On this special episode of Varrio Voices, host Arturo "Velaz" Muñoz brings you stories straight from the heart of Hollister, CA, recorded on A Day Without Immigrants—a powerful demonstration highlighting the essential role of immigrants in our economy, culture, and communities. 📢 What is A Day Without Immigrants? This movement calls on immigrants and allies to boycott work, school, and shopping for a day to showcase the vital contributions of immigrant labor in industries like agriculture, cons...
Feb 05, 2025•10 min
On January 25th, Salinas' Digital Nest transformed into a powerful space of storytelling, poetry, and community as Brown Issues hosted an unforgettable Poetry Night. Voices from across the region gathered to share palabra, weaving together experiences of resilience, culture, and identity. This episode brings you highlights from the event, where the power of spoken word connected us all. Featuring performances from Jose Cordon, Brown Issues' Kimberly Gudino, Velveth Legglew, Marco Osorio, Nathali...
Feb 04, 2025•13 min
Let's put representation at the forefront, especially in leadership positions like college district trustee, city councilor, and county supervisor. We can draw inspiration from the three remarkable Latinas, Pamela Campos, Lisanna Dominguez, and Corina Herrera-Loera, who are paving the way for Latinas to hold influential roles. Take action today by supporting these candidates through the links below. Pamela Campos: https://pamela4sj.com/ Lisanna Dominguez: https://lisannadominguez.com/ Corina Her...
Oct 11, 2023•20 min
Tune in to learn about California recognizing lowriding as a holiday.
Sep 20, 2023•7 min
Brenda Martinez Salcedo is a first-generation Xicana and the Marketing and Communications Coordinator at SOMOS Mayfair with a passion is to promote social justice and advocate for immigrant rights in the East San Jose community. Brenda was a part of the founding Dreamer Resource Center team at Sacramento State, and she was also the first Dream Center staff at Cañada College and Evergreen Valley College. Learn how Brenda uses her role and passion to contribute to the resilience, perseverance, and...
Aug 06, 2023•5 min
Vecinos Activos, an advocacy initiative from SOMOS Mayfair, have experience in housing policy within the city of San Jose. This month, they are counting down the days before the city council's vote on the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA). Learn from Javier, Olivia, and Mat, about the benefits of COPA and how you can get involved. To learn more about COPA, go follow @SOMOSMayfair or visit SOMOSMayfair.org To contact and support the podcast: Email: [email protected] Social Media P...
Mar 21, 2023•6 min
South Bay Community Land Trust's mission is to take land and housing off the speculative market, making it permanently affordable for community benefit beyond housing. To tell us more, Varrio Voices is featuring Delma Hernandez, SBCLT Co-Organizing Director, and Liz Gonzalez, SBCLT Board President. To learn more about SBCLT, go follow @SouthBayCLT or visit SouthBayCLT.org To contact and support the podcast: Email: [email protected] Social Media Platforms: @varriovoices @velazporvida Donate:...
Mar 05, 2023•6 min
Omar Rodriguez is the Owner and Marketing Director of Kooltura Marketing. His work centers around offering opportunities for the community to celebrate their heritage and culture through mediums such as EASTSIDE Magazine, created to capture the heart of East San José. The magazine is published by Kooltura Marketing, which specializes in multicultural MARKETING and BRANDING. To learn more about Kooltura Marketing, go follow @koolturamarketing or visit Kooltura.com To contact and support the podca...
Feb 19, 2023•7 min
Councilmember Raul Peralez speaks on what does it take to lift the ban on cruising in your community. Donate: https://bit.ly/vv-donate
Aug 31, 2022•17 min
Timeless Art Collective shares their thought process behind the mural, who they chose to highlight, and what did it mean to gift San Jose a historical, timeless art piece.
Jul 24, 2022•10 min
Daniel Santos speaks on what does it mean for San Jose to have lifted the ban on cruising.
Jul 03, 2022•9 min
Peter Ortiz shares his journey which led him to run for San Jose City Council - District 5. Unlike traditional politicians, Ortiz comes from a system-impacted, single-mother home, influencing his mission to ensure East San Jose has proper representation and the adequate resources needed to flourish.
May 22, 2022•13 min
Roberto Gonzalez and Mariana Mejia, both President and Vice President of the Berryessa Flea Market Vendors Association come to share their efforts to ensure the longterm existance of la pulga. To learn more and be involved, follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjfleamarketvendors/
Apr 19, 2022•24 min
La Tropicana-Lanai neighborhood in East San Jose has been seeing some great changes in recent years, and part of that change is credited to Victoria Partida, President of the local Neighboorhood Association.
