award winning author John Olivares Espinoza to the show to discuss his book THE DATE FRUIT ELEGIES (Bilingual Review Press, 2008) ahead of his Texas Author Series appearance on October 13th 2023 at the Guadalupe.
John shares with us his work, reads some of his poems (including unreleased portions of his upcoming book), the inspiration behind his work, as well as his current as editor / poetry coach to several well known literary figures, including Chicana icon Sandra Cisneros.
John Olivares Espinoza...2023-10-0852 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayMain Street Theater's CARMELA, FULL OF WISHESTony Diaz welcomes key members of Main Street Theater’s current production of CARMELA, FULL OF WISHES, playing Sept. 24 – Oct. 21 at MST’s Midtown location at 3400 Main Street, 77002 at the MATCH. Adapted by Nuestra Palabra's very own Alvaro Saar Rios from the best selling book by Matt de la Peña, Tony speaks with Alvaro, Laura Moreno, the play’s director, and Jacqueline Vasquez, the actor playing Carmela, about this wonderful play and it's importance in telling our stories.
On our show, we have:
Laura Moreno (Director) Main Street Theater...2023-10-0444 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazMain Street Theater's CARMELA, FULL OF WISHESTony Diaz welcomes key members of Main Street Theater’s current production of CARMELA, FULL OF WISHES, playing Sept. 24 – Oct. 21 at MST’s Midtown location at 3400 Main Street, 77002 at the MATCH. Adapted by Nuestra Palabra's very own Alvaro Saar Rios from the best selling book by Matt de la Peña, Tony speaks with Alvaro, Laura Moreno, the play’s director, and Jacqueline Vasquez, the actor playing Carmela, about this wonderful play and it's importance in telling our stories.
On our show, we have:
Laura Moreno (Director) Main Street Theater: (Director) Last Stop on Market Street (Costume Design) Miss Nelson Is Missin...2023-10-0444 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayNuestra Palabra Spotlight: Carmen Tafolla's WARRIOR GIRLTony Diaz, el Librotraficante spotlights Dr. Carmen Tafolla’s latest book WARRIOR GIRL! Carmen talks about the book, it’s representation, and how this novel is defying the books bans occurring now and reads several poems from the book. Her book published through Penguin Random House is available through various online stores but also at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore and makes an excellent addition to your family library, public library, and underground library.
Carmen Tafolla is the 2015 State Poet Laureate of Texas and the former president of the Texas Institute of Lett...2023-09-2049 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazNuestra Palabra Spotlight: Carmen Tafolla's WARRIOR GIRLTony Diaz, el Librotraficante spotlights Dr. Carmen Tafolla’s latest book WARRIOR GIRL! Carmen talks about the book, it’s representation, and how this novel is defying the books bans occurring now and reads several poems from the book. Her book published through Penguin Random House is available through various online stores but also at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore and makes an excellent addition to your family library, public library, and underground library.
Carmen Tafolla is the 2015 State Poet Laureate of Texas and the former president of the Texas Institute of Letters. An award-winning poet and children’s auth...2023-09-2049 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayNuestra Palabra Spotlight: Juan P Carmona's THE ALTON BUS CRASH
Nuestra Palabra features the book "The Alton Bus Crash" on our latest podcast episode. Tony Diaz speaks with Juan P Carmona about his book on the tragic Alton Bus Crash, which claimed the lives of 21 junior and senior high school students after a bottling truck collided with the school bus, causing the bus to enter a caliche pit filled with water. This terrible incident led to many changes in several industries but also served as a precursor to other catastrophes that have befallen marginalized communities and the government response.
Juan P. Carmona is a Social...2023-09-1937 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazJohn P. Carmona's THE ALTON BUS CRASHNuestra Palabra features the book "The Alton Bus Crash" on our latest podcast episode which you can stream on your favorite platform.
Tony Diaz speaks with Juan P Carmona about his book on the tragic Alton Bus Crash, which claimed the lives of f 21 junior and senior high school students after a bottling truck collided with the school bus, causing the bus to enter a caliche pit filled with water. This terrible incident led to many changes in several industries but also served as a precursor to other catastrophes that have befallen marginalized communities and the government response.
Juan P...2023-09-1938 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayDr. Mehnaaz Momen's LISTENING TO LAREDO: A BORDER CITY IN A GLOBALIZED AGETony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Culturalarts Center's Latino Bookstore, spotlights Dr. Mehnaaz Momen's LISTENING TO LAREDO: A BORDER CITY IN A GLOBALIZED AGE. in a lively discussion on place, identity, and the changing conditions of an American border city.
Dr. Mehnaaz Momen is an associate professor in the Department of Social Sciences at Texas A&M International University and the author of THE PARADOX OF CITIZENSHIP IN AMERICAN POLITICS AND POLITICAL SATIRE, POSTMODERN REALITY, AND THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY (Arizone Press)
Her new book, LISTENING TO...2023-09-0857 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazDr. Mehnaaz Momen's LISTENING TO LAREDO: A BORDER CITY IN A GLOBALIZED AGETony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Culturalarts Center's Latino Bookstore, spotlights Dr. Mehnaaz Momen's LISTENING TO LAREDO: A BORDER CITY IN A GLOBALIZED AGE. in a lively discussion on place, identity, and the changing conditions of an American border city.
Dr. Mehnaaz Momen is an associate professor in the Department of Social Sciences at Texas A&M International University and the author of THE PARADOX OF CITIZENSHIP IN AMERICAN POLITICS AND POLITICAL SATIRE, POSTMODERN REALITY, AND THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY (Arizone Press)
Her new book, LISTENING TO LAREDO: A BORDER CITY IN A GLOBALIZED AGE, gives an in...2023-09-0858 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazLatino Bookstore's Texas Author Series September Preview: Dr. Ito RomoNuestra Palabra's Tony Diaz El Librotraficante, Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore, welcomes Dr. Ito Romo, who will be one of our our featured authors for the Texas Author Series' September reading at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on September 8th at 6:00PM. Tony will speak with Dr. Romo re: his book THE BORDER IS BURNING being released on paperback, his next projects, and even have a reading in advance to Dr. Romo's appearance in San Antonio Westside!
Dr. Ito Romo was born and raised on the border in Laredo, Texas. His recent work, dubbed “Chicano Go...2023-09-0158 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayLatino Bookstore's Texas Author Series September Preview: Dr. Ito RomoNuestra Palabra's Tony Diaz El Librotraficante, Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore, welcomes Dr. Ito Romo, who will be one of our our featured authors for the Texas Author Series' September reading at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on September 8th at 6:00PM. Tony will speak with Dr. Romo re: his book THE BORDER IS BURNING being released on paperback, his next projects, and even have a reading in advance to Dr. Romo's appearance in San Antonio Westside!
Dr. Ito Romo was born and raised on the border in Laredo...2023-09-0157 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayThe Bard in the Borderlands w/ The Borderlands Shakespeare Colectiva & Dr. Brenda Sarmiento-QuezadaTony Diaz, the Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore, welcomes The Borderlands Shakespeare Colectiva @borderlandsshax (BSC)! Dr. Kathryn Vomero Santos (Trinity University), Dr. Katherine Gillen (Texas A&M University–San Antonio), and Dr. Adrianna M. Santos (Texas A&M University–San Antonio), who will be our featured authors for the Texas Author Series' September reading at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on September 8th, at 6:00PM.
