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Say Their Names

Rev. Joanne Rodríguez calls for support of the Open Letter from the Association of Theological Schools Latinx Presidents and Deans. Photo: Mateo Zapata

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The Harlem Lynching Tree, with Poems for Alma

Taylor Alexis Baker presents inspired excerpts from her novel in progress

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Complicated Grief in Extraordinary Times

Rev. Dr. Loida Martell and psychologist Rev. Dr. Yvonne Martínez Thorne discuss coping strategies and how caring for the whole matters

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Decolonize

Sharon Lee De La Cruz presents a spirited chapter from her graphic memoir I’m a Wild Seed

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Faith, Justice, and Immigration

Rev. Miluska Aquije touches base with her mentors Rev. Maritza Crespo and Rev. Dr. Orlando Crespo

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Prof. Felipe Agredano talks to California-based medical professionals Prof. Dr. Lenny Lopez, Dr. Maricela M. Luján Maffey, and Hon. Dr. Sandra Salazar

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My Ancestors’ Keys

Ruth Behar in search of the Jews of Cuba

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Our Lady of Lactation

Dr. Neomi De Anda and artist Alicia Sosa-Provencio discuss La Virgen de Guadalupe and the divine power of breastfeeding

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Cuerpo Sabio

Poet Marta Lucía Vargas recovers a body of wisdom

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How DMX Prayed

César “CJ” Baldelomar eulogizes the late rapper

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Brown in Red Orange County

Dr. João Chaves talks to Dr. Jonathan Calvillo about his research on faith and ethnicity in Santa Ana, a Mexican-majority city in one of California’s most conservative counties