Introducing American Colony

Episodio 2: Volver o vivir

José Raphael sueña con retirarse a Puerto Rico, donde nació. Es el padre de T.J. Raphael, la productora de este episodio. José sobrevivió a Vietnam, al Agente Naranja y al cáncer. Pero en todo el archipiélago hay un solo hospital de veteranos operativo, y volver podría costarle el cuidado que lo mantiene vivo. Nuria Net narra su historia y lo que revela sobre el cuidado médico que se les debe a los veteranos boricuas por servir en las guerras de Estados Unidos, pero que aún no consiguen en su tierra. T.J. Raphael produjo este episodio de American Colony. Julio Ricardo Varela lo editó. Créditos American Colony es una producción de The Latino Newsletter [https://thelatinonewsletter.org/] y Shake It Easy Media [https://www.shakeiteasymedia.com/] Concepto original de Julio Ricardo Varela Editora principal: Nuria Net Productor principal: Joaquín Cotler Presentadores: Julio Ricardo Varela and Nuria Net Productor: Carlos Berríos Polanco Consultora: Susanne Ramírez de Arellano Editora gerente: Christina Hernández Productora de video: Amalia I. Núñez-Pires Videos para redes sociales: Anthony Modesto Milián y Aliana M. Bigio Ilustrador: Ricky Rodriguez Compositor: Alain Emile Música adicional cortesía de Soundstripe Productores ejecutivos: Julio Ricardo Varela, Nuria Net y Joaquín Cotler Este programa cuenta con el apoyo de la Mellon Foundation, la mayor patrocinadora de las artes y las humanidades en los Estados Unidos. Más en Mellon.org [http://mellon.org]. American Colony también es posible gracias a donaciones individuales. Para apoyar el periodismo de The Latino Newsletter, visita The Latino Newsletter [https://thelatinonewsletter.org/] y haz clic en Donate.

Episode 2: No Way Home

José Raphael dreams of one thing: retiring in Puerto Rico, the place where he was born. He survived Vietnam, Agent Orange, and cancer. But the archipelago has just one fully functioning VA hospital, and going back could cost him the care keeping him alive. His daughter, producer T.J. Raphael, tells his story and what it reveals about the care Puerto Rican veterans are owed for serving in American wars, and still can't get at home. This episode of American Colony was produced by T.J. Raphael. It was edited by Julio Ricardo Varela. Credits American Colony is a production of The Latino Newsletter [https://thelatinonewsletter.org/] and Shake It Easy Media [https://www.shakeiteasymedia.com/] Original Concept by Julio Ricardo Varela Senior Editor: Nuria Net Senior Producer: Joaquín Cotler Hosts: Julio Ricardo Varela and Nuria Net Producer: Carlos Berríos Polanco Consulting Producer: Susanne Ramírez de Arellano Managing Editor: Christina Hernández Video Producer: Amalia I. Nuñez-Pires Social Media Videos: Anthony Modesto Milián and Aliana M. Bigio Illustrator: Ricky Rodriguez Composer: Alain Emile Additional music courtesy of Soundstripe Executive Producers: Julio Ricardo Varela, Nuria Net, and Joaquín Cotler Support for this program comes from the Mellon Foundation, the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities. More at Mellon.org [http://mellon.org].  American Colony was also made possible by individual donations. To support the nonprofit work of The Latino Newsletter, click on the Donate tab at The Latino Newsletter [https://thelatinonewsletter.org/].