Dr. Brenda Sarmiento Quezada (Purdue University) joins Tony & the BCS to discuss writing curriculum and how important these works are as educational tools for not...2023-08-2757 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazThe Bard in the Borderlands w/ The Borderlands Shakespeare Colectiva & Dr. Brenda Sarmiento-QuezadaTony Diaz, the Literary Curator for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Latino Bookstore, welcomes The Borderlands Shakespeare Colectiva @borderlandsshax (BSC)! Dr. Kathryn Vomero Santos (Trinity University), Dr. Katherine Gillen (Texas A&M University–San Antonio), and Dr. Adrianna M. Santos (Texas A&M University–San Antonio), who will be our featured authors for the Texas Author Series' September reading at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on September 8th, at 6:00PM.
Dr. Brenda Sarmiento Quezada (Purdue University) joins Tony & the BCS to discuss writing curriculum and how important these works are as educational tools for not just traditionally marginalized folks but for...2023-08-2758 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayNP Spotlight - Vincent Cooper's "Infidelis"Nuestra Palabra's Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, welcomes author of the acclaimed books ZARZAMORA and WHERE THE RECKLESS ONES COME TO DIE Vincent Cooper, who joins us to talk about his latest book from Mouthfeel Press, INFIDELIS.
Tony speaks with Vincent Tuesday on KPFT Houston 90.1 FM on Tuesday August 22nd at 7:00 PM CDT as we discuss Vincent's powerful new book. You can hear it live via KPFT.org if you’re not in the Houston area; otherwise you can catch the podcast afterwards!
Vincent Cooper's INFIDELIS is a powerful collection of...2023-08-2345 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazNP Spotlight - Vincent Cooper's "Infidelis"Nuestra Palabra's Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, welcomes author of the acclaimed books ZARZAMORA and WHERE THE RECKLESS ONES COME TO DIE Vincent Cooper, who joins us to talk about his latest book from Mouthfeel Press, INFIDELIS.
Tony speaks with Vincent Tuesday on KPFT Houston 90.1 FM on Tuesday August 22nd at 7:00 PM CDT as we discuss Vincent's powerful new book. You can hear it live via KPFT.org if you’re not in the Houston area; otherwise you can catch the podcast afterwards!
Vincent Cooper's INFIDELIS is a powerful collection of poetry that delves into the life of a Chicano outcast, dr...2023-08-2345 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayNP LIT Summer: Cristina Rivera Garza and her latest book "Liliana's Invincible Summer"
As part of the NP LIT Summer Series, Cristina Rivera Garza showcases her latest book "Liliana's Invincible Summer" live and with a reading at the Ballroom at Bayou Place on August 14th, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT. This event is free and open to the public; free drinks and light snacks will be provided.
If you can't make it to Downtown Houston, we will be livestreaming the event live on Nuestra Palabra's media platforms!
On the radio and podcast leading up to the show, Tony Diaz speaks with the award-winning author Cristina Rivera Garza in...2023-08-0837 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayThe Multi-Zen-sery Exhibition w/ Nelson DelgadoNelson Delgado Jr. is the Founder & Creative Director of the The Eclectic Arts Movement (T.E.A.M.) which was created in 2010 along with the BEGIN MY MOVEMENT Project. T.E.A.M. is a group of artists uniting for a great and noble cause through projects Nelson envisions. The Event and Exhibition was ART. Keeping the World Moving! A fundraiser for children who needed prosthetics. In less than one year, T.E.A.M. united 200 Artists from all over the United States, to donate a single work of Art and raise funds for the No Boundaries Prosthetic Foundation...2023-07-2943 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazThe Multi-Zen-sery Exhibition w/ Nelson Delgado!Nelson Delgado Jr. is the Founder & Creative Director of the The Eclectic Arts Movement (T.E.A.M.) which was created in 2010 along with the BEGIN MY MOVEMENT Project. T.E.A.M. is a group of artists uniting for a great and noble cause through projects Nelson envisions. The Event and Exhibition was ART. Keeping the World Moving! A fundraiser for children who needed prosthetics. In less than one year, T.E.A.M. united 200 Artists from all over the United States, to donate a single work of Art and raise funds for the No Boundaries Prosthetic Foundation at...2023-07-2843 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazNP Presents: Cat Alvarado's Debut Album "Off-White"Nuestra Palabra spotlights acclaimed Nicaraguan-American comedian Cat Alvarado as she talks about her debut comedy album Off-White, available now on Spotify and Apple Music!
Cat Alvarado is a Nicaraguan-American comedian who turned her journey as a Latina misfit into an award-winning one-woman show and a comedy special, Off-White. She’s performed at the Laughing Skull Lounge Festival and The Big Pine Comedy Festival. She premiered her hour at the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival to rave reviews, winning a Producer’s Encore Award. She was also a featured comedian at the 2022 Great American Comedy Festival. She made her TV stand-up debut on PBS’...2023-07-2652 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayNP Presents: Cat Alvarado's Debut Album "Off-White"Nuestra Palabra spotlights acclaimed Nicaraguan-American comedian Cat Alvarado as she talks about her debut comedy album Off-White, available now on Spotify and Apple Music!
Cat Alvarado is a Nicaraguan-American comedian who turned her journey as a Latina misfit into an award-winning one-woman show and a comedy special, Off-White. She’s performed at the Laughing Skull Lounge Festival and The Big Pine Comedy Festival. She premiered her hour at the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival to rave reviews, winning a Producer’s Encore Award. She was also a featured comedian at the 2022 Great American Comedy Festival. She made...2023-07-2652 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazOne Houston One Book: Freedom to ReadOn today's program, Nuestra Palabra features the One Houston One Book program from the Houston Public Library!
Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, will speak with Federico Salas-Isnardi, Director of the Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy (MOAL) in Houston about the goals of the OHOB Program.
Nuestra Palabra airs on 90.1 KPFT @KPFTHoustonTX Tuesdays at 7:00 PM CDT. Catch us on the radio dial or tune in anywhere via the web at KPFT.org and livestream us.
One Houston, One Book, promotes literacy, diversity, and community conversations by encouraging Houstonians to come together, read, and discuss books with a common theme. The program fe...2023-07-0537 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayOne Houston One Book: Freedom to ReadOn today's program, Nuestra Palabra features the One Houston One Book program from the Houston Public Library!
Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, will speak with Federico Salas-Isnardi, Director of the Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy (MOAL) in Houston about the goals of the OHOB Program.
Nuestra Palabra airs on 90.1 KPFT @KPFTHoustonTX Tuesdays at 7:00 PM CDT. Catch us on the radio dial or tune in anywhere via the web at KPFT.org and livestream us.
One Houston, One Book, promotes literacy, diversity, and community conversations by...2023-07-0537 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayJuneteenth Literacy Celebration
Juneteenth is coming up and we have two community superstars who want to make sure literacy is part of the celebration by making sure our people have a choice in both the books they read and where and who they purchase from.
Guest host Rodrigo Bravo Jr. welcomes two book barons who are changing lives one page at a time. At a moment in time where our books are being marginalized, discouraged, even banned, it’s crucial we support these book traffickers to ensure we continue our self determination in our education, just as Tony Dí...2023-06-1348 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazJuneteenth Literacy CelebrationJuneteenth is coming up and we have two community superstars who want to make sure literacy is part of the celebration by making sure our people have a choice in both the books they read and where and who they purchase from.
