Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Everything about my next guest is Golden. He captures timeless moments through a lens, leaves his mark through graffiti, moves the crowd on the 1’s and 2’s, and serves up mouthwatering delicacies. He moves with the rhythm of the times, evolving, ascending—always one step ahead. Just when you think you’ve caught up, he shifts and levels up again.Oh, and did I mention? He’s not just the artist behind the sound—he was an executive shaping it too. Yes, you heard right.Pictures, color, music, and food aren’t just interests—they’re the very languages he lives through. Each one is a palette that expresses the depth of who he is. Whether it’s the click of a shutter immortalizing a fleeting moment, the melody of a song, or the flavor of a perfectly crafted dish, his creativity knows no bounds. Erik Elijah BrumfieldEntrepreneur, Photographer, Music Executive, DJ, Artist, Author, ChefBlurb | Ki Smith Gallery | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook Purchase Golden Here - https://www.blurb.com/user/ElijahBee Ki Smith Gallery - https://www.kismithgallery.com/home-1  IG - https://www.instagram.com/1212erikb/?hl=en  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijah-brumfield-5899b622/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/elijah.brumfield.54  NOTABLE MENTIONSGolden, Hip-Hop, Elijah Harvey, E-Smooth, Erik B, E, E Double, JOT, Milk D, Sugar Hill Gang, Wu-Tang, Graffiti, JonOne, Fab 5 Freddy, Elements of Hip-Hop, Book of Eli, Subway Art, Wild Style, Vulcan, Tats Cru, Young & Rubicam Group, Pearl Paints, Sane & Smith, Sane, Smith, Eric B & Rakim, Julie Brumfield, Marcus Samuelsson, Francesca Spero, Henry Chalfant, Sane & Smith, Futura, NY, Puerto Rican, Oxtail, Mojo, Washington Heights, Dominican, Ecuadorian, Chicharron, Lemon, Caridad, Black Beans, Soul Food, Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, Harlem, Cuban, Funkmaster Flex, Stretch Armstrong, Das Efx, Mixtapes, Kid Capri, Ron G, Chef Ed, Mixtape Dinners, James Beard, Gordon Ramsay, Anthony Bourdain, Wolfgang Puck, Hugh Acheson, Sheets & Pillow, Dante Ross, Jessica Rosenberg, Da Bush Babees, Jungle Brothers, Cypress Hill, Black Sheep, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Redman, X Clan, Tonight’s Da Night, The Kid Next Door Crew, Derek “L.A” Jackson, The Roots, Lords of the Underground, Scott Storch, Geffen, Jive, Miguel Mojica, EMI, Garry Harris, D’Angelo, Brown Sugar, Diane Martel, Dayo Haywood, ODB, Def Jam, Mary J. Blige, All I Need, Method Man, Gordon Parks, Panama, Mariano Rivera, SGP, Bio Fuel Energy, NYC, Siempre Pa’lante!, Always Forward, Chifles Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more info. Pa'lante! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. We’re back to bless you with more episodes for Season 3. And what better way to get back into Cultura, Familia and Legacy than our next guest who is releasing his memoir on July 1. He's a pioneer who revolutionized basketball and sneaker culture, and left his mark on music. A sage of our time and true visionary, he’s crafted unforgettable experiences that have changed lives around the world.From the basketball courts of Nueva York to those across the globe, his humble beginnings forged a streetball connoisseur — a player who moves with rhythm, plays with soul, and speaks through every crossover and step-back. He honors the legends that came before him, those he played with and pays it forward to the present and future generations. Bobbito GarcíaDJ/Producer, Author, Filmmaker, Radio/TV/Podcast Host, Ballplayer/Trainer/Announcer, Sneaker Designer, Entrepreneur, EducatorBobbito García site | Instagram | Youtube | Vimeo | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud | LinkedIn  Bobbito García site - https://koolboblove.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/koolboblove/  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/bobbitogarciaVimeo - https://vimeo.com/stretchandbobbito  FB - https://www.facebook.com/koolboblove/   Twitter - https://x.com/koolbobloveSoundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/koolboblove LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/koolboblove/ Bobbito’s Book of B-ball Bong Bong! A Memoir of Sports, Style, and Soul is available at the following sites:Akashic Bookshttps://www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/bobbitos-book-of-b-ball-bong-bong/ Bobbito’s online bookshophttps://bookshop.org/shop/koolboblove Buckets N Basketshttps://bucketsnbaskets.com/collections/bobbito-s-book-of-b-ball-bong-bong NOTABLE MENTIONSBobbito’s Book of B-Ball Bong Bong!, Bong Bong!, Akashic Books, Edge of Sports, Ramon García, Mona García, 89.9, The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show, WKCR, Columbia University, Siempre Pa’lante, Schremplay Pelante, Lord Sear, Bodega, Fedora, Rock Rubber 45’s, Ringalario, Blackula, Hot Peas & Butter, Kobe Bryant, Aim High, Little Giant, Aim High, Estefanía Rivera Cortés, Akeelah the Bee, Who are you not to shine?, FC21 tournament, Where’d You Get Those? New York City’s Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987, Xochitl Gonzalez, Olga Dies Dreaming, Atlantic, Cornell University, Smithsonian, Puerto Rico, Bounce Magazine, Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball NYC, Nuyorican, Capitanes de Arecibo, Ray Díaz, Pedro Albizu Campos, Ramón Emeterio Betances y Alacán, Lolita Lebrón, Vieques, Latinidad, Boricua, Hoops 4 Hope, Haitians, Dominicans, Cubans, West Africans, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Roman Perez, Dudo Baez, Daso El Afro Caribeño, DJ Tahleim, Piragua Art Space, Cultura Live!, Team Piragua, Pitbull, Madi, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, Australia, Indigenous, Havana, Cuba, Senegal, Chad Gittens, Andres Jimenez, Loisaida Festival, Chifles, Marlis Momber, Maximo Colon, Charas, Joe Bataan, Jessie Montgomery, Sonido Costeño, Anissa Gathers, Ana Macho, Alma Moyo, Legacy Women, DJ BeyondGracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more info. Pa'lante! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward⁠

