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Jan 2021
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Dear Sugars Presents: Anything For Selen...

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Today, we present the very first episode of Anything for Selena, a new podcast from WBUR and Futuro Studios.

In "Anything For Selena," Host Maria Garcia takes listeners on a deeply personal journey into the life and legacy of the Mexican-American popstar Selena Quintanilla. She shares how Selena's music and unapologetic sense of identity helped her find her own place in the world. And it explores how Selena's legacy continues to spark important conversations around race, class, and body politics.

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