Guest host Rodrigo Bravo Jr. welcomes two book barons who are changing lives one page at a time. At a moment in time where our books are being marginalized, discouraged, even banned, it’s crucial we support these book traffickers to ensure we continue our self determination in our education, just as Tony Díaz @librotraficante says, “our terms...2023-06-1348 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayNuestra Palabra Presents "Latina Leadership Lessons" w/ the Honorable Delia GarciaNuestra Palabra Presents "Latina Leadership Lessons", the new book featuring many Latina Leaders as written by the Honorable Delia Garcia who is joined by two contributors, Dolores Huerta and Maria Gabriela Pacheco. Listen to this amazing platica in advance to Delia Garcia's speaking engagement at the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on June 9th, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
Honorable Delia Garcia is an executive servant leader for over 25 years. She currently serves at the U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau as Regional Administrator. Delia Garcia is a trailblazer where she was elected...2023-06-0546 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazNuestra Palabra Presents "Latina Leadership Lessons" w/ the Honorable Delia GarciaNuestra Palabra Presents "Latina Leadership Lessons", the new book featuring many Latina Leaders as written by the Honorable Delia Garcia who is joined by two contributors, Dolores Huerta and Maria Gabriela Pacheco. Listen to this amazing platica in advance to Delia Garcia's speaking engagement at the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on June 9th, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
Honorable Delia Garcia is an executive servant leader for over 25 years. She currently serves at the U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau as Regional Administrator. Delia Garcia is a trailblazer where she was elected the first Latina & youngest female to...2023-06-0546 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SaySin Muros Festival ShowcaseThe Sin Muros Festival at @stageshouston has been celebrating and lifting up Latinx artists for six years.
Listen on 90.1 FM @kpfthoustontx Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM CST as we feature organizers and participants of the festival!
More than 300 Latinx artists have benefited—both financially and creatively—from participating in the festival. This year, a committee of some of the most influential Latinx voices in Houston has selected four plays by Latinx playwrights and nominated three individuals who serve the Latinx art community to be celebrated in a weekend-long festival May...2023-05-2350 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazSin Muros Festival Showcase!The Sin Muros Festival at @stageshouston has been celebrating and lifting up Latinx artists for six years.
Listen on 90.1 FM @kpfthoustontx Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM CST as we feature organizers and participants of the festival!
More than 300 Latinx artists have benefited—both financially and creatively—from participating in the festival. This year, a committee of some of the most influential Latinx voices in Houston has selected four plays by Latinx playwrights and nominated three individuals who serve the Latinx art community to be celebrated in a weekend-long festival May 25-28.
The 6th annual Sin Muros Festival, a weekend of play...2023-05-2351 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say2022 Texas Poet Laureate Lupe Mendez's Book "Why I Am Like Tequila" banned in North Texas.
As book bans become fashionable and favorable vs just outright discrimination, one of our own Librotraficantes has been deemed too controversial for K-12.
Lupe Mendez, 2022 Texas Poet laureate and award winning author, has had his book "Why I Am Like Tequila?" banned at a Texas Panhandle school along with other BIPOC and LGBTQi+ books.
Tony Diaz speaks with our hermano about why this happened, what this means, and what the next move is in the Librotraficante movement.
Originally from Galveston, TX, Lupe Mendez (Writer // Educator // Activist) is the author WHY I...2023-05-1930 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony Diaz2022 Texas Poet Laureate Lupe Mendez's Book "Why I Am Like Tequila" banned in North Texas.As book bans become fashionable and favorable vs just outright discrimination, one of our own Librotraficantes has been deemed too controversial for K-12.
Lupe Mendez, 2022 Texas Poet laureate and award winning author, has had his book "Why I Am Like Tequila?" banned at a Texas Panhandle school along with other BIPOC and LGBTQi+ books.
Tony Diaz speaks with our hermano about why this happened, what this means, and what the next move is in the Librotraficante movement.
Originally from Galveston, TX, Lupe Mendez (Writer // Educator // Activist) is the author WHY I AM LIKE TEQUILA (Willow Books, 2019), winner of the 2019 John...2023-05-1930 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say2023 ALMAAHH Visual Artist: Viri Ramos - Te Bajé La Luna Y Las Estrellas
2023 ALMAAHH Visual Artist: Viri Ramos - Te Bajé La Luna Y Las Estrellas
On today's bonus episode, Tony Diaz speaks with Viri Ramos in support for the ALMAAHH Silent Auction going on now.
Viri Ramos was introduced to painting at an early age by her mother who was a classically trained oil painter. Growing up they would often work along side each other. Upon graduating college, she made the move from Monterrey, México to Houston, Texas. It was during her time living on her own that she discovered acrylics, which were better su...2023-05-1119 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony Diaz2023 ALMAAHH Visual Artist: Viri Ramos - Te Bajé La Luna Y Las Estrellas2023 ALMAAHH Visual Artist: Viri Ramos - Te Bajé La Luna Y Las Estrellas
On today's bonus episode, Tony Diaz speaks with Viri Ramos in support for the ALMAAHH Silent Auction going on now.
Viri Ramos was introduced to painting at an early age by her mother who was a classically trained oil painter. Growing up they would often work along side each other. Upon graduating college, she made the move from Monterrey, México to Houston, Texas. It was during her time living on her own that she discovered acrylics, which were better suited for her not so well ventilated st...2023-05-1119 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayThe Great Tex Mex Debate W/ Jose Ralat & Gustavo Arellano
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say has guest host Rodrigo Bravo filling in for Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, author of the book "The Tip of the Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital." Even though Tony may not be here, ya sabes que le damos esquina al Librotraficante and continue talking about cultivating cultural community capital.
Nuestra Palabra welcomes Jose Ralat and Gustavo Arellano to the show to discuss their work covering cultura y nuestra gente through food. On our show, we will specifically talk about Tex Mex food, it's evolution, and how that reflects on...2023-04-1947 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazThe Great Tex Mex Debate W/ Jose Ralat & Gustavo ArellanoNuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say has guest host Rodrigo Bravo filling in for Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, author of the book "The Tip of the Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital." Even though Tony may not be here, ya sabes que le damos esquina al Librotraficante and continue talking about cultivating cultural community capital.
Nuestra Palabra welcomes Jose Ralat and Gustavo Arellano to the show to discuss their work covering cultura y nuestra gente through food. On our show, we will specifically talk about Tex Mex food, it's evolution, and how that reflects on our Latinidad. Both of our...2023-04-1947 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazLizbeth Ortiz, Constance Vazzino, & Alan Gonzalez talk Frida Festival!Frida Festival Showcase! Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, interviews artist Lizbeth Ortiz, artist and founder of Houston's Frida Festival! Also joining us are two big contributors to the event!
Our show airs Tueday's on 90.1 FM KPFT Houston on Houston's Community Radio 90.1 FM at 7:00 PM CST. We will share a podcast link as well after the show!
Alan Gonzalez / Alantude is an Emmy award winning fashion and costume designer based out New York. Project Runway contestant and host of Project Runway Redemption, Alan runs his namesake brand Alantude, as well as working on private commission for TV, Film & Theatre and private events.