Episodio 1: Somos colonia

Es el 4 de julio y Estados Unidos cumple 250 años. También es el día en que celebra su libertad del colonialismo. ¿Y Puerto Rico? En el episodio prólogo de American Colony, los presentadores Julio Ricardo Varela y Nuria Net se preguntan: ¿qué significa que Puerto Rico siga siendo una colonia? Empiezan con esa canción viral que no puedes dejar de cantar, comparten sus historias personales y explican qué vas a escuchar en el resto de la serie. Joaquín Cotler, Nuria Net y Julio Ricardo Varela produjeron este episodio de American Colony. Nuria Net y Julio Ricardo Varela lo editaron. Créditos American Colony es una producción de The Latino Newsletter [https://thelatinonewsletter.org/] y Shake It Easy Media [https://www.shakeiteasymedia.com/] Concepto original de Julio Ricardo Varela Editora principal: Nuria Net Productor principal: Joaquín Cotler Presentadores: Julio Ricardo Varela and Nuria Net Productor: Carlos Berríos Polanco Consultora: Susanne Ramírez de Arellano Editora gerente: Christina Hernández Productora de video: Amalia I. Núñez-Pires Videos para redes sociales: Anthony Modesto Milián y Aliana M. Bigio Ilustrador: Ricky Rodriguez Compositor: Alain Emile Música adicional cortesía de Soundstripe Productores ejecutivos: Julio Ricardo Varela, Nuria Net y Joaquín Cotler Este programa cuenta con el apoyo de la Mellon Foundation, la mayor patrocinadora de las artes y las humanidades en los Estados Unidos. Más en Mellon.org [http://mellon.org]. American Colony también es posible gracias a donaciones individuales. Para apoyar el periodismo de The Latino Newsletter, visita The Latino Newsletter [https://thelatinonewsletter.org/] y haz clic en Donate.

Episode 1: We Are a Colony

It’s the Fourth of July, and the United States is 250 years old. It is also a day Americans celebrate freedom from colonialism. But what about Puerto Rico? In the prologue episode of American Colony, hosts Julio Ricardo Varela and Nuria Net ask: What does it mean that Puerto Rico is still a colony? They start with that viral song you can't stop singing, share their personal stories, and set the foundation for the rest of the series. This episode of American Colony was produced by Joaquín Cotler, Nuria Net, and Julio Ricardo Varela. It was edited by Nuria Net and Julio Ricardo Varela. Credits American Colony is a production of The Latino Newsletter [https://thelatinonewsletter.org/] and Shake It Easy Media [https://www.shakeiteasymedia.com/] Original Concept by Julio Ricardo Varela Senior Editor: Nuria Net Senior Producer: Joaquín Cotler Hosts: Julio Ricardo Varela and Nuria Net Producer: Carlos Berríos Polanco Consulting Producer: Susanne Ramírez de Arellano Managing Editor: Christina Hernández Video Producer: Amalia I. Nuñez-Pires Social Media Videos: Anthony Modesto Milián and Aliana M. Bigio Illustrator: Ricky Rodriguez Composer: Alain Emile Additional music courtesy of Soundstripe Executive Producers: Julio Ricardo Varela, Nuria Net, and Joaquín Cotler Support for this program comes from the Mellon Foundation, the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities. More at Mellon.org [http://mellon.org].  American Colony was also made possible by individual donations. To support the nonprofit work of The Latino Newsletter, click on the Donate tab at The Latino Newsletter [https://thelatinonewsletter.org/].

We Are Preciosa With Jay Trevino

Host Michelle Zacarias sits down with queer social media influencer Jay Trevino [https://www.instagram.com/edenxjay/], the co-creator of the grassroots queer Latin movement Preciosa, which she built alongside her wife, Eden. Jay opens up about their four-year IVF journey to welcome their son, including a last-minute emergency C-section in Mexico after U.S. doctors refused to listen to her concerns. She reflects on navigating postpartum depression, going no-contact with her mother, and how DJing became her lifeline. This episode of The Latino Newsletter podcast was produced by Joaquín Cotler, Juan Diego Ramírez, and Michelle Zacarias, with editorial support from Edward Wilkey. Julio Ricardo Varela edited the conversation. The music is by Cast of Characters via Soundstripe. Season 2 of The Latino Newsletter podcast was made possible through individual gifts ⁠and ⁠⁠⁠The Latino Media Consortium [https://wearelatinomedia.org/]⁠⁠⁠.