Chicana Chisme

01/09/2024

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01/05/2024

🎆As we kick off this brand new year, let’s make a resolution to dive into some amazing books that will inspire, entertain, and uplift us! All while supporting the gente! 📚✨ Here are five great reads to add to your 2024 reading list:
1. I Am Diosa by Christine Guiterrez. “In this fiercely inspiring book from a fresh new voice in the women’s empowerment space, psychotherapist Christine Gutierrez welcomes women to join her in healing the wounds from past hurt or trauma to reclaim their worth and come back home to their true self and soul.”
2. Ese to Master Jefe by Raul R. Ramos. “Raul’s story reminds us that we are in control of our lives – and success is not pre-determined. As a young boy, Raul joined a hardcore street gang and faced profound adversity and obstacles. Yet, he never let his past destroy his future. In fact, he managed to rise to the top of military ranks.”
3. ¡Ándale Prieta! by Yasmin Ramirez. “Set in El Paso, Yasmín shares her experience in the border and how that shaped her as a person. The border city has a diversity of cultures and a sense of home she cannot find anywhere else. ¡Ándale, Prieta! shows the bond between a grandmother and granddaughter, and explores the grief of losing it.”
4. Answer the Call by Jorge V. Gonzalez. “In his #1 bestselling book, Answer The Call: Life Lessons From Family Origins Through Invention And Struggle, Jorge Gonzalez shares his personal journey of reinvention and offers practical insights on how you can do the same. After spending two decades perfecting his craft, Jorge was faced with a disability that left him unable to continue working in his chosen field. But rather than succumbing to anger and grief, he drew inspiration from his family’s legacy of taking calculated risks and pursued a new path forward.”
5. Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno Garcia. “The story follows Casiopea Tun, who, in an attempt to escape her grandfather’s home, inadvertently links up with a Mayan god eager to take back his throne. Soon she finds herself on a death-defying adventure, and experiencing the equally terrifying prospect of first love.”

01/03/2024

01/01/2024

Happy New Year Gente!! 🎆
As we step into 2024, let’s celebrate our rich culture, heritage, and the strength of our community! 🌹🔥 This year, let’s embrace our Chicano roots and make it a year of empowerment, unity, and progress! 💪🌟
This year, let’s honor our ancestors, their sacrifices, and the resilience that runs through our veins. Let’s celebrate our traditions, art, and music that have shaped our identity and continue to inspire us! 🎶🎨
Wishing you all a year filled with love, success, and endless opportunities. May 2024 be a year where our dreams come true and our voices are heard! 🤎✊🏽

12/21/2023

Born in 1909, Arcadia Hernández López was a pioneer in the field of bilingual education. Born in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Mexico, her family fled the Mexican Revolution and arrived in San Antonio around 1913. She served in the San Antonio Independent School District as a teacher for 33 years, and then as the district’s coordinator of bilingual programs for 13 years. As someone who struggled with the antiquated sink-or-swim-style of learning English in San Antonio public schools, López was inspired to create innovative bilingual education programs. After graduating from Main Avenue High School (Fox Tech High School), she earned a bachelor’s in education and mathematics in 1934, and a master’s in education from the University of Texas at Austin in 1938. Among her many accolades, López receieved the Ladies LULAC’s 1980 Woman of the Year Award, was inducted into the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame in 1989, and won the Ford Salute to Education award in 1993.

12/20/2023

That’s a wrap on Season 4! Thank you everyone who listened, subscribed and rated the show! Can’t wait for you all to see what Season FIVE has to offer 🤎 And if you missed any episodes go back and listen!! 🎧

12/18/2023

San Antonio grandfamilies!

We have a unique opportunity for you! If the HOPE Program sounds like something you and your grandchildren would be able and willing to participate in, or if you have any questions, contact Michele Pullen at [email protected]

12/18/2023

New Episode out now!!
Jorge V. Gonzalez is the author of the International Best Seller “ANSWER THE CALL”, Life lessons, from family origins through invention and struggle.
In his #1 bestselling book, Answer The Call: Life Lessons From Family Origins Through Invention And Struggle, Jorge Gonzalez shares his personal journey of reinvention and offers practical insights on how you can do the same. After spending two decades perfecting his craft, Jorge was faced with a disability that left him unable to continue working in his chosen field. But rather than succumbing to anger and grief, he drew inspiration from his family’s legacy of taking calculated risks and pursued a new path forward.
Jorge shares the lesson that with the right mindset, setbacks can be transformed into opportunities for growth and self-discovery. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, hard work, and high expectations in achieving success and reinventing oneself. By sharing his own experiences and examples, Jorge hopes to inspire and empower others to pursue their true purpose in life.

12/12/2023

🌹🌟 Hola Gente! Do you know the history about el Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe! 🌟🌹

🌺 Juan Diego, an indigenous man, living at the time of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, was visited by an apparition when he was walking on a hill named Tepeyac, on December 9, 1531. The apparition is described as a young woman with black hair and darkened skin, which is why the Virgin Guadalupe is sometimes referred to as “la virgen morena”. In his vision, he was told to build a giant church exactly where he stood. According to the story of the Lady of Guadalupe, Mary spoke in the Nahuatl language when she appeared to Diego. It is said that millions of indigenous people in Mexico were converted to Catholicism as a result of her appearance. Today, this is where the Basilica of Guadalupe is located. 🌍❤️

💃🏽 This day is filled with vibrant festivities, colorful processions, and joyful music. People dress in traditional attire, listen to mariachi, participate in parades, and eat traditional food. It’s a true fiesta for the senses! 🎶🎊

🙏🏽 Beyond the festivities, Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe is a time for reflection and devotion. Many believers make pilgrimages to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, where the original image of the Virgin Mary is housed. It’s a beautiful testament. 🙌🏽✨

12/07/2023

💃🏻Friend of the podcast , is publishing a multi author book, LATINAS RISING: BREAKING GENERATIONAL CHAINS AND BECOMING CHANGE MAKERS.

She is looking to feature 20 Latinas and amplify the voices of women who are rising to new levels! 👀

These are going to be stories of culture, hope, dreams, resilience, breakthroughs, going against cultural norms, breaking generational chains to change the dynamic of life to succeed, and so much more! 

It will contain stories that will change lives. Stories that will allow someone to feel seen and heard. Stories that will inspire and shape our future generations leaving a beautiful legacy behind.

If you are a Latinas who has always wanted to be a published author but have felt overwhelmed with the thought of writing an entire book, then this is for you. One chapter is a beautiful place to start and become a bestselling author! 

Comment below if you want to learn more!

12/04/2023

New Episode out now!!
💎 Janeskha Solis, a 30 year old devoted mother, born and raised in San Antonio, Texas is a Plus Size model & influencer, she has been featured and recognized by online stores such as “Shein” & “FashionNova”. She is a Writer & Co-content creator for a Local Celebrity/Comedian and the contributing writer for Live From Southside Magazine. She is owner and founder of The Fashion Glow Up Project. Janeskha genuinely has a passion for fashion and honestly believes that when you look good, you feel good. Documenting the transformation on multiple platforms, she helps style potential clients, women & men, all shapes & sizes. She assists them with putting outfits together that’s suitable for everyday life, special events etc, all while being budget friendly.
Janeskha Solis is the former Miss. Bexar County 2020, Miss. Texas Plus America 2021, Miss. Heart of Texas Plus America 2022 & last but certainly not least, she is The inaugural 2023 Plus USA Miss. Listen now on all podcast platforms!

11/29/2023

Gearing up for season 5 in 2024! If you’re interested in being a guest or know anyone who’d make a great one, submit your name on the link 🔗 in the bio! There are also sponsorship and advertising opportunities available!! Stayed tuned for everything happening in the new year! 🤎
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11/27/2023

New Episode out now!
💛Sarah is a 2nd generation Chicana born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. She was diagnosed with Stage IV Endometriosis in 2017 and has had a total of 4 surgeries related to her disease. She runs the page ._than._your._average on Instagram and recently started "Chism-Endo" a monthly support group for individuals with Endometriosis. Her goal is to use her experience as a Latina with Endometriosis to spread awareness, education, build community, and share resources for BIPOC individuals who are also battling this disease. She believes in the power of patient voices and believes we can create accessible, inclusive, and culturally competent Endometriosis care for all. Listen now on all podcast platforms!