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. You know we couldn’t close out 2024 without a special episode that will connect you instantly to the word legacy. Our next guest was conceived in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba and born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Dedicating over 60 years to baseball, he shows no signs of slowing down. His faith and connection to God are his foundation providing you front-row seats via his writing that captures the heart and soul of the game.Luis Rodriguez-MayoralMLB Pioneer, Journalist & HistorianFacebook | LinkedIn | Mas Alla De Un SuenoFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/luis.rodriguezmayoral⁠ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-r-mayoral-a68b0023/ Mas Alla De Un Sueno by Luis Rodriguez-Mayoral - https://a.co/d/0UxMhi3 My Clemente: Luis Rodriguez-Mayoral - https://www.lavidabaseball.com/roberto-clemente-luis-rodriguez-mayoral/ The Original Roberto Clemente Award in the Major Leagues by Tony Menedez - https://mlblogsmenendeztony-wordpress-com.translate.goog/2024/09/14/el-premio-roberto-clemente-original-en-las-grandes-ligas/?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc El Premio Roberto Clemente Original en las Grandes Ligas by Tony Menedez - https://mlblogsmenendeztony.wordpress.com/tag/luis-rodriguez-mayoral-2/ Roberto Clemente Day by Danny Torres - https://baseballhall.org/discover-more/stories/baseball-history/roberto-clemente-day NOTABLE MENTIONSLuis Rodriguez-Mayoral, Puerto Rico, Ponce, Vega Baja, Bayamón, Cuba, San Antonio de los Baños, Panama, Seattle, Texas, Laredo, Arlington, Houston, Japan, New York, Cleveland, Latin American Baseball Players’ Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, Roberto Clemente Day, Panama Canal, MLB, La Vida BaseballRoberto Clemente, Vera Clemente, Manny Sanguillén, Radames Mayoral, Jackie Hernandez, Rod Carew, Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez, Pete Rose, Tony Perez, Willie Mays, Orlando Cepeda, Tony Gonzalez, Luis Aparicio, Félix Millán, Dick Cecil, Bobby Maduro, Kirby Puckett, Lenny Webster, Tony Gwynn, Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Leones de Ponce, Roberto Durán, Muhammad Ali, Jabir Herbert Muhammad, Bill Mason, Tony MenedezJosé José, Daddy Yankee, Nancy Wilson, Chubby Checker, Bobby Darin, Johnny Mathis, Hank Aaron, Deborah Kerr, William Holden, Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, The BodyGuard, Coast Guard Reserve, Jose Serrano, George W. Bush, Google, Danny Torres, Panama Canal, San Juan Star, El Vocero, El Mundo, Reportero, El Mejor Beisbol del Mundo, Armed Forces Radio, Banco Popular Center, Puerto Rican Day Parade, Ancestors, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, Loisaida, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Chifles Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my ⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠ for more info. Pa'lante! ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