...2023-04-1339 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayLizbeth Ortiz, Constance Vazzino, & Alan Gonzalez talk Frida Festival!
Frida Festival Showcase! Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, interviews artist Lizbeth Ortiz, artist and founder of Houston's Frida Festival! Also joining us are two big contributors to the event!
Our show airs Tueday's on 90.1 FM KPFT Houston on Houston's Community Radio 90.1 FM at 7:00 PM CST. We will share a podcast link as well after the show!
Alan Gonzalez / Alantude is an Emmy award winning fashion and costume designer based out New York. Project Runway contestant and host of Project Runway Redemption, Alan runs his namesake brand Alantude, as well as working on private commission...2023-04-1239 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayDiana Lopez ("Los Monstruos: Felice and the Wailing Women") & teacher Araceli Marinquenz joins the show!
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say's Tony Diaz the Librotraficante welcomes Award Winning Author and one of the OG Librotraficante Caravan members Diana Lopez to the show to discuss her latest book, the first in a series, "Felice and the Wailing Woman". Diana speaks with Tony about her inspiration behind the book and her literary journey and her current partnerhsip with the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Latino Book Store's Texas Author Series to create curriculum and lesson plans from authors, all through a grant spearheaded by Joaquin Castro.To highlight this partnership, Tony also has...2023-04-0550 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazDiana Lopez ("Los Monstruos: Felice and the Wailing Women") & teacher Araceli Marinquenz joins us!Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say's Tony Diaz the Librotraficante welcomes Award Winning Author and one of the OG Librotraficante Caravan members Diana Lopez to the show to discuss her latest book, the first in a series, "Felice and the Wailing Woman". Diana speaks with Tony about her inspiration behind the book and her literary journey and her current partnerhsip with the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Latino Book Store's Texas Author Series to create curriculum and lesson plans from authors, all through a grant spearheaded by Joaquin Castro.
To highlight this partnership, Tony also has on the show San...2023-04-0550 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazRice University Professor Dr. Richard A. Tapia discusses his book "Losing The Precious Few"Nuestra Palabra Presents: An interview with Dr. Richard A. Tapia and his featured book "Losing the Precious Few: How America Fails to Educate its Minorities in Science and Engineering"
Richard Tapia is the Maxfield-Oshman Chair in Engineering, a professor in computational and applied mathematics and director of the Tapia Center for Excellence and Equity, all at Rice University. He is the recipient of the National Medal of Science, the US government’s highest honor bestowed on scientists, and the National Science Board’s Vannevar Bush Award. He served on the National Science Board from 1996-2002, and two professional conferences have been...2023-04-0555 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazSilviana Wood presents her new book "La Quinta Soledad" at the Latino Bookstore!Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center hosted Ms. Silviana Wood and her debut book "La Quinta Soledad" from Aztlan Libre Press recently to a packed house.
Our show highlights the event and features a phenomenal reading by Florinda Flores-Brown. We also had a special performance by Juan Tejeda and Armando Tejeda which is why you have to come by the GCAC live every 2nd Friday of the month!
A native of Tucson, Arizona, Silviana Wood received her M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona and has...2023-04-0553 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayDr. Richard A. Tapia discussed his book "Losing the Precious Few: How America Fails to Educate its Minorities in Science and Engineering"Nuestra Palabra Presents: An interview with Dr. Richard A. Tapia and his featured book "Losing the Precious Few: How America Fails to Educate its Minorities in Science and Engineering"
Richard Tapia is the Maxfield-Oshman Chair in Engineering, a professor in computational and applied mathematics and director of the Tapia Center for Excellence and Equity, all at Rice University. He is the recipient of the National Medal of Science, the US government’s highest honor bestowed on scientists, and the National Science Board’s Vannevar Bush Award. He served on the National Science Board from 1996-2002, and two prof...2023-03-2955 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SaySilviana Wood presents her new book "La Quinta Soledad" at the Latino Bookstore!Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante & Literary Curator for the Latino Bookstore at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center hosted Ms. Silviana Wood and her debut book "La Quinta Soledad" from Aztlan Libre Press recently to a packed house.
Our show highlights the event and features a phenomenal reading by Florinda Flores-Brown. We also had a special performance by Juan Tejeda and Armando Tejeda which is why you have to come by the GCAC live every 2nd Friday of the month!
A native of Tucson, Arizona, Silviana Wood received her M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the...2023-03-2253 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazHouse Bill 45 Press Conference at the Texas Capitol w/ TX ST Rep. Christina Morales & Others!Texas State Representative Christina Morales led a press conference on March 8th at the Texas State Capitol to advocate for House Bill 45.
House Bill 45 would add Mexican American and African American studies and other ethnic studies courses students can take to satisfy their social studies requirement. This will offer students a more robust view of Texas history and studies show it can lead to academic success.
State Rep. Christina Morales authored HB 45. She is re-filing it this year, after an identical bill passed in the House in 2021 but died in the Senate.
On Wednesday at the Capitol, Morales was joined...2023-03-1040 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazNuestra Palabra Radio - Jose F Aranda Interviews Tony on his new book "The Tip of the Pyramid"!Nuestra Palabra Presents: José F. Aranda, Jr. interviews Tony Diaz
LIVE! on Nuestra Palabra!
In this twist of an interview, it will be José F. Aranda, Jr. interviewing Tony Diaz and asking questions about his book, "The Tip of the Pyramid, Cultivating Community Cultural Capital"
José F. Aranda, Jr. is Professor of Chicanx and American Literatures at Rice University. He is the author of When We Arrive: A New Literary History of Mexican America (Arizona, 2003). He has written articles on 19 th century Mexican American literature and the Recovery Project, the future of Chicano/a Studies, and most recently undertaken an inv...2023-03-1051 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayHouse Bill 45 Press Conference at the Texas Capitol w/ TX ST Rep. Christina Morales & Others!Texas State Representative Christina Morales led a press conference on March 8th at the Texas State Capitol to advocate for House Bill 45.
House Bill 45 would add Mexican American and African American studies and other ethnic studies courses students can take to satisfy their social studies requirement. This will offer students a more robust view of Texas history and studies show it can lead to academic success.
State Rep. Christina Morales authored HB 45. She is re-filing it this year, after an identical bill passed in the House in 2021 but died in the Senate. On Wednesday March 8th...2023-03-1040 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayNuestra Palabra Radio - Jose F Aranda Interviews Tony on his new book "The Tip of the Pyramid"!Nuestra Palabra Presents: José F. Aranda, Jr. interviews Tony Diaz LIVE! on Nuestra Palabra!
In this twist of an interview, it will be José F. Aranda, Jr. interviewing Tony Diaz and asking questions about his book, "The Tip of the Pyramid, Cultivating Community Cultural Capital"
José F. Aranda, Jr. is Professor of Chicanx and American Literatures at Rice University. He is the author of When We Arrive: A New Literary History of Mexican America (Arizona, 2003). He has written articles on 19 th century Mexican American literature and the Recovery Project, the...2023-02-2151 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazTony speaks w/ showcases the 33rd Annual Accordion Kings & Queens produced by Texas Folklife.Tony Diaz speaks with Sarah Rucker, one of the organizers for the event that is produced by Texas Folklife, and Randall Jackson, who's group RJ & Kreole Soul will be performing at the show. Tony & Sarah discuss the event and RJ provides great insight into the confluence of cultures that share the accordion.
