Chicago

S1 E4: John meets up with renowned actor Michael Peña to learn about what it was like to grow up in the Midwest, while still attempting to retain his Mexican culture. By participating in a Peña family barbeque, John sees first-hand just how much family and friends who become family, help keep traditions alive and create safe spaces for those making a new home in a strange land. John also meets up with Congressman Chuy Garcia, who works tirelessly to bring about equity in government on behalf of the Latinx community. John then connects with Mario Hernández Jr. who shows him around the borough of Pilson, where political murals (a tradition started in Mexico) line the streets. He then talks with local artists who are passing on the tradition of political art to the community through printmaking. John has a chat with some of Chicago's queer youth activists who are actively working to provide education and a safe environment for their peers. Lastly, John gets the lowdown on Humboldt Park from community leader, Mike Oquendo. He introduces John to the Humboldt Park firemen who are entirely Latino and break all stereotypes through their community activism.