Ruben A Tlakatekatl

@tlakatekatl.bsky.social

Indigenous Chicano, Coahuiltecan, historian 🗃️, & co-host of the Tales From Aztlantis podcast. Crush ICE & Chinga la migra!

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!

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

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...

buzzsprout.com

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!

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.

latimes.com

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!

Chicano Arts & Media Institute (ChAMI)@chicanoartsmedia.bsky.social · last yr.

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...