The Limbo Latino Podcast

Joseph Colon
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The Limbo Latino podcast focuses on people's stories, reframing history, highlights movers and shakers, and current events around social justice. The podcast is about living between living in America and being culturally connected to your identity. We explore how people navigate their identities, their resiliency, and their success/challenges with living between two worlds.

Episodes

  1. Mar 23

    Limbo Latino Podcast: The Bodega and Vino Story

    Ever discovered a place that feels like home the second you walk through the door? Join us at Bodega and Vino in Baltimore as we chat with the incredible couple behind this local gem.In this episode of the Limbo Latino podcast, we are sitting down with Rob and Angela, the proprietors of a true Baltimore crown jewel. Angela shares her beautiful origin story from the Bronx and how her Puerto Rican roots shaped her vision for hospitality. You will hear how Rob took a career transition in tech and turned it into a creative sanctuary for the Locust Point neighborhood.We explore how they have built more than just a shop. They have created a community living room where everyone is treated like family. From the intentional display of Black and Latino art to the specific scents of island-inspired candles, every corner of Bodega and Vino has a story. We also get into the delicious details of their menu, featuring everything from tostones and empanadillas to the elusive Medalla beer.The conversation takes a deep dive into the cultural impact of Bad Bunny and why it is so important to keep heritage alive for future generations. Whether you are coming for the coffee, the wine, or the Saturday morning yoga, this spot is all about unity and love.Chapters0:00 Welcome to Bodega and Vino2:45 Angela's Bronx upbringing and Latino roots6:15 The art of the Puerto Rican hug9:30 Transitioning from tech to small business12:50 Creating a vibe in Locust Point16:10 Intentional art and family history19:40 Puerto Rican candles and island scents23:00 Exploring the food and drink menu26:20 Community events and fitness nights30:00 Bad Bunny and cultural representation33:45 Building a global flag wall35:30 Success and bookshelf favorites36:54 Video endMake sure to follow Bodega and Vino on social media and visit them at 1121 Hull Street next time you are in Baltimore. If you enjoyed this conversation, please hit the like button and subscribe for more stories from the diaspora.#baltimore #puertorico #smallbusiness #community #limbolatino

    Limbo Latino Podcast: The Bodega and Vino Story

  2. Feb 22

    Limbo Latino Podcast with Johanna Fernandez Part 3

    This is part 3 of the amazing interview with Dr. Johanna Fernandez and this one has a ton of gems. During the interview, she provided a list of amazing literature to read. Support her and these recommendations... ​The Young Lords: A Radical History (Johanna Fernandez)​Radio Free Dixie (Robert F. Williams) and the Roots of Black Power​Slavery, Race and Ideology in the United States of America (Article by Barbara Jeanne Fields)​Open Veins of Latin America (Eduardo Galeano) ​Harvest of Empire (Juan Gonzalez)​Loaded: A Disarming History of the Second Amendment (Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz)​I've Got the Light of Freedom (Charles Payne)​The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (Junot Diaz)​One Hundred Years of Solitude: The Classic Magical Realism (Gabriel García Márquez)​Los Funerales de la Mama Grande (Gabriel García Márquez)​In the Time of the Butterflies (Julia Alvarez)​In the Line of the Sun (Judith Ortiz Cofer)​A Short History of Reconstruction (Eric Foner)​Black Reconstruction (W.E.B.DuBois)Johanna Fernández is the author of The Young Lords: A Radical History (UNC Press, February 2020), a history of the Puerto Rican counterpart of the Black Panther Party. She teaches 20th Century US history and the history of social movements. Dr. Fernández’s recent research and litigation has unearthed an arsenal of primary documents now available to scholars and members of the public. Her Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) lawsuit against the NYPD, led to the recovery of the “lost” Handschu files, the largest repository of police surveillance records in the country, namely over one million surveillance files of New Yorkers compiled by the NYPD between 1954-1972, including those of Malcolm X. She is the editor of Writing on the Wall: Selected Prison Writings of Mumia Abu-Jamal (City Lights, 2015). With Mumia Abu-Jamal she co-edited a special issue of the journal Socialism and Democracy, titled The Roots of Mass Incarceration in the US: Locking Up Black Dissidents and Punishing the Poor (Routledge, 2014). Among others, her awards include the Fulbright Scholars grant to the Middle East and North Africa, which took her to Jordan, and a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship of the Scholars-in-Residence program at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture of the New York Public Library. Professor Fernández is the writer and producer of the film, Justice on Trial: the Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal (BigNoise Films, 2010).  She directed and co-curated ¡Presente! The Young Lords in New York, an exhibition in three NYC museums cited by the New York Times as one of the year’s Top 10, Best In Art.  Her mainstream writings have been published internationally, from Al Jazeera to the Huffington Post. She has appeared in a diverse range of print, radio, online and televised media including NPR, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Democracy Now!. Fernández is the recipient of a B.A. in Literature and American Civilization from Brown University and a Ph.D. in U.S. History from Columbia University.

