24 (Spanglish) Vladi-videos, 9/11, and the rise of Peruvian Psychedelic Cumbia with Mecir Ureta Rivera

New Episode! Second half of my conversation with Mecir Ureta. Un joven peruano, mentor y defensor de estudiantes indocumentados en California.

Mecir A. Ureta (He/Him/His) born and raised in Lima, Perú is a Peruanx, First-Generation, Latinx, Indigenous, and Social Justice Advocate in California. He Came to the U.S. in 2003. At an early age, he understood that one day he would face the reality of being Undocumented. Through his journey, Mecir has been involved with multiple immigrant organizations and movements, one of them being the "Dreamer" movement, although, he does not call himself a "Dreamer". These experiences amongst his love for his family and community have influenced his passion for Higher Education. A former College Tennis Player, Mecir holds an Associate's in Sociology, Bachelor's in Spanish with an Emphasis on Latin-American Literature, and a Master's in College Counseling. In his current roles, he serves as the Senior Coordinator of Undocumented Students Services at Cal Poly Pomona in Los Angeles. A program founded to provide support services and resources to immigrant communities at his institution. In his practice, Mecir uses a Holistic approach to empower and lift the experiences of his students.

Fun Fact: Hincha de Universitario De Deportes y DJ.

Connect with Mecir @mecir_90  or muretarivera@cpp.edu

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In this episode:

• How "Vladi-videos" and 9/11 impacted his childhood and his immigration journey
• The rise of Peruvian Psychedelic Cumbia aka Chicha, particularly in LA (see LatinoUSA episode)
• His thoughts on whether "America is the great equalizer" for immigrants 
• Why he wouldn't take anything from his journey as an immigrant
• @Lucianallain - Peruvian immigrants' rights organizer and advocate
  

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