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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 resistance to healing and community, this is a story about carrying generations with you and turning that into purpose. But this chapter hits even harder. Arturo is now on a new journey. One that goes beyond storytelling. He is currently in search of a kidney donor, facing a reality that reminds us how fragile and powerful life really is. This episode is about more than culture-it's about showing up for one another. It's about community in action. Tap in. Listen. Share. And if you can, stand with Arturo. ✨If you would be interested in helping Arturo find his Kidney Donor you can check out this link! https://lomalindalivingdonor.org/ ✨📸 check out his Art work on his website https://chicanosoul.myshopify.com/ 🎙️ "Down For The Brown Podcast" A podcast to enlighten nuestra gente, empower communities of color, and make our voices heard.

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 education as a form of resistance, healing, and liberation. We unpack the barriers that have long stood in the way and the work being done to break them down. Joining us is our special guest, Melanie Berru a Proud Xicana from the Central Valley, a mother, daughter, a partner, & also a Professora of Sociology at Modesto Junior College who also teaches inside the county jail. Who brings powerful insight, and a deep commitment to uplifting incarcerated and community college students. Together, we explore how education can become a pathway to empowerment, dignity, and systemic change. This is a conversation about justice, access, and the power of knowledge to transform lives. • Tune in now and be part of the conversation. #Podcast #EducationJustice #HigherEducation #Incarceration #BreakingBarriers #CommunityEmpowerment #firstgeneration

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 of interviewing members of El movimiento, and obtaining an insight about the kind of challenges and victories they have faced in their community. Thank you for continuing to support and trust us in the space we are continuing to provide. DEL PUEBLO, PARA EL PUEBLO!

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!

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 with immigration, as well as the yellow card which is the rapid response number. Also important information to have! Shout out my brother Angel Santiago! we've been advocating for our families and our communities since we were babies! love you bro!

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 as well as opened several different perspectives over time. Thank you for tuning in once again!

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 your support!!

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 that address how college climates have diminished retention and persistence (Museus et al., 2017). Many colleges and universities are not fully aware of men of color’s intersectional needs and have yet to develop appropriate institutional responses to address these students’ depressed retention and graduation rates (Clark et al., 2013). Many college campuses also have not considered how the college environment and institutional factors contribute to students’ lack of connection with faculty, staff, and administration (Museus et al., 2017; Huerta, 2020; Hurtado & Carter, 1997; Rendon, 1994). The disconnection leads to perceptions that individual student failure is outside the scope of professional and moral responsibility and that students “should know” how to navigate a “hidden curriculum.”  On this episode of the podcast I had the pleasure of sharing the mic with X'andri Bautista and Jaime Cortez Jimenez. Both whom are recent and soon to be university graduates. In this episode we had the chance to speak on behalf of our experience as men of color and the peer perspective of X'andri. Digging in further to why the statistics have continued to read very low in the number of men attending colleges and universities. We hope you enjoy this episode, feel free to reach out and hopefully we can continue to keep the conversation going. Alrato

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. Saludos mi Gente bonita! Y animo!

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 family and his upbringing growing up with undocumented parents. His journey through education has pushed him to become the first in his family to attend college. He will be walking the stage next May, just like a lot of us are planning too as well! Hope y'all like this episode, I welcome you all to hop into the conversation!

Collaborative student project for CALS 403, Xandri, Miguel, Chuy

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 Oregon, originally born in Mexico City! Being able to share space with such an individual who can relate so much on my upbringing, makes me feel that I’m not alone out there! We continue to show support through the states with one main goal; to share our stories and make our voices heard, feel free to check it out! ✊🏽🤎

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 was an intense episode full of tears and laughter. I ask that you all are respectful while listening to his story. It has become something that moved me and given me the honor of being able to speak about such conversations that really matter. With love, thank you for tuning in!

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 out!! Her work might be in the next exhibition near you! Or in a community close by

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!