Platica Y Poetics Ep.5 w/ Johnny Guerra

A platica with my Chicano hermano in poetics was a nostalgic return to my childhood street. Our tableside conversation explored San Antonio’s poetic renaissance, the borderlands, and our shared role as disciples of Anzaldúa. We dove into the “plurality of self,” discussing how our mestizaje and border consciousness foster intercultural unity. As the founder of the Zona San Anto Collective and podcast, he emphasized the significance of Chicano pride and San Antonio’s role as a cultural hub for the Latine community. Our conversation delved into the quest for true self and identity, revealing that there is no fixed identity—our Chicano/Latine heritage is made up of layers, constantly evolving.