Hola mi gente! Welcome to a special edition of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. To everyone who has supported me on this journey, I appreciate you. You’ve taken time to listen, share, and celebrate culture with me. Cultura Live! proved there is a need to amplify voices that are making positive moves, uplifting and empowering humanity. The final installment for this edition of Cultura Live! is not the end but the beginning of what live events are meant to be. The best is yet to come. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Lah Tere Visionary Speaker, Humanitarian, Activist, Organizer, Emcee, Songstress  Lah Tere site | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Twitter  Lah Tere site - https://www.lahtere.com/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/lahtere/   Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/lahterequeen/videos  FB - https://www.facebook.com/lahterequeen/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/lahtere  NOTABLE MENTIONS Havana, Lah Tere, Puerto Rico, Afro-Latina, Hip-Hop, Momma’s Hip-Hop Kitchen, Puerto Rico, Chicago, New York, Ancestors, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, Loisaida, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, Maria Dominguez, Daso El Afro Caribeño, DJ Tahleim, Chifles, Baseball Ahora, Lyricist Lounge, Danny Castro, Casa Adela, ABC Beer Company, Lyricist Lounge, Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my ⁠Linktree⁠ for more info. Pa'lante! ⁠https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

Hola mi gente! Welcome to a special edition of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Last week you got a taste of what Cultura Live! Is all about. The vibes are on a frequency that got everyone tuned in. Listen closely. Something special awaits for you. It’s that cultural blessing you're about to receive. So get comfortable, sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Daso El Afro Caribeño CEO, Dekora Digital; Founder & Owner, Piragua Art Space; Musician, Artist Website | Linktree |  Instagram | X (Twitter) | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn Daso Entertainment - https://dasoentertainment.com/  Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Dasomonster Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dasomonster/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piraguaartspace/  X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/dasomonster Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DasoMusic/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/dasomonster LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsoto2800  NOTABLE MENTIONS Daso El Afro Caribeño, David Soto, Piragua Art Space, Piragua Brand, New Village Music Festival, Dekora Digital, Grupo Cemí, Celia Osorio, Maria Angie Hernandez, Chino García, CHARAS, LES, Lower East Side, Yerba Buena, Ginger, Jengibre, Atabey, William Millan, Miguel Piñero, Dadi Piñero, Gary Cruz, Eddie Conde, Tato Laviera, Freaky Fridge, Joel Rodriguez, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Puerto Rico, New York, Ancestors, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, Loisaida, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, Maria Dominguez, Lah Tere, DJ Tahleim, Chifles, Baseball Ahora Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

Hola mi gente! Welcome to a special edition of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.  On November 2, El Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead. We launched our first live event - Siempre Pa’lante! presents Cultura Live! Honoring Our Ancestors through Music & Art. The event was held at Piragua Art Space in the legendary barrio of Loisaida, the Lower East Side, en Nueva York, New York City. I’m proud to say the event sold out. Curious to know how it went, I thought you never ask. Maria Dominguez Vice President, SonCrew Productions,Inc., Educator, Freelance Artist Maria Dominguez site | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Maria Dominguez site - http://www.mariadominguez.com/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-dominguez-17a51712/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/mariadominguez991/   FB - https://www.facebook.com/maria.dominguez.9484?fref=ts  X (Twitter) - https://x.com/artedominguez  NOTABLE MENTIONSMaria Dominguez, Puerto Rico, New York, Latina, Henry Street Settlement, Indigenous, Ancestors, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, Loisaida, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, Lah Tere, DJ Tahleim, Chifles Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Our guest this week is a Latina that has defied the odds for over two decades providing hope & inspiration to immigrants. In 2010, alongside three undocumented students, she led the Trail of Dreams, a remarkable four-month walk from Miami to Washington, DC. Two years later, she spearheaded efforts to establish the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On April 22, 2013, she made history as the first undocumented Latina to testify before Congress addressing the Senate Judiciary Committee and highlighting the urgent need for immigration reform. She is a highly sought-after national political analyst, sharing her expertise on networks such as Univision, Telemundo, MSNBC, CNN, and CNN en Español. She has also contributed opinion pieces to the New York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today. A few of the many accolades she has received are appearing on the cover of Time magazine along with 30 immigrant leaders, being featured in Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30: Education” and “40 Under 40: Latinos in American Politics. Please welcome, President and CEO of TheDream.US, Gaby Pacheco. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Gaby Pacheco President & CEO, TheDream.US TheDream.US | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook  TheDream.US - https://www.thedream.us/about/our-team/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabypacheco1/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/gabypacheco1/   FB - https://www.facebook.com/MariaGabrielaPacheco   TheDream.US TheDream.US | LinkedIn | Youtube | Instagram | FB | X (Twitter)  TheDream.US - https://www.thedream.us/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/school/thedream-us/posts/?feedView=all  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/thedreamdotus  IG - https://www.instagram.com/thedream_us/   FB - https://www.facebook.com/thedreamdotus  X (Twitter) - https://x.com/thedream_us  NOTABLE MENTIONS Gaby Pacheco, Ecuador, Guayaquil, Biodiverse, Latina, Miami, Florida, Washington, D.C., Guayaquileña, Madera de Guerrero, Manteño-Huancavilca, Indigenous, Spaniards, Inca Empire, Galletitas Amor, Amor Cookies, Maracuyá, American Dream, Sábado Gigante, Don Francisco, Citizenship, Vote, Dreamers, DACA, Immigrants, Trail of Dreams, Univision, Telemundo, MSNBC, CNN, CNN en Español, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Vote, Kamala Harris, President of the United States, Ancestors, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, Girl Dad, New Jersey, Loisaida, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, DJ Tahleim, Chifles 

