Bocona: All Things Dominican

¡Japi San Guibin!

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Thanksgiving and Art with Comején Prints artist, César Peña. Also, should Dominicans on the Island even be celebrating Thanksgiving, especially when other Dominican traditions are disappearing?

Bochinchando

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Have a Happy Fall Semester 2022, Pichones! Kari and Luana catch up. Rubirosa and Queen Elizabeth, Tokischa collaborates with Madonna, and a rifa sponsored by Team Dominican.

Porfiando con la Dominican Bar Association

Fri, 06 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we talk to Jamell Isidor and Dorian Rojas from the Dominican Bar Association.

Happy Boconaversary!

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400

The compinche co-host and I recap a year of Bocona moments. Also, we continue to celebrate the contributions of Dominican women around the world.

Entre Moda y Tijerazos

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we countdown to Dominican Independence Day, underscore two Black Dominicans who contributed to the American Civil Rights Movement, and highlight the accomplishments of fashion designer, Victor López. Through "el boche," we also call for an unificación.

¡Feliz 2022!

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500

Champagne wishes and caviar dreams in 2022!

Orgullo e Identidad

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Angy Abreu, founder of the Dominican Writers Association joins as cohosot while we interview professor, writer, and translator Kianny Antigua.

¡Alto al feminicidio!

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Kari and Luana catch up on Halloween, the Met Opera, the Dominican Film festival, and a controversial auction happening at Christie's. We are also counting down with Dra. Lissette Acosta Corniel to November 25th, the international day to halt violence against women by remembering the 1503 slaughter of Anacaona, el primer feminicidio documentado en La Hispaniola.

Entre Mitos y Leyendas

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

What is the story behind la ciguapa? What is a bacá? We invite folklore specialist Osaliki Sepúlveda to discuss Dominican myths and legends.

Recordando a Oscar de la Renta

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400

New York Fashion Week, The Met Gala, and Quiqueya es Moda: ODLR's legacy in la Alta Costura lives on. Plus el boche: The New York Times.

Entre Johnny Ventura y Otras Cosas

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

We are back! Luana and Kari catch up with each other and share stories about growing up with Johnny Ventura's music in New York.

Wuthering In The Heights

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400

We Were Here First

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Politiqueando con Ángela Fernández, Esq.

Mon, 17 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Poesía y Letras con Angy Abreu

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400

During this episode:
-New segment "El Bochinche."
-First Giveaway #unavainabien
-Dominican Royalty
-Special Guest: Angy Abreu, Founder of the Dominican Writers Association
-Announcement: Velada Hostosiana honoring the life Dr. Norberto J. Rawlings
-El Boche

Welcome to Bocona. Bienvenidos a Bocona

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Intro Episode: What is a bocona? Who gets to be Dominican? In this introductory episode, we celebrate our Dominican identity and how we can amplify, uplift, and empower our collective voices.

¿Qué es una bocona? ¿Qué significa ser dominicano? En este episodio introductorio celebramos nuestra identidad dominicana y cómo ampliamos, elevamos y empoderamos la colectividad de nuestras voces.