Mar 07, 2022•10 min
Don Nacho, an elotero from South San Jose, shares his gratitude for the community and Lisette Robledo who launched a GoFundMe to support him with his medical expenses, a prime example of how we, as a community can support our local vendors. GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/432u5-help?qid=2fc9d3e52580c093647ea9aa754771da
Jan 30, 2022•13 min
Celebrating LUNA's advocacy within Eastside San Jose as well as the legacy of their founder, Chava Bustamante, who will share his journey, leading to the creation of the organization. To support LUNA's work, please consider donating and following their social media accounts: Donate: https://www.lunalatinosunidos.org/donate.html LUNA's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LatinosUnited2013 LUNA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunalatinossj/
Oct 24, 2021•16 min
Eastside San Jose continues to be poisoned by the lead-based fuels of the aircrafts flying from Reid-Hillview Airport. Let us not forget, planes have also crashed on the houses and public parks of the Eastside community. This is your chance to give public comment on the issue on August 17th's Board of Supervisors meeting of San Jose. Join via Zoom: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/96612349693 Join via phone: (669)900-6833, meeting ID 96612349693# Instagram @close.the.rh.airport...
Aug 17, 2021•12 min
This episode featuring Dueñas Car Club serves as a reminder of how many lowrider car clubs function as nonprofits, actively providing for our community. Dueñas CC will be sharing their vision on how they give back to the community as a mujeres-only car club. Our Varrios' Voices poetry e-book will be available on April 1st on our website: VarrioVoices.com
Mar 28, 2021•28 min
An empowering mujer within the community of Oxnard, Leslie Madrigal, follows her siblings steps towards becoming an elected official, bringing more representation among politicians who have a crucial say on our wellbeing.
Mar 15, 2021•19 min
Tune in to some Valentine's shout outs, talks about love, and some appreciation for all the work our community is putting forward for the future generations. Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g0GPNr Donate: https://varriovoices.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d24d65f2886320001192653
Feb 14, 2021•14 min
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley shares the amazing scholarship now open on their website linked below. Along with supporting students, HFSV continuously provides resources and opportunities for our community to benefit from. Latinos In STEM scholarship: https://hfsv.org/news-events/whats-new/2021-LITSI-Application-Now-Available Stay connected with HFSV: https://hfsv.org/get-involved/stay-connected https://www.facebook.com/HispanicFoundationSV https://www.instagram.com/hispanicfoundationsv ...
Feb 01, 2021•20 min
Join Investing Latinas as she shares tips on how to save, invest, and strengthen our financial well-being in the year 2021. Feel free to use Investing Latina as a resource and contact her "Ask Me Money Things" #: 9176364049 For further information, visit her website: https://beacons.ai/investinglatina
Jan 10, 2021•43 min
Empowering environmentalist and community organizer, Mayra Pelagio, has been focusing her masters thesis on understanding our community values and connection to nature. If you are from San Jose and would like to support Mayra with her research please complete the 10 minute survey below. Thank you! English: https://sjsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7VUsfClzant65cp Spanish: https://sjsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cOah01B7heJZUJT...
Jan 06, 2021•17 min
Be sure to support your varrio and local artists like José Flores Chamalé, known as Sangre Indigena Art, who are constantly pushing for representation of our communities of color. Please, hit up your local vendors. Support local and small business these holidays. Invest in our gente.
Dec 17, 2020•23 min
Jesus, @heysus94 on IG, goes to share how he continues to give back even in times of wild fires and distress. This episode was recorded in early September, when there were wild fires all across the west coast. We are grateful to have individuals like Jesus who is a constant source of light for our communities.
Dec 03, 2020•29 min
Taking a hike with a homie of mine, reflecting on the importance of connect nature to the significance of our history, identity, and our well being. In addition, this episode is full achievements to celebrate. Congrats to Richard for receiving the Environmentalist of the Year award. Varrio Voices celebrates one year of weekly podcast episodes, highlighting our gente. And lastly, but not least, we celebrate Velaz's birthday. Show some love and rate this podcast, give it a like, and continue to sh...
Nov 17, 2020•20 min
Today is Dia de los Muertos and we wanted to take a minute and talk about the new mural in Chicano Park, which acts as an altar to those who have been died at the hands of ICE and immigration customs. Let's continue to remember them and continue to fight for their justice.
Nov 02, 2020•14 min
Jesus gifts us his palabra on learning about our raza and his way of continue planting seeds within the community using murals and art. To support Varrio Voices and purchase merchandise visit, VarrioVoices.com/store
Oct 18, 2020•25 min
Rebeca Armendariz shares her experience running for City Council, and provides words of encouragement for other homitas to also take on roles of political power. To support Varrio Voices and purchase merchandise visit, VarrioVoices.com/store For early-access to Varrio Voices episodes and to support the podcast, visit: Patreon.com/VarrioVoices/
Oct 04, 2020•20 min
Lucia Gonzalez Ippolito, a local muralist, educator, and author, goes to share the empowering messages of her art and resiliency stemming from the streets of the San Francisco Mission District. For early-access to Varrio Voices episodes and to support the podcast, visit: Patreon.com/VarrioVoices
Sep 27, 2020•26 min
