Manu Aviles-Santiago

legacy is what you enable for the people who come after you

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it's a new year and I keep thinking of this monstrous aphorism from Antonio Gramsci: “The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters.”

#monsters

Gramsci’s words resonate deeply, especially now. In a way, it’s a reminder that transformation is never smooth—it’s messy, contested, and sometimes even gory.

Cheers to a New Year! May 2025 bring creativity, connection, and peace to us all. Let’s build something meaningful together!

Definitivamente no es una película “airplane friendly”. 🥴

I couldn’t stop thinking about your work while watching it.

Spanish-Language Television How Spanish-language television networks continue to thrive in a rapidly changing media landscape. The US television industry has suffered blow after blow am...

Our book “Spanish-Language Television: Cultural and Industrial Transformations” (University of Texas Press) is now available for pre-order! Explore how Univision and Telemundo are transforming language, race, and storytelling to thrive in a changing media world.

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Fall Hispanic Convocation at ASU is a highlight of the year! Celebrating dreams realized and goals achieved is inspiring. Sharing it with Dr. Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez makes it even more special. Congrats to all grads—this is just the beginning!

📢 Job Alert: ASU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor for Applied Military and Veterans Studies. Teach, mentor, and develop programs supporting military families. Join us at ASU Poly! apply.interfolio.com/153808

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Come Back: Bring back Zinka sunscreens! It wasn’t just SPF; it was neon self-expression and creative joy on the beach.

Go Away: Gift wishlists are the Scrooge of the season. Ditch shortcuts and rediscover the thrill of surprising—good or bad.

How Gen Z Came to See Books as a Waste of Time Young people might be responding to a cultural message: Reading just isn’t that important.

Many students are arriving at college unprepared to read entire books, Rose Horowitch writes. But one possible cause is a change in values, not ability.

So happy to see more people discovering the beauty of HBO’s “Somebody Somewhere!” It’s a masterclass in capturing love, grief, and small-town living in the most heartfelt, authentic way a 30-minute narrative can. Give yourself the gift of experiencing it.

Wishing you all a fabulous Sunday filled with joy and sunshine from Fergie Ray! Enjoy every moment! 🌞✨

Check out the excerpt posted by @thewiremagazine.bsky.social from my book Made in NuYoRico, where I analyze the opening scene of Our Latin Thing #salsa #Fania #RayBarretto #Loisaida

Honored to shared a panel along Olga E Custodio, USAFR LtCol (Ret) AA Captain (Ret), the first Latina and Puerto Rican military Pilot and the first Latina commercial pilot. A trailblazer with an inspiring and powerful story that everyone should learn about.

Thrilled to be part of this incredible program! I am deeply grateful for the transformative impact that oral history projects like Voces have on preserving and amplifying the voices of our communities.

Exactly what I needed to read. Thanks for sharing it! 🇵🇷📣

A brief yet meaningful return to my alma mater, UT Austin, to honor the 25th anniversary of the Voces Oral History Center, celebrating over two decades of safeguarding our communities’ stories.

Well, hello, Cleo. Long time no see! 🫶🏻

Diving into Bluesky with my trusty sidekick, Fergie Ray – she may be tailless, but she’s got plenty of attitude to make up for it! 🐾