Besides the interviews, we will feature music from the following artists who will be featured at the 33rd Annual Accordion Kings & Queens.
- RJ & Kreole Smoove: Zydeco & Creole music featuring accordionist and touring musician Randall Jackson, who also won Texas Folklife’s Big Squeeze statewide accordion contest championship in...2022-05-3158 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayTony speaks w/ showcases the 33rd Annual Accordion Kings & Queens produced by Texas Folklife.Tony Diaz speaks with Sarah Rucker, one of the organizers for the event that is produced by Texas Folklife, and Randall Jackson, who's group RJ & Kreole Soul will be performing at the show. Tony & Sarah discuss the event and RJ provides great insight into the confluence of cultures that share the accordion.
Besides the interviews, we will feature music from the following artists who will be featured at the 33rd Annual Accordion Kings & Queens.
- RJ & Kreole Smoove: Zydeco & Creole music featuring accordionist and touring musician Randall Jackson, who also won Texas Folklife’s Big Squeeze statewide accordion contest championship in...2022-05-3157 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayEl Librotraficante Speaks w/ Fredricksburg Community Members re: the new Underground Library.The Launch of the Underground Librotraficante Library in Fredericksburg Texas is an expansion of people's right to education and self determination in the pursuit of knowledge. Tony "El Librotraficante" Diaz speaks with community members in the area re: the banning of several books which also led to the firing of a local librarian. Our panel includes: Live Preview of The Launch of the Librotraficante Under Ground Library in Fredericksburg, Texas! NP Saturday, 1 pm: FB Live on Librotraficante and Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say Host: Tony Diaz, El Librotrafciante Talks to: Christine Granados, FBG resident/author and member...2022-05-2148 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazTony Diaz, Richard Santos & Monica Villarreal discuss the Librotraficante Caravan.Tony Diaz speaks with Richard Santos and Monica Villarreal regarding the importance of representation, whether in the work Richard does providing literary access to youth in Austin, or through the arts and performances Monica does through her dancing.
Richard Z. Santos is a novelist and the Executive Director of Austin Bat Cave, a nonprofit that provides creative writing workshops to students in underrepresented areas. He's a former high school English and Social Studies teacher, and in a previous career worked for some of the nation's top political campaigns, consulting firms, and labor unions. Trust Me, published by Arte Público P...2022-05-2148 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayTony Diaz, Richard Santos & Monica Villarreal discuss the Librotraficante Caravan.Tony Diaz speaks with Richard Santos and Monica Villarreal regarding the importance of representation, whether in the work Richard does providing literary access to youth in Austin, or through the arts and performances Monica does through her dancing. Richard Z. Santos is a novelist and the Executive Director of Austin Bat Cave, a nonprofit that provides creative writing workshops to students in underrepresented areas. He's a former high school English and Social Studies teacher, and in a previous career worked for some of the nation's top political campaigns, consulting firms, and labor unions. Trust Me, published by Arte Púb...2022-05-2148 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayPt2. Tony Diaz Interviews Machete / Danny Trejo "Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood"We aired a part 2 of the interview that featured Danny reading even more excerpts from his new book and we also featured more songs from his record label. Now, its up so check it out! Tony Diaz El Librotraficante, interviews Dany Trejo about his new book: "Trejo: My Life of Crime: Redemption, and Hollywood" featuring Danny reading from his book, music from his record label, including Houston's own Baby Bash, and Danny's potent point of view. Air Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say On The Air. 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, Texas. More episodes at www.NuestraPalabra...2022-05-2158 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazPt2. Tony Diaz Interviews Machete / Danny Trejo "Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood"We aired a part 2 of the interview that featured Danny reading even more excerpts from his new book and we also featured more songs from his record label. Now, its up so check it out!
Tony Diaz El Librotraficante, interviews Dany Trejo about his new book: "Trejo: My Life of Crime: Redemption, and Hollywood" featuring Danny reading from his book, music from his record label, including Houston's own Baby Bash, and Danny's potent point of view.
Air Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say On The Air. 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, Texas.
More episodes at www.NuestraPalabra.org.
...2022-05-2158 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayLibrotraficante X Anniversary Showcase at Casa Ramirez#LibrotraficanteX The 10th Anniversary of the Librotraficante Caravan Saturday, March 12, 2022 Casa Ramirez Folk Art Gallery, Houston, Tejas Happy Mexica New Year Thank you for joining us to launch the next chapter This is a Nuestra Palabra: Multi Platform Broadcast Share the FB Live Stream, hear it on the Nuestra Palabra Radio Show on 90.1 FM KPFT watch it www.Fox26Houston.Com MC: writer and activist Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante • Caravan Co-Founders: Filmmaker Bryan Parras, Texas Poet Laureate Lupe Mendez, Multimedia artist Liana Lopez, Education Consultant Laura Razo, Writer and activist Tony Diaz. • Multi Media Platforms – Introduced by Liana Lopez • Caravani...2022-05-2058 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazLibrotraficante X Anniversary Showcase at Casa Ramirez#LibrotraficanteX
The 10th Anniversary of the Librotraficante Caravan
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Casa Ramirez Folk Art Gallery, Houston, Tejas
Happy Mexica New Year
Thank you for joining us to launch the next chapter
This is a Nuestra Palabra: Multi Platform Broadcast
Share the FB Live Stream,
hear it on the Nuestra Palabra Radio Show on 90.1 FM KPFT
watch it www.Fox26Houston.Com
MC: writer and activist Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante
• Caravan Co-Founders: Filmmaker Bryan Parras, Texas Poet Laureate Lupe Mendez, Multimedia artist Liana Lopez, Education Consultant Laura Razo, Writer and activist Tony Diaz.
• Multi Media Platforms – Introduced by Liana Lopez
• Caravanistas – Introduced...2022-05-2058 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayReyna Grande's New Novel A BALLAD OF LOVE AND GLORY with Tony Diaz, El LibrotraficanteThis is a Nuestra Palabra Multi-Platform Broadcast across social media.
You can hear us on 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston's Community Station.
You can watch us at www.Fox26Houston.com
Hosted by Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante
The Latino Bookstore & Gift Shop is proud to launch its Texas Author Series Friday, April 1, 2022. We will spotlight a Texas Latino author every first Friday after that.
We are thrilled to kick off this series with best-selling Latina author Reyna Grande with her new novel A Ballad of Love and Glory. As a girl, she crossed the US– México border to join her family in...2022-03-2445 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazReyna Grande's New Novel A BALLAD OF LOVE AND GLORY with Tony Diaz, El LibrotraficanteThis is a Nuestra Palabra Multi-Platform Broadcast across social media.
You can hear us on 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston's Community Station.
You can watch us at www.Fox26Houston.com
Hosted by Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante
The Latino Bookstore & Gift Shop is proud to launch its Texas Author Series Friday, April 1, 2022. We will spotlight a Texas Latino author every first Friday after that.
We are thrilled to kick off this series with best-selling Latina author Reyna Grande with her new novel A Ballad of Love and Glory. As a girl, she crossed the US– México border to join her family in...2022-03-2445 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayPt1. Tony Diaz Interviews Machete / Danny Trejo "Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood"Meet Danny Trejo "Machete" During His Virtual Book Talk with Steve Buscemi and Daniel Peña. Wed. July 14, 7 pm.