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11/25/2023

💜 Had a great interview this morning with on , thank you for having me! 💜

11/20/2023

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11/20/2023

So, a couple days ago I googled myself, as one does, and discovered someone wrote a paper for a chicano studies class off of the podcast! My numbers aren’t huge, Im not a monetized show, I do it out of pure passion for the culture! Things like this are the reason I started the podcast, to teach, share stories, and get others to better understand what being a Chicano means to myself and others! I really wish I knew who wrote this, if you’re seeing this, you have no idea how much more motivation you just gave me! 🤎✊🏽

11/20/2023

It started as a Friendsgiving and ended up as a WHOLE Sunday Funday. lol

11/15/2023

Last night I had the opportunity to meet the EGOT Latina Legend herself, Rita Moreno! They say don’t meet your hero’s but she did not disappoint. Man, has that woman has LIVED a life! San Antonio’s own lead the discussion with Rita Moreno and spoke on his own experiences in the business. Talk about Latino excellence in the house! All of this, while being surrounded by many women in San Antonio who are building their own legacies 🤩

11/09/2023

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Tejano Mundial

11/09/2023

10/30/2023

10/30/2023

New Episode out now! 🚨
San Antonio’s Chicano culture has always flown under the radar. Davy, Founder of Eterno Esteelo Culture, uses his brand to promote events, local Chicano entrepreneurs, music, and his love of the Chicano culture in Texas. 🤎 Stream it now on Roku via the Tejano 360 app or listen on all podcast platforms!

10/23/2023

New Episode out now! 🚨
Chone E AKA Joanna Estrada is an actress/comedian from San Antonio Texas, who blew up on TIKTOK and is now killing the comedy scene. She’s a mom and wife, often using her husband in her comedic content. You can see Joanna performing at live shows, meet and greets, across the United States. Chona is having a big Homecoming Show in San Antonio October 27-29. Listen on all podcast platforms or stream on Roku on the app!

10/17/2023

Have you seen todays Google Doodle?! San Antonio 🙌🏽
🎙️Raoul Cortez is a true pioneer of Spanish language radio and television in the United States. Born in Veracruz, Mexico, in 1905, he came to San Antonio at an early age to seek his fortune, working first as a reporter for La Prensa newspaper and also as a salesman for the Pearl Brewing Company.
In the 1930s and 40s Cortez owned and operated a Theatrical Agency that introduced top Mexican and Latin American entertainers to the U.S. In 1940 he began buying airtime on KMAC Radio and producing Spanish variety hours for the station. In 1944 Cortez applied for a license to open his own radio station. To get around wartime restrictions on foreign language media, he stated that part of the station’s purpose was to mobilize the Mexican-American community behind the war effort.
In 1946 KCOR-AM went on the air…. the first full-time Spanish language radio station in the country owned and operated by a Hispanic. It is still on the air today with the same call letters that bear a portion of his last name. Cortez also formed the "Sombrero" radio network…a chain of stations across the country that banded together in order to improve and promote radio broadcasts.
In 1955 Cortez expanded his broadcasting operations to include television when he launched KCOR-TV Channel 41. This was the first television station aimed solely at the Hispanic market, as well as the first UHF station.
Cortez passed away in 1971. In 1981 the City of San Antonio named the Raoul A. Cortez Branch Library in recognition of his accomplishments. In 2006 the National Association of Broadcasters gave its Spirit of Broadcasting Award jointly to Cortez and his son-in-law, Emilio Nicolas. In 2007 the professional publication, Radio Ink, created the Medallas de Cortez Hispanic Radio Award to recognize outstanding achievement and leadership in Hispanic radio.
Mr. Cortez is included in an exhibit recently opened at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History entitled “American Enterprise” … the story of innovation in American business history.
Source: http://sanantonioradiohalloffame.com/raoul-cortez.html

10/14/2023

☀️This morning, On October 14, 2023, an annular, or "ring of fire," solar eclipse occurred here in San Antonio, Texas at 11:54! 🌕

10/10/2023

10/09/2023

https://www.somosmacri.org/event-details/macri-visitor-center-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting

Join us for an afternoon of music and celebration to mark the opening of the MACRI Visitor Center!