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Why do cultural identities and notions of indigeneity clash? On this show, we discuss the conflicts and issues that can arise as people express both their Latino identity and Native American identity. Are there lines to draw? Are there labels to make? Are lines and labels harmful? We also discuss what it means to be Latino and how the Latino community has changed over time.
Guests:
Ray Suarez — host of Al Jazeera America’s “Inside Story”
Ana Gonzalez-Barrera (Mesitza) — research associate at the Pew Research Center
Santy Quinde (Guancavilca) — community activist from Ecuador
Roberto Mukaro Borrero (Taino) — president of the United Confederation of Taino People
Break Music: Mundo Enganador (song) Quetzal Guerrero (artist) Coiza Boa (album)
Why would a AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBE consider opening up their sovereign borders to lands that were fought for by our ancestors? Let the peoples of Latin American establish their own land base in their own countries.
We are and always will be the original inhabitants of this land that we fought for!!