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.  Our guest this week is a visionary heroine with a passion for storytelling highlighting Filipino heritage. Her talent for building meaningful connections with guests as a co-host on Future Ancestors is both empowering and a form of healing. Her documentary, A Passage to Hope and book Kalayaan: Filipina Heroines of WWII honor women who provide a source of strength and inspiration. Please welcome, author, filmmaker, podcaster and proud nanay, Kathryn Serrano. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Kathryn Serrano Author, Filmmaker & Co-host of the Future Ancestors Podcast The Katosphere | Mahal Publishing | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook  The Katosphere - https://www.thekatosphere.com/  Mahal Publishing - https://www.mahalpublishing.com/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-serrano-15878921/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/thekatosphere/   FB - https://www.facebook.com/mommyprenuer   Future Ancestors Future Ancestors site | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube | Instagram | TikTok  Future Ancestors site - https://www.futureancestors.tv/  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-ancestors/id1692159189  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3uppQpBOVcXGYktWE51HM5  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@FutureAncestorsTV  IG - https://www.instagram.com/futureancestors.tv/    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@futureancestors.tv  NOTABLE MENTIONS Kathryn Serrano, Philippines, Filipino, Filipina, New Jersey, New York, Storytelling Heroine, A Passage to Hope, Kalayaan: Filipina Heroines of WWII, Casielle Santos-Gaerlan, The Katosphere, Mahal Publishing, Kamayan, Tagalog, Music, Piano, Nas, Illmatic, Nanay, German, Music, Picadillo, Picadilly, Adobo Chicken, Corn Beef & Potatoes, Lumpia, All Souls Day, Ancestors, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, Loisaida, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, DJ Tahleim, Chifles 

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Our guest this week is a proud nuyoriqueña with roots in la Republica Dominicana. Her parents' influence and belief in the power of education combined with her journey through college put her on a path to becoming the leader she is today.  As an accomplished brand builder, she involves the community and educates them, fostering a sense of pride in their shared identity.  She describes herself as a radical optimist always seeing a positive outlook even in the face of adversity. From being an award-winning senior executive at ViacomCBS to Managing Director for Poderistas, Being a mom is what she treasures the most. Please welcome, Charlotte Castillo. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Charlotte Castillo Managing Director, Poderistas LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottecastillo/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/charosweb/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/charlotte.castillo.9  Poderistas Poderistas site | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube Poderistas - https://poderistas.com/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/poderistas/   FB - https://www.facebook.com/poderistas/   Twitter - https://x.com/poderistas TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@poderistas YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/poderistas  NOTABLE MENTIONS Charlotte Castillo, Dominican Republic, Nuyorqueña, Afro-Latina, New York, Radical Optimist, City College, Poderistas, She Se Puede, Paramount, MTV, ViacomCBS, Latina Magazine, SpongeBob Squarepants, Nickelodeon, Dora the Explorer, Minions, Jay Shetty, Greg Tate, Tricia Rose, Andrew Ross, Los Hermanos Perez, Telenovelas, Walter Mercado, Cosmopolitan en Espanol, Vanidades, Ancestors, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, Loisaida, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, DJ Tahleim

