Radio Pulso
by Radio Pulso
Radio program and project brought to you by the community news out Boyle Heights Beat
Podcast episodes
Season 2
Pride in Boyle Heights: Jaci Cortez
In and out of foster homes while coming to terms with her sexuality, there was a time when Jaci Cortez found herself facing unique struggles tied to her intersectional identity. When the Boyle Heights Beat first spoke to her in 2018, she was a student at East Los Angeles Community College studying American Sign Language while dealing with housing insecurity. Since then, Jaci has graduated from Rio Hondo College with a couple Associates Degrees. Jaci founded Sunflower Foster Youth Investment in 2020 in efforts to help current and former foster youth with resources.
Women in Boyle Heights: Martha Ambriz
Since it is Women's History Month, let's take a moment to recognize the powerful, intelligent, and resourceful women in our lives. We should be celebrating them each and every day not just this month. There are so many amazing women who have done such great things for the community of Boyle Heights. Martha Ambriz is the leader of Ballet Folklórico Resurrección and an advocate for youth. She talks about her attachment to the neighborhood, and what drives her to make Boyle Heights a better place for its residents.
Season 1
Episode 9 - 'Tis the Season for Vegan Tamales (w/ Marlene Aguilar)
It’s December and we’re ready to get into the holiday spirit. Earlier this month we participated in the Boyle Heights Christmas parade and we had community members share their holiday traditions with us. Tamales are a big part of holiday traditions in Latine culture. And speaking of tamales in this episode we talked to Boyle Heights resident, Marlene Aguilar, who offers plant based options including vegan tamales to her community.
Episode 8 - There's Something in the House (Halloween Episode)
Happy Halloween! For this episode we have David Fernandez who was born and raised in Boyle Heights. David is here to share his experiences with paranormal activity which he’s had since the age of 7. While his family were looking for homes they discovered that the home he would live in had a hospital bed but didn't think too much of it. Little did he know, he was about to live among the supernatural for three months.
Ep. 8- Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month in Boyle Heights (w/ The Ear Ringers and Elianet Romero)
Being that we are in Boyle Heights it’s important that we highlight the accomplishments and work that our people are doing in the community. It’s also important to support small businesses and upcoming artists from our community! In this episode we from Miguel Estrada and Daniel Romo from the band, Ear Ringers and Elianet Romero, from Las Niñas Fresitas.