Click here: https://www.brazosbookstore.com/virtual-danny-trejo-trejo
Tony Diaz El Librotraficante, interviews Dany Trejo about his new book: "Trejo: My Life of Crime: Redemption, and Hollywood" featuring Danny reading from his book, music from his record label, including Houston's own Baby Bash, and Danny's potent point of view.
Air Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say On The Air. 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, Texas.
More episodes at www.NuestraPalabra.org.
The Nuestra Palabra Radio Show is archived at the U...2021-07-1358 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazPt1. Tony Diaz Interviews Machete / Danny Trejo "Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood"Meet Danny Trejo "Machete" During His Virtual Book Talk with Steve Buscemi and Daniel Peña. Wed. July 14, 7 pm.
Click here: https://www.brazosbookstore.com/virtual-danny-trejo-trejo
Tony Diaz El Librotraficante, interviews Dany Trejo about his new book: "Trejo: My Life of Crime: Redemption, and Hollywood" featuring Danny reading from his book, music from his record label, including Houston's own Baby Bash, and Danny's potent point of view.
Air Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say On The Air. 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, Texas.
More episodes at www.NuestraPalabra.org.
The Nuestra Palabra Radio Show is archived at the U...2021-07-1358 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayNP ALL LIT Gentefication Edition Featuring Antonio Lopez & Tony DiazNP ALL LIT Gentefication Edition Featuring Antonio Lopez & Tony Diaz
Antonio Lopez Councilmember City of East Palo Alto Reading from his forthcoming poetry collection Gentefication.
And, Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante Reading from "Who Will Stand Up for El Barrio?"
Airdate: Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
NP Radio airs live Tuesdays 6 pm-7 pm CST 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX. Livestream www.KPFT.org.
More podcasts at www.NuestraPalabra.org.
The Nuestra Palabra Radio Show is archived at the University of Houston Digital Archives. Our hard copy archives are kept at the Houston Public Library’s Special Collections Hispanic Archives.
KPFT hosts a monopoly on community cu...2021-04-1959 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazNP ALL LIT Gentefication Edition Featuring Antonio Lopez & Tony DiazNP ALL LIT Gentefication Edition Featuring Antonio Lopez & Tony Diaz
Antonio Lopez Councilmember City of East Palo Alto Reading from his forthcoming poetry collection Gentefication.
And, Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante Reading from "Who Will Stand Up for El Barrio?"
Airdate: Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
NP Radio airs live Tuesdays 6 pm-7 pm CST 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX. Livestream www.KPFT.org.
More podcasts at www.NuestraPalabra.org.
The Nuestra Palabra Radio Show is archived at the University of Houston Digital Archives. Our hard copy archives are kept at the Houston Public Library’s Special Collections Hispanic Archives.
KPFT hosts a monopoly on community cu...2021-04-1959 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say"Illegal" Alien Dehumanizes.The term #illegalalien is at best imprecise & at its worst dehumanizes.
Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante tackles this with immigration lawyer Carolina Ortuzar-Diaz, Monty & Ramirez LLP, & Axios Justice & Race reporter Russell Contreras.
The Joe Biden Administration plans to eliminate it.
Air date: March 23, 2p #LPAN 90.1 FM KPFT Houston. Livestream: www.KPFT.org.
We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it in support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org.
Thanks to our crew:
Roxana Guzman, Communications Director
Leti Lopez
Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes our radio shows
Gabriela Vasquez
Nathan Noble
Tune...2021-03-301h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony Diaz"Illegal" Alien Dehumanizes.The term #illegalalien is at best imprecise & at its worst dehumanizes.
Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante tackles this with immigration lawyer Carolina Ortuzar-Diaz, Monty & Ramirez LLP, & Axios Justice & Race reporter Russell Contreras.
The Joe Biden Administration plans to eliminate it.
Air date: March 23, 2p #LPAN 90.1 FM KPFT Houston. Livestream: www.KPFT.org.
We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it in support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org.
Thanks to our crew:
Roxana Guzman, Communications Director
Leti Lopez
Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes our radio shows
Gabriela Vasquez
Nathan Noble
Tune...2021-03-301h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayInterview with Nory Angel, First Latina Exec. Dir of The American Leadership ForumTony Diaz interview Nory Angel, First Latina Exec. Dir of The American Leadership Forum. Find out more about this important organization and what the future holds under its new leader.
Both Tony Diaz and Nory Angel are Senior ALF Fellows.
Also, #TexasSizedHistory: hear Texas State Representative Christina Morales read her op-ed about the Ethnic Studies Bill she has submitted, and hear journalists Alfredo Corchado's op-ed on the plight of Migrant Workers as Essential Workers.
Air date: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.
We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it in support of Latino Politics and News...2021-02-241h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazInterview with Nory Angel, First Latina Exec. Dir of The American Leadership ForumTony Diaz interview Nory Angel, First Latina Exec. Dir of The American Leadership Forum. Find out more about this important organization and what the future holds under its new leader.
Both Tony Diaz and Nory Angel are Senior ALF Fellows.
Also, #TexasSizedHistory: hear Texas State Representative Christina Morales read her op-ed about the Ethnic Studies Bill she has submitted, and hear journalists Alfredo Corchado's op-ed on the plight of Migrant Workers as Essential Workers.
Air date: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.
We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it in support of Latino Politics and News...2021-02-241h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayHanging on To El Barrio by Tony Diaz for Que Onda Magazine.Hanging on to El Barrio: A Special Edition of "Que Onda" Magazine and the Nuestra Palabra Radio Show with words by Tony Diaz.
Tony Diaz interviews Que Onda Publisher Gabriel Esparza about "Que Onda" Magazine's commitment to the community. They discuss how to empower community cultural capital in Segundo Barrio and throughout all of Houston.
Diaz also interviews Baldemar Rodriguez, Manager of Community Partnerships, about the updating of the "Christmas Carol" for this Holiday Season and a Food Drive co-sponsored by the Alley Theatre and the Zocalo Advisory Committee.
Airdate: Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Publication date: Thursday, December 17, 2020
We answer only to...2020-12-151h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazHanging on To El Barrio by Tony Diaz for Que Onda Magazine.Hanging on to El Barrio: A Special Edition of "Que Onda" Magazine and the Nuestra Palabra Radio Show with words by Tony Diaz.
Tony Diaz interviews Que Onda Publisher Gabriel Esparza about "Que Onda" Magazine's commitment to the community. They discuss how to empower community cultural capital in Segundo Barrio and throughout all of Houston.
Diaz also interviews Baldemar Rodriguez, Manager of Community Partnerships, about the updating of the "Christmas Carol" for this Holiday Season and a Food Drive co-sponsored by the Alley Theatre and the Zocalo Advisory Committee.
Airdate: Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Publication date: Thursday, December 17, 2020
We answer only to...2020-12-151h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayCatching Up With Chicano Artist Lalo Alcaraz. & COVID-19 Safety. Wear. Your. Mask.Before tonight's final exam on Lalo Alcaraz Studies, conducted by Tony Diaz, you should review previous work starting with our interview with Lalo Alcaraz just as a little film named "Coco" was about to take off:
https://soundcloud.com/tony-diaz-727211483/lalo-alcaraz-discusses-coco-the-pixar-film-he-helped-save
Compare contrast the two. Extra credit if you buy a 2021 #LaloAlcaraz Calendar.
