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Anything For Selena | Episode 8: Selena And Race

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Illustration by Iliana Galvez
Illustration by Iliana Galvez

After the premiere of Selena: The Series on Netflix, some fans claimed Selena had been "whitewashed" in the show.  In this episode, Maria analyzes why Selena's brownness is an essential part of her legacy and reflects on how the exploration of Selena's race led Maria to revelations about her own identity.

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Anything for Selena is a co-production of the iLab at WBUR and Futuro Studios.

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Maria Garcia Managing Editor
Maria Garcia was WBUR's Managing Editor and the creator of "Anything for Selena."

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Kristin Torres is an associate producer in WBUR’s podcast unit.

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