S3:E2 // Alkaid Ramirez

This week on the show we have Alkaid Ramirez !! Alkaid is a photographer who specializes in documentary photography. He focuses on social inequality and inequity, and highlights working class immigrants and marginalized communities. We talk about his upbringing in Anaheim (3:39), how he got into photography (9:45), how he developed his values and principles during his younger years as a kid (14:57), his “El Jale” exhibit/project in which he took photographs of the vendors at the Cypress swap-meet during the beginning of the pandemic (18:33), and how to help out our communities around us (26:50). This episode is packed with gems, laughs, and even controversial hot takes so you don't wanna miss out! Thank you Alkaid for having us in your studio! Alkaid's Instagram: @TotesTheWizard https://www.instagram.com/totesthewizard His website: https://www.alkaidramirez.com If you'd like to be a guest on the show, hit us up on our Social media pages, all listed below! Follow the pod’s IG PAGE! IT HELPS: https://www.instagram.com/usagainsttheworldpodcast/ @usagainsttheworldpodcast Find us in the streets (the internet) : Instagram: Jason: @jayalltheway90 https://www.instagram.com/jayalltheway90/ Irvin: @irvin5waves https://www.instagram.com/irvin5waves/