Taco Literacy with Dr. Steven Alvarez

We talk to probably one of the coolest English professors on the planet, Dr. Steven Alvarez. He created a course and platform called “Taco Literacy” where he explores Mexican foodways and what these foodways can teach us about American history and migration. He’s also an author, a poet, and a musician. Learn more about his journey from a small town in Arizona to going viral on Vice for his work with Taco Literacy. Learn more about him and his work tacoliteracy.com and on this episode.   Follow Dr. Alvarez: @Chastitellez We mention this article:  https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/02/oklahoma-bill-fire-teachers-offending-christian-morals-teaching-biology/ https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2020/06/02/in-changing-u-s-electorate-race-and-education-remain-stark-dividing-lines/   Don’t miss our event “Step Into Your Voice and Power” happening on March 1 at 6pm PT: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/events   Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life!  Brenda and  Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Mitzi Hernández and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com   Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228 Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.