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Voices
Our first episode talks to the creator of the Fronteridades program as he dives into the merging of fronteras and humanidades—borders and humanities.
Dr. Javier Duran is a collaborator working with scholars, artists, activists, and community leaders to elevate the voices and stories of the borderlands. In this episode, we explore the beginnings of Fronteridades.
Stick around and hear how we are bridging disciplines, sectors, and communities to deepen our understanding of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Published on March 8, 2025
What makes language brokering so powerful? Dr. Genesis Arizmendi's, a Mellon-Fronteridades Faculty Fellow, research reveals the hidden strengths and complexities behind this often-overlooked practice.
During her research , she interviewed people across the U.S.-Mexico border, from Tijuana/San Ysidro to Brownsville/Matamoros, and everywhere in between to explore and amplify the power of bilingualism in the borderlands..
Tune in to hear about her findings on the underappreciated strengths and complexities within the act of language brokering.
Published on March 20, 2025
How is flood (in)justice impacting border communities? Dr. Lucas Belury, a Mellon-Fronteridades Graduate Fellow's, research reveals this challenge along the Arizona/Texas-Mexico border. This digital humanities project hosts Belury’s podcast project along with a website that maps flooding areas along the borderlands.
In this episode we learn about his research and how flood justice has affected communities along the Texas-Mexico border and the Arizona-Mexico border. Comparing both borderlands on their powerful similarities and significant sparks of differences.
Hear about his findings on the overlooked concerns and challenges flooding causes in these borderland communities.
Published on April 10, 2025
Through art, myth, and real community voices, we uncover how a single place can hold centuries of hope, grief, and the fight for dignity at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Listen and learn more about the “El Tiradito” play and its role in the community.
Funding Opportunities
Explore upcoming and real-time funding opportunities curated for artists, culture bearers, and organizations in our community. Check out the links below to find the right opportunity for you.
Director's Fund Awards
The Director's Fund provides up to $1,500 in crucial support for innovative short-term projects that emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration.