CA is Electing Poets to City Council: Meet Antonio Lopez, Newly Elected Poetician Tony Diaz El Librotraficante interviews Antonio López whose debut poetry collection, Gentefication, was selected by Gregory Pardlo as the winner of the 2019 Levis Prize in Poetry, and will be published through Four Way Books in September 2021. Born and raised in East Palo Alto, CA, he has received scholarships to attend the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley, Tin House, the Vermont Studio Center, and Bread Loaf. He is a proud member of the Macondo Writers Workshop and a CantoMundo Fellow. His nonfiction has been featured or is forthcoming in PEN/America, Jacket2, and Insider Higher Education, and his poetry in The New Republic, Tin House, and elsewhere. He holds degrees from Duke University, Rutgers-Newark, and the University of Oxford. He is pursuing a PhD in Modern Thought and Literature at Stanford University. Antonio is currently fighting gentrification in his hometown as the newest and youngest councilmember for the City of East Palo Alto. Latino Politics And News Airdate: Tues Dec. 22, 2020, 2 pm, CST 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, Livestream: www.kpft.org We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman, Communications Director Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes our radio shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tune in every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm for Latino Politics and News with Tony Diaz 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. That's followed by Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say at 6 pm to 7 pm CST. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. Tony Diaz also appears on "What's Your Point?" on Fox 26 Houston, Sundays at 7 am. www.NuestraPalabra.org www.Librotraficante.com Livestream: www.KPFT.org.

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CA is Electing Poets to City Council: Meet Antonio Lopez, Newly Elected Poetician

Nuestra Palabra Alum Liana Lopez produced and hosted this one-hour special honoring the legacy of Chicana Icon Maria Jimenez who recently succumbed to cancer. Thanks to Anna Nuñez who provided audio interviews. Maria paved the way, inspired, and trained an entire generation of activists and artists. Her impact on our community and the world is profound. This is our tribute to her. Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say Airdate: Tues Dec. 22, 2020, 6 pm, CST 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX Livestream: www.kpft.org NP Radio airs live Tuesdays 6pm-7pm cst 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX. Livestream www.KPFT.org. More podcasts at www.NuestraPalabra.org. The Nuestra Palabra Radio Show is archived at the University of Houston Digital Archives. Our hard copy archives are kept at the Houston Public Library’s Special Collections Hispanic Archives. KPFT hosts a monopoly on community cultural capital. We answer to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Nuestra Palabra today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes ours shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tony Diaz Sun 7am "What's Your Point" Fox 26 Houston Tues 2pm Latino Politics And News 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream: www.kpft.org. Tues 6pm NP Lit Radio 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream: www.kpft.org.

Honoring The Life of Chicana Icon Maria Jimenez

Hanging on to El Barrio: A Special Edition of "Que Onda" Magazine and the Nuestra Palabra Radio Show with words by Tony Diaz. Tony Diaz interviews Que Onda Publisher Gabriel Esparza about "Que Onda" Magazine's commitment to the community. They discuss how to empower community cultural capital in Segundo Barrio and throughout all of Houston. Diaz also interviews Baldemar Rodriguez, Manager of Community Partnerships, about the updating of the "Christmas Carol" for this Holiday Season and a Food Drive co-sponsored by the Alley Theatre and the Zocalo Advisory Committee. Airdate: Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Publication date: Thursday, December 17, 2020 We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman, Communications Director Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes our radio shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tune in every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm for Latino Politics and News with Tony Diaz 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. That's followed by Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say at 6 pm to 7 pm CST. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. Tony Diaz also appears on "What's Your Point?" on Fox 26 Houston, Sundays at 7 am. www.NuestraPalabra.org www.Librotraficante.com Livestream: www.KPFT.org.

Hanging on To El Barrio by Tony Diaz for Que Onda Magazine.

Before tonight's final exam on Lalo Alcaraz Studies, conducted by Tony Diaz, you should review previous work starting with our interview with Lalo Alcaraz just as a little film named "Coco" was about to take off: https://soundcloud.com/tony-diaz-727211483/lalo-alcaraz-discusses-coco-the-pixar-film-he-helped-save Compare contrast the two. Extra credit if you buy a 2021 #LaloAlcaraz Calendar. And Don't. Catch. COVID19. Tony Diaz interviews Porfirio Villarreal from the Houston Health Department. He tells us to: #MASKUP #WashYourHands #stayhome #todosjuntosmejor Airdate: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. NP Radio airs live Tuesdays 6pm-7pm cst 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX. Livestream www.KPFT.org. More podcasts at www.NuestraPalabra.org. The Nuestra Palabra Radio Show is archived at the University of Houston Digital Archives. Our hard copy archives are kept at the Houston Public Library’s Special Collections Hispanic Archives. KPFT hosts a monopoly on community cultural capital. We answer to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Nuestra Palabra today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes ours shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tony Diaz Sun 7am "What's Your Point" Fox 26 Houston Tues 2pm Latino Politics And News 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream: www.kpft.org. Tues 6pm NP Lit Radio 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream: www.kpft.org.

