Welcome to ‘Episode Six’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room.
In this episode, host Jonathon Platt introduces Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, the John and Nancy Endowed Chair in Latin America and Professor of History at Baylor University.
Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, Felipe brings a unique perspective shaped by his upbringing in the Texas-Mexico borderlands and his academic focus in Chicano and Latino studies, religion, and social movements.
Highlighting his research, Felipe discusses how Latino activists in cities like Los Angeles and New York occupied churches, transforming into centers for social services and community organizing. These acts were not just protest but were deeply rooted in a theological vision that saw the church as an agent of social change.
Tune in to hear more about the movements in which faith communities continue to grapple with issues of justice, identity, and belonging.
We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday–stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely:
- Amanda Hayes Roark, Booking Producer at Bloomberg TV
- Howard Chang, NASA Attorney
- Eric Mathis, Associate pastor at Washington D.C.’s First Baptist Church
- And so, so many more.
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Credits:
Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.
Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation.
And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.
