The first time I heard Maria Hinojosa was at radio station WBAI 99.5 FM in NYC where I had moved to from Puerto Rico in 1980. Being from a predominantly Spanish speaking country, at first I had a hard time understanding what English speaking ppl said. I made it my business to learn the language and soon things started to get better. I moved to and got a job in Spanish Harlem where I had been advised not to go to, and immediately felt at home. Surrounded by both, English and Spanish speaking ppl, gave me the opportunity to practice the language and correct my mistakes. In 1994 a family affair brought me back home to Puerto Rico and I haven't been back since. Listening to Maria now, it just dawned on me, how convenient and important and gratifying and cool it is being able to communicate with other ppl with whom you might have never been able to communicate in their own language had you never taken the time to do so yourself, as opposed to you waiting or expecting them to learn yours. My 21 yr old daughter has never traveled out of Puerto Rico and yet she speaks fluent English, better than me, she speaks Italian and sign language. I guess my message would be to try to learn other ppl's language and you will see how good it feels. Instead of locking the door to the possibility of communication, open it wide open. You won't regret it. I promise you that.
zelen plav She is an anti-white racist. Her show on NPR is a repulsive diatribe of exclusively anti-white racist identity politics. She basically resents and despises white people. Thankfully, people like her who forced us to not be able to deny that we were indeed under attack by an organized force is what awakened us and is exactly how Trump became elected. We will deport millions and millions of illegals and it won't stop there.
Omniscient 1 ha, he can deport as many as he wants. Either way, they'll still come back. We make America great but trump wants to make America white. He has to force us out if he wants
Maria Hinojosa speaks to the power of inclusive and diverse media production in democracy in this brilliant TEDx Talk. Indeed, at the heart of democratic principles is the idea that all should be allowed to speak and be heard. However, often times, the sad truth is that there exists some form of disadvantage - whether it be economic, racial, cultural, gender, or religion - that prevents a voice from being heard or recognized as legitimate. This is possibly the greatest danger of a political system which is based upon the will of the majority. Ms. Hinojosa seems to oppose this language, but perhaps she only wishes words like "minority" did not describe an existing and problematic reality. However, deciding whether minorities exist was not the aim Ms. Hinojosa's talk. Or at least I do not think so. Her goal, rather, was to crush the boundaries which these descriptors ("illegal", "minority", etc.) identify. That is a noble and difficult task to undertake, but it seems as if she has already made progress considering her anecdote on Clarkston, GA and her own personal history. Empowering those who often seem voiceless, Hinojosa has made sure that their faces be seen, and voices be heard through her position in the media. That being said, it seems that, as a nation of majority-rules politics, it is the responsibility of those in power not only to look after the well-being of the majority, but also of the restricted minorities which exist within our nation. As members of a democracy, when a minority falls into the various forms and shapes of oppression, we must realize that the majority and the forces of power within our political system have failed to live up to the ideals of American Democracy. These failures must be recognized, broadcasted, and repaired by putting these people of minority status in positions of power, and by recognizing the humanity, worth, and dignity of all human beings.
You need to get out more. "Latino" is not a racial attribute. Many latinos are "white"...whatever that means. "Race" is not a scientific concept; it's a societal concoction to contend with ambient complexities that don't fit flat-earth world views. "White people" are as mongrelized as the rest of the human "race". After centuries of war, invasions, occupations, and cross-pollination, what kind of "homogeneity" can possibly remain? Have ever been to Europe? At this point in human history, everyone is a mongrel.
I read her book to see what the other side of the spectrum’s perspective is and I have to say I was a little disappointed. While interesting, the book lacks an objective approach to many of the situations she presents, especially when immigration is the involved. The most notable in my opinion is her breakdown of President Obama’s approach to immigration reform. She paints him as guilty of not putting it forth despite him bringing up the bill for voting. The reason this stood out was that an outsider who may not understand the process of a bill turning into a law in the American system may not understand that the president does not have the power to do as he pleases, the system of check and balances will prevail. She fails to mention that, which in my opinion, is a bad/cheap way to make her point.
It would seem that this was her intent. With her experience, she's looking to advance the cause of latinas--explicitly. BTW, latinos include Muslims and Asians--of both genders.
Como siempre excelente!❤
She was awesome. Now i will listen her podcast. Its great to hear a latina is reporting real news.
The first time I heard Maria Hinojosa was at radio station WBAI 99.5 FM in NYC where I had moved to from Puerto Rico in 1980. Being from a predominantly Spanish speaking country, at first I had a hard time understanding what English speaking ppl said.
I made it my business to learn the language and soon things started to get better. I moved to and got a job in Spanish Harlem where I had been advised not to go to, and immediately felt at home. Surrounded by both, English and Spanish speaking ppl, gave me the opportunity to practice the language and correct my mistakes.
In 1994 a family affair brought me back home to Puerto Rico and I haven't been back since.
Listening to Maria now, it just dawned on me, how convenient and important and gratifying and cool
it is being able to communicate with other ppl with whom you might have never been able to communicate in their own language had you never taken the time to do so yourself, as opposed to you waiting or expecting them to learn yours. My 21 yr old daughter has never traveled out of Puerto Rico and yet she speaks fluent English, better than me, she speaks Italian and sign language.