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Season 3 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.This season, we’re elevating culture to new heights. From pioneers to emerging voices, we're celebrating artists, activists, authors, innovators and leaders in the community. They don’t just set the trend, they forge their path on the road less traveled.To kickoff Season 3, our guest is an unstoppable force that radiates energy fueled by her ancestors. The unwavering commitment she has to empower her family and community has led to a movement of hope for generations to come. As an Afro-Latina powerhouse, she blends her musical talents with a passion for social change, creating a vision that's nothing short of revolutionary. Please welcome, Lah Tere.Lah TereVisionary Speaker, Humanitarian, Activist, Organizer, Emcee, Songstress Lah Tere site | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Twitter Lah Tere site - https://www.lahtere.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/lahtere/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/lahterequeen/videos FB - https://www.facebook.com/lahterequeen/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/lahtere Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my ⁠Linktree⁠ for more info. Pa'lante! ⁠https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforwardNOTABLE MENTIONSLah Tere, Puerto Rico, Afro-Latina, Son del Barrio, YMCA, Hip-Hop, Momma’s Hip-Hop Kitchen, Aspira, Boys-n-Grils Club, Chicago, Illinois, Humboldt Park, Puerto Rico, Carolina, Villa Fontana, María Teresa Serrano, Queen Latifah, La India, Celia Cruz, Antonia Pantoja, Dylcia Noemí Pagán, Shirley Chisholm, Assata Shakur, Roberto Clemente, Charles Darwin, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, New York, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, DJ Tahleim

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.  As we wrap up Season 2, Episode 28 is not just a recap but the 50th episode overall for Siempre Pa’lante. To celebrate this amazing milestone, I invited someone special whose faith and energy alone move mountains. This Afro-Latina is no stranger to uplifting the community by repping her culture and empowering the next generation of leaders.  Lah Tere is a humanitarian, organizer, activist, emcee, songstress, proud BBW, and visionary speaker for the 21st Century. That’s only scratching the surface of what she brings to the table. Get ready to be inspired mi gente.  For more info on this episode and our guest, check the show notes. Remember, don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like, subscribe and share. It only takes a few minutes and goes a long way in contributing to the show's growth. So sit back, relax and enjoy this season's finale. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Giraldo Luis Alvaré Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured  IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward  Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward  FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/   Lah Tere Humanitarian, Organizer, Activist, Emcee, Songstress, Proud BBW, Visionary Speaker for the 21st Century Lah Tere site | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Twitter  Lah Tere site - https://www.lahtere.com/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/lahtere/   Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/lahterequeen/videos  FB - https://www.facebook.com/lahterequeen/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/lahtere  NOTABLE MENTIONS Dos Croquetas, Croquetas, Alec y Vicky, Creatress Sarai Mora, VR, Performance Artist, Christopher Rivas, Brown Enough, Ikigai Management, Miami, Florida, Mexico, Maui, Hawaii, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Porfirio Rubirosa, James Bond, Lah Tere, Puerto Rico, Afro-Latina, Hip-Hop, Momma’s Hip-Hop Kitchen, Kathleen Adams, ARTivist, Carefront, Divine Download, Self Justice, Healing Space, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Artspace, Angie Hernandez, Suliman Onque, Sano-In, Victor Rosa, Ancestors, New York Comic-Con, Apple, Nike, She Se Puede, Si Se Puede, Mofongo, Sazón, Boricua, Social Emotional Learning, Power of Storytelling, Culture, Family, Legacy, Argentina, Guatemala, Venezuela, India, France, Pakistan, Sweden, New Zealand, Netherlands, Trinidad y Tobago, Santiago Ramones

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.  In this episode, our guest ensures we are presente in every conversation. Roots in La Republica Dominicana y Colombia are not the only thing that has shaped him. 102-17 64th road in Queens, NY gave him priceless experiences with bodies of culture. A community that was and still is familia.   Whether he is acting in the latest tv sitcom, discussing his latest book Brown Enough, interviewing a guest on his show or reminding people that Porifirio Rubirosa was the real James Bond, he is creating spaces for bodies of culture too.  Please welcome, Actor, Author, Podcaster and Storyteller, Christopher Rivas. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Christopher Rivas Actor, Author, Podcaster, Storyteller  Christopher Rivas site | IMDb | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok  Christopher Rivas site - https://www.christopherrivas.com/  IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3656182/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/christopher__rivas/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/chris__rivas      FB - https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherWRivas  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@christopher__rivas   NOTABLE MENTIONS Christopher Rivas, Bodies of Culture, Dominican, Colombian, Brown Enough, Queens, New York, John Leguizamo, Porfirio Rubirosa, James Bond, Buddha, Sazon, Mexico City, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton, James Baldwin, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Medellin, Bogotá

