Café Mi Gente

Cafe Mi Gente

Our goal is to give the Chicano/a community a place to learn about their history and also share their stories. We do not claim to be experts on this topic. In fact, that’s the point. We want the audience to learn as we learn and hear different perspectives of Chicano/a life. The end goal is to continuously answer the question “What does it mean to be Chicano/a?”.

  1. 23/09/2024

    Exploring The Cheech Chicano Cultural Center

    In the Season 2 Finale we talk with Maria Esther Fernandez who is the Artistic Director of The Cheech Cultural Center and Museum in Riverside, CA. She tells about her life and her first love of art and how the one of a kind Cheech Center is showcasing artists in our community and also giving our community a place to start conversation. www.riversideartmuseum.org Original Music by Stephen Castillo

    1hr 6min

  2. 09/09/2024

    Chicano History 101: Cinco de Mayo vs Dieciseis de Septiembre

    Elias and Allen discuss two major events in Mexican History and how each affect the Chicano community now. Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexican Independence Day. They talk about the significance of the that day as well as how Dieciseis celebrates the spirit of Mexican Independence, but is not actually the day that Mexico was recognized as its own country. Original Music by Stephen Castillo

    51 min

  3. 26/08/2024

    Raised in LA with Artist Dan Hernandez

    In this sequel episode we are talking with the other half of the Raised in LA team. Dan Hernandez talks to us about his life as a young boy coming to the U.S. and experiencing the art around him. He also tells us about how he has developed his unique style. Original Music by Stephen Castillo

    54 min

  4. 12/08/2024

    Chicano History 101: Famous Chicana Authors with Sofia Aguilar

    We are joined again by the talented writer Sofia Aguilar! She shares with us some of her favorite Chicana authors and tells us about how their contributions have helped shape storytelling in our community. Original Music by Stephen Castillo

    1 hr

  5. 29/07/2024

    How Do We Showcase Our Community with Filmmaker James Rodriguez

    We talk to filmmaker, James Rodriguez, about how important representation is for our community and his plan to help solve that problem. He started a non-profit that will not only education Latino/as on how to gain entry into the film industry, but feature a one-of-a-kind streaming channel to showcase their work. (Think MTV from the 80s). Original Music by Stephen Castillo

    1hr 1min

  6. 15/07/2024

    Lifting Up Community with Artist Ian Lantz

    In this episode we speak to artist, Ian Lantz. He comes from a diverse background. We speak to him about how his art affects not just his community, but those around him. Although he is not what we would traditionally think of as Chicano, his work and life experiences mirror those of our community Original Music by Stephen Castillo Ian Lantz - @ianlantz

    53 min

  7. 01/07/2024

    Chicano History 101: Musician Trini Lopez

    In this episode Elias and Allen talk about the most famous musician you may have never heard of. Trini Lopez was mentored by Frank Sinatra and beloved by musicians like Buddy Holly and Elvis. He had an amazing career and we talk about it all. Original Music by: Stephen Castillo

    31 min

  8. 17/06/2024

    Pursuing Multiple Passions with Photographer and Scientist Erick Zerecero

    On this episode we talk with Erick Zerecero who is a photographer and scientist. We talk about how he is able to express himself through both passions and how we don't need to limit ourselves to just one thing. Original Music by Stephen Castillo

    1 hr
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Our goal is to give the Chicano/a community a place to learn about their history and also share their stories. We do not claim to be experts on this topic. In fact, that’s the point. We want the audience to learn as we learn and hear different perspectives of Chicano/a life. The end goal is to continuously answer the question “What does it mean to be Chicano/a?”.

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  • Creator
    Cafe Mi Gente
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cafe Mi Gente
  • Show Website
    Café Mi Gente