    Limbo Latino Podcast with Johanna Fernandez Part 3

  3. Feb 15

    Limbo Latino Podcast with Johanna Fernandez Part 2

    In Part 2 of the podcast, I had the tremendous honor of speaking with influential historian and activist Johanna Fernández, Ph.D. Dr. Fernández is the author of The Young Lords: A Radical History (UNC Press, 2020), a groundbreaking study of the Puerto Rican counterpart to the Black Panther Party. She teaches 20th-century U.S. history and the history of social movements, bringing deep insight into the struggles that have shaped contemporary America. Check out Part 1 if you missed it and please come back for the final Part 3, coming soon. In addition to her academic work, Professor Fernández is the writer and producer of the documentary Justice on Trial: the Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal (Big Noise Films, 2010). She also directed and co-curated ¡Presente! The Young Lords in New York, a three-museum exhibition in New York City that was named one of the year’s Top 10 Best in Art by The New York Times. Her mainstream writing has appeared internationally, from Al Jazeera to The Huffington Post, and she has been featured across a wide range of media outlets including NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Democracy Now!. Dr. Fernández earned her B.A. in Literature and American Civilization from Brown University and her Ph.D. in U.S. History from Columbia University.

    Limbo Latino Podcast with Johanna Fernandez Part 2

  4. 03/19/2025

    The Limbo Latino Podcast with Johanna Fernandez Part 1

    I had the esteemed privilege of interviewing influential historian and activist, Johanna Fernández, PhD. Dr. Fernández is the author of The Young Lords: A Radical History (UNC Press, February 2020), a history of the Puerto Rican counterpart of the Black Panther Party. She teaches 20th Century US history and the history of social movements. Dr. Fernández’s recent research and litigation has unearthed an arsenal of primary documents now available to scholars and members of the public. Her Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) lawsuit against the NYPD, led to the recovery of the “lost” Handschu files, the largest repository of police surveillance records in the country, namely over one million surveillance files of New Yorkers compiled by the NYPD between 1954-1972, including those of Malcolm X. She is the editor of Writing on the Wall: Selected Prison Writings of Mumia Abu-Jamal (City Lights, 2015). With Mumia Abu-Jamal she co-edited a special issue of the journal Socialism and Democracy, titled The Roots of Mass Incarceration in the US: Locking Up Black Dissidents and Punishing the Poor (Routledge, 2014). Among others, her awards include the Fulbright Scholars grant to the Middle East and North Africa, which took her to Jordan, and a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship of the Scholars-in-Residence program at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture of the New York Public Library.Professor Fernández is the writer and producer of the film, Justice on Trial: the Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal (BigNoise Films, 2010). She directed and co-curated ¡Presente! The Young Lords in New York, an exhibition in three NYC museums cited by the New York Times as one of the year’s Top 10, Best In Art. Her mainstream writings have been published internationally, from Al Jazeera to the Huffington Post. She has appeared in a diverse range of print, radio, online and televised media including NPR, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Democracy Now! Fernández is the recipient of a B.A. in Literature and American Civilization from Brown University and a Ph.D. in U.S. History from Columbia University.

