Roots and Repercussions: Discussing the Impact of My Father’s Incarceration
A 2-part interview highlighting the compelling narrative of perseverance; a reflection of the mass incarceration system, generational traumas, and the personal decisions that shaped his path and outlook on life.
What happens when incarceration becomes a family legacy? In this eye-opening interview, Rai Pineda shares his raw and deeply personal journey as the eldest son of an incarcerated father, navigating the weight of expectations, survival, and self-determination. From the pressures of traditional Latino gender roles to the harsh realities of life in the projects, Rai reflects on resilience, faith, and the impact of a justice system that kept his father locked away for years. His story is one of loss, survival, and hope—don’t miss this powerful interview. Click the link to watch
What does it mean to grow up with an incarcerated father and going against everything you know? In this candid follow-up interview, Rai Pineda opens up about navigating the culture shock of UCLA, his deep-rooted Pentecostal faith, and the racial profiling that follows him despite his accomplishments as a first generation Latino. He shares his father’s lessons on work ethic, the harsh realities of mass incarceration, and the weight of expectations as a first-generation college student. His story is one of survival, pride, and a need to succeed. Click the link to watch this powerful conversation.
“Just keep pushing, everything is going to work out in your favor. Don’t let the circumstances around you affect who you are...”