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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: 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, […]
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: 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 […]
Negra Como Soy: Sol Trujillo — U.S. Latinos and Our Colletive Future (AUDIO)
In this episode, Doni and Dr. Rhonda had the pleasure of interviewing Solomon D. (“Sol”) Trujillo, a global business executive. Sol has had numerous successes while serving as CEO of three large market-cap global companies in the three different corridors […]
African American? Afro Latin? Black? Latin? What ARE You, Exactly? (AUDIO)
Doni and Dr. Rhonda dive deeply this episode – into perceptions, considerations and discussions about what is “Blackness,” why, how and to whom does it apply? It’s a can’t miss conversation that is sure to get you thinking! Listen to […]
Negra Como Soy: Discussing Code Switching Linguistics (AUDIO)
CODE SWITCHING: Does your brain get tired when switching languages? In this episode, we explore cultural differences in manner of speech and how it affects individuals. With laughter and candor, Doni and Rhonda share their experiences. The term “code-switch” is […]
