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Follow These 10 Latina Podcasts for Your Dose of La Lucha

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Can we all agree that 2020 will be the year we never forget? While the world underwent an entire shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19, the life of George Floyd was taken by the hands of the police and it felt like an ice-cold bucket of water thrown in our faces. This was the massive wake up call needed to remind us that this country still has a lot of work to do on social justice and race issues. The public outcry and banning together as Black and Brown unity to combat police brutality served a reminder to the world that Black Lives Matter. It gave us the awareness of our communities, how to understand the power of our voices, and what we can do in order for justice to be served.

Latina Podcasters Network understands how important freedom of speech is and the responsibility they have to their listeners to show up in order to share thoughts and ideas for the progression of our society to move towards a better future.

Featuring many podcasts from the Latina Podcaststers Network, these Latina podcasters bring refreshing episodes using the power of their microphone to educate and give strength to our community. While we still have a lot of work to do in this fight of social justice, we should be proud of these Latina/x podcasters that are using their voices to have difficult conversations. They deliver topics on social justice, race, politics, immigration and so much more in order to engage their listeners. Support las voces de la comunidad and subscribe to the list of 10 Latina/x Podcasters below for your dose of la lucha. We’ve included all of their instagram links for the best way to follow them.

Guerreras

Are you looking to awaken your inner “Guerrera” on a diverse array of political topics? You found it right here, Aurea Bolanos’ soft yet powerful voice shares topics for mujeres guerreras or women warriors on justicia, politics and so much more.

Las Doctoras

Dr. Christina Rose and Dr. Rene Limas are academics who are on a mission to talk about social issues that challenge our comunidad and other marginalized communities in order to help and dismantle oppression. Con un poquito de tequila and important conversations about race, gender, sexuality, reproductive justice they are on a mission to help heal generational traumas.

Bag Ladiez Podcast

Dos Afro-Latinx Dominicanas from the Bronx, “help you, help us, help you, help us…” by unpacking uncut, uncensored, raw and true versions of issues affecting the Latinx community. Come get rid of your baggage and listen to true vulnerability on topics of politics, news and more with hosts Estephanie and Lina.




Latinas: From the Block to the Boardroom

“Latinas: From the Block to the Boardroom” is hosted by Theresa E. Gonzales, a former Silicon Valley Tech. Theresa sheds a light on community and business impacts. “Hechale” con Theresa biweekly on her podcast, for a deep dive on representation in business through her personal experiences and interviews with industry leaders.

Parenting and Politics

If you are a parent and are looking for a way to talk to your kids about la politica and learn parenting power tips at the same time, Parenting and Politics, hosted by Diana Limongi, is your new podcast. Diana delivers a wide range of thought-provoking episodes from reproductive rights, transportation accessibility for pregnant women, inclusive storytelling to decolonizing parenting and coalition building.

Modern Immigrant

There is no better way to learn about the immigration experience than from las voces de nuestra gente. This bilingual podcast hosted by Vero Wall showcases episodes in English and Spanish that highlight the challenges and triumphs of diverse immigrant stories and their lives in the United States.

Cana Negra Podcast

The power, pride and good vibes of being “Negras,” vive en “Cana Negra” podcast. Hosted by Dash Harris, Evelyn Alvarez, Janvieve Williams Comrie, these three women embrace the mic to share, laugh, learn and heal through issues related to Black people from Latin America. A newer podcast on this list but still packs a punch, these women remind everyone that, “Black since Birth” is the most beautiful thing to celebrate while chatting it up with your girlfriends.

Cafe con Pam

If you enjoy a cup of cafecito with a side of change-makers, “Cafe con Pam” will be your next favorite podcast. Pam Covarrubias interviews diverse Latinx and People of Color who are making the United States a better place through their positive work. These stories of success aim to inspire her “manis” community. If you like caffeine, you’ll love her suggestions of coffee during her cafecito breaks and will get you hooked to subscribe to her show.

Tamarindo

If impact, inspiration, musica and an entertaining modern Latinx twist are what you’re looking for, then it’s time to subscribe to Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino’s podcast, “Tamarindo.” This Latinx duo showcases interviews and topics from politics to pop culture and remind their listeners to keep their calm through their frustrations with their occasional “calma” moments. This podcast is for those with open minds ready to tackle difficult and entertaining conversations head-on.

