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Episode 4: The Renaissance Man
Oct 1, 2024 ·
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Episode 4: The Renaissance Man
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Clifton Castle is a blue-eyed "white boy" who defies all the boxes people try to put him in. He doesn’t just appreciate Regional Mexican music—he sings it like he was...
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Clifton Castle is a blue-eyed "white boy" who defies all the boxes people try to put him in. He doesn’t just appreciate Regional Mexican music—he sings it like he was born to it, like it flows through his veins.
Hear about the time Clifton crossed the border, only to have his car taken away by authorities. How did he get it back? Well, let’s just say his smooth-talking Spanish came to the rescue—big time.
Clifton opens up about his family's history, including his grandfather’s escape from Europe during World War 2 and his father’s legacy as a respected photographer. He shares the undeniable connection he feels to his border community—where people gather to celebrate family, art, music, and food.
00:00 Introduction to Border Kids
01:16 Meet Clifton Castle: The Renaissance Man
02:04 Clifton's Journey and Family Business
03:57 Returning Home and Family Legacy
04:29 Clifton's Father's Legacy
06:14 Family History and Immigration
09:35 Learning Spanish and Cultural Immersion
14:12 The Value of Bilingualism
16:25 The Importance of Being Well-Rounded
17:05 Growing Up in a Border Town: The Best and Worst Parts
18:56 Misconceptions About Border Towns
21:59 The Immigration Situation and Leadership Issues
24:32 A Memorable Story from the Border
29:44 Celebrating Border Town Culture
33:41 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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Hear about the time Clifton crossed the border, only to have his car taken away by authorities. How did he get it back? Well, let’s just say his smooth-talking Spanish came to the rescue—big time.
Clifton opens up about his family's history, including his grandfather’s escape from Europe during World War 2 and his father’s legacy as a respected photographer. He shares the undeniable connection he feels to his border community—where people gather to celebrate family, art, music, and food.
00:00 Introduction to Border Kids
01:16 Meet Clifton Castle: The Renaissance Man
02:04 Clifton's Journey and Family Business
03:57 Returning Home and Family Legacy
04:29 Clifton's Father's Legacy
06:14 Family History and Immigration
09:35 Learning Spanish and Cultural Immersion
14:12 The Value of Bilingualism
16:25 The Importance of Being Well-Rounded
17:05 Growing Up in a Border Town: The Best and Worst Parts
18:56 Misconceptions About Border Towns
21:59 The Immigration Situation and Leadership Issues
24:32 A Memorable Story from the Border
29:44 Celebrating Border Town Culture
33:41 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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| Organization | Cassandra Webb |
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