THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 11.29.20
THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: THREE SCHOLARS REMEMBER JUAN GÓMEZ QUIÑONES AND HIS LEGACY AS A SOCIAL ACTIVIST, SCHOLAR/EDUCATOR AND MENTOR, RICARDO ROMO'S TEJANO REPORT ON SAN ANTONIO ARTIST MICHAEL … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA JUAN GÓMEZ-QUIÑONES – AN ACTIVIST LEGACY
Historian, author and social activist Juan Gómez-Quiñones passed away on November 11, 2020. In this Latinopia Plática, fellow scholars Devra Weber, Alvaro Huerta and Reynaldo Macias reflect on Juan's … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA JUAN GÓMEZ-QUIÑONES – A SCHOLARLY LEGACY
Professors Reynaldo Macias, Devra Weber and Alvaro Huerta have commented on the lasting impact of social activism that defined the character of Juan Gómez-Quiñones. In this Latinopia Plática, they … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA – JUAN GÓMEZ-QUIÑONES – A MENTORING LEGACY
During his lifetime, scholar activist historian Juan Gómez-Quiñones inspired and mentored generations of Latino students and scholars. In this Latinopia Plática, scholars Devra Weber, Reynaldo Macias … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT “PRINTING THE REVOLUTION”
Chicano Art: ¡Presente! ¡Printing The Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now. Smithsonian American Art Museum By Ricardo Romo, Ph.D. There is exciting news on the … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA ART SONIA ROMERO 2
Sonia Romero is a graphic artist,muralist and print maker. In this second profile on Sonia and her work, Latinopia explores Sonia's public murals, in particular the "Urban Oasis" mural at the … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA ART SONIA ROMERO 1
Sonia Romero is a graphic artist, muralist and print maker. The daughter of Chicano art pioneer Frank Romero, she has boldly set out on her own artistic trajectory. Her art includes stunning prints, … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT “MENCHACA SHINES IN SMITHSONIAN EXHIBITION”
Mexican American Artist Menchaca Shines in New Smithsonian Exhibition San Antonian Michael Menchaca is one of the bright stars of the Latino art movement. His beautiful prints are well … [Read more...]
MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – “HIRTH MARTINEZ”
This month Mark Guerrero's guest on Chicano Music Chronicles is Hirth Martinez, described by Mark as "Chicano music’s best kept secret." Hirth is a world-class singer/songwriter and guitarist. His … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD XOCHITL TIMES TWO
Latinopia Word Xochitl Times Two from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Xochitl Julisa Bermejo's debut poetry collection, Posada: Offerings of Witness and Refuge, explores both her childhood growing up in … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC OLMECA & FRIENDS 1
Olmeca is a songwriter and spoken word artist whose lyrics, at times in Spanish and at times in English, reflect the issues of urban Latino youth. Recently he jammed with other spoken word artists at … [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...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA del ZOCOTROCO “ELECTION: THERE AND HERE”
Elections: There and Here (From the Non-Incorporated Territory) There Waking up on Wednesday, November 4 to Trump's declaration of premature victory and the closeness of the contest … [Read more...]
POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO “ACTIVISM IS THE FOUNDATION…”
Activism is the foundation… “My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.” Incoming POTUS Gerald Ford, August 9, 1974 on the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Ford’s words … [Read more...]
TALES OF TORRES “ADIOS TO TRUMP”
Adios to Trump, the Pendejo-in-Chief Our long national nightmare is over – well, ya mero. And ya era tiempo. And Latinos played a positive role in putting an end to a presidency that … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD AMALIA ORTÍZ “I REMEMBER”
In 2020 Amalia Ortíz was awarded the American Book Award for her book, Cancion Cannibal. In this Latinopia Plática, she reads the poem "I Remember," from her previous poetry collection, Rant, … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA “LATINOS NOT A MONOLITHIC GROUP”
Latinopia Plática Latinos Not Monolithic from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. The impact of the Latino vote in the 2020 election has demonstrated that Latinos are a powerful electoral force. In this … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA “2020 ELECTION – LATINO TAKEAWAYS”
In the 2020 Presidential Election, the Latino vote in states like Florida, Arizona and Nevada has proven to be crucial. In this Latinopia Plática Prof. Ricardo Romo, policy analyst Lydia Avila and … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA “WHAT DOES THE BIDEN VICTORY MEAN FOR LATINOS?”
The Biden Harris ticket won a resounding victory in the 2020 Presidential election. In this Latinopia Plática, Prof. Ricardo Romo, policy analyst Lydia Avila and Prof. Alvaro Huerta respond to the … [Read more...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO “ELECCIÓNES: ALLA Y ACA”
Desde el Territorio No Incorporado Elecciones: Allá y Acá Allá Despertar el miércoles 4 de noviembre a la declaración de victoria prematura de Trump y lo cerrado de la contienda me … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA ART “DAY OF THE DEAD”
On November 2nd of each year, Latinos throughout Mexico and the United States celebrate El Día de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead. It is a time to remember and honor our beloved ones who have … [Read more...]