My Limited View with Sergio Novoa

Affirmative action and DEI have become lightning rods in today’s culture wars, but how much do we really know about where they came from and why they exist? In this episode, Sergio breaks down the long history of systemic racism in America, from slavery and Jim Crow to redlining and modern hiring bias. You’ll learn what affirmative action actually is, what DEI really means, and how both have shaped access, opportunity, and fairness for everyone not just a few. This isn’t about guilt. It’s about awareness. Because when you understand the history, you start to see the patterns. And once you see them, you can’t unsee them. 1.Intro 2. America's Original Construction Project 3. The Evolution of Inequality 4. Who's Really Getting the Handout? 5. Before Affirmative Action, There Was Just...Discrimination 6. DEI for Dummies: The Part They Never Told You Sources & References: • Bertrand, M., & Mullainathan, S. (2004). Are Emily and Greg more employable than Lakisha and Jamal? A field experiment on labor market discrimination. National Bureau of Economic Research. https://doi.org/10.3386/w9873 • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (n.d.). EEOC history: 1964–1969. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/history/eeoc-history-1964-1969 • National Park Service. (n.d.). Equal Pay Act of 1963. U.S. Department of the Interior. https://www.nps.gov/articles/equal-pay-act.htm • Pittsburgh Press Co. v. Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations, 413 U.S. 376 (1973). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Press_Co._v._Pittsburgh_Commission_on_Human_Relations • University of Washington. (n.d.). Racial restrictive covenants: Enforcing neighborhood segregation in Seattle. Civil Rights & Labor History Consortium. https://depts.washington.edu/civilr/covenants_report.htm • Jones-Correa, M. (2000). Origins and diffusion of racial restrictive covenants. Political Science Quarterly, 115(4), 541–568. https://www.jstor.org/stable/2657609 • Urban Institute. (2023). Addressing the legacies of historical redlining. https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/Addressing%20the%20Legacies%20of%20Historical%20Redlining.pdf • Nardone, A., Casey, J. A., Morello-Frosch, R., Mujahid, M., Balmes, J., & Thakur, N. (2020). Associations between historical residential redlining and current age-adjusted rates of emergency department visits due to asthma across eight cities in California. The Lancet Planetary Health, 4(1), e24–e31. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9901820/ • Pager, D., Western, B., & Bonikowski, B. (2009). Discrimination in a low-wage labor market: A field experiment. American Sociological Review, 74(5), 777–799. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2915472/ • Corrigan v. Buckley, 271 U.S. 323 (1926). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrigan_v._Buckley • ADA National Network. “Timeline of the Americans with Disabilities Act.” adata.org. Accessed October 2, 2025. https://adata.org/ada-timeline • Administration for Community Living. “Origins of the ADA.” acl.gov. Accessed October 2, 2025. https://acl.gov/ada/origins-of-the-ada • U.S. Department of Justice. “Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act.” ada.gov. Accessed October 2, 2025. https://www.ada.gov/topics/intro-to-ada/ • Section508.gov. “IT Accessibility Laws and Policies.” section508.gov. Accessed October 2, 2025. https://www.section508.gov/manage/laws-and-policies/ • BrownGold. “DEI & A: The Effect of Donald Trump’s DEI Executive Order on Accessibility.” browngold.com. Accessed October 2, 2025. https://browngold.com/blog/dei-a-the-effect-of-donald-trumps-dei-executive-order-on-accessibility/ • Wikipedia. “Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.” Wikipedia.org. Accessed October 2, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architectural_Barriers_Act_of_1968 • Michigan State University Libraries. “Advancing Accessibility: A Timeline.” lib.msu.edu. Accessed October 2, 2025....

