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Editorial Mission Statement
Overview: GALENT Media & Publishing is an independent news and multimedia organization dedicated to the primary newsgathering, reporting, and analysis of issues affecting the Garifuna and Afro-Latino diaspora. Through our flagship platform, The Garifuna Experience Podcast and Newsletter, we serve as a critical journalistic bridge between the global diaspora and the local civic landscapes of New York City and New York State.
Our Journalistic Purpose Our mission is to amplify underrepresented voices through rigorous, authentic storytelling and investigative narratives that drive prosperity, power, and progress. We are committed to providing our audience with:
- Original Newsgathering: Primary coverage of legislative developments, civic initiatives (such as Census 2030), and community-led social movements.
- Accountability Journalism: Providing a platform for direct engagement with elected officials and candidates, specifically through our "2026 Election Spotlight" and "Know Your Representative" series.
- Cultural Advocacy: Reporting on the preservation of Garifuna language, landmarks, and economic equity within the multicultural fabric of New York.
Editorial Integrity & Independence GALENT Media & Publishing operates under the principles of editorial independence. Our content is designed to educate, engage, and mobilize the Garifuna community toward informed civic participation. We do not engage in lobbying; our primary function is the dissemination of news and the cultivation of an informed public sphere for the Garifuna people and the broader Afro-descendant community.
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Episodes
Episode 38 - Dionisia Amaya-Bonilla “Mama Nicha” – The Matriarch of the Modern Garifuna Movement
Episode 37 - The Unseen Thread: Garifuna History in the African Diaspora
Episode 36 - The Torch Exchange: Boomers and X Bridging Wisdom and Power for 2030
Episode 35 - Passing the Torch: Garifuna Millennials and Gen Z Leading the Way
Episode 34 - Mapping the Garifuna Community of Interest Profile
Episode 33 - The Road to Census 2030 Starts Now!
Episode 32 - From the Oscars to Our Roots: The Legacy and Future of Garifuna
2026 Season Kickoff Teaser
Episode 31- Wanaragua (Yankunu): The Masked Dance of Defiance and Christmas
Episode 30 - Traditional Fedu
Episode 29 - Activating the Garifuna Economy: Our #BuyGarifuna Strategy
An Immigrant's Journey 56 Years Later: From Honduras to Boston
Episode 28 - Pororó a Guatemalan Garifuna Tradition
Episode 27: Remembering the Great Andy Vivien Palacio
Episode 26 - Garifuna Settlement Day in Guatemala
Garifuna Settlement Day Celebration in Nicaragua
Episode 25 - Garifuna Settlement Day Celebration in Belize
Episode 24: Garifuna Distinguished Service in the U.S. Military
Episode 23 - Why NYC Garifuna Political Representation Matters
Episode 22 - The History of Garifuna Community Organizing in New York City
Episode 21 - Beyond the Narrative: The Garifuna American Law Enforcement
Episode 20 - Garifuna: A Living Cultural Afro-Indigenous Treasure
Episode 19 - The Garifuna Educational Journey: From Village Schools to the Doctorate
Episode 18 - Garifuna Literary Arts
Episode 17 - Happy Heavenly 56th Birthday Aurelio Martínez Suazo