Being Vulnerable

Obed Silva interviews Carlos Centeno along with two Puente Program students, Ramon Morales and Ana Velez.

ELAC  student, Evan Hill, shares several personal vignettes with host Obed Silva.

Dolores Carlos, Professor of English at East Los Angeles College (ELAC), shares a reflection, "Steven", about an ailing friend with host Obed Silva. Carlos, who attended ELAC as a student, currently teaches English composition at ELAC.

Host Obed Silva discussed imagination and poetry in prose with ELAC student Jairo Perez. 

Guests Violeta Tablilla-Esquivel and Crystal Ruby Juarez share poetry and discuss life challenges with host Obed Silva.

ELAC English major, Eros Saldana, reads a personal story about the loss of a family member with host Obed Silva. Saldana discusses poetry, men's issues and familial support.

Patty Godinez, Professor of English at East Los Angeles College (ELAC), reads two pieces about growing up in Orange County in the 1990s and discusses her educational path with host Obed Silva.

Pilar Tompkins Rivas, Director of the Vincent Price Art Museum(VPAM) at East Los Angeles College (ELAC), discusses her education, the art market and her role as an art museum director.

ELAC English major, Mark Nardone, reads from his narrative "Horizon" and discusses art, writing and education with host Obed Silva.

ELAC communications major, Kaitlyn Gonzalez, reads poetry and discusses identity, the ELAC Speech Team, and personal growth host Obed Silva.