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We Are Latinx with Eduardo Chávez

As a documentary filmmaker, activist, public speaker, and now podcast host, Eduardo Chávez, grandson of civil rights leader Cesar Chávez, has participated in and documented captivating conversations with incredible people around the world and now he wants to share those discussions with you! The goal of We Are Latinx is to convey that Latinx individuals have a "connecting thread," but within that, we have so many unique experiences and it's important that we share our stories.

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We Are Latinx with Eduardo Chávez

Professor and Founder of Vela Negra - Dr. Aisha Cort

March 09, 2022 • Eduardo Chávez • Season 1 • Episode 6

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Eduardo is joined by Dr. Aisha Cort, a professor at Howard University and the founder of candle company Vela Negra. Dr. Cort talks about growing up in a Cuban and Guyanese household and how language has always been an important part of her life. They also discuss her identity as an afro-latinx woman and how that has changed over time. Lastly, Dr. Cort talks about her candle company Vela Negra and how first starting as a hobby the candle company quickly expanded to a successful business with candles now sold at Macys!

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