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In this episode Daniel Egusquiza speaks with Ashley Hernandez about the character she plays in the play "But We're Still Here", her experience in the group, and what she looks forward to in the future. 

Channing DuRant is one of Barrio's oldest Storytelling Through Dance participants. We were lucky when he found us and even more lucky that he stayed! Guest: Channing DuRantHost: Natalia Ortiz-AmaroLanguage: EnglishThis is a special La Ronda episode as we reflect on the close of our fairytale-inspired plays. La Ronda del Barrio podcast offers insight on community issues through stories and storytelling. At La Ronda, we don't claim to have solutions, but we believe in the constructive power of wrestling with issues in order to find them. In this metaphoric dance, we provide a space where we can weave beauty out of our disadvantages. The opinions expressed during the episode do not necessarily reflect the views of Barrio Alegria. 

 In the final episode of La Ronda del Barrio, we explore Reading as our home. Themes- landmarks, environment, education, perception, what we LOVE about our CityGuests: David, Amber, Idalmi, Goldy, Kaylee and Ibeth (our Host for this episode). Episode recorded July 2019 in our 3rd floor offices. Language: EnglishTheme Song: Narradores de Cuentos (https://open.spotify.com/track/4Gp2oectkAgkDojeWIMQ90?si=2wha5YOrTP6Up6nrsJoBGg)La Ronda del Barrio podcast offers insight on community issues through stories and storytelling. At La Ronda, we don't claim to have solutions, but we believe in the constructive power of wrestling with issues in order to find them. In this metaphoric dance, we provide a space where we can weave beauty out of our disadvantages.Our first year shows the process of fine-tuning our purpose of community engagement through the exploration of immigrant issues like machismo, stories of frontier crossing, dealing with pity, and what it means to be an immigrant child. These experiences provide a glimpse of current cultural and social ideas impacting Latinos in our community.The opinions expressed during the episode do not necessarily reflect the views of Barrio Alegría. 

 In the fourth episode of La Ronda del Barrio, we explore myths of immigrants. Themes- immigrants, views on immigration, walls, policyGuests: Luis, Ibeth, Noelia, Kaylee and Idalmi (our Host for this episode).Episode recorded August 2019 in our 3rd floor offices. Language: EnglishTheme Song: Narradores de Cuentos (https://open.spotify.com/track/4Gp2oectkAgkDojeWIMQ90?si=2wha5YOrTP6Up6nrsJoBGg)La Ronda del Barrio podcast offers insight on community issues through stories and storytelling. At La Ronda, we don't claim to have solutions, but we believe in the constructive power of wrestling with issues in order to find them. In this metaphoric dance, we provide a space where we can weave beauty out of our disadvantages.Our first year shows the process of fine-tuning our purpose of community engagement through the exploration of immigrant issues like machismo, stories of frontier crossing, dealing with pity, and what it means to be an immigrant child. These experiences provide a glimpse of current cultural and social ideas impacting Latinos in our community.The opinions expressed during the episode do not necessarily reflect the views of Barrio Alegría. 

 In the third episode of La Ronda del Barrio, we explore the experiences of first generation children. Themes- media, history, stories of misconceptionGuests: Jenne, Ibeth, Kaylee and Idalmi (our Host for this episode). Episode recorded July 2019 in our 3rd floor offices. Language: Mostly EnglishTheme Song: Narradores de Cuentos La Ronda del Barrio podcast offers insight on community issues through stories and storytelling. At La Ronda, we don't claim to have solutions, but we believe in the constructive power of wrestling with issues in order to find them. In this metaphoric dance, we provide a space where we can weave beauty out of our disadvantages.Our first year shows the process of fine-tuning our purpose of community engagement through the exploration of immigrant issues like machismo, stories of frontier crossing, dealing with pity, and what it means to be an immigrant child. These experiences provide a glimpse of current cultural and social ideas impacting Latinos in our community.The opinions expressed during the episode do not necessarily reflect the views of Barrio Alegría. 

 En el segundo episodio de La Ronda del Barrio, tenemos experiencias de inmigrantes. Temas: Trump, el viaje, y llegadaInvitados: miembros de la comunidad y Idalmi (nuestro presentadora para este episodio).Episodio grabado en julio de 2019 en nuestras oficinas.Idioma: españolCanción temática: Narradores de Cuentos El podcast La Ronda del Barrio ofrece información sobre los problemas de la comunidad a través de historias y narraciones. En La Ronda, no pretendemos tener soluciones, pero creemos en el poder constructivo de luchar con los problemas para encontrarlas. En esta danza metafórica, proporcionamos un espacio donde podemos tejer la belleza de nuestras desventajas.Nuestro primer año muestra el proceso de afinar nuestro propósito de participación comunitaria a través de la exploración de temas de inmigrantes como el machismo, historias de cruce de fronteras, lidiar con la piedad y lo que significa ser un niño inmigrante. Estas experiencias brindan una idea de las ideas culturales y sociales actuales que impactan a los latinos en nuestra comunidad.Las opiniones expresadas durante el episodio no reflejan necesariamente los puntos de vista de Barrio Alegría. 

 In the first episode of La Ronda del Barrio, we explore the Latina experience. Themes- hair, colorism, societal expectations, and struggles Guests: Aida, Nicol, Cory, Jiolka, Arleny, Yahaira, Kaylee and Daniel (our Host for this episode). Check out the Curly Sisterhood and follow them on Instagram (@Curlysisterhood).Episode recorded March 2019 in our 3rd floor offices. Language: Mostly EnglishTheme Song: Narradores de Cuentos