"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.
112 Available Episodes (112 Total)Average duration: 00:23:55
Apr 21, 2023
‘To the Other Side’ reflects the immigration experience through the eyes of young refugee children
00:32:50
The book chronicles the story of two unaccompanied migrant children as they make the dangerous journey to the U.S. Children's author and illustrator Erika Meza shares the inspiration behind the book and why she thought it was important to shed light on the topic.
Apr 14, 2023
Repatriation Project highlights the decades-long struggle to repatriate Native American remains
00:32:31
NBC News partnered with ProPublica for the Repatriation Project, a series investigating the delayed return of native remains. NBC News reporter Graham Lee Brewer and Ramón Vásquez, a member of the Tāp Pīlam Coahuiltecan Nation, speak about the struggle to regain access to pieces of tribal heritage and the renewed interest by some institutions to repatriate remains.
Apr 07, 2023
Love, war, and an immigrant story — Novel explores the forgotten role of the Irish in the Mexican-American War
00:27:09
The story of El Batallón de San Patricio — or the Saint Patrick's Battalion — is told in the historical fiction "A Ballad of Love and Glory." Author Reyna Grande discusses her personal connection to the story and how the book shines a light on a forgotten portion of history.
Mar 31, 2023
Diversifying Shakespeare to reflect the experiences of the U.S.-Mexico borderlands
00:21:30
The Borderlands Shakespeare Colectiva is a multi-institutional research initiative that engages with Shakespeare's works to portray the realities of life on la Frontera. The initiative's co-founders discuss their new anthology and how these adaptions have resonated with students.
Mar 24, 2023
Black male teachers on film — inspiration, hero, father figure, or stereotype?
00:31:13
A 2022 study examined 11 films in Hollywood that feature Black male teachers. Co-author Marcus Johnson explains how the study found representations of these savior and father figures are often rooted in false stereotypes of Black men and boys.
Mar 17, 2023
'A Song for Cesar' tells the story of the farmworker movement through music and the arts
00:30:17
Abel Sánchez and Andrés Alegría are co-writers and co-producers of the documentary film, a decade-long project that features musicians and artists to honor the contributions of civil rights icon César Chávez. The film screens at Trinity University in San Antonio on March 21.
Mar 10, 2023
‘This is our legacy’ — Commemorating 50 years of the fight for school finance equity in Rodriguez vs San Antonio ISD
00:25:59
Trinity University, IDRA, and Edgewood ISD will host an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of this landmark case, in which the U.S. Supreme Court determined that there is no constitutional right to an equal education.
Mar 03, 2023
Native Texas and Texas-based artists reflect diverse Latinx identities in ‘Soy de Tejas’ exhibit
00:27:02
The "Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art" exhibit at Centro de Artes gallery in San Antonio collects over 100 pieces from artists representing seven regions and fifteen cities throughout Texas. The artworks engage with themes of identity, cultural heritage, pop culture, and modern political concerns.
Feb 24, 2023
Fronteras: Exploring the 'deeper beat of cultural heritage' along the Texas-Mexico border
00:21:30
"Bridging Cultures: Reflections on the Heritage Identity of the Texas-Mexico Borderlands" highlights the missing pieces of history often left out of the borderland narrative. It features a collection of essays ranging from the enduring cultural practice of quinceañeras, to wildlife along the border, to how border artists capture everyday life.
Feb 17, 2023
'Bridging Cultures' is a multidisciplinary exploration of borderland cultural heritage; Remembering artist Jesse Treviño
00:21:30
The essay collection — co-edited by Harriett Romo and William Dupont — explores the complex and rich heritage of the the Texas-Mexico borderlands through the perspective of architects, historians, anthropologist and others.
Apr 21 | 00:32:50
‘To the Other Side’ reflects the immigration experience through the eyes of young refugee children
Apr 14 | 00:32:31
Repatriation Project highlights the decades-long struggle to repatriate Native American remains
Apr 07 | 00:27:09
Love, war, and an immigrant story — Novel explores the forgotten role of the Irish in the Mexican-American War
Mar 31 | 00:21:30
Diversifying Shakespeare to reflect the experiences of the U.S.-Mexico borderlands
Mar 24 | 00:31:13
Black male teachers on film — inspiration, hero, father figure, or stereotype?
Mar 17 | 00:30:17
'A Song for Cesar' tells the story of the farmworker movement through music and the arts
Mar 10 | 00:25:59
‘This is our legacy’ — Commemorating 50 years of the fight for school finance equity in Rodriguez vs San Antonio ISD
Mar 03 | 00:27:02
Native Texas and Texas-based artists reflect diverse Latinx identities in ‘Soy de Tejas’ exhibit
Feb 24 | 00:21:30
Fronteras: Exploring the 'deeper beat of cultural heritage' along the Texas-Mexico border
Feb 17 | 00:21:30
'Bridging Cultures' is a multidisciplinary exploration of borderland cultural heritage; Remembering artist Jesse Treviño
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