Ruben A Tlakatekatl
@tlakatekatl.bsky.social
Indigenous Chicano, Coahuiltecan, historian 🗃️, & co-host of the Tales From Aztlantis podcast. Crush ICE & Chinga la migra!
Just say no to sports! Go outside, read a book, literally do anything else but support the current "bread and circus" state of affairs.
In the Settler States of America, we're always told that those who "serve" are "heroes" for simply putting on a uniform. As a military veteran, I've never subscribed to that simplistic way of thought. In any case, where are these so-called heroes now? Step up & honor your oaths! Puro pinche pedo!
Dallas used to be called the "City of Hate" but Texas takes the cake as the"State of Hate"!
Texas remains a leading state for hate groups promoting neo-Nazi, anti-government and anti-LGBTQ ideals.
It’s been a while. How ya been, jelly bean? youtu.be/TRB8-xojXqQ?...
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YouTube video by Laibach - Topic
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Rewatching for clues that might help explain the current moment.
I copped this 7in by Brujería recently, and all I can say is - synchrocity?! Tis a good day to crank it up. #Mexican #DeathMetal #Grindcore
Next they'll be rewriting textbooks to say Japanese American internment camps were delightful summer resorts.
Graham Greene, one of my favorites actors. Walk with the ancestors, sir!
Why the Chicano Moratorium Still Matters | "55 years ago, young Chicano activists took to the streets to proclaim, “our fight is in the barrio, not Vietnam.” Their protest still resonates to this day." -Bill Gallegos www.thenation.com/article/acti...
Why the Chicano Moratorium Still Matters
55 years ago, young Chicano activists took to the streets to proclaim, “our fight is in the barrio, not Vietnam.” Their protest still resonates to this day.
thenation.com
Chicano Heritage Month: Day 29 | George Rodriguez, Picture, National Chicano Moratorium, 1970. Never Forget!
Never forget the Chicano Moratorium! Chinga la chota! Ruben Salazar - Presente!
Dispatch: The Chicano Moratorium - Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. In Chicanolandia, this day is marked by commemorations and remembrances. This episode is our humble contribution. Ruben Salazar - Presente! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
It's been a while since our last post, but we're still here. Also, it's still... Chicano Heritage Month: Day 26 | Manuel Unzueta, Campesinos, Ortega Park, Santa Barbara, California, 1979.
Episode 84: Big Archaeology | Is wokeness destroying archaeology? Is chattel slavery a bad thing? How much does "Big Archaeology" pay, anyway? This and more as we are joined by Dr. Ken Feder to discuss his new book, Native America: The Story of the First Peoples. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 84: Big Archaeology w/ Dr. Ken Feder! - Tales From Aztlantis
Is wokeness destroying the discipline of archaeology? Is chattel slavery a bad thing? And just how much does "Big Archaeology" pay, anyway? We break it all down as we are joined by Dr. Ken Feder to di...
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Chicano Heritage Month: Day 13 | Linda Zamora Lucero, América, screenprint on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1986.
NEW MUSIC! “PRETEND YOU REMEMBER ME” is dedicated to the all the immigrant families living in fear and torn apart by this racist administration, and to everyone who refuses to stay silent and stands up against ICE and the rising tide of American fascism. Streaming EVERYWHERE now. Check it out!
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Whether you're a Lowrider enthusiast or into old Chicano magazines & rare media, artist Rick Cortez has made some of his personal collection available as flipbooks on his website lowriderfever.com. Check it out - the site 'es la pura onda'. #Chicano #Chicana #Culture #Arts #History
Chicanos can't catch a break: Willy Chavarría’s Oaxaca-inspired huaraches stoke controversy | When Chicano fashion designer Willy Chavarría first devised his latest shoe drop — Mexican huaraches — he meant to honor his roots. Instead, it seems he stepped on some toes. www.latimes.com/delos/story/...
Willy Chavarría’s Oaxaca-inspired huaraches stoke controversy
Chicano designer Willy Chavarría took a big leap with his new Oaxaca-inspired huarache sneaker collection for Adidas. He stepped on some toes in the process.
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Chicano Heritage Month: Day 8 | Alicia DeOlivera Cardenas, Untitled Mural, for Crush Walls, Denver, 2020.
Local DFW Metroplex author - and friend, Richard J. Gonzales, has a recent piece in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about El Alacran - an old Chicano paper from the 70s that was recently resurrected by the UTA Center For Mexican American Studies. Que viva La Causa! Chicano Power!
This newsletter has a long history of reflecting Chicano voices at UT Arlington | 1972 - “Newspaper ‘Stings’ Readers, Association of Mexican American Students publishes ‘El Alacran.’” #Chicano #Chicana #Chicanx #Culture #History #Resistance www.star-telegram.com/news/local/a...
Episode 83: The White Natives of Appalachia? | In this episode, we take a closer look at the fascinating and bizarre world of the white Appalachian "Indigenous Mountaineers" a self-indigenized group of settler-colonial descendants. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 83: The White Natives of Appalachia? - Tales From Aztlantis
Today, we’re tackling a really fascinating and, frankly, provocative topic. We’re going to be talking about an article by Stephen Pearson titled “Indigenizing Settlers: The White Appalachian Self and ...
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Chicano Heritage Month: Day 5 | East Los Streetscapers (Wayne Healy & David Botello), La Familia Mural, part of Chicano Time Trip, Lincoln Heights - East Los Angeles, 1977.