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  • We never imagined that we’d make such a big impact with this podcast. This episode we’ll explore how Elisabeth Villalta and her family had their lives changed forever in a way they never expected. This is a story about the search for family and identity. It’s also a story about the power of community and how it can help overcome the impossible and reunite long lost families.

    Who are you? Where do you come from? The need to find and define our identity is innate in all of us. We don’t need it to live, to eat, to reproduce. Still, we can’t ignore it. You need to know your story and the stories of all the people it took to make you. This is where Elisabeth Villalta finds herself and this is where this story will take us.

    (00:00:00) Start

    (00:01:35) Intro

    (00:04:10) Napo’s Background

    (00:08:25) Elisabeth’s Curiosity and the trip to Berlin

    (00:34:55) Unexpected Message

    (00:46:45) Zoom Call and New Relatives

    (01:01:41) The Search Continues

    (01:11:29) Calling all listeners

    (01:13:41) Close out - Season End

    Music:

    “La Alegría del Encuentro” by Mauricio Trabanino

    “Canción de Cuna” by Mauricio Trabanino

  • In the second part of Salvadorans Around the World, we visit exotic locations like California and North Carolina, but we’re also visiting Poland, the Philippines, South Korea, and the UK ! We’ll hear from Camila, Roberto y Lilian, Kenia, Milly, David, Mauricio, and Natalie! Join us as we listen to stories about all kinds of journeys, from adventures to foreign lands to the search for home and family.

    Camila Amaya Navarrete

    Roberto Alvarado Y Lilian - Soccer and Smiles

    https://www.soccerandsmiles.org/ in English https://www.futbolysonrisas.org/ en Español

    Kenia Calderon

    Milly Guardado

    David Aguiluz

    Mauricio Roque

    Natalie Silva

    Thank you to everyone that took part in this months-long project. In our community, there is a prevailing sense of invisibility. That the challenges we face are often overlooked. Many Salvadorans navigate through life overcoming hardships, confronting traumas, and cherishing small victories, all while feeling isolated in their struggles. This is why we feel it’s so important to share our stories—both monumental and everyday.

    Thank you to the Salvadorans willing to share their story with us. It takes courage to open up and we want to acknowledge your gift of authenticity. It may not feel like a lot, but sharing your stories helps us all feel more connected to each other.

    Also thank you for listening and sharing our work. It’s thanks to your support that our community feels seen. Together, we’re making our stories less invisible with each shared moment.

    Music:

    “Fiel” by Vibrass Ska Ensemble

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  • It’s finally here! The first part of our collection of stories of Salvadorans Around the World. In the final episodes of Season 4, we hear stories from Salvadorans from all walks of life. In part one, we’ll hear Jennifer , Mardoqueo, Johanna, Kenya, and Klara share their stories. We’ll hear about the migration trail from El Salvador to the US, the meaning of the American Dream, and ponder deep questions about Salvadoran identity.

    Jennifer Sandoval

    Mardoqueo Arteaga

    Johanna Roman

    Kenya Arevalo Alfaro

    Klara Hernandez - Eko Social Justice

    Music:

    Nahuaterique” by Manyula Dance Club

  • El Salvador has always been a beautiful place and Analucy has known it since birth. Analucy writes about her travels, family, and the identity crisis the Salvadoran diaspora faces. We talk about the importance of loving one’s own country, travel recommendations for El Salvador, and reframing how we think about helping underserved communities at home.

    Analucy Benavides is a Salvadoran-American travel blogger and content creator from Maryland. Her writing focuses on travel tips, lessons learned, embracing solo travel, and returning to your roots. She has spearheaded various projects to help develop rural communities abroad and foster cultural exchanges.