I guess my message would be to try to learn other ppl's language and you will see how good it feels. Instead of locking the door to the possibility of communication, open it wide open. You won't regret it. I promise you that.
A wonderful, inspiring, thoughtful person. I am thankful to have her programs.
zelen plav She is an anti-white racist. Her show on NPR is a repulsive diatribe of exclusively anti-white racist identity politics. She basically resents and despises white people. Thankfully, people like her who forced us to not be able to deny that we were indeed under attack by an organized force is what awakened us and is exactly how Trump became elected. We will deport millions and millions of illegals and it won't stop there.
Omniscient 1 ha, he can deport as many as he wants. Either way, they'll still come back. We make America great but trump wants to make America white. He has to force us out if he wants
CwazyCoconut Start packing. Legal immigrants are welcome. Illegals? Get out. It's a simple matter of rule of law.
Thank you 🙏🏽 amen
Maria Hinojosa speaks to the power of inclusive and diverse media production in democracy in this brilliant TEDx Talk. Indeed, at the heart of democratic principles is the idea that all should be allowed to speak and be heard. However, often times, the sad truth is that there exists some form of disadvantage - whether it be economic, racial, cultural, gender, or religion - that prevents a voice from being heard or recognized as legitimate. This is possibly the greatest danger of a political system which is based upon the will of the majority. Ms. Hinojosa seems to oppose this language, but perhaps she only wishes words like "minority" did not describe an existing and problematic reality. However, deciding whether minorities exist was not the aim Ms. Hinojosa's talk. Or at least I do not think so. Her goal, rather, was to crush the boundaries which these descriptors ("illegal", "minority", etc.) identify. That is a noble and difficult task to undertake, but it seems as if she has already made progress considering her anecdote on Clarkston, GA and her own personal history. Empowering those who often seem voiceless, Hinojosa has made sure that their faces be seen, and voices be heard through her position in the media.
That being said, it seems that, as a nation of majority-rules politics, it is the responsibility of those in power not only to look after the well-being of the majority, but also of the restricted minorities which exist within our nation. As members of a democracy, when a minority falls into the various forms and shapes of oppression, we must realize that the majority and the forces of power within our political system have failed to live up to the ideals of American Democracy. These failures must be recognized, broadcasted, and repaired by putting these people of minority status in positions of power, and by recognizing the humanity, worth, and dignity of all human beings.
She's a fantastic journalist. I have enjoyed her reporting on schooling in Rajasthan and Bangladesh. She tells stories other's won't.
Omniscient 1 ew
@@fullthrottlealways how did that election work out for you lol. We're still here buddy and not going anywhere.
Powerful 🔥
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What an inspirational talk ❤️❤️❤️
I love her show, get up early to hear it, play parts of it for my ESOL students, share it with my friends!
Catherine Falknor She's a repulsive anti-white racist.
Maria very inspiring.
Simply amazing!!
An insightful perspective of the demographic and cultural changes that are occurring throughout the USA. ¡Viva la evolución!
You need to get out more. "Latino" is not a racial attribute. Many latinos are "white"...whatever that means. "Race" is not a scientific concept; it's a societal concoction to contend with ambient complexities that don't fit flat-earth world views. "White people" are as mongrelized as the rest of the human "race". After centuries of war, invasions, occupations, and cross-pollination, what kind of "homogeneity" can possibly remain? Have ever been to Europe? At this point in human history, everyone is a mongrel.
Many latinos are 'white', whatever that means.
Powerful!
Such an amazing talk..
You are an amazing american hero
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So inspiring...
Great person.
This is beautiful
"They ARE our future. We know that by the numbers." mic drop. lol Amaruca is about to be great again.
Where's Emilio?
Maria Hignojosa
Wtf my name is Maria and my last name is Hinojosa
I read her book to see what the other side of the spectrum’s perspective is and I have to say I was a little disappointed. While interesting, the book lacks an objective approach to many of the situations she presents, especially when immigration is the involved. The most notable in my opinion is her breakdown of President Obama’s approach to immigration reform. She paints him as guilty of not putting it forth despite him bringing up the bill for voting. The reason this stood out was that an outsider who may not understand the process of a bill turning into a law in the American system may not understand that the president does not have the power to do as he pleases, the system of check and balances will prevail. She fails to mention that, which in my opinion, is a bad/cheap way to make her point.
TRUMP PRESIDENTE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
My sister call Mariah hinojosa
megaturdmaker my cousin said that his sister's name is Mariah* Hinojosa. Don't be so goddamn rude.
sorry she's named after a nasty Race war encouraging ....RACIST fucking bitch.
Not rude.....just an observation
It seems she would rather hire muslim and korean women instead of hispanic men.
It would seem that this was her intent. With her experience, she's looking to advance the cause of latinas--explicitly. BTW, latinos include Muslims and Asians--of both genders.
Now deportable
Too late.
What a nice looking Italian woman. I wonder if she acknowledges her white privelage.