THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 10.18.20
THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: THELMA REYNA ON WHEN THE VIRUS CAME CALLING, MELINDA PALACIO AND ALEJANDRO MORALES READ WHEN THE VIRUS CAME CALLING, THELMA REYNA READS "SUPPOSED TO," BURUNDANGA BORICUA ON … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA “WHEN THE VIRUS CAME CALLING”
When the Virus Came Calling is the title of a new collection of poems and prose narratives edited by Dr. Thelma T. Reyna. In this Latinopia Plática she explains how the anthology came about. With her … [Read more...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 10.18.20 “DIMES Y DIRETES (RUMORS) “
Dimes y Diretes Me esmande otra vez; poco me ha enseñado la edad avanzada de impetuosidades y lejos estoy de haber aprendido suficiente. El día después que apunto la ausencia del plebiscito en … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA READINGS FROM “WHEN THE VIRUS CAME CALLING”
When the Virus Came Calling is the title of a new collection of poems and narrative prose edited by Thelma T. Reyna. In this Latinopia Plática poet/novelist Melinda Palacio and poet/novelist Alejandro … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA TEATRO DAN GUERRERO “GAYTINO”
Dan Guerrero is an accomplished actor and producer. In his one-man show, "Gaytino," he recalls what it is like to grow up gay in a macho Mexican society. He also remembers his life-long friendship … [Read more...]
POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 10.10.20 “UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS MORE PATRIOTIC THAN TRUMP…”
Undocumented workers more patriotic than Trump… If we had a microphone that could hover over the United States during tax time, the collective mumbling and grumbling—not to mention the ear-reddening … [Read more...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 10.03.20 “AQUI NADA PASA, PERO…”
Aquí no pasa nada, pero tampoco hay momento de aburrimiento Se avecinan las elecciones y su inmediatez ha acelerado el paso de trote a galope, con todos avivando la urgencia decisiva y la … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA THELMA REYNA READS “SUPPOSED TO”
Thelma T. Reyna is the editor of a new collection of poems and narrative prose titled When the Virus Came Calling about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as experienced by America's authors. In this … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.10.20 “LATINO FILMS ARE GOOD, BUT SO FEW”
Movies By Latinos Are Good, But So Few By Dr. Ricardo Romo During Hispanic Heritage Month, [September 15-October 12] Latinos celebrate their culture and acknowledge their rich history. Many of … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.03.20 “DOLORES HUERTA: A LATINA FOR ALL WORKING PEOPLE”
Dolores Huerta: A Latina for All Working People Many of us received a letter this week from the legendary labor leader, Dolores Huerta. She reminded us that September 16 marks the beginning of … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA AMALIA ORTÍZ “CANCIÓN CANNIBAL CABARET & OTHER SONGS”
Amalia Ortíz is a poet and spoken word performance artist whose recent book Canción Cannibal Cabaret and Other Songs was awarded the America Book Award by the Before Columbus Foundation in 2020. In … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA AMALIA ORTÍZ “IN THE EVENT YOU ARE UNABLE TO RUN.”
Amalia Ortíz is a poet and spoken word performance artist whose recent book Canción Cannibal Cabaret and Other Songs was awarded the America Book Award by the Before Columbus Foundation in 2020. The … [Read more...]
MIS PENSAMIENTOS WITH ALFREDO SANTOS 10.10.20 “RED STATE OR BLUE STATE?”
La Voz Newspaper - October, 2020 Correction In our June, 2020 issue of La Voz we ran a story on a new book by Pedro Diaz and failed to credit the article to Gloria Cisneros Lenoir, Ph.D, the author … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA DOCUMENT BETANCE’S TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FREE MEN
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FREE MEN CONTEXT: The island of Puerto Rico was claimed by Spanish explorers in 1493. It remained under Spanish rule until 1898, when the United States defeated Spain in … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC CIHUATL SONG “TEZCATLIPOCATL”
Cihuatl Song (Woman's Song) is a collective of Chicana singers based in Los Angeles. They perform here a song from Aztec poetry, "Tezcatlipocatl." The song, sung in Spanish and in the ancient language … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA BIOGRAPHY RAMÓN EMETERIO BETANCES
Ramón Emeterio Betances Y Alacán Ramón Emeterio Betances is recognized as the “Father of the Puerto Rican Nation” for his life long involvement in the pursuit of liberty and his leadership in … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC IRENE DÍAZ AND FRIENDS
Irene Díaz is a singer/songwriter who has performed at venues like The Roxy, House of Blues Sunset, and Room 5 Lounge. Recently she performed with friends at the "Espacio 1839" art space in Boyle … [Read more...]
MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES 9.26.20 – RECKLESS NIGHT ENSEMBLE
This month, Mark Guerrero interviews three members of The Reckless Night Ensemble about their album Pan-Americanos, which includes seven Lalo Guerrero songs, "Vamos a Bailar," "16 Pounds," "Los … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 9.19.20 “LATINO YOUTH FIRED UP TO VOTE”
Latino Youth Fired up To Vote In less than 50 days Latino voters will be making one of the most important political decisions of their lives. The November presidential elections matter greatly … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC LAS CAFETERAS “EL CASCABEL”
Las Cafeteras is a Los Angeles based musical ensemble whose edgy alternative and political vision informs their performance of traditional son jarocho from Vera Cruz, Mexico. At the opening of the Tia … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA EVENT PROFILE MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY ( EL GRITO)
Mexican Independence Day “El Grito” Throughout Mexico and in Mexican and Chicano communities in the United States, the 16th of September is celebrated as Mexican Independence Day. It is the day … [Read more...]