In this episode we chop it up with Luis Rodriguez. Author of Always Running discussing toxic masculinity in the inner city with hispanic families. and life inside and outside of the gang life.

In this episode we discuss The Brief Wondrous Life Of Oscar Wao. We touch on growing up in toxic hispanic households as well as how our family's history has direct impacts on our fates.

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In our first Episode of Authors insights we chop it up with Sandra Cisneros the author of The House On Mango Street. We discuss how mango street is still relevant in todays world as well as the need for underrepresented folks to have a voice that is heard all across the world. We hope you guys enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

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In this episode we dive into "Signs Proceeding the End of the World" by Yuri Herrera. Throughout the episode we dive into immigration, belonging, the idea of losing yourself in a "new" world and the need for diversity in the United States of America.

In this episode we dive in to the outsiders by S.E Hinton. Where We beg the Question, Who are the Outsiders.
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