    Growing up Salvi in the DMV Adobo DMV Tia Chingona pupusas in DMV Feeling rejected by El Salvador Growing up outside of American Culture in the US “White tax” and “Yankee privilege” in El Salvador Starting a blog that better reflected the immigrant reality for grief and travel The impact of the first trip abroad outside the US and El Salvador Visit Cuba! Moving to work remotely in El Salvador Budgeting to live at the average Salvadoran wage The sense of community in El Salvador vs New York/US Lodging tips (links below) Regions/places to visit in El Salvador (links below) Carnaval de San miguel Dealing with getting upcharged as a tourist Operation Christmas Holiday baskets that really meets people’s needs

    Show Resources:

    Adobo DMV: https://www.adobodmv.com/ Tia Chingona Food: https://www.instagram.com/tiachingona/ Places to stay in El Salvador Finca Campo Bello: https://hotelfincacampobello.com/en/home/ Nawi Beach House: https://www.nawibeachhouse.com/ Casa 1800 (Suchitoto): https://casa1800elsalvador.com/suchitoto-el-salvador-travel/ Places to Visit Usulután Puerto Barillas: https://www.puertobarillas.com/welcome/ Paradise San Lorenzo: https://www.instagram.com/paradisesanlorenzo/ Alegria, Usulután 100 Steps: https://elsalvador.travel/experience/mirador-de-las-100-gradas/ Finca Rauda: https://www.instagram.com/fincarauda.sv/ Berlin, Usulután Café El Portal: https://www.instagram.com/cafeelportal9/ Suchitoto - Museo Alejandro Coto: https://www.ccsa.edu.sv/index.php/cultural/museo-alejandro-cotto Apaneca - Cafe Albania: https://laberintoalbania.com/ Apaneca - Cafe Axul: https://www.instagram.com/axulartesania/

    Music:

    “Despertar” by Clément

  • In 1991, a Salvadoran man is shot by the police in Mount Pleasant, Washington DC. A community fed up with police brutality and lack of resources rises up. “La Manplesa” tells the story of the uprising and how Salvadoran immigrants made an impact in the nation’s capital via protest, art, and activism. Quique Avilés and Cindy Centeno tell us the history and process behind this art-focused documentary.

    Quique Avilés is a poet, actor and community activist whose work is dedicated to addressing social issues through performance and poetry. A native of El Salvador, Quique has been writing and performing about issues of race, identity, and the plight of poor people in the US for 30 years.

    Cindy Centeno is a creative producer who works to share purposeful stories that inspire and build people up. A proud daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, Cindy's background is in film and video, photography, and impact production.

    1991 Mount Pleasant Uprisings in Washington DC Arriving in Mt. Pleasant in the 70s and 80s Seeing the US through the lens of Hollywood and TV 1969 Riots after assassination of MLK 1980s Salvadorans arrive by 1000s into mostly black city Political movement, street theater, marches against the war The triggering conditions that led to the uprisings Was it a riot or was it an uprising? What is taught about the history of the uprisings? What was the impact of the uprisings in DC? Bringing Puerto Rican cops to fill in the spanish-speaking need Strong community reactions to the film Opening space for younger generations to ask their parents about history Where to see the film - see our links below “Las Muertes mas Bellas del Mundo” - new project from Quique Salvadorans are hard workers, but they’re also artists Archival footage collected will be available as research materials at the MLK Library

    Show Resources:

    Stream La Manplesa on America ReFramed (WORLD Channel): https://worldchannel.org/episode/america-reframed-la-manplesa/ La Manplesa Film website: https://www.lamanplesafilm.com/ La Manplesa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamanplesafilm/ Cindy Centeno on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindycenteno/ Las Muertes Más Bellas del Mundo Rough Cut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMRWi2LIYas GoFundMe for Las Muertes Más Bellas del Mundo: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-finish-las-muertes-mas-bellas-del-mundo

    Music:

    “Aerolinea” by Machetres

  • In “The People’s Hospital,” Ricardo Nuila sheds light on the challenges in US healthcare but also shares that there’s hope. Children of immigrants grappling with the complexities of healthcare for their loved ones will resonate with Ricardo’s unique perspective. Informed by both his medical expertise and Salvadoran background, we discuss the human side of healthcare and navigating “Medicine Inc.” with cultural and linguistic barriers.

    Ricardo Nuila is a writer, teacher, and practicing doctor. He is an associate professor of medicine, medical ethics, and health policy at Baylor College of Medicine, where he directs the Humanities Expression and Arts Lab (HEAL) program.

