Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Have Their Say w/ Tony Diaz

This episode of Nuestra Palabra features an interview with author Diana Lopez about her book 'Los Monstruos: Felice and the Wailing Women' and teacher Araceli Marinquenz, exploring Latino literary culture and community engagement.

This episode of Nuestra Palabra promotes the Sin Muros Festival Showcase, highlighting Latino literary arts across multiple platforms while emphasizing community support for non-commercial radio.

This episode provides Spanish-language information on applying for the 2023 BANF Individual Artist Awards, offering $20,000 grants to BIPOC artists.

Tony Diaz hosts Nuestra Palabra, highlighting the Latino literary renaissance and introducing guest Xavier Garza at the Latino Bookstore's final Texas author series event.

This episode of Nuestra Palabra features a Lone Star College Chancellor Appreciation Day event, highlighting Latino literary talent, community testimonials, and educational connections.

This episode features an interview with Mexican author Cristina Rivera Garza about her latest book 'Liliana's Invincible Summer', discussing cultural bridges and Latino literary themes.

Host Tony Diaz introduces an episode about the Frida Festival, exploring its role in community cultural capital and Latino art in Houston through interviews with Lizbeth Ortiz, Constance Vazzino, and Alan Gonzalez.

Texas State Representative Christina Morales and colleagues hold a press conference at the Texas Capitol to discuss House Bill 45 during the 88th legislative session.

This episode announces the recognition of 11 organizations as Houston Cultural Treasures by the BIPOC Arts Network and Fund, highlighting the initiative's origins in response to COVID-19 and racial justice movements.

This episode promotes the bilingual play 'Carmela Full of Wishes' at Main Street Theater, which tells the story of a 7-year-old girl celebrating her birthday while missing her father who is fixing immigration papers.

A Latina poet reads her poems 'Sunflowers' and 'Border Sonnet' from her book, reflecting on South Texas landscapes, cultural heritage, and bilingual experiences.

This episode previews a free poetry and cultural event on March 5th in Houston, celebrating Latino writers and the 26th anniversary of Nuestra Palabra.

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This episode of Nuestra Palabra discusses cultivating Latino cultural community capital through literature and writing, featuring guest host Rodrigo Bravo Jr.

Comedian Cat Alvarado discusses her Latina-American identity through a humorous analogy comparing Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega to a manipulative boyfriend.

A poetic reflection on a catcher's journey from poverty to professional baseball, driven by his mother's support and the pressure of scouts.

This episode of Nuestra Palabra promotes Latino literary expression and community radio while discussing the importance of freedom to read and supporting independent media.

Tony Diaz introduces the 2023 Texas Authors Series kickoff at the Latino Bookstore, featuring Silviana Wood's new book 'La Quinta Soledad' as part of the Latino literary renaissance.

This episode previews the Rothko Chapel's panel 'Images & Words: Media's Influence on the Struggle for Civil Rights' while highlighting the show's unique role in Latino literary and cultural discourse.

This episode discusses the banning of Texas Poet Laureate Lupe Mendez's book 'Why I Am Like Tequila' in North Texas, featuring an interview with Mendez about censorship and Latino literary activism.

A poet reads a personal poem about hands shaped by gardening and labor, exploring themes of love, identity, and the physical toll of work.

This episode revisits a 2021 interview with Mario Castillo, the first Latino chancellor of Lone Star College, discussing his origins, mission, and plans while promoting an upcoming cultural event.

This episode of Nuestra Palabra features a debate about Tex-Mex culture with guests Jose Ralat and Gustavo Arellano, exploring Latino literary and cultural themes.

Vincent Cooper recounts a poignant childhood memory involving his father, mother, and a tense encounter in a park that explores family dynamics and emotional conflict.

This episode explores the intersection of Shakespeare and Latino culture through the work of the Borderlands Shakespeare Colectiva and Dr.

This episode of Nuestra Palabra celebrates Juneteenth through the lens of Latino literary culture, discussing community cultural capital and promoting literacy.

This episode discusses the relocation of the annual Mexican-American Studies Summit to Houston, highlighting the city's qualifications and the event's significance for Latino education and culture.

A personal story about how a name mix-up at birth and a father's deportation shaped the narrator's identity and connection to her Mexican heritage.

This episode features an interview with Juan Carmona discussing the historically significant but obscured Alton bus crash and its impact on policies affecting the Latino community.

This episode introduces Nuestra Palabra's 25th anniversary season, highlighting its multiplatform Latino literary programming and encouraging support for community radio.

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A Texas author reads poems from her debut collection exploring themes of body image, family relationships, and cultural identity within a Latino context.

This episode features an interview with José F.

This episode features an interview with author Alma García about her book 'All That Rises' as part of a Latino literary showcase.

This episode features Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones promoting a gun buyback event for community safety and celebrates the 25-year work of Tony Diaz and Nuestra Palabra in empowering Latino literature and advocacy.

This episode of Nuestra Palabra features an interview with the Honorable Delia Garcia about Latina leadership lessons, while also promoting community radio support and upcoming Latino literary events.

This episode previews the Texas Author Series with an interview featuring Dr.

This episode promotes a free book giveaway event for Patricia Engel's novel 'Infinite Country' hosted by Nuestra Palabra and Harris County Library, encouraging community participation without pressure.

This episode announces the 34th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Celebration presented by Texas Folk Life, highlighting a cultural music event.

Texas State Representative Christina Morales announces the reintroduction of a bill to make ethnic studies accessible to all Texas public high school students, arguing that history should not be an elective.

This episode of Nuestra Palabra features an interview with Rice University professor Dr.

This episode features an introduction to Carmen Tafolla's event for her book WARRIOR GIRL at the Latino Bookstore, highlighting her significance as a writer and performer in the Latino literary community.

This episode features an interview with visual artist Viri Ramos, discussing the 2023 ALMA visual artists program, studio visits at the Museum of Fine Art Houston, and an upcoming silent auction.

This episode features an interview with Tony about his new book 'The Tip of the Pyramid' on the Nuestra Palabra radio show, which highlights Latino literary works across multiple platforms.

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This episode features a poetic reading titled 'Along the Border' that explores themes of migration, cultural identity, and life along the US-Mexico border through vivid imagery and narrative.

This episode explores the Native American origins and cultural significance of Texas Mexican cuisine, challenging mainstream Tex-Mex narratives and highlighting food as a form of cultural preservation and activism.

This episode of Nuestra Palabra spotlights Huizache Magazine and features an interview with author Tago Berto Gil during the show's 25th anniversary season.

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