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Feliz First Friday de febrero, friend! This week I'm celebrating our vibrant multicultural life—from a sweet pan dulce snap to a wild deep-dive into how our Filipino cousins helped Mexicans invent tequila. With the Super Bowl just around the corner, it's the perfect time to kick back with a family movie night and savor every flavor of our shared cultures. Let's dive into this week's...

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​Algo bien for a fun Friday.

February 7th, 2025 Edition​

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

PICTURE: 📸

I generally share a pic and simultaneously practice my photog skills; not this week! Ha.

I took a picture of a pan dulce from the local panaderia. I usually opt for a conchita but this tasty cupcake also stays in my rotation. 80% of New Year's resolutions fail during February, so forget your diet this weekend and visit your local Mexican (or any other) bakery! 🇲🇽✨

OPTIMISM: 💖

A quote and reminder from the greatest footballer:

"You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it."

— Lionel Messi

COOL FIND: 🕵🏽‍♂️

Sci-Fi, Social Commentary & a Dash of Pocho Vibes 🚀🎬

This week's at-home date night, consisted of a home-cooked meal and a cool find on the television: They Cloned Tyrone (2023) on Netflix.

Alright, this one’s a little weird, but They Cloned Tyrone is a must-watch! A sci-fi mystery wrapped in satire, it follows a trio uncovering a wild government conspiracy aimed at controlling Black communities—reminding us that the country would be better off with assimilation than annihilation (sound familiar, pochos?). With an all-star cast (John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and Jamie Foxx), sharp humor, and a trippy storyline, it’s a perfect Black History Month watch. Have you seent it, ? Lemme kno!

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HOMEWORK: 📝

Family Movie Night: Watch a movie that highlights your cultural identity or look for one that maybe is outside of your culture but interests you and the fam alike—extra credit for sub-cultures and festival films. Lean into the assignment and discuss the storyline as a family to hear all the different points of view on the same flick. Shoot me a message if you want some recos.

OTHER STUFF: 📢

Tequila’s Wild Roots

Check out this mind-blowing IG vid that spills the tea—our Filipino cousins played a huge part in helping Mexicans invent tequila! From ancient trade routes to clever distilling techniques, it turns out our favorite agave spirit is a true multicultural masterpiece. Curious? Dive into the full story on Instagram and see how history gets distilled into every sip.

¡Muchisimas gracias! Thanks for spending some time with me today, amigos! Your thoughts and stories make this community even richer, so drop me a line with your latest cool finds or your unique Pocho perspective --don’t hesitate to hit reply. Whether you're catching the game, having a movie night, or indulging in some pan dulce, I hope your week is as flavorful as it is fun!

Hasta la próxima,

Tony U

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-your favorite pocho + multicultural marketer.

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