LATINO NORTHERN COLORADO

Chris Garcia & Rhonda Solis

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SOCIETY & CULTURE

An interview style podcast focusing on issues and opportunities impacting Latinos living, working, growing, and playing in Northern Colorado, and the contributions of Latino leaders in our community and across the country. Topics include health, education, leadership, housing, politics, economics, social equity, and more. We invite you to join our conversation monthly!

08/22/2022

Latino NoCo & Books In Brown Hands

In this episode, Chris and Rhonda had the pleasure of connecting with Jesse Tijerina of the Books In Brown Hands account on Instagram as they connected about the power of literature, life, cultural reflectivity, and in Jesse's words "Radical Hope" for the generations of students and readers coming after us. Follow his account on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/booksinbrownhands/. What books, authors, or literary work inspire you? Let us know in the comments and inspire us or fellow listeners toward their next read.

54 min
07/29/2022

Latino NoCo & the Northern Colorado Latino Chamber of Commerce

In this episode, Chris and Rhonda had the pleasure of connecting with Julian Lozano of the newly forming Northern Colorado Latino Chamber of Commerce as he shared a little about how the organization has launched. Our conversation also lead to a few of their efforts around equitable access to resources, workshops and professional development opportunities they plan to host, and how our listeners and local business owners can participate. Are you a local Latino owned business? Let us know what you would like to see in a chamber or connect with Julian and the other members of the NoCo Latino Chamber board at https://nocolcc.com/. ¡Pa'Lante!

17 min
04/27/2022

The Bittersweet Harvest - Braceros and the Greeley History Museum

We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Holly Berg and Adriana Trujillo of the Greeley History Museum as they share a little about their upcoming exhibit "Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964". Our conversation centered on history, opportunity, marginalization, and how this unique exhibit brings national history to a local stage.

35 min
04/07/2022

Latino NoCo at Frida Azul

We had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Vanessa Jimenez of the Frida Azul store in Fort Collins, "A little piece of México in Old Town". This was our first time meeting our guest on-location since the beginning of the pandemic - yes a full 24 months later! Learn more about Vanessa's journey to becoming a business owner, the products she sells, and start making your wishlist for your online or in-store visit.

10 min
02/17/2022

Latino NoCo & the D6 Family Center

For Episode 1 of Season 3 we had the distinct pleasure of hosting Mr. David Reyes Jr., Coordinator of the Greeley-Evans School District 6 Family Center. We talk family engagement, new opportunities, and the connection the District 6 Family Center provides our families and our community. #LatinoNoCo #Education #Leadership #FamilyEngagement

42 min
11/16/2021

Latinos & Mental Health

This month we had the distinct privilege of sitting down with Dr. Olivia Rios to discuss the importance and impact of Mental Health. Dr. Rios is a Licensed Psychologist who provides affirming and empowering counseling services to those who hold marginalized identities here in the state of Colorado. In this episode, Dr. Rios helps us to demystify and normalize the topic of mental health within the Hispanic/Latino community, because we firmly believe it shouldn't be taboo topic. We all need support, and we should get it! Listen-in and join our conversation via the comments section on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram.

48 min
09/23/2021

Latino NoCo y Los Chicos del 512

This month we had the distinct privilege of sitting down with Ricardo Madrid and Keila Martinez of Los Chicos del 512 to discuss their upcoming performance at the City of Greeley's Union Colony Civic Center. A tribute band, the members of Los Chicos del 512 came together for one reason... to bring the magic of Selena to old and new fans worldwide. This podcast is brought to you by the City of Greeley and the Union Colony Civic Center, presenting Los Chicos del 512 on Friday, September 24th at 7:30 pm. Get your tickets today by visiting UCStars.com or calling the Box Office at 970-350-5000 to speak with someone in Spanish.Listen-in and join our conversation via Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram.

22 min
06/14/2021

Latinos & The Greeley Estampede

This month we had the distinct privilege of sitting down - in person - with Cesar Torres to discuss the upcoming Greeley Stampede and the work he's doing to promot the event to our local Hispanic/Latino/x and Spanish-speaking communities through the Greeley Stampede Español page on Facebook. Listen-in and join our conversation via Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram.

15 min

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8 Ratings

An interview style podcast focusing on issues and opportunities impacting Latinos living, working, growing, and playing in Northern Colorado, and the contributions of Latino leaders in our community and across the country. Topics include health, education, leadership, housing, politics, economics, social equity, and more. We invite you to join our conversation monthly!

Creator

Chris Garcia & Rhonda Solis
Years Active

2019 - 2022
Episodes

24
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Chris Garcia & Rhonda Solis
Show Website

LATINO NORTHERN COLORADO