Writing, Divesting, and Questioning with Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez

Writing, Divesting, and Questioning with Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez

Author: Gwendolyn Dolske, PhD & Rudy Salo | Philosophy & Education Podcast November 5, 2023 Duration: 39:38

Gwendolyn Dolske and guest co-host Konstantin Hatcher (California YIMBY) talk with founder of Latina Rebels and author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez.  We learn about the power of writing and observation, of finding one's voice and challenging social norms, and the creation of a genre.  

Learn more about Prisca's work: https://www.priscadorcas.com/bio/

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