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Down For The Brown
by Chuy
This podcast es para mi Raza. This is for my people and for anyone who would like to know a little about myself, and how I put it down for my community. Here you will find a variety of deep and personal topics, as well as educational and informative. I'm an undocumented first generation college student. My intention is to provide a safe space where our Brown folks know they have a voice! Where they can tell their stories without fear. The goal is to empower ourselves within each other. Whether it's teaching the youth about our culture, or getting our gente informed about the latest news!
Episodes
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Chicano Soul; Beyond Culture, Carrying Generations, Fighting For Tomorrow
This episode runs deeper than a conversation, it's about identity, roots, and resilience. In our latest episode, Arturo Meza shares what Chicano Soul truly means, how ancestry, family stories, and lowrider culture shape not just who we are, but how we move through the world. From art and…
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Education Beyond The Walls
What does education look like behind incarceration walls, and why does access to higher education matter so deeply in breaking cycles and building futures? In this powerful episode, we dive into the realities of education within incarceration and the transformative journey of pursuing higher...
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By The People; The Rise of El Movimiento
Welcome back mi Gente! Tune into the newest episode as we capture the story of El Movimiento, an organization out of Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. Taking a stand against injustice and oppression in their very own communities. Speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves. We had the pleasure…
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Always Giving Back
Doing what I love to do, it’s always been about giving back to the youth! I recently was honored to be interviewed by one of my students about my career as a Restorative Specialist 🤎✊🏽. Doing the honest work and watering the next generation of great leaders!
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Conozca Sus Derechos Con Inmigración
Nada mas quería repasar la información de la TARJETA ROJA que serian sus derechos con inmigración, al igual también quisiera repasar Información sobre la red de respuesta rápida. Y como la puede utilizar. Just wanted to take some time to go over the RED CARD which has your rights when dealing…
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El Movimiento & Chicanismo
Buenas mi Gente, welcome to another episode of Down For The Brown podcast. Today we dive in a little to El Movimiento and a few of the opportunities it has helped paved the way for us now in days, such as a rightful education. We also speak a bit on the concept of Carnalismo and how has changed…
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Nuestras Raíces
Welcome back Raza!! I hope this episode finds you well. In this episode, we begin tom bring the podcast back, be speaking about the importance of our roots, and why we should keep them alive for our generations to come. Catch up with us in this episode, Down For The Brown Podcast thanks you for...
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The Brown College Experience
Nationally, fewer than 20% of men of color possessed a four-year college degree in 2012 (Pérez Huber et al., 2015). These numbers have not improved in close to 10 years (NCES, 2020) and have drawn national concern—prompting responses from philanthropy, postsecondary institutions, and policymakers...
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Keeping Our Roots Alive
The importance of keeing our roots alive in the spaces we continue to occupy with those we love. In this generation it's becoming more difficult to keep our languages and native tongues alive, o que piensan?. We must continue to pass down that valuable knowledge that was once passed down to us....
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Pursuing A Higher Education On Behalf Of The Original Dreamers
Welcome back Raza! in this episode, I was given the opportunity of sharing space with Jaime Cortez, a first generation Latino College student currently attending the University and with the goal of receiving a bachelors in Chicano Latino Studies. Jaime goes on to share with us the importance of...
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Manny Morales-North Bay Organizing Project/Latinx Student Congress
Collaborative student project for CALS 403, Xandri, Miguel, Chuy
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Educator At Heart
Y’all won’t want to miss out on the latest episode of Down For The Brown Podcast! 🎙 I had the honor of sharing the mic with a very good friend of mine Jaime Guzman, a father, educator, old soul, community activist👏🏽 Jaime shared his story of being an undocumented educator in the state of…
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Parenting With Childhood Trauma
On this weeks episode I had the honor of sharing the mic with a well known individual whom I consider my brother, Special Guest Jacob Santiago will be opening up about how the childhood trauma he suffered goes into affect now that he is a parent, un hombre de Famila to his beautiful family. This...
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Arte Por Vida
I had the honor of sharing the mic with an up and coming Chicana Artist form the near by city of the Roses! Martha is a young Woman who depicts her art through the experiences she has gone through in her community. By bringing art to life, and expanding her imagination. Y'all need to check her...
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Keeping our Cultura Alive
In todays world as we know it, most of the Mexican/American, Black, Indigenous history is no longer taught. From my perspective we must continue to water the seeds who will come in the next generation. It is our duty to continue our share of cultures and traditions. Hope y'all enjoy!
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How has your racial appearance affect your everyday life?
How has your racial appearance affect your everyday life? and if it does how have things changed in your favor? You see we as people of color (POC) often struggle with being accepted for who we are and are often given odd looks when stepping out in public. I remember being a youngster, walking…
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Mental Health Segment #3
Welcome back to yet another episode of Down For The Brown!! I hope y'all are doing well and if not Keep you're head up homies. We are back with another episode about Mental health, in this episode I had the privilege to sit down and have a dialogue with Chilly and Emily!! I know this is a…
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Mental Health, Segment #2
In this episode, I have the opportunity of sharing the Mic with Adilene who shares her story with us, having to deal with mental health in her family structure. We talked about the importance of mental health in our communities and in our own households. What more should we be doing in our...
