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  • The Ink & Iron
    Jul 18 2025

    It’s time for us to visit the heart of Chicano resistance in this episode, "The Ink and Iron"! We're not just exploring history; we're learning the unyielding power of prison poetry from icons like Raul Salinas and Enriqueta Vasquez, who knew the inside of places like Soledad Prison. This is where tales of injustice meet resilience, and the fierce fight for land and identity transforms paper into the ultimate weapon of freedom. Let the echoing cadence of marching footsteps, the vibrant energy of slam poetry, and the nostalgic crackle of old radio broadcasts transport you to a period when words carved out liberation from behind bars. Credits:

    Songs: Yo Soy Chicano - Rosas De Aztlan from Chicano movements songs album in the 1970s

    De colores - Rosas De Aztlan from Chicano movements songs album in the 70s

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    10 min
  • The Quiet Fire
    Jul 4 2025

    Step into the heart of the roaring 1920s Harlem! In this episode, "The Quiet Fire" gets ready to groove to the soulful rhythms of jazz and feel the electric pulse of Harlem nightlife. We'll walk alongside Anne Spencer, Helene Johnson, Mae V. Cowdery, and other trailblazing women poets whose courageous verses on race, love, and resistance ignited a "quiet fire" that continues to burn brightly. Prepare to be swept away as we bring their powerful words to life, accompanied by the nostalgic tap of typewriter keys and the smooth, unforgettable melodies of an era that changed the world.

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    8 min