    The importance of human contact Writing for a broad audience, not doctors Showing people they have power in their healthcare Seeing hope in Ben Taub hospital Great healthcare in a public hospital Healthcare now is geared toward making money Fee for service care motivates doctors to provide more services for more patients What is Medicine Inc? An industry at war with each other Almost impossible for patients to be good consumers of healthcare The US spends double of what some comparable European countries pay Public healthcare patients pay reasonable costs because there’s no profit incentive Teaching doctors how to better communicate with patients Challenging a doctor’s authority to get better information How can we maintain our cultural identity and still be healthy? Algorithmania - how strict adherence to protocol blinds us to the humanity of patients The pressure of first gen and second gen immigrant children providing help to the family How immigrant families care for their sick loved ones The impact of the busy American lifestyle on health and care How can we better consumers of medical care for ourselves and our family

    Show Resources:

    RicardoNuila.com “The People’s Hospital” at Barnes and Noble “The People’s Hospital” on Amazon Ben Taub Hospital Baylor College of Medicine

    Music:

    “Midnight Sunshine” by Robbie Velasquez

  • As if debilitating pain is not enough, endometriosis patients must also contend with being dismissed by doctors and maybe even family. Nathali fought for years to get diagnosed and treated. Now she fights as the Endocipota so that others, specially Central Americans, can find the help they need

    Nathali Zamora is a Brooklyn born first-generation American of Central American descent. She manages a finance career by day and endometriosis advocacy as the EndoCipota by night.

    What is endometriosis? Links between cancer and Endo Lack of Endo research Outdated theories about causes for Endo Endometriosis symptoms Diagnosing Endometriosis - laparoscopic surgery Period pain should not be debilitating/disrupt your life Most Endo specialists are out of network for health insurance Endo surgery can run thousands of dollars Ablation for Endo - not effective The long process of getting diagnosed with Endo Repairing the fallout from Endometriosis after excision Endo pain keeps you from living the life you want The unique challenges of endo advocacy for Central Americans Be an ally - learn about Endo to support loved ones that are suffering from it

    Show Resources:

    Endocipota.com Endocipota on Instagram Googling Endometriosis by Dr. Redwine Dr. Sampson’s outdated theory on Endometriosis What to Expect from Laparoscopy for Endo Nancy’s Nook Endo - Endo info and support Dr. Sallie Sarrel - Pelvic Floor Therapist The Endometriosis Summit Dr. Ken Sinervo - Thoracic and Lung Endo specialist - GA Dr. Andrea Vidali - Endo Excision Specialist - NY Dr. Lora Liu - Endo Excision Specialist - NY Below the Belt - Documentary about Endometriosis Center for Endo Endo Girl Blog In Sixteen Years - Endo Support

    Music:

    “Girl You Can” by Gaby Tobar

  • Por décadas la presencia Salvadoreña en Yonkers crecía pero no se veía. Armando Rivas, con la ayuda de la comunidad hispana en Yonkers, dio el primer paso y formo el Group Salvadoreño de Yonkers. Marchan en desfiles, disfrutan en eventos, y ayudan a nuestra comunidad en la cuarta ciudad mas grande en Nueva York. Armando y el grupo esperan unir toda la comunidad centroamericana en el condado de Westchester y mas allá.

    Armando Rivas es un immigrate Salvadoreño y residente de Yonkers. Es el fundador y presidente del Grupo Salvadoreño de Yonkers. Sirvió en la junta ejecutiva del Yonkers Hispanic Cultural Foundation y es miembro del Salvadoran American Chamber of Commerce en Brentwood, NY.

    Fundando el Grupo Salvadoreño de Yonkers Salvadoreños no participaban en eventos de Yonkers Marchando en el desfile Hispano de Yonkers Trayendo el consulado móvil a Yonkers Creando la organización sin fines de lucro Westchester Salvadoran Association - coming soon Planes para el futuro Preservando nuestra cultura para la juventud en EEUU El apoyo de los negocios Salvadoreños y centroamericanos El apoyo de la comunidad hispana Levantando la bandera Salvadoreña en la alcaldía de Yonkers El reto de atraer a jóvenes a eventos culturales Eventos que podemos esperar de la asociación salvadoreña El Salvadoreño es penoso Disfrutar sanamente en eventos familiares sin licor Consejos para organizar un group de comunidad

    Show Resources:

    Yonkers Salvadorian Group Instagram The Yonkers Hispanic Cultural Foundation Sazón Centroamericano Restaurant Dos Marias Restaurant Cuscatlán Grocery

    Music:

    “La Cumbia del Perro” by Inflorescencia

  • Salvi Yorkers bridges the past and present with powerful narratives about the Salvadoran diaspora in New York. Diego Murcia, from Bitextuales, helps author, Carmen Molina-Tamacas, cross one additional bridge by producing the audiobook version of her work. Now our stories can reach even more people and Diego can help tell your story too.

