28 episodes

Fritanga by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, hosted by Antonio Tijerino, is a cultural coming together for Latinos to find comfort, connection, information, identity, and inspiration by exploring what makes us complicatedly compelling and how to move forward with greater unity. A new episode will premiere the third Thursday of every month, digging into Latinx culture - the past, present, and future - and broadening the definition of community and familia.

Follow us on TikTok & Instagram @hispanicheritage. To learn more about the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, visit www.hispanicheritage.org.

Fritanga by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Hispanic Heritage Foundation

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 18 Ratings

Fritanga by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, hosted by Antonio Tijerino, is a cultural coming together for Latinos to find comfort, connection, information, identity, and inspiration by exploring what makes us complicatedly compelling and how to move forward with greater unity. A new episode will premiere the third Thursday of every month, digging into Latinx culture - the past, present, and future - and broadening the definition of community and familia.

Follow us on TikTok & Instagram @hispanicheritage. To learn more about the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, visit www.hispanicheritage.org.

    Roberto Clemente | Exploring the Life and Legacy of "The Great One"

    Roberto Clemente | Exploring the Life and Legacy of "The Great One"

    Join host Antonio Tijerino on this special episode Fritanga featuring Luis and Roberto Clemente Jr., and Thomas Brasuell, President of the Roberto Clemente Foundation. Together, they discuss the life and legacy of the Great One: Roberto Clemente.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Navigating the Current Migrant Crisis: Insights from Krish Vignarajah, President & CEO, Global Refuge

    Navigating the Current Migrant Crisis: Insights from Krish Vignarajah, President & CEO, Global Refuge

    Welcome back to the Fritanga Podcast by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. In this week’s episode, we explore the urgent need for immigration reform to address the ongoing migrant crisis at the border. Joining us is Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, President and CEO of Global Refuge. On the pod we discuss, the humanitarian crisis from a broken immigration system, the global scale of displacement and increasing migration due to climate change and political instability, and the the role of refugee resettlement and a robust asylum system.

    • 45 min
    Driving Latino Small Business Growth: Insights from SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman

    Driving Latino Small Business Growth: Insights from SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman

    As Latinos, entrepreneurship is in our blood. With nearly one in four new businesses being Hispanic-owned, the future of America is in our hands. In this week's episode, we welcome Isabel Casilla Guzman, the 27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the highest-ranking Latina in President Biden's cabinet.

    • 43 min
    Navigating Mental Health in the Latine Community ft. Curly Velasquez + Cheryl Aguilar

    Navigating Mental Health in the Latine Community ft. Curly Velasquez + Cheryl Aguilar

    On this month's episode of Fritanga, we dive into the complex journey of mental health, emphasizing the importance of resilience, hope, and self-care within the Latine community. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, host Antonio Tijerino sits down with two inspiring figures, Curly Velasquez and Cheryl Aguilar, to chat about cultural, systemic, and individual barriers to mental health, including stigma, language barriers, and access to care.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Breaking Barriers on Earth & in Space | The Journey of Ellen Ochoa, the First Latina Astronaut

    Breaking Barriers on Earth & in Space | The Journey of Ellen Ochoa, the First Latina Astronaut

    This week on the Fritanga podcast, we delve into the inspirational journey of Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina astronaut in space. From her groundbreaking achievements to her advocacy for STEM education and diversity, Dr. Ochoa's story is one of grit, passion, and breaking barriers. Tune in to discover how she shattered stereotypes, logged nearly 1,000 hours in orbit, and continues to inspire the next generation to explore their potential in the sciences - including her recent work with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Minecraft Education on Latinexplorers 2.

    • 46 min
    Leading la Lucha for Environmental Justice | Mark Magaña, Founding President, GreenLatinos

    Leading la Lucha for Environmental Justice | Mark Magaña, Founding President, GreenLatinos

    On this special Madre Tierra episode, host Antonio Tijerino welcomes visionary advocate for environmental justice, Mark Magaña, Founding President and CEO of GreenLatinos. Mark discusses the disproportionate impact of climate change on the Latino community and emphasizes the importance of taking action to combat these effects. He calls on listeners to join the fight for environmental liberation and highlights the need for collective action to protect the planet for future generations.

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

Fritanga listener ,

Inspiring podcast and great listen!

The Fritanga podcast is truly an inspiring gem in the world of podcasts. Featuring a lineup of guests who generously share their expertise and wisdom, the show provides listeners with a unique blend of professional insights and personal experiences. The genuine vulnerability of the guests, making you feel like you're sitting down with an older sibling who's sharing valuable tips for success in the professional world. It’s a great listen!

SqJH ,

Deep conversations with powerful Latino forces

Antonio has a tendency to get right to the heart of matters with his guests. This is a podcast that helps broadens your insight to folks you know, and turns you on to wise folks you don’t know. If you are Latino you will feel more strengthened to know that you are a part of such a cultural force. If you are not Latino it will provide you a window into an often overlooked and underserved and yet very powerful community.

Renaissance Latino ,

Excellent podcast!

“I am still learning.” Latinidad…from thought leaders, successful entrepreneurs, artists of the spoken and written word, performing and visual artists, and socio-political activists…the list could go on. Our past, present, and future coalescing toward an evolving identity and agency. The Latine experience in the USA. Love it!

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