Co-presented with KALW
“A perfect representation of Latino diversity” (The Washington Post), Marie Arana’s LatinoLand draws from hundreds of interviews and prodigious research to give us both the little-known history and a vibrant portrait and of our largest and fastest-growing minority, in “a work of prophecy, sympathy, and courage” (Junot Díaz, Pulitzer Prize–winning author). By 2050, census reports project that one in every three Americans will claim Latino heritage. But Latinos are not a monolith. Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Salvadorans, and Cubans—each has a different cultural and political background, very much in flux. Once overwhelmingly Catholic, they are becoming increasingly Protestant and Evangelical. Formerly solidly Democratic, they now vote Republican in growing numbers. “Thorough, accessible, and necessary” (Ms. magazine), LatinoLand unabashedly celebrates Latino resilience and character and shows us why we must understand the fastest-growing minority in America. In conversation with KALW’s Johanna Lopez Miyaki. FREE, $5-10 suggested donation
Marie Arana was born in Lima, Peru. She is the author of the memoir American Chica, a finalist for the National Book Award; two novels, Cellophane and Lima Nights; the prize-winning biography Bolivar; Silver, Sword, and Stone, a narrative history of Latin America; The Writing Life, a collection from her well-known column for The Washington Post; and LatinoLand. She was the inaugural Literary Director of the Library of Congress and lives in Washington, DC, and Lima, Peru.
Johanna Lopez Miyaki is KALW's Community Engagement Manager. A proud KALW Audio Academy alumna (2021-2022), Johanna returned to KALW's newsroom to manage the station's engagement and coverage of the 2024 General Elections. Prior to this role, she worked as a producer and editor at KCBS San Francisco. Johanna has a strong passion for storytelling within Latino and Indigenous communities, having reported for El Tecolote and produced and hosted episodes for their podcast, Radio Teco.
A New Day with KALW
A new live event series, in collaboration in KALW, that seeks to understand the many forces and people contributing to our current political moment—how we got here, what's at stake, and where we can direct our efforts to build a better future.