    Diego Murcia is an author, journalist, and podcast/audiobook producer. His work spans from El Salvador to Mexico to the United States. His podcast “Secreto a Voces” won the 2019 Latin Podcasts Awards in the Education category. A first for a Salvadoran podcast.

    Carmen Molina-Tamacas is a journalist, anthropologist, and author of “Salvi Yorkers” with print editions in Spanish and English, and now in Spanish audiobook format.

    Why produce an audio book? Bitextuales - starting as a translation service near the US-Mexico border Growing into podcasting from translation From podcasting to an entire audiobook! Podcasting about the audiobook production experience Finding the voice of Salvi Yorkers - a younger narrator Getting professional audio at home Technical requirements for audio books Mistakes, human products will have mistakes Podcast consulting services by Bitextuales, Escuela de Podcast

    Show Resources:

    Diego Murcia LinkTree Salvi Yorkers LinkTree Bitextuales.com Bitextuales - Como hacer un audiolibro? on Youtube Bitextuales - Prensa Grafica interview Escuela de Podcast ACX audiobook requirements Audacity - Free audio editor

    Music:

    “Flor (feat. Adrenalina)” by Amnesica

  • You made it. You’re a successful engineer at a prestigious organization. What do you do now? Zaida Hernandez decided to help other underrepresented groups get into engineering through her social media platform, The Space Latina. She tells us how she went from looking up at the stars during visits to rural El Salvador to working on sending humans to the moon in the Artemis program.

    Zaida Hernandez also known as “The Space Latina,” is a spacecraft engineer and subsystem manager at NASA supporting the Artemis missions. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s in Industrial Engineering. She is a first generation college graduate in her family. She is also a children’s book author of space themed STEM books.

    Getting into engineering via building with Legos Houston - Space City Seeing the stars in the night sky of El Salvador Finding your way toward engineering Getting an internship at NASA as a high schooler What kind of job does a high schooler even do at NASA? The fear and anxiety of being a new professional From intern to professional engineer Thermal engineering Working on the Artemis mission NASA is just one space industry company Private space companies…good or bad? Safety culture at NASA With so many problems on earth, is space exploration worth it? How NASA celebrate mission successes Bringing more diversity to the space industry How can underrepresented professionals show up for students? Tips on finding internships Can you do both STEM and writing? Creating bilingual STEM books for children!

    Show Resources:

    The Space Latina On Instagram Zaida Hernandez on LinkedIn Books by Zaida Space Espacio: Coloring Book + Fun Facts My First Space Words in English and Spanish Luz Lucero, niña astronauta NASA Spinoffs Artemis Mission Frank Rubio Lil’ Libros

    Music:

    “Viento Solar” by Akumal

  • Rosalia Rivera says consent is the greatest virtue of a civilized society. This episode we explore the vital topic of teaching body rights and consent culture to children. Rosalia, founder of Consent Parenting, equips parents and caregivers with the tools they need to raise better informed children, break cycles of abuse, and create a safer future for us all.

    Rosalia Rivera is a consent educator, child sexual abuse prevention specialist, and sexual literacy advocate. She’s the founder of CONSENTparenting™ and the host of the AboutCONSENT™ podcast.

    Consent culture - lack or violation of body rights Consent culture with kids Teaching children they have agency Teaching children their body belongs to them Dealing with other adults that resist consent parenting Understanding where different generations are coming from Be ok being the pattern breaker in your family How does consent parenting reduce risk for abuse? Educated children are more likely to report abuse Using correct terms for human genitalia, when to start? The foundation of sex education is body literacy Stranger Danger, where does risk come from? 40-70% of abuse comes from peers Stay involved in your kid’s life Be the safe space for your kids Letting kids develop their critical thinking skills Trusting your parenting The dangers of pedophile organizations online Spread the word about consent parenting to other parents Be compassionate with those that don’t get consent parenting

    Show Resources:

    Rape and Incest National Network Consent, Kids, and Culture | Rosalia Rivera | TEDxOneonta ConsentParenting.com Consent Parenting on Instagram About Consent Podcast CBC - Hunting Warhead

    Music:

    “Macario” by Conjunto Tropidélico

  • It’s easy to fall into the hustle culture trap and to never face our traumas, specially as an immigrant. Gabi and Ale, co-founders of Treat Yourself and Heal (TYSAYH) seek to change all that. TYSAH’s mission is to heal the world with self care, community, and overcoming while partnering with underrepresented solo-preneurs and empowering causes.

