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Latinx Voices Unveiled

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Preserving and sharing the life stories of Southern Nevada’s Latinx residents are important because these individuals and communities have played a significant role in our region’s history but are underrepresented in our historical record. Today, approximately 29% of Southern Nevada’s residents and more than 25% of UNLV’s student body are Latinx. Many Latinx residents have greatly influenced the progress of our educational system, multiple business sectors, politics, and cultural life in Sou ...
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Learn about the importance of knowing your own history and the role of oral history as our students reflect on the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada project. Community members such as North Las Vegas City Councilman Isaac Barron and state senator Mo Denis share their stories as they relect on their histories. Hosts Laurents, Monse, and Elsa discuss …
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Language is often considered a unifier, but how uniform is it? On today’s episode we work to acknowledge the diversity of Latinx languages—Spanish, Spanglish, Portuguese, Indigenous Dialects and everything else in between! Listen in on honest conversations about living through systemic acculturation, preserving identity, and being the unofficial tr…
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As surprising as it sounds, Las Vegas is home to a flourishing art scene. In this episode we explore the dichotomy between established museums that house priceless paintings, and festivals that offer brilliant local pieces. Looking beyond the showroom, we discuss accessibility, tokenism, and the lack of Latinx people in media. We feature a variety …
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Ever wonder what a Latinx Thanksgiving or 4th of July is like? Listen to experiences of living in the hyphen" as a Latinx-American through community members such as Attorney Alex De Castroverde and Judge Valorie Vega. Our hosts go beyond the scope of folkloric Latinx traditions to show how traditions and stories passed down from family members impa…
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Savor the flavors found within the kitchens of the Latinx community of Southern Nevada. In this episode, we dive into the aromas and recipes that create ties with one's own cultural roots and across other cultures. Community members such as Javier Barajas, owner, and founder of Lindo Michoacan, and Rabbi Felipe Goodman of Temple Beth Sholom talk ab…
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What is this new term Latinx? What do others say about their identity? We address the various factors that influence identification in the Latinx community. Featured community members include: Cisco Aguilar, founder of Cristo Rey High School, and immigration attorney Jocelyn Cortez -- who share how they identify and what identity means to them. Hos…
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