Catching Up With Chicano Artist Lalo Alcaraz. & COVID-19 Safety. Wear. Your. Mask.

He campaigned against Donald J. Trump, but did long-time Republican Jacob M. Monty really vote for Joe Biden? Judge Julia Maldonado Judge 507 Family District Court was one of the Super 7 Latinas running for judge. At one point, she was the only one. Tony Diaz El Librotraficante interviews both. Airdate: Tues Dec. 8, 2020, 2 pm, CST 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX. We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman, Communications Director Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes our radio shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tune in every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm for Latino Politics and News with Tony Diaz 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. That's followed by Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say at 6 pm to 7 pm CST. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. Tony Diaz also appears on "What's Your Point?" on Fox 26 Houston, Sundays at 7 am. www.NuestraPalabra.org www.Librotraficante.com Livestream: www.KPFT.org.

Latinos on The Latino Vote: Republicans Who Campaigned Against Trump. Victorious Latina Judge

The Power of Mexican American Studies. Tony Diaz interviews Dr. Nolan Cabrera for a one-hour special. Dr. Cabrera led the research team that proved Mexican American Studies improves graduation rates. He addresses 2 topics: 1. The Legacy of The Struggle for Mexican American Studies in AZ. 2. White Fragility Vs. Ethnic Studies in CA Today. Airdate: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. 2 pm. We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman, Communications Director Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes our radio shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tune in every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm for Latino Politics and News with Tony Diaz 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. That's followed by Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say at 6 pm to 7 pm CST. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. Tony Diaz also appears on "What's Your Point?" on Fox 26 Houston, Sundays at 7 am. www.NuestraPalabra.org www.Librotraficante.com Livestream: www.KPFT.org.

The Power of Mexican American Studies: 1-Hour Special with Dr. Nolan Cabrera

NP ALL LIT V: Poetry, Prose, & Music Beginning to End. All Lit V, poetry and prose from beginning to end. Featuring the work of Gris Muñoz, David Romero, Alfredo Corchado, Maria Hinojosa, Tony Diaz, and Ire'ne Lara Silva. Airdate: Nov. 24, 2020. NP Radio airs live Tuesdays 6pm-7pm cst 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX. Livestream www.KPFT.org. More podcasts at www.NuestraPalabra.org. The Nuestra Palabra Radio Show is archived at the University of Houston Digital Archives. Our hard copy archives are kept at the Houston Public Library’s Special Collections Hispanic Archives. KPFT hosts a monopoly on community cultural capital. We answer to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Nuestra Palabra today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes ours shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tony Diaz www.TonyDiaz.net Sun 7am "What's Your Point" Fox 26 Houston Tues 2pm Latino Politics And News 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream: www.kpft.org. Tues 6pm NP Lit Radio 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream: www.kpft.org.

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Latinos discuss the Latino Vote. Imagine that. Tony Diaz interviews Judge-Elect Natalia Cornelio, one of the Super 7 Latinas who ran for judge and won in Harris County. He also talks to the publisher of Que Onda Magzine Gabriel Esparza about the state of Latino media and its impact on the Latino Vote. Airdate: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. 2 pm. We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman, Communications Director Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes our radio shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tune in every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm for Latino Politics and News with Tony Diaz 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. That's followed by Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say at 6 pm to 7 pm CST. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. Tony Diaz also appears on "What's Your Point?" on Fox 26 Houston, Sundays at 7 am. www.NuestraPalabra.org www.Librotraficante.com Livestream: www.KPFT.org.

The Power of the Latino Vote and Latino Media

Election Day Deep Thoughts and Great Sounds: TODAY 6 pm 90.1 FM & www.KPFT.org. Nuestra Palabra brings you essays by Bryan Parras "Nature Will Ban Fracking", Mónica Rhor from Houston Chronicle, "'Historic decimation' of Latino communities can only be grasped one story at a time." And Tony Diaz with the essay "Independence from Corona Virus" in English and Spanish. And awesome music. #ElectoralAdrenaline Listen in line to vote, driving familia to the polls, or as you text folks to make sure they voted. https://conta.cc/2TOtljb Air date: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. 6pm. We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman, Communications Director Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes our radio shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tune in every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm for Latino Politics and News with Tony Diaz 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. That's followed by Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say at 6 pm to 7 pm CST. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. Tony Diaz also appears on "What's Your Point?" on Fox 26 Houston, Sundays at 7 am. www.NuestraPalabra.org www.Librotraficante.com Livestream: www.KPFT.org.