    Gabriela Mira Brown is a mental health advocate and co-founder of TYSAH. Her first-hand experiences have shaped her career and passion for participating in programs that create access to resources for under-invited communities.

    Alejandra Mejia is co-founder of TYSAH and has dedicated her career to supporting small businesses and nonprofits in the arts, education, literacy, trauma due to violence, and migration through the lens of strategic communications and marketing.

    Healing the world via connections, overcoming, and self-care The unhealthy immigrant hustle mentality From hustle to healing Ale, La Charamusca, and making connections Coming together to crate TYSAH Jumping into the adventure of being an entrepreneur The power of words What is healing? What does it mean to heal? Lean into discomfort In order to tame it, name it Difference between US and El Salvador thoughts around healing Do Healing and self-care have to be luxuries? Supporting solo-preneurs from El Salvador and underrepresented communities Grants for mental health Solano writer society - healing through writing Project Bear - supports couples through infertility or that have lost a child Brining community to our community TYSAH boxes - what’s in them!? Sharing Gabi’s overcoming journey Who is TYSAH for? You belong!

    Show Resources:

    Treat Yourself and Heal - Website Treat Yourself and Heal - Instagram The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate Contextos - Literacy organization in El Salvador Mira Law Group Solano Writer Society Project Bear

    Music:

    “Para Mi Corazón” by Paty Menéndez

  • In a world with endless sequels, reboots, and multiverses, Maria makes original, heartfelt films. She directs movies that speak to the Salvadoran experience yet connect to a global audience. We speak about her creative process, her leadership philosophy, easter eggs, and the art of storytelling.

    Maria Servellón is an award-winning filmmaker, multimedia artist, educator, and arts advocate from Boston, MA. She was named one of 2018's "Latinos 30 Under 30" by El Mundo Boston. Her most lauded work to date is the magic-realist short film, Hyphen (2018).

    Getting a camera from her father at her quinceañera What dreams did our parents have for themselves? Coming from a family of campesinos Immigrating to a racially segregated Boston Humble parents with big dreams for their daughter Growing up in diverse latino environment Growing without positive representation of latinos in media Salvadoran stories are unique but can still appeal to humanity Salvadoran stories have to come from the mind of Salvadorans Hyphen short film! Exploring identity and belonging How can your story have universal appeal beyond culture and language? How fun are easter eggs in movies!? Making film magic be a collective experience Being a servant leader Paying people in the industry fair wages For original content, look to indie filmmakers! Check out indie film festivals! Phantasma - upcoming project All stories are valid - tell yours!

    Show Resources:

    Maria Servellón Website Maria’s Instagram Maria’s films Instagram Watch Hyphen

    Music:

    “La Culebra (Remix)” by Primal Pulse

  • It’s surprising that some Salvadorans don’t know that El Salvador has great coffee. Kim from Cafe Zelaia is on a mission to change that. She shares some coffee drinking pro-tips, talks about the ups and downs of owning your own business, and the difficulty of getting immigrant parents to understand the risks we take to follow our dreams.

    Kimberly Zelaya is a bi-coastal entrepreneur and founder of Café Zelaia, Salvadoran specialty coffee and mobile coffee bar. She grows all her coffee at her family’s coffee farm, Finca San Pedro, in El Salvador.

    Finca San Pedro near Ruta de Las Flores – family owned coffee finca Bi-coastal coffee business Getting by with help from family Learning different demographics between LA and NY Salvis Where’s the support from Salvi Yorkers? Restoring the finca, starting from scratch Pacamara, Bourbon, Icatu, Geisha varieties Factors that affect taste of coffee Consistency in agriculture Medium roast is best roast! Won best fincas in el Salvador Testing the quality of your coffee in Switzerland Acidic coffee? Maybe it’s mold (yuck) Benefits of coffee drinking Eat before you drink coffee to save your stomach Latte classes coming!? Changing careers and going all in on your business Getting parents to understand our dreams The burden of our vision BE authentic to yourself Getting started with your own business Be patient and the answer will come to you Finca tours coming soon!?

