Diálogos, Inti Media's Podcast

Co-hosts Gabriela Watson-Burkett and Vicky Diaz-Camacho speak with Erick Barragán Ramírez, founder of Cinepamina, about Philadelphia’s vibrant arts scene for Latine artists.Later, percussionist, composer, and educator Alex Shaw and visual artist and activist Prince De León reflect on their creative practices, exploring art, identity, and community, and how culture can drive social change.

In this two-part episode, Mari Gonzalez, President of LULAC Philadelphia, talks civic engagement initiatives supporting the Latine community across Philly, followed by Andria Bibiloni of Norris Square Neighborhood Project on how they empower youth through education, creativity, and community gardening.

In this episode of Diálogos #8, Johanna Fernandez and Denise Oliver-Velez discuss the movements that have shaped and defended democracy, from historical struggles to contemporary activism. They examine how collective action, resistance, and community organizing persist in protecting rights and inspiring change.

Allyson Budschalow, co-founder of Securing the Roots, and Imrul Mazid, co-founder of the Philly Muslim Fund, discuss economic justice and redistributing generational wealth. They explore mutual aid, grassroots organizing, and building long-term community power. A thought-provoking conversation on reclaiming resources and creating a more just economy.

Host Vicky Diaz-Camacho and guest co-host Melanie Silva talk with Dr. Carmen Alvarez, Ph.D., midwife, UPenn professor, and creator of “Cuidándome,” and birth worker and healer Camila Carolina, founder of Do Centro da Mãe Terra, about community-based health care projects rooted in Indigenous traditions and Latine perspectives.*Diálogos is the podcast for bold conversations, true expression, and critical thought about the news and issues that affect us. Hosted by Gabriela Watson-Burkett and Vicky Diaz-Camacho, the show examines social issues and key community concerns by bringing in experts from all walks of life through the lens of Afro-Latine and Black and Brown communities. Each month, Diálogos provides a breakdown of the top headlines, key local stories, hot topics, and cultural trends.Technical Director: Lamont Gibson. Editor: Paula Zaldívar. Produced by Inti Media. For more information, visit: www.intimedia.org

TaLisa Ramos and Nicola Pierre Smith discuss culturally affirming therapy, ancestral healing, and mental health practices rooted in the experiences of Black and Brown communities.*Diálogos is the podcast for bold conversations, true expression, and critical thought about the news and issues that affect us. Hosted by Gabriela Watson-Burkett and Vicky Diaz-Camacho, the show examines social issues and key community concerns by bringing in experts from all walks of life through the lens of Afro-Latine and Black and Brown communities. Each month, Diálogos provides a breakdown of the top headlines, key local stories, hot topics, and cultural trends. Technical Director: Lamont Gibson. Editor: Paula Zaldívar. Produced by Inti Media. For more information, visit: www.intimedia.org

In Episode 4 of Diálogos, Gabriela Watson-Burkett and Vicky Diaz-Camacho sit down in conversation with Afro-Cuban American UPenn Professor Amalia Daché to discuss the neighborhood contexts of urban higher education, Afro-Latino and Cuban studies, and the college-access experiences of Black and Latino residents.*Diálogos is the podcast for bold conversations, true expression, and critical thought about the news and issues that affect us. Hosted by Gabriela Watson-Burkett and Vicky Diaz-Camacho, the show examines social issues and key community concerns by bringing in experts from all walks of life through the lens of Afro-Latine and Black and Brown communities. Each month, Diálogos provides a breakdown of the top headlines, key local stories, hot topics, and cultural trends. Technical Director: Lamont Gibson. Editor: Nabila Haddad. Produced by Inti Media. For more information, visit: www.intimedia.org

In Episode 3 of Diálogos, Inti Media’s podcast, Gabriela Watson-Burkett and Vicky Diaz-Camacho sit down with McKayla Warwick and Kwaku Owusu, co-founders of Collective Climb, to explore how they're using restorative justice and community building to create change in Philadelphia.Diálogos is the podcast for bold conversations, true expression, and critical thought about the news and issues that affect us. ***Hosted by Gabriela Watson-Burkett and Vicky Diaz-Camacho, the show examines social issues and key community concerns by bringing in experts from all walks of life through the lens of Afro-Latine and Black and Brown communities. Each month Diálogos hosts break down the top headlines, key local stories, hot topics, and culture. Produced by Inti Media.For more information visit: www.intimedia.org and follow us at @newsbyintimedia

In the second episode of Diálogos, Inti Media’s podcast, Gabriela Watson-Burkett and Vicky Diaz-Camacho spoke with Edwin Mayorga, Ph.D., a parent-educator-activist-scholar, about pressing education issues and his innovative Barrio Ed Project. Dominican-American artist Erlina Ortiz also joined the show to discuss her career and her work with Power Street Theatre, where she is the Resident Playwright and Co-Artistic Director. Rounding out the episode, Palestinian American Chef Saif Manna, the Owner and Founder of Manna Bakery, shared his rising career trajectory and discussed how his family inspired him to share his culture through food.Diálogos is the podcast for bold conversations, true expression, and critical thought about the news and issues that affect us. Hosted by Gabriela Watson-Burkett and Vicky Diaz-Camacho, the show examines social issues and key community concerns by bringing in experts from all walks of life through the lens of Afro-Latine and Black and Brown communities. Each month Diálogos hosts break down the top headlines, key local stories, hot topics, and culture. Produced by Inti Media.For more information visit: www.intimedia.org

In this first episode, co-hosts Gabriela Watson-Burkett and Vicky Diaz-Camacho explore key issues impacting the Latine and other communities of color. They speak with Erika Guadalupe, Executive Director of Juntos, and Inti Media reporter Nigel Thompson about recent changes in immigration policies and the impact of ICE raids on local communities. Dr. Cindy Estremera Gauthier, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Insight PA Cyber Charter School, discusses the ongoing attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Finally, activist and scholar Dr. Evelyne Laurent-Perrault delves into Afro-latine history and the origins of the Schomburg Symposium, an annual event at Taller Puertorriqueño in Philadelphia.