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Episode 6: Bread or Tortillas?

Oct 1, 2024 · 30m 26s
Episode 6: Bread or Tortillas?
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Roy Austin grew up in a unique blend of cultures—his family’s been in Texas since the 1820s. Roy navigated life as both Anglo and Hispanic. Fluent in both English and...

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Roy Austin grew up in a unique blend of cultures—his family’s been in Texas since the 1820s. Roy navigated life as both Anglo and Hispanic. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Roy shares how his bilingual upbringing shaped his career and outlook on life. Today, he'll talk about his journey from Del Rio to where he is now, the challenges of growing up on the border, and the importance of cross-border relationships.

00:00 Introduction to Border Kids
01:18 Meet Roy Austin: A Blend of Cultures
02:35 Roy's Family History and Roots
05:44 Navigating Life as a Border Kid
11:01 Challenges and Opportunities on the Border
14:08 Reflections on Border Culture and Community
23:53 The Complexities of Immigration
25:40 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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