In The Thick

Maria Hinojosa is an award-winning journalist and host of the long-running news program, NPR’s Latino USA, produced by her company Futuro Media Group. Now a popular voice of Latinas in the podcasting industry, Maria co-hosts the podcast “In The Thick” alongside Latino USA senior digital editor Julio Ricardo Varela. Together, they hold nothing back and deliver extended versions of news to showcase the perspective of people of color. Topics range from politics, race, identity and you can be sure that they will be discussing what others choose to stay quiet on.

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Six Latin American Indigenous Women Activists You Probably Didn't Know About

From left to right: Berta Cáceres, Comandanta Ramona, Rigoberta Menchú, Aura Lolita Chávez Ixcaquic, Guadalupe Vázquez Luna, and Leydy Pech

The world has seen countless inspiring women rise to fight for justice and equality, particularly for marginalized and oppressed communities. Their tireless advocacy has brought much-needed attention to issues such as women's and Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and preserving Indigenous knowledge and culture.

Despite their challenges and obstacles, these Latin American Indigenous women serve as powerful role models and reminders of the transformative potential of grassroots activism. Let’s take a closer look at their extraordinary lives and legacies:
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This Viral Video Game Is Changing the Face of Voter Outreach

This Viral Video Game Is Changing the Face of Voter Outreach

In 2024, voting campaigns have evolved greatly, to say the least. Creativity is now the name of the game and tongue-in-cheek humor is expertly leveraged to drive action. One example of that is Bop the Bigot, a revival of a viral game created in 2016 by Bazta Arpaio, an Arizona activist group, as part of a campaign to unseat Maricopa County’s Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Arpaio lost his re-election to Paul Penzone that year.

The game has now been updated for the current election cycle and relaunched by On Point Studios, with new features added to enable players to find out what’s on their ballot, confirm voter status, and register to vote.

Much like its former 2016 version, the game allows users to take out their political frustrations by virtually “bopping” GOP candidates in the head. It’s very similar to whack-a-mole, except the mole is replaced by former President Donald Trump, Ohio’s Senator J. D. Vance, and Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, which is spearheading Project 2025.

cartoon renditions of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance around a Bop the Bigot logoPromotional image provided by On Point Studios.

B. Loewe, Director of On Point Studios, came up with the concept for this game when working as the Communications Director at Bazta Arpaio in 2016, and is the executive producer of this revamped version. In the first version of the game, Bop the Bigot players used a chancla (flip flop) to “bop” the characters, tapping into Latino culture by leaning on the childhood experience of being set right by a flying chancla from a fed-up mother or grandmother.

This year, the chancla is replaced by a more current element, a green coconut, referencing Kamala Harris’ coconut tree meme. There are also side characters like “the couch,” cat ladies, and more coconuts. All references to jokes about Vice-Presidential candidate Vance, or insults Vance has made about women on the campaign trail.

Another new addition is that Harris’ laugh is immortalized as the game-over sound effect, an unexpected detail that adds even more humor and levity to the game.

cartoon renditions of Donald Trump, Kevin Roberts, and J.D. Vance around a Bop the Bigot logoPromotional image provided by On Point Studios.

Bop the Bigot, which is playable on desktop and mobile, is intended not just as a way to vent political frustrations, but also as a tool for activism and securing voter engagement.

For example, the game supports the work of Mexican Neidi Dominguez Zamorano, Founding Executive Director of the non-profit organization Organized Power in Numbers by using the “game over” screen to prompt players to donate to it and support their efforts.

Organized Power in Numbers is focused on empowering workers in the South and Southwest of the U.S. through collective action and comprehensive campaigns. Their mission is to create a large-scale movement that challenges the status quo and advocates for workers' rights, and racial and economic justice.

Currently, Dominguez Zamorano is leading worker outreach to 2 million working-class voters in the South and Southwest through doorknocking, texting, and calls with the help of local groups in North Carolina, Arizona, New Mexico, and more.

“We have been blown away by the enthusiastic reception for the video game. We knew we wanted to be part of its creative approach because our movement needs more fun and laughter. We need more ways to connect with nuestra gente so we can feel joy among all the absurdity we witness every day,” Dominguez Zamorano shared with Luz Media via email.

