Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 19 minutes ago
Black History Month is about highlighting the many contributions the community has made, creating a greater awareness of Black identity and celebrating Black culture. As a Latinx community, we have often failed to acknowledge the Black community as being a part of Latinx identity, and yet, the Afro-Latinx influence on the culture is undeniable—including with music. In this episode, music historian and contributor Katelina ‘Gata’ Eccleston takes us on a journey following Afro beats in music. And not only can we hear, but we can also see the impact of the Black community. With the help of contributor Nydia Simone, we explore how content creators and storytellers are putting representation at the forefront and highlighting the community’s stories. From the exploration of Black storytellers using the digital space to take control of their own voices and narratives, to civic engagement and education leaders teaching the evolution of race relations in this country to promote inclusivity, with the help of this episode’s co-host, Radar's Lu Louis, we celebrate the many accomplishments of the Black community, while also taking a critical look at where we are today.
0:00 - Intro
01:34 - Black Storytellers and Filmmakers
02:25 - Historic Hampton House
05:21 - The Plátano Pipeline
08:32 - LatinX Racial Self-Identification
10:24 - Alternative Media
12:14 - National Black Doulas Association
13:33 - Afro-Beats in Latin American Music
16:09 - Latino Victory Project
19:05 - Othering and Belonging Institute
Host, Co-Host, and Contributors:
Gaby Fresquez: instagram.com/gabyfresquez
Lu Louis: instagram.com/atlulouis
Nydia Simone: instagram.com/nydiasimone
Katelina ‘Gata’ Eccleston: instagram.com/reggaetonconlagata
Meet our Guests:
Janel Martinez: instagram.com/janelm/?hl=en
Goyo - instagram.com/goyo
Michelle Gabriel: instagram.com/creole_jerseygirl/?hl=en
Johanny Adames: instagram.com/johannyadames/?hl=en
John A. Powell: johnapowell.org
Bárbara Abadía-Rexach : twitter.com/barbyabadia
#Radar2022 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community.
Subscribe to the Radar 2022 channel now to stay up to date with episode clips featuring our bi-cultural host Gabriela Fresquez. New episodes every Thursday.
#Radar2022 #BlackHistoryMonth #Blackculture
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Follow Us:
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Radar 2022 takes current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. Through first-person reporting and documentary-style stories woven together by our host, Gabriela Fresquez, we delve into what makes Latinxs different and what unites us. From economic inequality to racial justice and LGBTQ+ issues to the climate crisis…to whose abuelita’s Pozole recipe tastes best, we’ve got nuestra gente covered.
We have different accents and experiences, but we are ALL Latinx.
We want to keep everyone on the Radar. New episodes every Thursday at 5pm EST.
Showcasing Afro-LatinXcellence : Honoring Black History | Radar 2022
youtube.com/radar
Black History Month is about highlighting the many contributions the community has made, creating a greater awareness of Black identity and celebrating Black culture. As a Latinx community, we have often failed to acknowledge the Black community as being a part of Latinx identity, and yet, the Afro-Latinx influence on the culture is undeniable—including with music. In this episode, music historian and contributor Katelina ‘Gata’ Eccleston takes us on a journey following Afro beats in music. And not only can we hear, but we can also see the impact of the Black community. With the help of contributor Nydia Simone, we explore how content creators and storytellers are putting representation at the forefront and highlighting the community’s stories. From the exploration of Black storytellers using the digital space to take control of their own voices and narratives, to civic engagement and education leaders teaching the evolution of race relations in this country to promote inclusivity, with the help of this episode’s co-host, Radar's Lu Louis, we celebrate the many accomplishments of the Black community, while also taking a critical look at where we are today.
0:00 - Intro
01:34 - Black Storytellers and Filmmakers
02:25 - Historic Hampton House
05:21 - The Plátano Pipeline
08:32 - LatinX Racial Self-Identification
10:24 - Alternative Media
12:14 - National Black Doulas Association
13:33 - Afro-Beats in Latin American Music
16:09 - Latino Victory Project
19:05 - Othering and Belonging Institute
Host, Co-Host, and Contributors:
Gaby Fresquez: instagram.com/gabyfresquez
Lu Louis: instagram.com/atlulouis
Nydia Simone: instagram.com/nydiasimone
Katelina ‘Gata’ Eccleston: instagram.com/reggaetonconlagata
Meet our Guests:
Janel Martinez: instagram.com/janelm/?hl=en
Goyo - instagram.com/goyo
Michelle Gabriel: instagram.com/creole_jerseygirl/?hl=en
Johanny Adames: instagram.com/johannyadames/?hl=en
John A. Powell: johnapowell.org
Bárbara Abadía-Rexach : twitter.com/barbyabadia
#Radar2022 is a weekly news show that dives into current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community.
Subscribe to the Radar 2022 channel now to stay up to date with episode clips featuring our bi-cultural host Gabriela Fresquez. New episodes every Thursday.
#Radar2022 #BlackHistoryMonth #Blackculture
SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/RadarYouTubeTM
Follow Us:
Twitter: twitter.com/radartelemundo?la
Instagram: instagram.com/radartelemu
TikTok: tiktok.com/@radartelemundo?lang=en
Radar 2022 takes current issues and breaks them down through various perspectives across the Latinx community. Through first-person reporting and documentary-style stories woven together by our host, Gabriela Fresquez, we delve into what makes Latinxs different and what unites us. From economic inequality to racial justice and LGBTQ+ issues to the climate crisis…to whose abuelita’s Pozole recipe tastes best, we’ve got nuestra gente covered.
We have different accents and experiences, but we are ALL Latinx.
We want to keep everyone on the Radar. New episodes every Thursday at 5pm EST.
Showcasing Afro-LatinXcellence : Honoring Black History | Radar 2022
youtube.com/radar
