Educated Peleoneras

Summary: This episode of Tamarindo is full of #EducatedPeleonera vibes! Starting with some quality catching up with co-hosts Melinna and Brenda in our 'Que Pasa' segment (#thirsttrap: we talk #JanelleMonae). We engage in a rare "Explanatory Comma" moment (See NPR's Code Switch episode from 12/14/16) to catch y'all up on what exactly we mean when we say or hashtag 'Educated Peleonera'. We put a spotlight on some #EducatedPeleoneras who are fearlessly lifting their voices standing up for their communities and are making waves culturally and politically. We invoke the badassery of #NaomiWadler #EmmaGonzalez and #EdnaChavez some of the young women of color whose voices resounded around the world as they demanded an end to gun violence at #MarchforOurlives. As Latinas from #LosAngeles, we were especially touched by #SouthLA teen Edna Lisbeth Chavez who highlighted the need for the movement and media to focus on gun violence in communities of color, including #policeviolence and for resources in communities to address trauma and inequalities stemming from poverty and systemic racism. Next, we interview Afro-Latinx political commentator, community organizer, and independent journalist Rosa Clemente. Rosa joined actor Susan Sarandon at the 2018 Golden Globes to shed light on #TimesUp. We caught up with Rosa shortly after the #WeAllGrow Latina conference and learned more about #PRontheMap, a collaborative effort she founded that brings independent journalists together to document the untold stories of Puerto Rican people following the devastating hurricane Maria. A native of South Bronx, Rosa Clemente is one of the most raw, honest, political, social, and cultural voices in the country. Keep up with Rosa on twitter: @rosaclemente or on instagram @blackpuertoricanphd Finally, we wrap up with our signature segments: the Chancla, a flip flop that we energetically chuck at whatever ticked us off (from twitter trolls to toxic masculinity) and the ode to #Selena, the #BidiBidiBomBom (when your heart goes pitter patter in Spanish), where we balance it out by sharing something that's bringing us joy. For more Tamarindo in you life, subscribe on our website www.tamarindopodcast.com Edna Lisbeth Chavez' speech: [http://www.latinorebels.com/2018/03/24/edna-chavezs-amazingly-powerful-speech-at-march-for-our-lives/](http://www.latinorebels.com/2018/03/24/edna-chavezs-amazingly-powerful-speech-at-march-for-our-lives/) Also mentioned, this article by slate: [https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/04/sonia-sotomayor-has-become-a-lonely-voice-fighting-against-the-supreme-courts-rightward-turn.html](https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/04/sonia-sotomayor-has-become-a-lonely-voice-fighting-against-the-supreme-courts-rightward-turn.html) Rosa Clemente's website: [rosaclemente.net](www.rosaclemente.net)