THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 01.22.22
THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: REUNION DE COLEGAS - REMEMBRANCES, RICARDO ROMO ON RICHARD ARMENDARIZ, AND REMEMBERING GARY KELLER, GREGG BARRIOS, ARTURO ROSALES, BETITA MARTINEZ, JORGE BUSTAMANTE, FELIPE DE … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA SHOWCASE REUNION DE COLEGAS “REMEMBRANCES”
On December 9-12, 2021, a group of Mexican American scholars, many of them founders of Mexican American Studies, met to discuss the status of Mexcian American Studies, its victories, and areas that … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT “RICHARD ARMENDARIZ”
Richard Armendariz: Teacher, Artist, Borderlands Interpreter Growing up in El Paso, Texas “with Juarez, Mexico in my backyard,” Latino artist Richard Armendariz found himself “saturated with a … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA HERO JORGE BUSTAMANTE
En Paz Descanses Jorge He walked into the huge cafeteria at John Kennedy High School in San Antonio’s southwest side off General McMullen Drive looking for the “Lideres de MAYO” he said. … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA HERO DR. ARTURO ROSALES
Dr. Arturo Rosales is an Arizona-based historian and author of the acclaimed book, Chicano! History of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement. Latinopia is proud to honor Dr. Arturo Rosales for … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA HERO GREGG BARRIOS PRESENTE!
Chicano Polymath Passes into the Pantheon of Great Raza Artists, Intellectuals, and Provocateurs by B. V. Olguín Gregg Barrios—Chicano educator, poet, playwright, journalist, activist, and … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA HERO DR. FELIPE DE ORTEGO Y GASCA
Felipe de Ortego y Gasca was a major in the United States Air Force before embarking on a pioneering career as a scholar, literary critic and educator. Ironically, his literary career only began after … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA HERO JUAN GÓMEZ-QUIÑONES
“In Memory of the Legendary Dr. Juan Gómez-Quiñones” “Anti-Mexicanism is a form of nativism practiced by colonialists and their inheritors.” --Dr. Juan Gómez-Quiñones (2017) Tuesday, … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA HERO – GARY KELLER
Dr. Gary Francisco Jiménez Keller, Author, social activist and founder and publisher/editor of Bilingual Review press and Regents Professor at Arizona State University passed away on … [Read more...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 01.15.21 “EXPANSION Y TERRITORIOS”
Burundanga de Zocotroco Desde siempre he tenido fascinación por el modo como me conduce la curiosidad. Procurando información sobre la historia en la última cuarta parte del Siglo 18, retomé el … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA HERO REMEMBERING DR. FRANCISCO ARTURO ROSALES
Dr. Francisco Arturo Rosales passed away on December 22, 2016. He left behind an enviable body of published works and inspirational leadership for the Chicano community. I was fortunate to be able … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA SHOWCASE 50 YEARS OF STRUGGLE PART THREE
In 50 Years of Struggle Part Three, the Reunion de Colegas scholars group continues their dialog about the present and future of Mexican American Studies. … [Read more...]
POLITICAL SALSA Y MAS with SAL BALDENEGRO 1.15.21 “IT AIN’T ABOUT PRINCIPLE…”
It ain’t about principle … Some level of truthfulness has always been seen as essential to human society, no matter how deficient the observance of other moral principles. -- Philosopher and … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA SHOWCASE ANGELA VALENZUELA “THE PANDEMIC AS A PORTAL TO A BETTER WORLD”
On December 4, 2021 Dr. Angela Valenzuela delivered the commencement address at the 2021 Commencement at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas. She spoke about "The Pandemic as a Portal to a … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA SHOWCASE 50 YEARS OF STRUGGLE PART TWO
On the weekend of December 9-12, 2021, a group of Mexican Americans scholars met in Berkeley, California to review the progress made in fifty years of Mexican Americans Studies. In this, Fifty years … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA HERO FELIPE DE ORTEGO Y GASCA 1926-2018
Scholar and long time Latinopia blogger Felipe de Ortego y Gasca passed away on December 29, 2018. Jesus Trevino posted this remembrance of his friend and collaborator. … [Read more...]
MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION JESUS TREVINO’S DIRECTING DO’S AND DON’TS
The Mexican American Cultural Education Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public about the rich cultural contributions of Mexican Americans. As part of its … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD ANGELA VALENZUELA “THE PANDEMIC AS A PORTAL TO A BETTER WORLD”
The Pandemic as a Portal to a Better World College of Education 2021 Commencement Speech University of Texas at Austin December 4, 2021 Buenas tardes. Good afternoon. Today we … [Read more...]
MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES “SUNNY OSUNA”
This month Mark Guerrero interviews Tejano music legend Sunny Ozuna about his life and career and plays selected recordings from his catalog. Sunny's signature national hit record was "Talk To Me" … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA SHOWCASE 50 YEARS OF STRUGGLE PART ONE
On the weekend of Dec. 9-12, 2021, a group of Mexican Americans scholars met in Berkeley, California to celebrate fifty years of Mexican American Studies. The group included many who were founders of … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 01.01.22
Luis Jimenez: A Master of Borderland Art Luis Jimenez represents one of the premier sculptors and painters of the new Latino art generation. Rudolfo Anaya, the highly acclaimed New Mexico … [Read more...]