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.  In this episode, our guest is a proud Latina repping Mexico. Her inspiration began at an early age from her abuelita and great-grandfather who were artists in the familia. She embraced her ancestor's love for nature and art by creating in spaces like photography, videography, painting, sculpture, glassblowing and performance arts. She thrives in multiple realities which include tangible creations like wearable art and virtual reality 3D sculptures that can be experienced both in the physical and virtual realms. There's no doubt that arte is in her DNA. Please welcome, VR Sculptor, Performing Artist and Speaker, Creatress Sarai Mora. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Creatress Sarai Mora VR Sculptor, Performance Artist, Speaker Creatress Art site | Linktree | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube | LinkedIn Creatress Art site - https://creatressart.com/   Linktree - https://linktr.ee/creatressart  IG - https://www.instagram.com/creatressart/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/creatressart     FB - https://www.facebook.com/CreatressArt  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCItq0gFKmV7EA8SviuHTx9Q  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarainataliemora   Known Origin - https://knownorigin.io/collections/creatress/live-vr-performances  NOTABLE MENTIONS Creatress Sarai, California, Hawaii, Butterflies, Extra Solar Butterfly, Mars, Blockchain, Virtual Reality, VR, NFTs, Border Kindness, Bondad Frontera, Mexico, Mariachi, Woodcarving, Museum School, Ceramics, Pottery Wheel, Community, Empty Bowls, Échale Ganas, Glassblowing, Frida Kahlo, Contemporary Museum, San Diego, Rococo, European, Metaverse, Science Fiction, San Diego State

Bienvendio mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guests, started with Dos Croquetas and a dream. In a crowded field of croquetas, they are Miami’s first Croqueta bar leading the way with nothing but flavors that keep you coming back for more.  Familia taught our guests the value of work ethic, honesty and selflessness. Their support provided the foundation to the success they have today. From abuelitas influence in the kitchen to Sunday morning visits at la ventanita in Miami, please welcome, the founders and owners of Dos Croquetas, Alec y Vicky. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Alec Fernandez y Vicky Carballo Founders and Owners, Dos Croquetas Dos Croquetas | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook  Dos Croquetas site - https://www.doscroquetas.com/   IG - https://www.instagram.com/doscroquetas/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/doscroquetas FB - https://www.facebook.com/doscroquetas NOTABLE MENTIONS Dos Croquetas, Dame Dos Croquetas, Croqueta Bar, Craft Croqueta, Comfort Dishes, Miami, Hialeah, Bird Road, Medley, Doral, Ventanita, Colada Boyz, Islas Canarias, Croquetas, Ham, Carne con Papas, Meat and Potatoes, Cafecitos, Medianoche, Mac and Cheese, Bacon Cheddar Burger, Buffalo Crack Chicken, Roasted Chicken, 305, Creamy Spinach Vegan, Mexican Street Corn Vegetarian, Coconut Curry, Croq n’ Tots, Toston Preparada, Areparada, Rice Bowl, Maduros, Rice and Beans, Fried Egg, Croqueta Wraps, Dale Sauce, Dos Ranch, Mango Lime, Guava Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Orea, Lit Slushies, Guavarita Lemonade, Jupiña Margarita, Beer, Narnia Effect, Strip Mall, Tropical Design, Arroz con Pollo a La Chorrera, Cuban Bread, Empanadas

Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. As I mentioned last week, this recap is a two-for-one special. You heard part one, now get ready for the sequel.  In this recap, we will be getting into my birthday celebration, Cubita Cafe, Michelinos Pizzaria, A memorable trip to Nueva York with my brother-in-law Sandy, the Fotografiska Museum exhibition- Hip-Hop Conscious, Unconscious, Chocolate Cortes Chocobar in the BX, the Universal Hip-Hop Museum 1986 - 1990 Golden Era exhibit and a really cool story about the Willy Chirino’s mural in Calle Ocho done by Miss Lushy. Remember, don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. So sit back, relax and enjoy the recap. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my ⁠Linktree⁠ for more info. Pa'lante! ⁠https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward⁠ Giraldo Luis Alvaré Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward ⁠Linktree⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward⁠  YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured⁠  IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/⁠  TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward⁠  Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward⁠  FB - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/⁠  FB - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/⁠   Miss Lushy Artist, Muralist, Art Designer ⁠Miss Lushy site⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Youtube⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Celia Cruz Calle Ocho Mural⁠ | ⁠Hope Murals ⁠ Miss Lushy site - ⁠https://www.misslushyart.com/⁠  IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/misslushy/⁠  Youtube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFgsnKp5zo89hTrX0ozLbw/featured⁠  FB - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/misslushyart/?ref=page_internal⁠  Celia Cruz Mural - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXsKF7t7qNs⁠  Hope Murals - ⁠https://www.hopemurals.org/murals⁠  NOTABLE MENTIONS Giraldo Luis Alvaré, Miss Lushy, Cuban Sanguich, Cubita Cafe, Hudson Chef, Chef Guiterrez, Fotografiska, Hip-Hop Conscious Unconscious, Chocolate Cortes, Chocobar BX, Bronx, La Borinqueña, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, Universal Hip-Hop Museum, Eric Orr, Michelinos Pizzeria, Rahway, Willy Chirino, Miami, New Jersey, New York, PATH: Preserving Archiving & Teaching Hiphop, Inc., Temple of Hip-Hop, KRS-One, Notorious BIG, Biggie Smalls, Eli, Calle Ocho, CYST, Desire Nobility

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. We’re back for another recap and joining me is artist and muralist from the 305, Miss Lushy. She’s a Pa’lante All-Star from the show's inaugural season. Need a refresher? Check out episode 9, Season 1, Arriba Los Corazones - Uplifting hearts through art. It’s worth the listen. Once again, you're getting a two-for-one special. This is part one and next week will be dropping part two. This week, you will hear insight on previously released episodes and reviews from Apple Podcasts. Next week we will touch on current events by yours truly, a few more shoutouts and some exclusive stories from Miss Lushy. The audio covering just the recap of the episodes is available now on all major podcast platforms. The extended version will be coming soon to my Youtube channel. Don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. For more info on this episode and our guest, check the show notes. So sit back, relax and enjoy the recap.  Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Giraldo Luis Alvaré Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured  IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward  Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward  FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/   Miss Lushy Artist, Muralist, Art Designer Miss Lushy site | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Celia Cruz Calle Ocho Mural | Hope Murals  Miss Lushy site - https://www.misslushyart.com/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/misslushy/  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFgsnKp5zo89hTrX0ozLbw/featured  FB - https://www.facebook.com/misslushyart/?ref=page_internal  Celia Cruz Mural - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXsKF7t7qNs  Hope Murals - https://www.hopemurals.org/murals  NOTABLE MENTIONS Yvette Peña, AARP, DJ Perly, DMC Champion, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, Jason Villa, MLB the Show, Luis Dorante Jr., Miami Marlins, Sanguich de Miami, Cuban Sanguich, Nas, King's Disease III, Cubita Cafe, Hudson Chef, Chef Guiterrez, Fotografiska, Hip-Hop Conscious Unconscious, Chocolate Cortes, Chocobar BX, Bronx, La Borinqueña, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, Universal Hip-Hop Museum, Eric Orr, Martín Dihigo Foundation, MLB the Show 23, Bob Kendrick, NLBM, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Gilberto Dihigo, Danny Torres, Talkin21 Podcast, Cousins Collectibles, Los Primos, Michelinos Pizzeria, Rahway, NJ, Maleet, KBanger, Keith Salandy, Willy Chirino, Miami, New Jersey, New York, Kobe

Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.  In this episode, baseball is el sueño americano for our guest. His roots go back multiple generations playing the sport in Venezuela. The journey to the U.S. presented challenges but nothing his family couldn’t overcome. The bond he has with his familia keeps him moving forward no matter what.  He’s faced rejection, but it motivated him to keep going. He believes no means you're one step closer to a yes. No one comes close for his love of the game as he’s constantly working towards greatness. Please welcome, Player/Alumni Relations Liason, Spanish Media Liasion and Interpreter for the Miami Marlins, Luis Dorante, Jr. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Luis Dorante Jr. Player/Alumni Relations Liaison, Spanish Media Liaison, Team Interpreter  Miami Marlins site | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok  Miami Marlins site - https://www.mlb.com/marlins/team/front-office  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisdorantejr  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Lado21   IG - https://www.instagram.com/ladojr21/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ladojr21    FB - https://www.facebook.com/luis.dorante  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@luisdorante90?lang=en   NOTABLE MENTIONS Venezuela, La Guaira, Caracas, United States, Luis Dorante Sr., Napoleón Dorante, MLB, Major League Baseball, Miami Marlins, Player Development, Alumni Relations, Spanish Media Liaison, Boston Red Sox, Minor League Baseball, Weston, Westonzuela, Florida, Friends TV Series, Trenton Thunder, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Umpire, Alex Bregman