    Show Resources:

    Cafe Zelaia Instagram Cafe Zelaia TikTok

    Music:

    “Bajo el Volcan” by Vudu Boy

  • Montreal based Salvadoran hip-hop artists Tony Dez and Chellz have been through a lot. Their family's journey to the Great North inspires them to write deep and personal music that speaks to the soul of the Salvadoran Diaspora. Their work recognizes the trauma and strength of our community and celebrates our heritage with Latin-infused hip-hop.

    Tony Dez and his family fled the Salvadoran Civil War as refugees, an experience that forms a powerful motif in his music. His independent full-length album, "El Viaje: Alma Ambulante," released in 2021, serves as a testament to his unique vision and artistic expression.

    Chele Chellz, also a Salvadoran, is the front man of Montreal-based Latin Rap group Sonido Pesao. His symbolic and poetic lyrics in his album "El Paseo Del Alma," released in 2022, provide insight into the mind of the artist.

    They join forces in "Lumbre (Pa Los Santos)." The seamless fusion of Latin rhythm, urban energy, and uplifting lyrics in this single set dance floors on fire this summer.

    From LA to El Salvador to Montreal We had to run from our homes You don't understand the extent of violence when you're a kid The trauma of migrants Did the war break us or make us stronger? Salvadoran musical influences Infusing hip-hop with Salvadoran culture and sounds Cumbia has spread around the world Cypress Hill – Latin Lingo influences How merengue/cumbia fit with each other Does the infusion of Latin culture make hip-hop less popular? Mourning for yourself and our people We have the lives we have because of the risks our parents took Being ready for the next pandemic Collaborating on Lumbre (Pa Los Santos)

    · Show Resources:

    Tony Dez on Instagram Chele Chellz on Instagram Tony Dez Website Chellz Website Sonido Pesao Grupo Algodon Jhosse Lora

    Music:

    “Lumbre (Pa Los Santos)” by Tony Dez and Chele Chellz

  • Imaginense, an interdisciplinary, intergenerational, international bloom period for El Salvador. Prof. Lotti wonders if we may be in a bloom period now as we talk about her research in postwar El Salvador in the early 90s. Can we avoid the desencanto she describes in her first book “Everyday Revolutionaries”? Or are we continuing La Lucha like the 1.5 insurgent generation in her third book “After Stories”?

    Irina Carlota (Lotti) Silber is Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology, Gender Studies, and International Studies at CCNY where she also holds the position of Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership. She is also on the Doctoral Faculty in Anthropology at the CUNY Graduate Center.

    Take advantage of any research grants you can get Chalatenango, repoblaciones, and postwar First ethnographies of reconciliation Bringing popular education methos learned in Chalate to Anthro dept at CCNY Unpacking the discourse of violence and imagining something different Numbers, bodies, and bolados The 1.5 insurgent generation 1.5 Gen Argentina immigration story The blooming Salvadoran diaspora in DC in the 80s Starting out interviewing grassroots Salvadoran organizations in DC Allowed entrance entrance into las repoblaciones Anthropology and its colonial roots “go study where you’re from” “Who do you read?” ASALCA (Asociación Salvadoreña Canadiense) Memoria Histórica Sobreviviente en El Salvador Ralph Sprenkels “Stepping up to step aside” El Salvador in the early 90s, a hopeful time CORDES Struggling with Spanish and your identity Postwar internationalism in El Salvador - volunteers from around the world Proxy for the cold war - communism vs democracy fight Rebuilding across generations and intergenerational spaces in Chalate Numbers, cifras - illuminate and hide Bolados promised in the postwar Chalatecos hoping to raise kids outside the context of war Hoping for more objects The complexity of life during the war Collective care - the legacy of insurgent action

    Show Resources:

    “After Stories - Transnational Intimacies of Postwar El Salvador” by Irina Carlota Silber “Everyday Revolutionaries - Gender, Violence, and Disillusionment in Postwar El Salvador” by Irina Carlota Silber Loti at The City College of New York “Long Journey to Justice: El Salvador, the United States, and Struggles against Empire” by Molly Todd ASALCA (Asociación Salvadoreña Canadiense) Memoria Histórica Sobreviviente en El Salvador After Insurgency: Revolution and Electoral Politics in El Salvador by Ralph Sprenkels CORDES – Asociación Fundación para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Comunal de El Salvador

    Music:

    “El Tiempo Va Lento” by Pao Campos

  • Big name competition may have more resources, but Cynthia, owner of Xinca Foods, has the passion to bring authentic-tasting Salvadoran frozen foods to supermarkets everywhere. But this path is not without challenges like being a one-person show and critics from her own community.