Women make up half the population, but their rights have always been treated like a special request. In this episode we dive into the real history of women’s rights in America: from forced sterilizations and credit card restrictions to the myth of the 19th Amendment being a universal win. We exposes how progress has always come with an asterisk and why women’s rights are the ultimate test of any democracy. The Original Setup: Eve, the Apple, and the Birth of BlameVotes for Some: The Long Road to Women’s SuffrageRights on Paper, Fights in Practice: A Tour Through Women’s HistoryThe Mother of Gynecology - and the Daughters Who Paid the PriceSterilized and Silenced: When Reproductive Rights Were’t Yours’Til Regret Do us Part: Marriage, Divorce and the Trap of ForeverMusic by Loghan Longoria Follow us on instagram: Sergio Novoa My Limited View Pod Resources & References The Bible & Eve • Augustine, On the Good of Marriage — Early church writings framing women as morally weaker. • Tertullian, On the Apparel of Women — One of the first texts blaming Eve for humanity’s downfall. Women’s Suffrage • National Archives: 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution • Library of Congress: Frederick Douglass’s support at Seneca Falls, 1848. • Alexander Keyssar, The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States. Voting Rights & Racial Exclusion • U.S. Department of Justice: Voting Rights Act of 1965 • Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 (National Archives). • Mae Ngai, Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern America. Workplace & Economic Rights • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Equal Pay Act of 1963 • U.S. Department of Labor: Civil Rights Act Title VII • U.S. Department of Education: Title IX Overview • Federal Reserve: History of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act • Congressional Research Service: Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988. Reproductive Rights • Supreme Court: Roe v. Wade (1973). • Congressional Record: The Hyde Amendment (1976). • Supreme Court: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022). Medicine & Exploitation • Harriet A. Washington, Medical Apartheid. • Journal of Medical Ethics: Reproductive Surgery and the Enslaved Body: The Case of J. Marion Sims. Forced Sterilization • Supreme Court: Buck v. Bell (1927). • Paul Lombardo, Three Generations, No Imbeciles. • Dorothy Roberts, Killing the Black Body. • Alexandra Minna Stern, Eugenic Nation. • Madrigal v. Quilligan case (Los Angeles, 1978). • Jane Lawrence, “The Indian Health Service and the Sterilization of Native American Women,” American Indian Quarterly (2000). Marriage, Divorce & Domestic Rights • California Family Law Act of 1969 — first no-fault divorce law. • Andrew Cherlin, Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage. • U.S. Department of Justice: Violence Against Women Act of 1994.

Ever wonder where your federal tax dollars go? Spoiler: it’s probably not your neighborhood. In this episode, we follow the money and it leads straight to states that take more than they give, complain the loudest, and somehow still get to make the rules. Music by Loghan Longoria Follow us on instagram: Sergio Novoa and My Limited View Pod Resources & References Which States Contribute the Most and Least to Federal RevenueGiving or Getting? Balance of Payments by StateWhy Are Red States Fighting Federal Budget Cuts?Blue States Send Billions More to Washington Than They Get BackFederal Spending in the States Interactive Toolhttps://rockinst.org/issue-area/giving-or-gettinghttps://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-contribute-the-most-and-least-to-federal-revenuehttps://theconversation.com/blue-state-bailouts-some-states-like-new-york-send-billions-more-to-federal-government-than-they-get-back-137950https://www.brookings.edu/research/city-and-metropolitan-income-inequality-data-update/https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/data-visualizations/2022/federal-spending-in-the-statesrockinst.orgpewtrusts.orgkff.orgcbpp.orgatf.govhome.chicagopolice.orgepa.govpacermonitor.comguttmacher.orgplannedparenthood.orgarchives.govarchives.gov/electoral-collegenationalpopularvote.comloc.govbrookings.eduannenbergpublicpolicycenter.org