    The Limbo Latino Podcast with Johanna Fernandez Part 1

  5. 08/20/2023

    Limbo Latino Podcast with Meta's Lizette Williams

    This reunion with one of my oldest friends (since High School) and a pioneer within the advertising world, I get to interview the multi-award winning and talented Lizette Williams! Lizette Williams is a leading marketing and advertising executive with expertise at driving the convergence of brands and culture. She has worked across Fortune 50 companies driving consumer-centric growth strategies focused on cultural relevancy. In 2019 she was named an Adweek “Innovator” and Chicago Business Journal “Woman of Influence.” She is one of the foremost-awarded marketing executives in the field and was also inducted into the American Advertising Federation Advertising Hall of Achievement, the premier industry recognition for leaders under 40 who are making a significant impact in the industry and their communities. She has been listed as Crain’s Chicago Business “40 under 40,” Advertising Age “Women to Watch,” and Black Enterprise “Top Women Executives in Advertising and Marketing.” Lizette has worked in major marketing roles at McDonald’s, Kimberly-Clark Corporation and PepsiCo. She has consistently remained at the cutting-edge of driving innovative approaches that bring brand and culture together. In May 2020, Lizette will be joining Facebook as the Global Head of Vertical Solutions Marketing where she will lead a global marketing team tasked with developing progressive marketing approaches to inspire and enable businesses in industries like eCommerce, Retail, Gaming, Travel, CPG, Tech/Telco, Entertainment, Auto and Government, Policy & Advocacy to maximize their potential on Facebook. This combination of platform and digital work will allow her to continue to drive cultural relevancy and impact on a broader scale. Come join her within the Limbo Latino "sala" and get to know a leader of leaders! For more info: www.lizettewilliams.com

    Limbo Latino Podcast with Meta's Lizette Williams

  6. 08/14/2023

    Limbo Latino Podcast Interview w/ Vice Chancellor Dania Matos

    Check out my amazing interview with a trailblazer and exceptional human being. I get to chop it up with the Vice Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion at UC Berkeley. Come meet one of the most dynamic people to do Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice work! Bio: Dania Matos (she/her/ella) leads with love.As the fourth Vice Chancellor for the Division of Equity & Inclusion (E&I) at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), and a member of Chancellor Carol Christ’s Cabinet, Dania guides and advises on strategies that prioritize social justice, anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. She started her role in August 2021, envisioning transformative, thriving ecosystems where every person knows they belong as unique members of an intersectional, multifaceted, and expansive campus community. Dania oversees E&I’s wide range of academic, advancement, and leadership opportunities for students, staff, and faculty. She also leads divisional Thriving Initiatives, each of which centers a specific community with a holistic approach to culturally-responsive services, programs, and supports. Dania believes that thriving is rooted in the transformative work UC Berkeley must undertake in order to genuinely live into its long-standing tradition of excellence in higher education. A zealous advocate, Dania has received numerous awards and recognitions. She was an inaugural recipient of the Latina Professional(link is external) Leaders in Action Awards in 2022 for having a strong voice for emerging Latina leaders. In recent years, she was awarded the Top DEI Advocate by the National Diversity Council(link is external); selected as a Leadership Academy Fellow by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities(link is external); and named one of the Top 25 Women in Higher Education byDiverse: Issues in Higher Education Magazine(link is external). Dania has championed equity and justice work in the private, nonprofit, and government sectors throughout her career and even has taken her talents to Broadway. She was the first deputy chief diversity officer at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia; and served in Virginia's public defender’s office. Prior to coming to UC Berkeley, she was the first associate chancellor and chief diversity officer at the University of California, Merced. She was born in Puerto Rico and raised by a single mom and grandmother–women she credits for shaping her work and advocacy by instilling in her the awareness that she is inheriting a struggle and has a responsibility to do something about the world. Dania holds a J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law; and a BA from Brown University.

    Limbo Latino Podcast Interview w/ Vice Chancellor Dania Matos

  7. 04/09/2022

    Trailblazer Jasmin Chavez: Virginia State Director of LULAC

    Because you asked for it! We are highlighting a young leader who has found success in working with the Latino/a/x diaspora. Check out this episode and get to know our future policy maker and future Speaker of the House! Remember where you heard about her first. Jasmin Chavez is a dynamic leader with a track record in civic engagement, legislative advocacy, and organizing. She holds degrees in Political Science and Spanish from McDaniel College. At McDaniel, Jasmin founded McDaniel LULAC (The League of United Latin American Citizens) and served as president of the council for three years. Jasmin attributes her success to the experiences and commitment to the community within AARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly and as the State Director for Virginia LULAC. Jasmin is an alumna of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, the UCLA Labor Center’s Dream Summer Program, and HACU. Jasmin’s commitment to uplifting her community has earned her recognition as a recipient of the LULAC National Woman of the Year Award in 2018 and as a recipient of the Benjamin A. Gilman International scholarship. Jasmin loves giving back to her community by serving on various boards including McDaniel College’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Board, the Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young Ambassadors Alumni Network, and Victoria for Congress. Jasmin is a fierce leader who is passionate about social justice.

