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In this short from Episode 6 of The Domino Dialogues, the conversation turns to a Philadelphia graffiti artist known as Spel, remembered for turning clothing into wearable art during the 1980s. His hand-painted jackets, shirts, and custom pieces became part of the visual identity of the community, with many proudly wearing his work as a form of self-expression.

During the discussion, both Inez Ramos and Eddie Ramirez recall owning and wearing Spel’s designs, highlighting how art, fashion, and neighborhood culture often intersect in ways that aren’t always formally documented.

After this clip was shared, community members began responding with photos of original Spel pieces, helping preserve a small but meaningful piece of Philadelphia’s cultural history.

Episode 6, The Courage to Fight, releases March 15.

If you have photos or memories connected to Spel’s artwork, we invite you to share them as part of this growing community archive at our website.

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The Domino Dialogues: Jugando con las Memorias is a podcast series born from Somos Society, the award-winning docuseries documenting the personal stories that shaped Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican community.

Hosted by community leader Edwin Desamour, each episode brings guests to the domino table to share memories, reflections, and the everyday triumphs that often go untold.

Through warm, unscripted conversations, The Domino Dialogues: Jugando con las Memorias continues Somos Society’s mission to build a living archive, one that preserves the voices, culture, and resilience of a community that has called Philadelphia home for generations.

Join us as we honor oral history, celebrate identity, and remember that every story matters. One conversation, one tile, one memory at a time.

Visit our website to learn more about our Somos Society project, www.SomosSociety.com

🎧 Streaming on our website, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.