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This week’s dispatch is coming to you from the heart of Mexico, where ancient history lights up modern nights, and every corner seems to whisper a story. From a powerful visual tribute to Tenochtitlan to honest conversations about where we really feel at home, there’s a lot to take in. Whether you're catching that Pride energy or just needing a reminder that creativity can start with a kid-sized power drill—there’s something aquí para ti. Let’s dig into this week's...

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​Algo bien for a fun Friday.

Edition: 18 de julio 2025​

Picture 📸 • Optimism💖 • Cool Find 🕵🏽‍♂️ • Homework 📝 • Other Stuff 📢

PICTURE: 📸

Celebrate history and culture ✨

I took a picture at Memoria Luminosa, a stunning videomapping show in CDMX that brought the 700-year story of México-Tenochtitlan to life with massive projections and monumental Mexica sculptures.

OPTIMISM: 💖

A message that's straight to the point, inspired by SD Pride:

“Rights are won only by those who make their voices heard.”

– Harvey Milk

COOL FIND: 🕵🏽‍♂️

🎧 The Mexican Dream?

For decades, the narrative was about crossing into the U.S. for a better life—but now, some Mexican Americans are headed the other way. In this episode from Latino USA and Imperfect Paradise, host Antonia Cereijido talks with artist and activist Doris Anahi Muñoz and cultural organizer Antonella Rava about choosing Mexico over the U.S., and what it means to find fulfillment across borders.

👉🏽 A thoughtful listen for anyone who's ever wondered where “home” really is.

HOMEWORK: 📝

Cultural Reflection: Spend time reflecting on your bicultural identity and how it has shaped who you are. Share with a friend, family, or your therapist ;) *wink wink*

OTHER STUFF: 📢

🪚✨ Vic’s Mini Workshop

Got a crafty kiddo or a future carpenter in your life? You need to check out my friend Vic’s new company: Vic’s Mini Workshop—a screen-free, confidence-boosting woodworking kit for kids ages 5 and up. The Build-A-Bench Kit includes real wood, a kid-sized power drill, and all the tools needed to create a mini bench they can actually use for years. It’s fun, empowering, and beautifully designed for supervised independence.

👉🏽 Please Follow @vicsminiworkshop on IG to support their launch and snag a preorder while supplies last! Thanks!!!

Thanks for reading and sharing space with me this week. Whether you're in the U.S., MX, or somewhere in between, I hope this email sparked some joy, reflection, or inspiration. Keep sending your recs, random thoughts, or neighborhood finds—I love hearing from you.

¡Hasta la próxima, pocho fam!

Adios,

Tony U

💖 🙌🏾✨

-your favorite pocho + multicultural marketer.

PS --besitos