Anti-Intellectualism Is Killing Us—Here’s the Cure w/ Dominican Sociologist #11

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Big themes:Anti-Blackness & colorism • Colonial legacies • Media erasure vs. representation • “Latinidad” as marketing vs. lived identity • The (non-existent) unified “Latino vote” • Anti-intellectualism & gender gaps • From outrage to outcomes: what actually helps youthActionable takeaways:Invest time/money in youth programs, test prep, and mentorship.Attend your local community board—track where funds go and advocate for youth/education.Start small, consistent conversations in real life (family tables, group chats, barbershops).Books mentioned (great starters):The Afro-Latin@ Reader • Latino Inc. (Arlene Dávila) • Making Hispanics (Cristina Mora) • Hopeful Girls, Troubled Boys (Nancy López)Guest: Dominican sociology PhD researcher (IG/TikTok: @plata_knows)Host asks: If this added value, drop a 5-star rating, comment your takeaways, and share with a friend who’ll push the convo forward.Why it matters: ideas shape budgets, schools, and who gets seen/heard.How to help: show up locally, fund youth and literacy, mentor, and keep the conversation going.Resources: The Afro-Latin@ Reader • Latino Inc. • Making Hispanics • Hopeful Girls, Troubled Boys. 🎥  Full video on YouTube • Clips on TikTok & IG @GadielDelOrbe📣  New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe & leave a 5★ review!💼  Business / booking: [email protected]

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A candid, fast-moving convo with a Dominican sociology PhD on anti-Blackness, the myth of a single “Latino vote,” anti-intellectualism, and how we actually fix things—schools, barbershops, and community boards included. Expect history, receipts, and practical steps you can use today. Episode Summary In this episode, we go deep on race, identity, and power with a Dominican scholar currently pursuing a PhD in sociology. We unpack how colonization and colorism still shape media, music, and everyday life across the Caribbean and Latin America, why “Latinidad” often erases Black and Indigenous people, and why there’s never been a single “Latino voting bloc.” We also hit today’s anti-intellectual wave—why it lands differently with men—and get tactical about change: funding after-school programs, showing up at community board meetings, and having better conversations in real spaces (yes, barbershops). If you care about Afro-Latinidad, Dominican identity, and building opportunity for the next generation, this one’s for you.

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