  8. 01/31/2022

    Prime Ethic: Artist, Entrepreneur, Director, & Activist

    This episode features Jose Viera who is better known by his stage name Prime Ethic. His career as an opening musical act for Fat Joe as well as many other established performers started in early 2018. Prime has an extensive background in performing arts and entertainment. Growing up in Lakeland, Florida. Prime attended Rochelle School of The Arts as well as Harrison School For The Arts. He later moved to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue a career in filmmaking and music. Prime is the co-founder of Kevlar Productions. He discusses his upbringing, being active in activism, creating business ventures, and understanding the multidimensional of the Latinx diaspora. The conversation focuses on impact and the importance of investing in people and communities. Such a great episode that reveals our DNA of chasing greatness and knowing self.  Check out Prime below: Kevlar Productions: https://www.kevlarproductions.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PrimeEthic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloimprime/ (helloimprime) _______________________________ Join The Limbo Latino Podcast Mailing List: https://hy.page/limbolatino

    Prime Ethic: Artist, Entrepreneur, Director, & Activist

  9. 01/23/2022

    Social Justice NOW: Joint Father and Daughter Interview w/ Juan and Gabriela González

    In this episode, I switch it up with our guests! I interview journalist, activist and academic, Juan Gonzalez and his amazing daughter Gabriela Gonzalez who is following in her father's footsteps. The motivation is to gain insight on how history influences our young generations and how they impart that wisdom to continue to do the work needed for social justice. They tag team this interview and we discuss Juan's storied life as a student activist, his time with the Young Lords Party, and his passion for journalism and story-telling.  For over 30 years, Juan González has been a staff columnist for the New York Daily News and he can be seen as co-host of the radio and television news program, Democracy Now! He is a founding member of the Young Lords Party and also founded the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights. Juan also received accommodations and praises for his work and won awards like the Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Hispanic Foundation, the National Council of La Raza, and the National Puerto Rican Coalition. He is a two time winner of the George Polk Award for commentary and was the first reporter in New York City to have exposed the health effects and cover up by government officials surround the Sept. 11 attacks. Gabriela Gonzalez is a second-generation American of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. She holds a B.A. in Clinical Psychology from CUNY Hunter College and is currently pursuing her MSW. Driven by her passion for child and adolescent mental health, and values surrounding anti-racism and decolonization, Gabi hopes to become a psychotherapist and practice therapy in service of social justice. Her work is inspired by the resilience of the communities that raised her, as well as by her parents, who've used organizing, teaching, and literature as mechanisms for change. Historical Audio/Video Courtesy of Democracy Now Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If03xPilSII

    Social Justice NOW: Joint Father and Daughter Interview w/ Juan and Gabriela González

  10. 01/11/2022

    Felipe Luciano Interview-Part 2

    The Limbo Latino Podcast presents part 2 of the interview with Felipe Luciano. Come hear about his life and philosophy on moving the social justice pendulum forward. The former chairman of the New York City chapter of the Young Lords Party and living historian will drop knowledge around his upbringing and how he sees the future of our Latino/a/x University.  Follow my links for more access to content and sign up for our mailing list (we will not spam you). We can be found at: https://hy.page/limbolatino Future Video Podcasts will include livestream to compliment our audio podcast. Any ideas or want to contribute to the conversation? E-mail me at thelimbolatinopodcast@gmail.com

    Felipe Luciano Interview-Part 2

  11. 01/01/2022

    The Life and Times of Felipe Luciano-Part 1

    Felipe Luciano is history. This is part one of a two part interview with Felipe and he gives us a snapshot of his influences and his life story. He delves into his childhood and young adult life that would eventually steer him toward his journey in social justice work. Felipe has achieve so much and continues to tell his story about his Afro-Latino roots and how this led to his accolades as an educator, poet, activist, Emmy award winner, and so much more.  Warning: Explicit language and adult situations are within this episode

  12. Season 1 Trailer

    The Limbo Latino Podcast Trailer

    Mi Gente! Welcome to the Limbo Latino Podcast and I am looking forward to connecting with you via this platform. Here is a little of what you can expect and why this podcast exists. Come join the party and get your fill of great interviews, content, current events, and everything within the diaspora! See you there.

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The Limbo Latino podcast focuses on people's stories, reframing history, highlights movers and shakers, and current events around social justice. The podcast is about living between living in America and being culturally connected to your identity. We explore how people navigate their identities, their resiliency, and their success/challenges with living between two worlds.

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  • Creator
    Joseph Colon
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joseph Colon
  • Show Website
    The Limbo Latino Podcast