Café con Chisme

On this episode, after an extended hiatus we are back to break down the mess behind the LA City Council racism. We unpack how Latina/o/xs can absolutely be racist and give in to white supremacy. Is Latinidad unchecked a form of white supremacy en español? Listen for the breakdown. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this episode we are joined by artist and model Elíseo Equihua! Listen as he shares his story and we discuss identity, gender norms, and being fiercely and fashionably Chicano! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this episode, we are joined by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, iLe (of Calle 13). Listen as iLe chats with us about making political music, Puerto Rico, heartbreak, and her new single, "No es importante" ["It's not important"]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

Rest In Peace and Power: George Floyd. Daunte Wright. Adam Toledo. Ma'Khia Bryant. #BlackLivesMatter **caution/trigger warning: police violence; murder On this episode, we share some initial reflections on the charges to convict Derek Chauvin and sifting through the rhetoric of "justice" and "accountability" in the media response. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this episode we discuss lowrider culture and masculinity, given the recent news of white gentrifiers trying to criminalize lowriders in Austin, TX. We are joined by Andrew Guerrero who is a PhD Student in American Studies at Harvard University. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this episode we discuss the history of policing in the U.S. and how different factors contributed to the militarization of the police over the last several decades. In the later part of the episode, we are joined by Antonia Cereijido. Antonia is the host and producer of the podcast, Norco '80 (LAist Studios and Futuro Media) that follows the story of a failed bank heist in 1980 that influenced the militarization of police in the U.S. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this episode we are joined by Aracely Garcia Gonzalez, who is a PhD Candidate in Chicana & Chicano Studies writing about racialized sexualities in Digital Sex Work and online social media outlets. Aracely shares her expertise as we discuss what sex work is and unpack many misconceptions about sex workers and the industry. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this episode we are joined by Veronica Tolentino, Founder of Loud Community, a member driven community organization actively creating the world we want to see. We discuss the issues with cancel culture and how damaging it can be for marginalized communities. We imagine what a future of practicing redemption instead of cancel culture can look like to move our communities toward healing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

We kick off the new season with a check-in on where we're at politically after the chaos of 2021. We are not in the clear now that 45 is gone--so where do we go from here? Listen as we chat about just that. Season 5 Premiere. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this season finale, we talk about what we need to leave behind in 2020 and what some goals we have for '21. WEAR YOUR MASKS. STAY AT HOME. SUPPORT BIPOC FOLKS. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this episode we are joined by Nic López-Rodriguez (they/he) to discuss healing, growth, and resiliency in the context of 2020. Specifically thinking about what lit our hearts on fire in the midst of the chaos that is 2020. Nic is a non-binary, Florida-raised, Philly-based Boricua who is a poet, DJ, educator, and brujx. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this episode, Yaz and Seb are joined by undocubae (co-host of Loose Accents) to talk about memories of jotería as children. Reflecting on the performance of story created by undocubae and Seb, "Mi primo, el marica: Memorias de jotería" (2019), they discuss the power of memory, remembering, and storytelling. Video episode available on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this episode, Yaz and Seb are joined by Chaz Lamar Cruz (@chzcruz) and Laura Tejeda (@hungryineastlos) to talk about dating, relationships, intimacies, and entanglements during our Saturn's return. Video episode available on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this episode, we are joined by special guest, Victor Go (@govictorgo), to discuss some of the experiences at the intersections of being non-binary and Latinx. Yaz moderates the conversation as Seb and Victor each share parts of their journey in embracing being non-binary. Video episode available on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this episode we are joined by Emmy-award winning journalist Maria Hinojosa to discuss her new book "Once I Was You" / "Una Vez Fui Tú"! Maria chats about the book, the atrocities at the detention centers, and how we all need to have a plan to make sure our families and communities vote this November! Check out the video version of this episode on YouTube! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

**trigger warning** sexual violence, murder | On this episode we discuss the murder of Vanessa Guillen and the recent assaults on street vendors—BOTH stories are not excuses for you to show your anti-blackness. We also discuss why it’s time to retire “Karen” and call them what they are: domestic terrorists. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

In our first full-length Spanish episode we go over some of our recent conversations around anti-blackness in Latinx communities. We hope this episode will serve as a resource to have these conversations in Spanish with your families and communities. | En nuestro primer episodio completo en español, repasamos algunas de nuestras conversaciones recientes sobre la lucha contra la anti-negritud en las comunidades latinx. Esperamos que este episodio sirva como un recurso para tener estas conversaciones en español con sus familias y comunidades. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this Latinx Podcast Crossover episode, we are joined by our friends Angélica and Jack of Anzaldúing It! We discuss how to navigate conversations around race and gender in non-Black Latinx communities. This is a two part episode--to listen to Part I ("On White Latinx Fragility") check out Anzaldúing It wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also check out the video version of this episode on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

On this episode, we unpack what it means to defund the police as a route to police and ICE abolition. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com

After seeing a lot of anti-black sentiments on social media from non-black Latinx folks we thought we'd set some context for the history of black and brown relations in the U.S... what they didn't teach us in school. Episode Info: Season 4, Episode 6. Recorded June 5, 2020 in Boston, MA and Whittier, CA. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafconchisme.substack.com