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Poet At Heart; Jose Dario Cordon Garcia
I hope this episode finds you all well! I had the honor, let alone the privilege of sharing the mic with Jose Dario Cordon Garcia. Jose as you all will find out if you tune in is a poet and writer, a dog trainer and a community organizer making sure nuestra gente are knowing of their rights, and...
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Flaunt Your Femininity
Welcome back to yet another episode!!, Today I had the honor of sharing the mic with special guest Chantal from FemmeLash Co. for an insight about who she is and what her business is about. A powerful mujer going after her dream of being recognized for her hard work and dedication. Working…
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Remaining Humble
Welcome back Mi Gente!! I hope this podcast finds you well wherever it is you may be. Today's podcast episode is more about a gentle reminder to remember to stay humble. Life is full of surprises and adventures but, we have much more to give than to let the negativity bring us down! Con Animo y...
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My Motivation And Giving Back
Welcome back mi Gente to another podcast episode of "Down For The Brown" . Been absent lately but I am back and ready to push through. In this episode, I reflect on what has been a major motivation for me growing up as well as today. Being undocumented and afraid all the time was the norm for me...
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Mental Health From My Viewpoint
Qvo! Mi gente, this episode is about the importance of reaching out to your closest homies, and loved ones. When dealing with the topic of mental health, its tough to be able to find someone who is willing to understand where you coming from. Think positive and surround yourself with welcoming...
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The story Behind CARNALISMO The Brand
Check it out y'all, I had the great honor of sharing the mic with a humble individual that goes by the name of Marco. He is the owner of CARNALISMO clothing. It was actually one of the most interactive conversations i have had in a while. Sit back and relax while you tune into a new episode of…
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DACA Update With Rafael Vázquez
In this episode I have the privilege of sharing the mic with Profe Vasquez. We dive into the topic of DACA and what it looks like for us dreamers. Tune into the episode and gain some knowledge about the topic. Hope Ya'll enjoy! feel free to reach out to Profe Vasquez on facebook at "DACA Sonoma...
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Catching Up On Life
Welcome back Raza! Here's a new episode for y'all, making a comeback into this podcast adventure. I wanted to apologize for being absent for a while. When life makes an unexpected turn, we have to step down and take care of our loved ones. Today by my side is my girlfriend, we sit down and have a...
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Living Life Through Music
In this episode, I have the honor and privilege to get down on the mic with the carnal Jae-P. A fellow Chicano and Hip Hop artist born and raised in the city of Los Angeles, CA. Son of undocumented parents, Jae-P makes a breakthrough in Spanish rap inspired by the sacrificing stories of our gente...
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Students Affected by COVID-19
A little something to encourage ya'll to keep pushing forward, Animo Beautiful Raza!
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Role Model
Orale Raza, back again with another episode! In this episode I have my little brother with me and we get in conversation about what a role model to us is! Tune in and find out what we talked about!
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Living in a Pandemic
Welcome back Raza! I know its been a while since y'all last heard from me! So today I'm back with a new episode of Pa La Raza! with special guest once more, Emily Pena where we get into conversation about how COVID-19 has affected our lives, our family and the way we have to alternate how to do...
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Ni de Aqui, Ni de Aya
This episode concludes the fact that like myself as a Mexican American, just like many Latin Americans we don't consider ourselves from here nor from our mother land because without documentation of either country we aren't "counted". I also go into what I'm currently going through with being...
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Goals & Aspirations
She’s back!!! Emily and I get down on the podcast and speak about the visions we have for our futures. We get personal, talking about some of the things we have gone through and how we got to where we are now! We speak about how obtaining a higher education has been one of the ultimate goals we...
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Investing For Our Future
In this episode I have the honor of interviewing Investment specialist, Hugo Vargas. An 18 year old college student with big hopes of giving back to his Raza. It was such a pure, beautiful conversation that we actually ran out of time but we hope you love it!
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Living Undocumented
In this episode, I talk about living undocumented and the way this status has shaped me into who I am today and what my personal experience has been like. I share personal stories because it’s a way of therapy for me, but also a way for me to let others know that THEY ARENT ALONE! Animo Raza! ✊🏽
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Just for laughs!
Welcome back to Pa La Raza! In this episode my brother’s and I just kick back, and talk about our upbringing together as friends! Aside from all the heavy topics I’ve talked about in the last episodes. This is just an episode to get to know me and the ones I surround myself with. Enjoy mi gente!
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The Importance of Mental Health
I get down in conversation with the homie Apolinar Vega! And talk about the importance of mental health ✊🏽
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First Generation College Students
In this episode I have my girlfriend, Emily as a special guest. We talk from experience of being first generation college students and what motivated us to push us to where we are today! Enjoy Raza and feel free to give any feedback!
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De Donde Vengo?
A little about myself 🙌🏽🌹
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Down For The Brown
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast es para mi Raza. This is for my people and for anyone who would like to know a little about myself, and how I put it down for my community. Here you will find a variety of deep and personal topics, as well as educational and informative. I'm an undocumented first generation college student. My intention is to provide a safe space where our Brown folks know they have a voice! Where they can tell their stories without fear. The goal is to empower ourselves within each other. Whether it's teaching the youth about our culture, or getting our gente informed about the latest news!
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Chuy
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This podcast es para mi Raza. This is for my people and for anyone who would like to know a little about myself, and how I put it down for my community. Here you will find a variety of deep and personal topics, as well as educational and informative. I'm an undocumented first generation college...
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Down For The Brown is created and hosted by Chuy.
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