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Negra Como Soy: Responding in a Different Language (AUDIO)
Language can be fun and sometimes tricky. “When I speak Spanish to people, do they speak English back?” In this episode of “Negra Como Soy,” Doni and Dr. Rhonda talk about how native Spanish speakers sometimes react differently to people […]
Negra Como Soy: Responding in a Different Language (VIDEO)
Language can be fun and sometimes tricky. “When I speak Spanish to people, do they speak English back?” In this episode of “Negra Como Soy,” Doni and Dr. Rhonda talk about how native Spanish speakers sometimes react differently to people […]
Negra Como Soy: Emilio Sasamu Thomas and His Musical Journey (AUDIO)
In this episode, Doni and Dr. Rhonda continue their chat with Emilio Sasamu Thomas, specifically his musical journey, the foundations of that and what brought him to the place he is now in his career. Sasamu talks about how the […]
Negra Como Soy: Garifuna Culture with Emilio Sasamu Thomas (AUDIO)
In this episode, Doni and Dr. Rhonda chat with Emilio Sasamu Thomas about Garifuna history and culture. A professional musician and educator, Sasamu is the youngest member of the Garifuna Collective, a band based in Belize. He plays the guitar, […]
Passport Problems: Dubai Resident Explains One of the Challenges of a Global Lifestyle
It’s a symbol of patriotism. It’s full of pages that get stamped from all over the world. It’s a piece of identification. A passport is something so small, yet holds great value. However, for British citizen Chris, obtaining one for […]
Negra Como Soy — Why Antoinette Lee Toscano Thinks CHRIS ROCK Should Know Better: The Politics of Hair (AUDIO)
In this episode, all the emotion comes into play today as Doni and Dr. Rhonda chat with adventure sports writer Antoinette Lee Toscano about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars and cultural assumptions surrounding black women’s hair. Microaggressions, […]
Negra Como Soy: Talking About Puerto Rico With Abelsain Gonzalez (AUDIO)
In this episode, Doni and Dr. Rhonda chat with Abelsain Gonzalez about his recent trip to Puerto Rico where he re-connected with his family and the effects of hurricanes, earthquakes and the pandemic on the island. Gonzalez also talked about […]
Negra Como Soy: Singing Your Soul’s Song With Dr. Jamal Fruster (AUDIO)
In this episode we chat with Dr. Jamal Fruster, life coach, speaker and health care professional who refers to himself as “The Hype Man for Humanity.” Dr. Fruster talks about serving the Latinx community in Tucson, Ariz. and how one’s […]
