Latinx Voices Unveiled

UNLV Special Collections and Archives
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Latinx Voices Unveiled

Preserving and sharing the life stories of Southern Nevada’s Latinx residents are important because these individuals and communities have played a significant role in our region’s history but are underrepresented in our historical record. Today, approximately 29% of Southern Nevada’s residents and more than 25% of UNLV’s student body are Latinx. Many Latinx residents have greatly influenced the progress of our educational system, multiple business sectors, politics, and cultural life in Southern Nevada. By collecting and preserving these oral histories, the UNLV University Libraries ensures that the perspectives of our region's Latinx residents are reflected in our collections so that present and future generations can learn and study more about their achievements, aspirations, and experiences.

Episodes

  1. 10/08/2019

    The Power of Oral History

    Learn about the importance of knowing your own history and the role of oral history as our students reflect on the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada project. Community members such as North Las Vegas City Councilman Isaac Barron and state senator Mo Denis share their stories as they relect on their histories. Hosts Laurents, Monse, and Elsa discuss how important it is for the Latinx community to tell and determine its own narratives and stories in comtemporary American discourse.

    51 min

  2. 10/08/2019

    Language

    Language is often considered a unifier, but how uniform is it? On today’s episode we work to acknowledge the diversity of Latinx languages—Spanish, Spanglish, Portuguese, Indigenous Dialects and everything else in between! Listen in on honest conversations about living through systemic acculturation, preserving identity, and being the unofficial translator for your parents (we have all been through it). Featuring a myriad of clips from the Oral History Resource Center, Elsa, Monse, and Laurents reflect on growing up multilingual in a country that prides itself in being a melting pot.

    1h 5m

  3. 10/08/2019

    Art

    As surprising as it sounds, Las Vegas is home to a flourishing art scene. In this episode we explore the dichotomy between established museums that house priceless paintings, and festivals that offer brilliant local pieces. Looking beyond the showroom, we discuss accessibility, tokenism, and the lack of Latinx people in media. We feature a variety of local artists and their respective mediums, and we talk about how they convey Latinx life in Las Vegas. If we want quality art then we need to support local artists! Check out today’s narrators and their beautiful creations.

    1 hr

  4. 10/08/2019

    Herencia

    Ever wonder what a Latinx Thanksgiving or 4th of July is like? Listen to experiences of living in the hyphen" as a Latinx-American through community members such as Attorney Alex De Castroverde and Judge Valorie Vega. Our hosts go beyond the scope of folkloric Latinx traditions to show how traditions and stories passed down from family members impact 2nd Generation Latinx individuals. Travel alongside our hosts Laurents, Elsa, and Monse as they discuss their experiences in Latin America and how they stay connected to their roots."

    1h 1m

  5. 10/08/2019

    Food

    Savor the flavors found within the kitchens of the Latinx community of Southern Nevada. In this episode, we dive into the aromas and recipes that create ties with one's own cultural roots and across other cultures. Community members such as Javier Barajas, owner, and founder of Lindo Michoacan, and Rabbi Felipe Goodman of Temple Beth Sholom talk about the recipes they grew up with and how they preserve those locally. You'll also hear about the gastronomical traditions of the student interviewers -- from the line of tamale making for Christmas from Mexico to drinking chocolate for las onces" from Colombia.”

    36 min

  6. 10/08/2019

    Identity

    What is this new term Latinx? What do others say about their identity? We address the various factors that influence identification in the Latinx community. Featured community members include: Cisco Aguilar, founder of Cristo Rey High School, and immigration attorney Jocelyn Cortez -- who share how they identify and what identity means to them. Hosts Monse, Nathalie, and Elsa discuss and share their personal experiences with identity in the U.S. as the children of immigrants, Ni de aqui, ni de alla.”

    42 min
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About

Preserving and sharing the life stories of Southern Nevada’s Latinx residents are important because these individuals and communities have played a significant role in our region’s history but are underrepresented in our historical record. Today, approximately 29% of Southern Nevada’s residents and more than 25% of UNLV’s student body are Latinx. Many Latinx residents have greatly influenced the progress of our educational system, multiple business sectors, politics, and cultural life in Southern Nevada. By collecting and preserving these oral histories, the UNLV University Libraries ensures that the perspectives of our region's Latinx residents are reflected in our collections so that present and future generations can learn and study more about their achievements, aspirations, and experiences.

Information

  • Creator
    UNLV Special Collections and Archives
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019 Public Radio KUNV
  • Show Website
    Latinx Voices Unveiled

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