The University of Houtston-Downtown's Center for Latino Studies talks with students, professors, and various guests on Latinx matters around the university and the greater Houston area.
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University of Houston-Downtown - Center for Latino Studies
In today’s episode of Historias del Centro, we dive into the unique experiences of first-gen students at the University of Houston Downtown.
We hear heartfelt stories from students who’ve navigated challenges—like dealing with family expectations and finding their voice in academia. These stories not only highlight their triumphs but also help us understand the broader impact of first-gen experiences on our communities.
It’s about more than just education; it’s about preserving history and making sure every voice is heard. So grab a seat and listen in on these inspiring journeys!
23 Feb 2026
NACCS Tejas Foco 2026
In this episode, we learn about the National Association of Chicana/Chicano Studies upcoming regional conference Tejas Foco 2026. Dr. DeJesus-Rivera discusses the conference with Drs. Carlos Cantu of the University of Houston-Downtown and Dr. Jesus Esparza of Texas Southern University.
17 Feb 2026
Arthur Lee Hardy Adams: A Legacy in Education
Within this episode, Dr. Vida Robertson of the Center for Social Inquiry and Transformation has a conversation with Arthur Lee Hardy Adams. The conversation is a deep and powerful conversation about Ms. Lee Hardy Adams, who discusses her educational journey, including being a part of the first class of what is now known as the University of Louisiana.
22 Jan 2026
Historias para la comunidad - UHD E-Library
In this episode, Dr. DeJesus-Rivera talks with the Director of the UHD Bilingual e-Library, Dr. Maria Bhattacharjee.
En este episodio, la Dra. DeJesus-Rivera conversa con la directora de la biblioteca electrónica bilingüe de la UHD, la Dra. Maria Bhattacharjee.
7 Oct 2024
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jesus A. Campos
In this episode of Historias del Centro, we have a conversation with UHD Alumni, Dr. Jesus A. Campos. We discuss his work with the Harris County Department of Education, the various obstacles he faced while being an undocumented student, and the importance of education.
30 Sept 2024
Myth and Reality: Latin America's Independence Movements with Dr. Fernell Jimenez-Pabon
In this episode of Historias del Centro, we learn the origins of Hispanic Heritage Month from Dr. Fernell Jimenez-Pabon.
2 May 2024
End of the Semester Reflection - Spring 2024
Dr. Albert De Jesus, Dr. Anthony Ramirez, and Jasmin Rojas reflect on the year and semester they have had working with the Center for Latino Studies.
25 Apr 2024
Migrant World Making with Dr. Arthur Soto-Vasquez
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Arthur Soto-Vasquez, who is an Assistant Professor of Communication at Texas A&M International. Dr. Soto-Vasquez talks about his professional trajectory and his new book, Migrant World Making.
18 Apr 2024
Student Spotlight - Latinas Achieve
In this episode, we talk with UHD student organization Latinas Achieve.
For more on Latinas Achieve check out, https://www.instagram.com/uhdlatinasachieve/
11 Apr 2024
Faculty Spotlight - Dr. Peter Soland
Within this episode, Dr. Albert DeJesus interviews UHD Associate Professor of History, Dr. Peter Soland. In this interview, we spotlight the various projects Dr. Soland has done including his book Mexican Icarus.
4 Apr 2024
Student Highlight: Cunjunto Cultural Appreciation
In this episode, Dr. Ramirez talks with the UHD student organization, the Cunjunto Cultural Appreciation.
For more information on the Cunjunto Cultural Appreciation visit: https://www.instagram.com/uhd_cca (https://www.instagram.com/uhd_cca)
28 Mar 2024
BIPOC Pop: Creating Diverse and Innovative Conferences with UT-Austin's Latinx Pop Lab
In this episode, we attend the 2024 BIPOC Pop Conference at the University of Texas at Austin. Here we speak with various participants of the event and discuss what makes BIPOC Pop such a great and powerful conference, and what we can do to make a conference like this possible in Houston.
21 Mar 2024
Bringing "Nothing" to Life: The Past, Present, and Future of the O'Kane Theatre
This is our second part to our conversation with the O'Kane theatre. In this episode, we talk with Profs. Macy Malestrom and Kyle Moore on their decisions for costume and set designs. Additionally, we talk with students about what O'Kane means to them, and finally, we learn about the next production the O'Kane theatre is working on for the Spring 2023 semester.
A special thank you to Jasmin Rojas for helping edit and produce this episode!
4 Mar 2024
Decolonizing Shakespeare with the O'Kane Theatre pt. 1
In the premire episode of Historias del Centro, we talk to the O'Kane Theatre and find out how they made diverse changes to Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.
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