Electoral Adrenaline: Essays on COVID-19 and Pollution in our Comunidad

If the Super 7 Latina Candidates for Judge win, there will be 10 Latina judges sitting in 120 posts. That is 8%. We are proud of them, but we are disappointed with the system. Support them and let's keep pushing for more representation. Las Super Siete Son/The Super Seven are: 1. Amparo Guerra, Democratic nominee, 1st Court of Appeals Place 5 2. Ana Martinez, Democratic nominee, 179th District Court 3. Judge Julia Maldonado, Incumbent Judge, 507th District Court 4. Lesley Briones, Incumbent Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law 5. Natalia “Nata” Cornelio, Democratic nominee, 351st District Court 6. Jo Ann Delgado, Incumbent, Justice of the Peace Pcnt 2 Place 1 7. Veronica Rivas-Milloy, Democratic nominee, 1st Court of Appeals Place 3 Show aired election day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, 2pm. We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman, Communications Director Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes our radio shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tune in every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm for Latino Politics and News with Tony Diaz 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. That's followed by Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say at 6 pm to 7 pm CST. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. Tony Diaz also appears on "What's Your Point?" on Fox 26 Houston, Sundays at 7 am. www.NuestraPalabra.org www.Librotraficante.com Livestream: www.KPFT.org.

The Super 7 Latinas Running for Judge

One-Hour Special: Latinos Racially Profiled by Fort Bend Sherrif Dept Under Troy Nehls. This is the audio from the protest at the Sheriff's Department in Fort Bend, Texas. We want to thank all our allies from so many communities who united to defy discrimination. Air date: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman, Communications Director Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes our radio shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tune in every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm for Latino Politics and News with Tony Diaz 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. That's followed by Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say at 6 pm to 7 pm CST. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. Tony Diaz also appears on "What's Your Point?" on Fox 26 Houston, Sundays at 7 am. www.NuestraPalabra.org www.Librotraficante.com Livestream: www.KPFT.org.

One-Hour Special: Latinos Racially Profiled by Fort Bend Sherrif Dept Under Troy Nehls

Que hacer para protegernos del Covid-19. & City Council J & G Cultura.

Al Castillo, Pres of LULAC Council 60 Tells TX Gov Abbott that he owes his father an apology for his acts of voter suppresion. Manuel Valenzuela is standing up for Chicanos who are being deported.

Chicano Veterans Are Being Deported. TX Gov Accused of Voter Suppression.

Join us for this one-hour special with Tony Diaz interviewing Mario Castillo, who makes history as the first Latino President for Lone Star College System. This is also part of Nuestra Palabra's Ultimate Hispanic Heritage Month. Mario Castillo was also part of our #UHHM focus on Houston City Council District E, where LSC-Kingwood is located. We also want to thank our Nuestra Palabra Community Representative for District E-Daniel Saenz. He organized a great event on Facebook Live, featuring additional leaders and artists. This campaign demonstrates that every Houston City Council District is a Latino District. Mario's story demonstrates the power of leaders leading with Latino values, interests, and needs in mind. Tune in to find out more. Original airdate Tuesday, October 13, 2020. This is our way of re-inventing Hispanic Heritage Mont and Book Signings to get through the COVID-19 shut down for the Ultimate Hispanic Heritage Month! #UHHM. We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman, Communications Director Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes our radio shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tune in every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm for Latino Politics and News with Tony Diaz 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. That's followed by Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say at 6 pm to 7 pm CST. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. Tony Diaz also appears on What's Your Point on Fox 26 Houston, Sundays at 7 am. www.NuestraPalabra.org www.Librotraficante.com Livestream: www.KPFT.org.

One-Hour Special with Mario Castillo, first Latino President for Lone Star College

Tony Diaz interviews Maria Hinojosa about her new book: "Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love And Hate In A Torn America." Listen to this great interview, read the book, and then meet legendary journalist Maria Hinojosa live, Saturday, October 10, 2020, at 2 pm, on a Facebook Live Show on the FB page of Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say. Brazos Bookstore is our book partner: https://www.brazosbookstore.com/book/9781982128654 You can't get your book signed, but some folks will get their "book clicked." Purchase the book ahead of time, email us, and you might get picked to join Maria on the FB Live broadcast and get a pic of you holding up your copy of "Once I Was You" with Maria Hinojosa herself! Tony@NuestraPalabra.org. Link to the FB invite for her charla with Nuestra Palabra: https://fb.me/e/4QwNVCfTq This is our way of re-inventing Hispanic Heritage Mont and Book Signings to get through the COVID-19 shut down for the Ultimate Hispanic Heritage Month! #UHHM. Every district is a Latino District. We answer only to our community. Please budget a donation to KPFT, and make it support of Latino Politics and News today. Visit www.kpft.org. Thanks to our crew: Roxana Guzman, Communications Director Leti Lopez Rodrigo Bravo, who mixes our radio shows Laurie Flores Al Castillo Tune in every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm for Latino Politics and News with Tony Diaz 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. That's followed by Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say at 6 pm to 7 pm CST. 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston. Livestream www.KPFT.org. Tony Diaz also appears on What's Your Point on Fox 26 Houston, Sundays at 7 am. www.NuestraPalabra.org www.Librotraficante.com Livestream: www.KPFT.org.

Maria Hinojosa "Once I Was You" One-Hour Special with Nuestra Palabra

Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, is a writer, activist, and professor who tells it like it is. He co-hosts the #NPRadio Show on 90.1 FM KPFT Houston. He's also a political analyst on "What's Your Point?" on Fox 26 Houston.

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