“Our people are gente trabajadora and we deserve to feel uplifted even in our toughest moments. We are deeply involved in the South and Southwest so we know what’s at stake in this election and we’re happy this can be a resource to mobilize, raise spirits, and get out the vote," she concluded.

Dominguez Zamorano is a committed activist for immigrants and workers' rights, known for her strategist skills and expertise. She played a key role in the campaign to win DACA and has also held roles in major campaigns, including as Deputy National States Director for Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign. In addition to her work with Organized Power in Numbers, Dominguez Zamorano is serving as a Senior Advisor to Mijente’s Fuera Trump Initiative.

Grassroots efforts like these have taken on new life in 2024, with Bop the Bigot adding to the larger, ongoing fight against political apathy and disinformation. Just as it did during the 2016 race, the video game uses humor to soften the serious task at hand—getting people to the polls.

"We want the game to be a fun and comical outlet for anyone who’s been insulted, frustrated, or harmed by Trump in the past and everyone who is ready to move forward as a country after election day," explained Loewe in a press release. "The proposals in Project 2025 and the beliefs of Trump and Vance aren’t just weird, they’re truly harmful. We wanted to give people a humorous and peaceful way to smack down their racism and sexism. We hope it makes people laugh and also feel empowered and motivated to get to the polls on or before election day."

With a mix of satire, sharp political critique, and nostalgia, the game is a call to action. The upcoming election, which is getting closer by the minute, has sparked fierce activism and creative yet grounded initiatives like these aim to ensure voters are engaged, especially young Latinos and disenfranchised groups.

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Latinos Are Ready to Vote for Abortion Rights This November

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Photo Credit: Gayatri Malhotra via Unsplash

Originally published in Common Dreams. Reprinted with permission.

The Latino electorate will prove decisive in securing reproductive freedom and abortion access through ballot measures around the country, particularly in states where Latinos are a significant portion of the electorate.

In November, abortion rights measures will appear on ballots across ten states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, and New York, where Latinos make up a significant portion of the electorate. For decades, pundits and politicians have recycled long-held misconceptions about Latino voters and abortion access, citing our conservative and religious beliefs.

Anti-abortion extremists have long fueled these misconceptions through misinformation and disinformation campaigns targeting Latino communities with egregious lies and inflammatory rhetoric about abortion. Yet, polling, focus groups, and direct interactions with Latino communities have debunked these outdated tropes.

The Latino electorate will prove decisive in securing reproductive freedom and abortion access through ballot measures around the country, particularly in states where Latinos are a significant portion of the electorate.

For Latinos, the freedom to decide, a pillar of our American democracy, is critical. Meanwhile, Latinos are being hit directly with anti-abortion efforts that take away that freedom such as the six-week abortion ban put into effect by the Florida Supreme Court and the 1864 abortion ban upheld by the Arizona Supreme Court. In the wake of the Dobbs decision, people of color and Latinas have felt the impact of a lack of abortion access, an element of basic healthcare.

A 2023 report by the National Partnership for Women and Families estimated that nearly 6.5 million Latinas, or 42% of all Latinas of reproductive age in the country, live in a state that either had or was likely to ban abortion. Ironically, it will be abortion access and anti-choice efforts to restrict freedom of choice that will mobilize Latino voters this election.

In a poll conducted by three national reproductive justice organizations, 87% of Latinas named abortion and women’s rights as one of their top priorities as they head to the polls. Another battleground poll conducted by Somos PAC and BSP Research found that 61% of Latino registered voters expressed a more positive/favorable view of Kamala Harris after hearing that she will protect abortion rights, versus only 19% of Latinos who said they had a more negative view of Harris after hearing that.

In key states to secure the White House and both chambers, Latinos make up large chunks of the electorate: Arizona (25%), Colorado (15%), Florida (20%), Nevada (20%), and New York (12%). In the face of unprecedented attacks on basic healthcare access and targeted attempts by extremists to mislead and divide our community on this issue, this November Latinos will be key deciders on abortion access across the country.

Mari Urbina, Managing Director of Indivisible, Battleground Arizona Lead and former Harry Reid advisor.

Héctor Sánchez Barba is president and CEO of Mi Familia Vota (MFV).

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