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, family origins for our guest begin in Mexico and lead to the U.S. His familia instilled in him discipline, work ethic and the power of education. His love for the game of baseball has made a positive impact through coaching on and off the field. He’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and put in the work. He leads a team responsible for the most popular video simulation game on the market exclusively for Major League Baseball. Please welcome, Director of Product Development for MLB the Show, Jason Villa. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Jason Villa Director of Production, PlayStation Studios, MLB The Show MLB The Show 23 | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Twitch | TikTok | Discord MLB The Show 23 - https://theshow.com/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9N9mZrlPKIjvPH_9fI20jQ   IG - https://www.instagram.com/MLBTheShow/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/MLBTheShow   Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/sonysandiegostudio TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mlbtheshow?lang=e Discord - https://discord.com/invite/mlbtheshow NOTABLE MENTIONS MLB The Show, Negro Leagues Storylines, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Sony PlayStation Studios, San Diego Studios, Cal State San Marcos, Tony Gwynn, Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatís Jr., Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico, UCLA, Harvard Law School, Ibarra Chocolate

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Today is 3.23.23 and I’m celebrating my birthday, mi cumpleaños with you. It's my 21st anniversary of turning 25. Do the math and you’ll figure it out. I invited mi hermano, Michael J. Scott, a mentor and friend to be part of this special conversation. It’s important we document our story and celebrate the key moments in our life. This not only helps us keep growing, but serves as a guide for others to learn and overcome. You're going to hear me reflect on what inspired me to create this show. My parent's journey from Cuba to the U.S., legacy and a special message to my little bean Arianna Mae. This one was special. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  I’ll be back next week with more inspiring cultural content. Remember, Paso a paso, Si Se Puede, Hasta la proxima. Pa’lante! Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Giraldo Luis Alvaré Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured  IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward  Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward  FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/   Michael J. Scott Coach, Mentor, Speaker, Trainer John Maxwell Certified  LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-scott-28a305b4 NOTABLE MENTIONS Alvaré Family, Cuba, US, America, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Miami, Spain, Legacy, Siempre, Pa’lante, Culture, Familia, American Dream, Sueño Americano

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest is a Badass Bori from the Boogie Down Bronx. A self-taught DJ who moves the crowd from el corazón. Her relentless pursuit of perfecting her craft is the reason why she’s one of the best to do it. A champion of the people. Always moving forward. Pa’lante como un elefante. From park jams to arenas, she brings that sofrito to every mix leaving the people wanting more. please welcome, two-time DMC US Champion, the Queen of the 1’s & 2’s, DJ Perly. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward DJ Perly Artist DJ Perly site | Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud DJ Perly site - https://www.djperlymusic.com/ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/djperly YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/djperly IG - https://www.instagram.com/djperly/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/djperly FB - https://www.facebook.com/DJPerly/ Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/djperly Frosted Perlz Snow Vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kwnH-b_vtg 2017 DMC USA Finals - https://youtu.be/mD6ws_c9nXo 2022 DMC USA Finals - https://youtu.be/-T5r7kfJo-o NOTABLE MENTIONS DJ Perly, Badass Bori, Puerto Rico, Technics, DMC USA National Championship, Spanish Harlem, Fania All-Stars, Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barretto, La Lupe, Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Marc Anthony, Studio 54, Elvis, Motown, Diana Ross, The Beatles MTV, TRL, Hot 97, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Park Jams, Native New Yorker, Odyssey, Frankie Avalon, Can’t Take My Eye’s Off You, Deee-lite, Groove is in the Heart, Q-Tip, Bootsy Collins, De La Soul, Trugoy the Dove, 3 Feet High and Rising, Delorean, Wu-Tang, A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla, Lady Gaga, Madison Square Garden, MSG, EDM, Mark Ronson, A-Trak, Aaron LaCrate, Milkcrate Athletics, Kobe Bryant