Spanglish and HIV/AIDS Activism (Black Siren Radio)

In this inaugural episode of Black Siren Radio Thursdays, host Advocate of Wordz meshes his eclectic taste of music with his guests, as they discuss the power of words in a broad and specific scope. Award winning performing poet and editor Peggy Robles-Alvarado talks to us about Spanglish, finding and creating space for women's voices, and writing workshops. Rob Vassilarakis joins us in the second half to discuss the history of GMHC, how the AIDS Walk is maneuvering during the pandemic and provide insight into what it is like to administer a positive HIV test.

Welcome to Advocate of Wordz's edition of Black Siren Radio, live every Thursday night at 9pm on WKCR 89.9FM and wkcr.org. - In this inaugural episode, host Advocate of Wordz meshes his eclectic taste of music with his guests, as they discuss the power of words in a broad and specific scope. Award winning performing poet and editor Peggy Robles-Alvarado talks to us about Spanglish, finding and creating space for women's voices, and writing workshops. Rob Vassilarakis joins us in the second half to discuss the history of GMHC, how the AIDS Walk is maneuvering during the pandemic, and some insight into what it is like to receive and give clients a positive HIV test.