And Don't. Catch. COVID19. Tony Diaz interviews Porfirio Villarreal from the Houston Health Department. He tells us to: #MASKUP #WashYourHands #stayhome #todosjuntosmejor
Airdate: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.
NP Radio airs live Tuesdays 6pm-7pm cst 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX. Livestream www.KPFT.org.
More podcasts at www.NuestraPalabra.org.
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Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazCatching Up With Chicano Artist Lalo Alcaraz. & COVID-19 Safety. Wear. Your. Mask.Before tonight's final exam on Lalo Alcaraz Studies, conducted by Tony Diaz, you should review previous work starting with our interview with Lalo Alcaraz just as a little film named "Coco" was about to take off:
https://soundcloud.com/tony-diaz-727211483/lalo-alcaraz-discusses-coco-the-pixar-film-he-helped-save
Compare contrast the two. Extra credit if you buy a 2021 #LaloAlcaraz Calendar.
And Don't. Catch. COVID19. Tony Diaz interviews Porfirio Villarreal from the Houston Health Department. He tells us to: #MASKUP #WashYourHands #stayhome #todosjuntosmejor
Airdate: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.
NP Radio airs live Tuesdays 6pm-7pm cst 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX. Livestream www.KPFT.org.
More podcasts at www.NuestraPalabra.org.
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Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazFilmmaker John Valadez. Sandra Rodriguez NP Community Rep District J.Tony Diaz interviews filmmaker John Valadez about his new film "American Exile." This is a sneak peek before the nationwide launch.
Sandra Rodriguez, the Nuestra Palabra Community Representative for Houston City Council J, talks about her vision for NP's Ultimate Hispanic Heritage Month Campaign.
Aired: September 1, 2020. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston.
There are no regular shows about our art, culture, and politics on commercial television or radio. KPFT hosts a monopoly on community cultural capital. We answer to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org.
Thanks to...2020-09-0458 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazLA Times Columnist Gustavo Arrellano. Hector De Leon Tracks Ascent of Latino VoteTony Diaz interviews Los Angels Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano. Hector De Leon breaks down how Latinos have become a major voting block in Harris County.
Aired September 1, 2020.
KPFT hosts a monopoly on community cultural capital. We answer to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org.
Thanks to our crew:
Leti Lopez
Rodrigo Bravo, who mixed the show remotely
Claudia Soler Alfonso, MD.
Laurie Flores
Al Castillo
Tune in every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm for Latino Politics and News with Tony Diaz 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston...2020-09-0358 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazKim Ogg Harris County District Attorney and TX 148 Candidate Penny Morales ShawTony Diaz interviews Kim Ogg Harris County District Attorney and TX 148 Candidate Penny Morales Shaw.
Also, find out more about Nuestra Palabra's Ultimate Hispanic Heritage Month Observation.
Aired: Aug 25, 2020. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston.
There are no regular shows about our art, culture, and politics on commercial television or radio. KPFT hosts a monopoly on community cultural capital. We answer to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org.
Thanks to our crew:
Leti Lopez
Rodrigo Bravo, who mixed the show remotely
Claudia Soler Alfonso, MD.
Laurie Flores
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Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazPoet Edward Viduarre "Pandemia". Daniel Saenz, NP Community Rep Hou District E.Tony Diaz interviews Poet Edward Viduarre Daniel who discusses and reads from his new collection "Pandemia & Other Poems" and Daniel Saenz the Nuestra Palabra Community Representative for Houston City Council District E as we organize The Ultimate Hispanic Heritage Month Observation.
Aired: Aug 25, 2020. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston.
There are no regular shows about our art, culture, and politics on commercial television or radio. KPFT hosts a monopoly on community cultural capital. We answer to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org.
Thanks to our crew:
Leti...2020-08-2658 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayLatino Trustees Discuss Returning to School During a COVID-19 EpidemicLatinos are over 52% of Texas public school students. During the COVID-19 epidemic, Latinos have been disproportionately impacted. What is the best way to proceed for the community?
Also, in Baytown, Texas, Robert E. Lee High School is poised to change its name. Who supports the move? Who is against it?
Tony Diaz interviews Agustin Loredo, Goose Creek ISD, and & Xavier Herrera, Stafford MSD.
There are no regular shows about our art, culture, and politics on commercial television or radio. KPFT hosts a monopoly on community cultural capital. We answer to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make...2020-07-2858 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazLatino Trustees Discuss Returning to School During a COVID-19 EpidemicLatinos are over 52% of Texas public school students. During the COVID-19 epidemic, Latinos have been disproportionately impacted. What is the best way to proceed for the community?
Also, in Baytown, Texas, Robert E. Lee High School is poised to change its name. Who supports the move? Who is against it?
Tony Diaz interviews Agustin Loredo, Goose Creek ISD, and & Xavier Herrera, Stafford MSD.
There are no regular shows about our art, culture, and politics on commercial television or radio. KPFT hosts a monopoly on community cultural capital. We answer to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make...2020-07-2858 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayShould Ethnic Studies Be Required for Graduation? TX State Board of Ed Candidates Discuss.Texas State Board of Ed. Candidates Discuss Requiring Ethnic Studies for Graduation.
Racial bias training for police officers is good, but Ethnic Studies courses in high school can have a more profound effect on cultural awareness. Tony Diaz interviews two Texas State Board of Education candidates about requiring Ethnic Studies for graduation on Latino Politics and News.
Host Tony Diaz interviews Democratic Run-off candidate for TX SBOE 6
Dr. Kimberly McLeod, & Republican candidate for TX SBOE 6 Will Hickman.
We are in pledge drive. There are no regular shows about our art, culture, and politics on commercial television or radio. KPFT hosts...2020-06-1758 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazShould Ethnic Studies Be Required for Graduation? TX State Board of Ed Candidates Discuss.Texas State Board of Ed. Candidates Discuss Requiring Ethnic Studies for Graduation.
Racial bias training for police officers is good, but Ethnic Studies courses in high school can have a more profound effect on cultural awareness. Tony Diaz interviews two Texas State Board of Education candidates about requiring Ethnic Studies for graduation on Latino Politics and News.
Host Tony Diaz interviews Democratic Run-off candidate for TX SBOE 6
Dr. Kimberly McLeod, & Republican candidate for TX SBOE 6 Will Hickman.
We are in pledge drive. There are no regular shows about our art, culture, and politics on commercial television or radio. KPFT hosts...2020-06-1758 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayLatino Politics And News: Latina Vies to be First Latino Harris County Commissioner for Pct 3Thank you for tuning into Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say. I'm Tony Diaz.
This is a special feature. We are focusing on one segment from our April 21, 2020 show.
Tony Diaz interviews Diana Martinez Alexander who is vying to become the first Latina elected to Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 3. She is in a run-off election scheduled for July 14, 2020.
Find out if she supports Mexican American Studies and which topics are her main passions.
Send comments and suggestions to: info@LatinoPoliticsAndNews.com
Thanks to our crews:
Our co-hosts founder and director of Nuestra Palabra- Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante.
Producer...2020-04-2722 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazLatino Politics And News: Latina Vies to be First Latino Harris County Commissioner for Pct 3Thank you for tuning into Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say. I'm Tony Diaz.
This is a special feature. We are focusing on one segment from our April 21, 2020 show.
Tony Diaz interviews Diana Martinez Alexander who is vying to become the first Latina elected to Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 3. She is in a run-off election scheduled for July 14, 2020.
Find out if she supports Mexican American Studies and which topics are her main passions.
Send comments and suggestions to: info@LatinoPoliticsAndNews.com
Thanks to our crews:
Our co-hosts founder and director of Nuestra Palabra- Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante.
Producer...2020-04-2722 min
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SaySuper Tuesday Election Preview: Latino IssuesJoin us for our Super Tuesday Preview of Elections in Texas-from a Latino perspective.
Host Tony Diaz interviews Natalia Cornelio Democratic candidate for Judge of the 351, and Sema Hernandez Democratic candidate for U.S. Texas Senate.
Find out about issues profoundly facing the Latino community. This is a preview for our new upcoming show, "Latino Politics & News."
Elections are Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
Look for your sample voter ballot. In Harris County, sample ballots are available at www.HarrisVotes.com.
Click here to donate to Nuestra Palabra: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9CPLMM88TF5BS
Bios:
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Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazSuper Tuesday Election Preview: Latino IssuesJoin us for our Super Tuesday Preview of Elections in Texas-from a Latino perspective.
Host Tony Diaz interviews Natalia Cornelio Democratic candidate for Judge of the 351, and Sema Hernandez Democratic candidate for U.S. Texas Senate.
Find out about issues profoundly facing the Latino community. This is a preview for our new upcoming show, "Latino Politics & News."
Elections are Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
Look for your sample voter ballot. In Harris County, sample ballots are available at www.HarrisVotes.com.
Click here to donate to Nuestra Palabra: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9CPLMM88TF5BS
Bios:
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Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayUpdating Quixote: Octavio Solis author of RETABLOS and QUIXOTE NUEVODon Quixote returns! Playwright Octavio Solis brings Cervantes to life with his play QUIXOTE NUEVO!
Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Terrell Quillin, and the Nuestra Palabra Crew chat with Octavio Solis, author of the book RETABLOS, who also wrote the play QUIXOTE NUEVO running at the Alley Theatre from Friday, January 17, 2019, to Sunday, February 9, 2020. https://www.alleytheatre.org/plays/production-detail/quixote-nuevo Use the promo code QNPARTNER for discounts.
The play runs until Feb. 9, 2020.
Use the promo code QNPARTNTER for discounts for the rest of the performances.
For tickets, visit: https://www.alleytheatre.org/plays/pr...
#QUIXOTENUEVO
We also interview Dave Bonta...2020-01-151h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazUpdating Quixote: Octavio Solis author of RETABLOS and QUIXOTE NUEVODon Quixote returns! Playwright Octavio Solis brings Cervantes to life with his play QUIXOTE NUEVO!
Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Terrell Quillin, and the Nuestra Palabra Crew chat with Octavio Solis, author of the book RETABLOS, who also wrote the play QUIXOTE NUEVO running at the Alley Theatre from Friday, January 17, 2019, to Sunday, February 9, 2020. https://www.alleytheatre.org/plays/production-detail/quixote-nuevo Use the promo code QNPARTNER for discounts.
The play runs until Feb. 9, 2020.
Use the promo code QNPARTNTER for discounts for the rest of the performances.
For tickets, visit: https://www.alleytheatre.org/plays/pr...
#QUIXOTENUEVO
We also interview Dave Bonta...2020-01-151h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazCultural Capital Special: 100 Fires-The Latino Condition. & Latino's Abandoned in the Getty Fires.If you worked at a Beverly Hills mansion and the neighborhood was on fire, would you stay or would you flee?
This Special on Community Cultural Capital examines this question through the actual story of Latino workers abandoned during the Getty Fires in California. Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Terrell Quillin and the Nuestra Palabra Crew interview Los Angeles Times journalist Brittny Mejia who write the story that brought this to light. Here's a link to her article: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-10-28/getty-fire-housekeepers-arrive-to-work
The latest installment of Tony Diaz's Cultural Capital Series examines the metaphorical fires that...2019-11-201h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayCultural Capital Special: 100 Fires-The Latino Condition. & Latino's Abandoned in the Getty Fires.If you worked at a Beverly Hills mansion and the neighborhood was on fire, would you stay or would you flee?
This Special on Community Cultural Capital examines this question through the actual story of Latino workers abandoned during the Getty Fires in California. Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Terrell Quillin and the Nuestra Palabra Crew interview Los Angeles Times journalist Brittny Mejia who write the story that brought this to light. Here's a link to her article: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-10-28/getty-fire-housekeepers-arrive-to-work
The latest installment of Tony Diaz's Cultural Capital Series examines the metaphorical fires that...2019-11-201h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazNP Radio Houston: Poetry by Roberto Tejada. Interviewed by Tony Diaz, El LibrotraficantePotent poetry! Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and the Nuestra Palabra Crew talk to poet Roberto Tejada, the first Latinx poet at the University of Houston Creative Writing Program. Tony Diaz shares the latest installment in his “Cultural Capital” series: Confidence-The Power of Writing, and the NP Crew talks social issues and art.
Here is a link to the essay "Confidence-The Power of Writing": https://www.tonydiaz.net/blog/confidence-the-true-power-of-writing
Click her to donate to Nuestra Palabra: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9CPLMM88TF5BS
Roberto Tejada is the author of Still Nowhere in an Empt...2019-11-151h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayNP Radio Houston: Poetry by Roberto Tejada. Interviewed by Tony Diaz, El LibrotraficantePotent poetry! Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and the Nuestra Palabra Crew talk to poet Roberto Tejada, the first Latinx poet at the University of Houston Creative Writing Program. Tony Diaz shares the latest installment in his “Cultural Capital” series: Confidence-The Power of Writing, and the NP Crew talks social issues and art.
Here is a link to the essay "Confidence-The Power of Writing": https://www.tonydiaz.net/blog/confidence-the-true-power-of-writing
Click her to donate to Nuestra Palabra: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9CPLMM88TF5BS
Roberto Tejada is the author of Still Nowhere in an Empt...2019-11-151h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their SayBridge from Hou to Chi: Dr. Gabriel Cortez and Tony Diaz Talk Structural Change.Guests: Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and the Nuestra Palabra Crew talk to Dr. Gabriel Cortez.
Typically, we don't archive our pledge drive shows On Demand. However, this particular program provided topics that no one else is sharing on FM Radio while weaving in our pledge pitches. And we made our goal. So, it's also a great reminder that we count on listener support to stay on the air to continue to bring you writers, scholars, activists, other artists and mover and shakers who are making a difference for our community.
I was also thrilled to give a shout out to...2019-05-161h 00
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony DiazBridge from Hou to Chi: Dr. Gabriel Cortez and Tony Diaz Talk Structural Change.Guests: Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and the Nuestra Palabra Crew talk to Dr. Gabriel Cortez.
Typically, we don't archive our pledge drive shows On Demand. However, this particular program provided topics that no one else is sharing on FM Radio while weaving in our pledge pitches. And we made our goal. So, it's also a great reminder that we count on listener support to stay on the air to continue to bring you writers, scholars, activists, other artists and mover and shakers who are making a difference for our community.
I was also thrilled to give a shout out to...2019-05-161h 00