Xorje Olivares

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Failed to save articlePlease try againHost Xorje Olivares (Photo by Alex Tran)View the full episode transcript. There’s been much debate amongst Latinos about the proper term to use when addressing the community at large. Who exactly is included in the word Latino? Who is left out of their own demographic based on appearances or perceptions?

Aug 31, 2023 | kqed.org | Marisol Medina-Cadena |Xorje Olivares

Episode Transcript[Music]Xorje Olivares: Hey there. I’m Xorje Olivares and you may have heard my name over the past few weeks because I have been producing this wonderful Adorned series that Rightnowish has been doing this whole summer. And you’ve heard the main producer of the show, Marisol Medina-Cadena go on this journey to figure out all the different definitions of adornment that she can ascribe to herself.

Aug 24, 2023 | kqed.org | Marisol Medina-Cadena |Xorje Olivares

Wearing their flyest threads, Macalino-Calalay’s grandparents, aunties, and parents would go all out for church— and the afterparties that would go down in the basement of St. Patricks. (The church has been a stronghold for the Filipino community in SOMA). There, the DJ would regularly blast popular songs from the Philippines. Wyphys jewelry features gold plated pieces with spunky charms and one of a kind vintage beads.

Aug 17, 2023 | kqed.org | Marisol Medina-Cadena |Xorje Olivares

With the high costs of running a business, Jessica’s doing what she can to promote accessibility while still paying the bills. Cotrim sells $20 bouquets at pop up events around San Francisco. At her store, clients can also create bundles ranging from $10-50. Her flower offerings range in price. So, in addition to designing for high end weddings and banquets, she even offers delivered bouquets throughout the Bay Area starting at $70.

Aug 10, 2023 | kqed.org | Marisol Medina-Cadena |Xorje Olivares

In this way, her clothes tell stories. They chronicle the love and heartbreak of what it means to remain in a city that is rapidly gentrifying. Sunday August 13th, Mitty will be vending some of  these embroidered jackets along with other “Mitsfits” (her line of tops and bottoms) at the Sucka Flea Market on 18th and Valencia in the Mission. Each garment is a one of one, so no two pants or jackets are the same.