The First Native American Woman In The U.S. To Earn A Medical Degree
Susan La Flesche was only eight years old when she first witnessed someone die....
The Dynamic Dance of Double Dutch
Double Dutch, a sport said to have been brought to America by Dutch settlers...
The Shape Shift: Roller Skating
For the African-American community, roller skating is more than just a weekend activity—it’s an...
The Synchronized Sport of Escaramuza
Escaramuza is an all-female, rodeo-like sport from Mexico that combines beauty, history, and strength—and...
Hattie McDaniel: America’s First Black Oscar Winner
Hattie McDaniel was the first Black actor to win an Oscar for her supporting...
Why I’m Conflicted About The Super Bowl’s Latinx Halftime Show
This past weekend, friends and families all over the United States gathered around their...
Hidden Figuras: Maria Tallchief—Osage Native And America’s First Prima Ballerina
As the country’s first prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief put American ballet on the map....
When We Are Dancing, We’re All The Same
We spoke to Bomba Estereo’s Simon Mejia ahead of the band’s performance at the...
BESE Explains: Is The Word “Marijuana” Racist?
Did you know that the word “marijuana” has racist roots? It was used as...
Agua De Panty: Folkslore
Single and ready to mingle? Cast this liquid love spell to bring some romance...
Sea of Change: Native Like Water
Did you know surfing started as an Indigenous sport? After Spanish colonizers displaced Native...
Folkslore: Bad Apples
In this episode of Folkslore, one woman tells us about the time she...
BESE Explains | Why Is Cannabis Illegal?
Human beings have been using cannabis for thousands of years. Yet it’s illegal...
Why Hollywood is Still Failing Latinxs
The first time I watched the movie Selena was one of the first times...
Folkslore: Lucky Lashes
In this episode of Folkslore, a young, class clown puts a Nigerian folktale to...
Sea of Change: Todo Verde
“We’re really at a crossroads right now where people are seeing plant-based food as...