    Cynthia Duran is a Salvadoran-American and owner of Xinca Foods, selling authentic Salvadoran frozen food

    Xinca name based on small indigenous community in Guatemala and El Salvador First frozen food line to represent El Salvador in The Fancy Food Show Striving to make frozen taste homemade Finalist in Best New Frozen Product with Nexty Awards Left her job as a data analyst at Microsoft Making a good first impression for El Salvador Educating good judges that have never eaten pupusas Going toe to toe with gigantic food brands Are other Salvadorans our own worst enemies? “You are indigenous, never forget that” Struggling with our parent’s lack of understanding of her work Mom seeing herself represented through daughter’s work El Salvador makes more than pupusas Frozen nuegados coming!?

    Show Resources:

    Xinca Foods Venice Beach Beverage SanFran Cipota

    Music:

    “ASUNCION.Bruja-Futuro” by Suzu

  • Hola Salvis, hoy si que se la calaron. Dos episodios bonus en una temporada!

    Lo que sigue es una entrevista que me hicieron en Proyecto Chachalaca, un podcast grabado en El Salvador que explora la identidad Centroamericana a traves de varios invitados y temas.

    Escuchen la entrevista y despues escuchen el resto de los episodios de Proyecto Chachalaca!

    Show Resources:

    Proyecto Chachalaca en Apple Podcasts

    Proyecto Chachalaca en Spotify

  • Ser un artista en El Salvador viene con una gran responsabilidad. Carol Hills nos cuenta como empezó creyendo que Salvadoreños no escuchan música en español y como ahora canta en tres lenguas, gana premios , y trabaja para cambiar la perspectiva de la música nacional.

    Carol Hills es una compositora con mas de 10 anos de carrera, miembro de la Academia Latina de la Grabación, y ganadora en los premios Música 503.

    Premios Música 503 La ultima década en la industria musical de SV Indie Collective Lo egoísta contra lo colectivo Que se necesita para mejorar la industria musical en SV Academia Latina de la Grabación Los retos que enfrentan las mujeres en la música “No hay nada bueno de música en el Salvador” Creciendo con música en ingles Vergüenza de ser Salvadoreño? Influence de Animes Estudiando Japones, sugoi!!

    Artistas Mencionados

    Adhesivo Marinella Arrué Zaki Clement Carrot Cartas a Felice Polly Class Safari Volvo Lucia Parker Analu Dada

    Show Resources:

    https://musica503.com/ https://www.latingrammy.com/en/about

    Music:

    “Mas Lejos” by Carol Hills

  • During the Salvadoran Civil War, being a teacher meant you were risking your life. Professor Stephanie Huezo talks to us about doing research in Latin America, popular education during the war, and how these ideas cross the border and impact organizing efforts in the United States for TPS recipients and day laborers.

    Stephanie Huezo is an Assistant Professor of History at Fordham University. Her research focuses on community organizing, Central American revolutions, and immigrant activism.

    Lack of representation in Latin American History Grants for research about Latin American History Memory and Commemoration in Chile and el Salvador - Undergrad Thesis Monumento de La Memoria y la Verdad en Parque Cuscatlán Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen Cicatriz de la Memoria What is the cost doing research about traumatizing events in El Salvador Educación popular Repopulation during the war in1986 Popular education support from abroad in the mid 80s Postwar migration of education popular to the US Popular education in the fight for TPS Popular education in the US educational system?

    Show Resources:

    La Manplesa Radio Venceremos Archive at University of Texas Archivo Mesoamericano by Indiana University Teaching Central America by Teaching for Change Popular Education Liberates Paulo Freire and the Pedagogy of the Oppressed John Hammond - Fighting to Learn

    Music:

    “GIROS” by Carlos Galicia