Community Connections
Overview
Community Connections is a new series (podcast/talk show style) that explores diversity and identity. Each connection (or episode) will feature a guest that will share their life experiences, knowledge, and/or resources. Interactive elements will be incorporated throughout the series and attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during each connection. Learn more about yourself and others.
List of Episodes
| Aired Date | Episode Title | Guest |
|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2020 | I Am a Black Woman… and This Is Why I Am Tired  Watch Video |  Listen Audio |  View Flier (PDF) |
Alexandra Hughes |
| 06/11/2020 | Inhale the Good, Exhale the Rest Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Leah Ellis |
| 06/12/2020 | In Solidarity with Immigrants Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Abraham Diaz |
| 06/16/2020 | It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Annette Allison |
| 06/19/2020 | Our Nation Is Grieving: Let’s Talk About Grief and Loss Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Addie Wieland |
| 06/24/2020 | The Struggle With the Juggle Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Maria Alejandra Mazariegos |
| 06/25/2020 | Pride Is More Than a Celebration Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Jacob Maciel |
| 06/29/2020 | Wrestling With My Inner Critic Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Valerie Rivera |
| 07/01/2020 | Addiction: Recovery & Healing Starts Somewhere Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Krystal Klein |
| 07/09/2020 | Let's Talk About Sex Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Jackie Joy |
| 07/21/2020 | Parenting During COVID: Send Help! Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Mabel Cortina Matos |
| 07/29/2020 | I Am Very White Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Dr. Timothy Mottet |
| 11/25/2020 | Thanksgiving Prayer Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
All Faiths United |
| 02/25/2021 | Unaccompanied Immigrant Children - How You Can Help Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Maritsa Leyva |
| 02/26/2021 | Building Inclusive Relationships and Spaces Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Sharron Stewart |
| 03/03/2021 | LGBTQ+ Youth in the RGV Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Staff (Valley AIDS Council / Casa Orgullo) |
| 03/23/2021 | Youth Panel Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
All Faiths United |
| 04/20/2021 | Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Foster Youth Advocate, Healthy Futures of Texas, Texas Alliance of Child & Family Services, Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing |
| 04/23/2021 | Deaf Queer and ASL in the RGV Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Eric Cardenas |
| 04/28/2021 | Bahai and Hindu Dialogue Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
All Faiths United |
| 09/24/2021 | Escribo porque no puedo más que hacerlo: Consejos para llegar a ser escritor Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Gabriel Gonzalez Nuñez |
| 10/04/2021 | TASFA Info Session Watch Video | Listen Audio | View Flier (PDF) |
Stephanie Perez, UTRGV Financial Aid |