Btw, this marks the start of the Leal World Tour! So, world be on the lookout! Ok. But first, I need to get some sleep.

It was a true life treat to visit @bowdoin-college.bsky.social along with my academic hermano Jonathan Leal (USC). We were so fortunate to share our work & learn abt research by undergrad Alexandra Camargo.
Thanks to professors Boyle and Janmohamed who were instrumental in making our visit happen!

Academic chisme enthusiast? Yes, guilty as charged.
But, did I ever think I was going to be roasted as
"Dog Dad extraordinaire?" Well, nope, but here we are!
blueskyroast.com/roast/jorgen...

How It Started vs. How It's Going Introductions: This is Tres Villalibre, the most ungovernable corgi...at least when it comes to his grooming visits. Otherwise, he loves being petted and treats.

Hola Everyone, my (re)introduction.
I'm here for the academic chisme...I mean for: "the qualitative analysis of the micro-historical processes of social agents..."
Also, I study Mexican American history, particularly Los Ángeles transnational music cultures. More on this: rockarchivola.bsky.social

Delayed Book News Announcement:
I am thrilled to share that my book manuscript is now under advance contract with the University of Washington Press!
This is an examination of the thriving cultural production created by Latina/o youth within the 1990s “Rock Angelino” music scene. Now back to 📝👨🏽‍💻

Tomorrow Wed April 24, 24!
I am very honored to be invited by UCR’s Music Department to talk about the cultural production that emerged from “Rock Angelino,” and the materials preserved, examined, and shared as part of the Rock Archivo de LÁ.
events.ucr.edu/event/floren...

My article is part of the SIGauche dossier, which explores digital and public scholarship approaches a lo rascuache. It has been an honor to be among such amazing scholars and learn from them ¡Gracias! 3/3
online.ucpress.edu/aztlan/issue...

This essay was difficult to write as I did so while mourning, the unexpected death of my friend Saúl “Caifan” Herrera. He contributed materials to the @rockarchivola.bsky.social just before writing it. I dedicate it to Saúl and our resolve to continue mapping & sharing our histories. 2/3

🚨New Pub!🚨
In this piece, I discuss the teaching & research applications for Rock Archivo de LÁ materials. With their maps, flyers, and lyrics, ‘90s Latinx youth placed themselves in the L.A. geography. It’s now published in the Aztlán Journal Spring 24 issue! tiny.cc/AztlanRockAr... 1/3

#popcon2024 comes to LA next week!
It's an absolute honor to moderate “Nortesque and the Legacy of Spoken Word in Los Angeles.” We´ll discuss the work of Marisela Norte & history of LA’s Spoken Word scene. Join us 3/7 @ 1:30 pm in the USC campus. sched.co/1aBtt

I found this photo in my grad school files.
JAL, GTO, MICH, ZAC and MEX (Edo & CDMX) are the states of historic origin for millions of Mexican migrants. The map is nearly 20 years old. Yet it reminded me what I study and teach at its core: the long presence of Mexican communities in the US.

Faculty are on strike at ALL of the CSU campuses today. I'm in full solidarity with friends & colleagues as they join the picket lines. As a CSU graduate, former CSU lecturer, and #CFAonStrike member, I know it is long overdue the admin creates sustainable working & learning conditions!

My first read for the new year: Becky Nicolaides' new book. This is an extensively researched study on the Los Angeles suburbs. It will definitely advance and contradict our outdated perception of suburbs, which have always been quite diverse. Plus, I'm honored to be cited in the South Gate chapter!