Joaquín Castro

U.S. Representative and civil rights advocate

San Antonio, TX

About Joaquín

Joaquín Castro is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 20th congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has been a strong advocate for civil rights and social justice. Castro has worked on various issues, including immigration reform, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial justice. He is also a former mayor of San Antonio and has been a vocal critic of hate groups and white nationalism. Castro has received several awards for his work, including the Human Rights Campaign's Visibility Award.

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Recent Appearances

Flamingos: Resisting in the driest desert on the planet | Ep 23 Stories of Resistance

The Real News Podcast•Apr 23, 2025•4:09•host

A forgotten history of DeWitt County comes back to life

Texas Standard•Mar 26, 2025•49:27•guest