Tías and Primas - Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez

A WORD ON WORDS, Nashville Public Television’s Emmy Award-winning reboot of its classic series, is a collection of three-minute interviews about books and other literary topics. Filmed in locations around Middle Tennessee, the series continues a tradition established by legendary journalist John Seigenthaler for more than 40 years.

Season 10 Episode 7 | 2m 30s | CC

Born into a large, close-knit family in Nicaragua, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez explores the complex dynamics of strong, resilient women in Tías and Primas. In her follow-up to For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, she delves into intergenerational trauma, colonization, and sexism, offering a heartfelt tribute to family, community, and Latinas everywhere.

A Word on Words