Raíces | Nuestras Historias de Rhode Island

Rhode Island Latino Oral History Project
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This podcast is based on the Latino Oral History Project of Rhode Island, created and managed by Marta V. Martínez, Community Oral Historian and Founder of Rhode Island Latino Arts.

Episodes

  1. The Corner That Was Once a World | The Story of Fefa's Market

    10/17/2025

    The Corner That Was Once a World | The Story of Fefa's Market

    This is the story of Fefa's Market, the first bodega and Latino small business in Rhode Island.

    4 min

  2. 10/07/2025

    Nuestras Raices | Jay Giuttari and The Story of Lyon Fabrics

    This episode tells the story of Jay Giuttari, affectionately known as "Mister Jay" made a key decision in the early 1960s that forever changed the landscape of the City of Central Falls, Rhode Island.

    6 min

  3. 08/29/2025

    Nuestras Raíces | How Colombians Came to Central Falls

    This episode tells how Colombians saved the textile business from closing in the 1960s.

    18 min

  4. 07/01/2021

    Voces | DREAMers | Yaruska's Story

    This episode follows Yaruska's story and her journey from Lima, Perú and how she navigated through the educational system in Rhode Island.

    25 min

  5. 06/01/2021

    Voces | DREAMers | Victor's Story

    Raíces is based on the Latino Oral History Project of Rhode Island. This first episode was launched in June of 2021 and it focuses on the DREAM Act and features the story of Victor Morente of Providence, RI.

    26 min
  • 5 Episodes

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About

This podcast is based on the Latino Oral History Project of Rhode Island, created and managed by Marta V. Martínez, Community Oral Historian and Founder of Rhode Island Latino Arts.

Information

  • Creator
    Rhode Island Latino Oral History Project
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    5
  • Copyright
    © 2026 | Marta V. Martinez
  • Provider
    Marta at RILA