Episode 6 – June 21, 2021
Jade Cintrón Báez: Amplifying Afrolatinidad: The Power of the Arts
This episode spotlights Jade Cintrón Báez, a Bilingual Early Childhood Literacy Specialist for The Free Library of Philadelphia and host of ¡Looking Bilingüe! a storytelling series on Youtube that focuses on Latinx empowerment and cultural celebration. Season 2 of ¡Looking Bilingüe! focuses on Afrolatinidad. She draws inspiration from her Spanglish-filled upbringing in New Jersey, numerous years living abroad in Spain, and arts administration training in Philadelphia. Her work and involvement with several theatre companies reveal the power of the arts in advocating for Latinx biculturalism, bilingualism, and community building.
Jade Cintrón Báez – Social Media
Episode Resources
Youtube
¡Looking Bilingüe! – A video podcast celebration of biculturalism and bilingualism in the Latinx community through storytelling hosted by Jade Cintrón Báez.
Pero Like – A digital site that explores Latinx culture.
Podcasts
Latina to Latina Podcast – An interview series in which host Alicia Menendez talks to remarkable Latinas.
Tik Tok
Kati _la_dramati (Katerina Rodriguez) – Explores all things Boricua (Puerto Rican).
¡Looking Bilingüe! – a video podcast celebration of biculturalism and bilingualism in the Latinx community through storytelling hosted by Jade Cintrón Báez.
Free Library of Philadelphia – A library with mission to advance literacy, guide learning, inspire curiosity, and build an enlightened community devoted to lifelong learning.
Latina to Latina Podcast – An interview series in which host Alicia Menendez talks to remarkable Latinas.
Latina Approved – A digital content brand that was created to serve the Latina community by providing recommendations and tips on topics that matter to Latinas the most such as dating, food, travel, and empowerment.
Pero Like – A digital site that explores Latinx culture.
We are Mitu – A digital media company representing the Latino point of view.
Organizations
Barrio Alegria, Reading, PA – a community engagement organization that utilizes the arts to create transformations in individuals to help them transform their communities.
Free Library of Philadelphia – A library with mission to advance literacy, guide learning, inspire curiosity, and build an enlightened community devoted to lifelong learning.
Teatro Paloma, Lancaster, PA – A theatre company whose mission it to represent the rich cultural identities and talents of the Latinx population through Latinx-centered plays.
Michele Reid-Vazquez, Ph.D. 