Immigration. It’s a topic that ignites passion, confusion, and often division. These days, the word “immigrant” can split a room in half and not always politely. But here’s the truth: whether documented or undocumented, immigrants have always been part of the American story. They’ve built railroads, harvested crops, launched companies, cared for families—not just their own—and they’ve done all this while paying billions in taxes. Want to adopt my foster puppy? Contact Angel City Pitts Catch me at the Laugh Factory Covina Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm Get your tickets HERE Music by Loghan Longoria Follow us on instagram: Sergio Novoa My Limited View Pod References: Center for American Progress “The Economic Benefits of Passing the Dream and Promise Act” (2021) ➤ Shows legalization of undocumented immigrants could increase U.S. GDP by $1.7 trillion over 10 years. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/economic-benefits-passing-dream-promise-act/ Pew Research Center “Facts on U.S. Immigrants” (2024) ➤ Provides updated estimates of the undocumented population (~10.5 million) and their demographics. https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2023/11/02/5-facts-about-u-s-immigrants/ Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) “Undocumented Immigrants’ State & Local Tax Contributions” (2017) ➤ Shows undocumented immigrants contribute over $11 billion in state and local taxes. https://itep.org/undocumented-immigrants-state-local-tax-contributions-2/ U.S. Department of Labor – National Agricultural Workers Survey ➤ Indicates 50–70% of farmworkers are undocumented. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/national-agricultural-workers-survey Migration Policy Institute “Immigrant Health-Care Workers in the United States” (2021) ➤ Foreign-born workers represent a significant portion of U.S. doctors, nurses, and STEM professionals. https://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/immigrant-health-care-workers-united-states Department of Homeland Security – Entry/Exit Overstay Report (2020) ➤ Most new undocumented immigrants are visa overstays, not border crossers. https://www.dhs.gov/publication/entryexit-overstay-report U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ➤ Explains employment-based green card quotas (140,000 annually including dependents). https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers National Foundation for American Policy “Immigrant Entrepreneurs and U.S. Billion-Dollar Companies” (2022) ➤ Immigrants founded over 55% of billion-dollar U.S. startups. https://nfap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Immigrant-Founders-of-Billion-Dollar-Companies.NFAP-Policy-Brief.July-2022.pdf Congressional Research Service (CRS) “U.S. Immigration Policy: Chart Book of Key Trends” (Updated 2023) ➤ Offers a comprehensive overview of immigration policy history and trends. https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R42988 U.S. Department of Justice – Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) ➤ Reports on immigration court backlog, which exceeds 1 million cases. https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/1412106/download U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) “Annual Report of the Immigration and Naturalization Service” (1954) ➤ Official report documenting the scale of Operation Wetback and the number of deportations. https://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/historic-annual-reports Library of Congress – U.S. Immigration Legislation Online Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (McCarran-Walter Act) ➤ Details the legal framework that criminalized unauthorized entry and enabled mass deportations. https://guides.loc.gov/immigration-legislation Smithsonian Institution – National Museum of American History “Operation Wetback: A Tragic History of Deportation” ➤ Overview of Operation Wetback and its social/humanitarian consequences. https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/operation-wetback University of Texas Press – Kelly Lytle Hernández “Migra! A History of the U.S....

Don't Be So Gay Gay men share how they navigate the world when they encounter other men.

Pastor Caleb discusses the Lutheran Church and how LGBTQ individuals can navigate religion.

Guest Seven Graham shares their journey as a trans person who was born intersex (biologically male & female), raised as a girl living for years as a lesbian and in now trans masculine, non-dinary and intersexy.

EP59: I Promise to Try Carlton Wilborn: entertainer, author and life coach discusses his childhood, dance and what it was like touring with Madonna. He has written two books: Front & Center: How I learned To Live There and I AM Empowered: igniting Freedom, Courage and Healing! You can find us here… Website: https://sergiothecomic.com/mlv-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mlvpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLVPodcas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlvpodcast/ Email: MLVPodcast@gmail.com

I discuss how my past traumas impact my adult relationships. My journey to overcome emotional, physical and sexual abuse.

Cecily Guest is yoga instructor based in the Bay Area. She shares her yoga journey from being a student and ultimately becoming an instructor and the implicit bias that came with her journey.

Guest Curt Collins shares his first love. He was 15 working at Dairy Queen, and he fell in love with his manager. You can find us here… Website: https://sergiothecomic.com/mlv-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mlvpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLVPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlvpodcast/ Email: MLVPodcast@gmail.com Theme song by: Jordan Brodie

Caleb Cameron shares his coming out journey as he navigated christianity. He grew up in the church and studied to become a minister, but had to walk away because the church would don't accept him for who he was. From the church to stripping at gay bars, falling in love and ultimately recognizing that we are all free to be happy. You can find us here… Website: https://sergiothecomic.com/mlv-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mlvpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLVPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlvpodcast/ Email: MLVPodcast@gmail.com

Sergio interviews Jacob Motta discusses his decision to get married even though he knew he was gay. Growing up in Idaho in the 80s/90s during the AIDS Epidemic, he didn't feel he had a choice. We also discuss his coming out, music, halloween, West Hollywood and all things gay. You can find us here… Website: https://sergiothecomic.com/mlv-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mlvpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLVPodcas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlvpodcast/ Email: MLVPodcast@gmail.com

Episode 53: Butt Stuff Guest: Dr. Carlton This a part of the body that can be pleasurable, but a lot of people are afraid to open up. Dr. Carlton shares his tips on how to prep and enjoy butt play. Dr. Carlton is a gay gastroenterologist who was raised in an über conservative tobacco town in the Deep South but somehow made his way to training at the Mayo Clinic for a top tier medical education. He landed his dream job in San Diego where he is married to an amazing guy and has 2 kids. While he serves the entire community’s medical needs, he is particularly proud to serve the local LGBTQ community in San Diego as a resource for healthcare without judgment or share. He stumbled onto Tik Tok during the pandemic and realized the need and the hunger for anal sex education ...and not just from the LGBTQ family but also women and straight men interested in butt play. So many people are embarrassed to talk about anal sex or ask questions about it, but let’s face it...most people want to know how to do it right, do it well, and do it safely! Who better to ask than a gay GI doctor who not only knows the medical side of things, but is no stranger to anal sex himself?!

EPISODE 52 - Muffinbaker Guest: Clyde Always Clyde Always is a surrealist artist, author and entertainer who, for purposes of amusing, inspiring and/or uplifting his fellow human beings, writes and recites modern TALL tales and publishes original works of illustrated literature, paints awe-striking dreamscapes, and dazzles San Franciscans daily as a juggling, unicycling, ukulele-strumming madman-about-town. He also hosts the Youtube series ‘Need a lift?’. His most recent book is titled: Samantha Muffinbaker and the Funny Land of Flinck: A Tall Tale Reach out to us here… You can reach Sergio Novoa personally HERE Theme song by http://djolgat.net

EPISODE 51 - I interrupted myself Guest: Nina G. Nina G is a comedian, professional speaker, author, and disability advocate. She travels the country performing at comedy clubs and colleges and keynoting at conferences. She is part of the comedy troupe The Comedians with Disabilities Act, which brings laughter and awareness to audiences of all ages across the country. You can find Nina G on Twitter Instagram Mentioned on this episode: Stutterer Interrupted Crip Camp ADA Rehabilitation Act Reach out to us here… You can reach Sergio Novoa personally HERE Theme song by http://djolgat.net

I am myself first Guest: Jupiter Peraza Jupiter shares her transition journey from discovery, to coming out to her parents to undergoing surgery. Mentioned in this episode: Madonna, ‘what it feels like for a girl’ Madonna, ‘I’m a sinner’ ¡Cuentamelo! By Juliana Delgado Lopera Reach out to us here… You can reach Sergio Novoa personally HERE Theme song by: http://djolgat.net

Pride & Ego Guest Elias Zepeda Elias got shot 11 times, but that was not enough to keep off the streets. He share his journey of recovery, growth and determination. Reach out to us here… You can reach Sergio Novoa personally HERE Theme song by: http://djolgat.net

This thing called DACA Guest Jupiter Peraza Imagine filling out college applications and through that process you discover you’re undocumented. Jupiter and her family left Mexico when she was seven years old. The lack of employment opportunities forced them to leave their family and friends behind and they headed to California. Jupiter shares her family’s journey as they navigate this new unfamiliar territory with uncertainty, fear and hope. Referenced: The Condemnation of Blackness by Khalil Gibran Muhammad White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo, Michael Eric Dyson Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a United States immigration policy that allows some individuals with unlawful presence in the United States after being brought to the country as children to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and become eligible for a work permit in the U.S. To be eligible for the program, recipients cannot have felonies or serious misdemeanors on their records. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986—signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on November 6, 1986—granted amnesty to about 3 million illegal immigrants in the United States. You can reach Sergio Novoa personally HERE Theme song by http://djolgat.net

Episode 47 - An Inward Journey Guest: John Capanna In 1979, John was in an industrial accident where he was burned over 90% of his body. His road to recovery was a long one. Physically, emotionally, and mentally. He is currently an active member of the burn survivor community. He feels it is imperative to pass on to other survivors the many freedoms he has earned through hard work and let others know they can also heal from the devastating effects of burn injuries. John appears along with several burn survivors in the critically acclaimed documentary, Trial By Fire; Lives Reforged. You can see trailers and buy the DVD at http://www.trialbyfiredoc.com. Books Referenced Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning Anthony Demelo Sisyphus Why bad things happen to good people Malcolm Gladwell,, Outliers Eckhart Tolle, The Power of No Documentary: Trial by Fire, Lives Reforged TikTok: @johnnyflames IG: @johncapanna357 Johncapanna.com Reach out to us here… You can reach Sergio Novoa personally HERE Vanessa Wilkins Facebook IG Theme song by: http://djolgat.net