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...]
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...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT CRUZ ORTIZ REVIVOR OF CHICANO MURALS
Cruz Ortiz: A Reviver of Chicano Murals In 1990 Chicano muralism in San Antonio had fallen onto hard times. The more than 50 murals completed at the Cassiano Homes were beginning to fade, … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA SHOWCASE REUNION DE COLEGAS ENCUENTRO
On the weekend of December 9-12, 2021, a group of Mexican American scholars from throughout the United States met to discuss the progress in Chicano Studies over the past fifty years and what issues … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA EVENT 1969 CHICANO STUDIES CREATED
The Chicana and Chicano Studies department at California State University Northridge was created in the Spring of 1969 following turbulent protests by African American and Mexican American students … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA DOCUMENT PREAMBLE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CHICANA AND CHICANO STUDIES
The National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies (NACCS) was founded in 1972 to encourage research to further the political actualization of the Chicana and Chicano community. NACCS calls for … [Read more...]
POLITCAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 12.12.21
Right-wing lies kill people… People will get mad at you for speaking the truth rather than being mad at the people who lied. Anonymous Truth is not a popularity contest… Republican right-wingers … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 12.18.21 PATRICIA: RUIZ-HEALY PROMOTER OF LATINO ART
Patricia Ruiz-Healy: A Promoter of Latino Art On November 18, Ruiz-Healy Art opened its exhibition Ruiz-Healy Art: Quinceañera commemorating the fifteen-year anniversary of the art gallery in … [Read more...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 12.12.21 “CONCIERTO CONSERVATORIO”
Burundanga de Zocotroco En los últimos tiempos he andado absorto en la desesperanza; motivos median cuando se aborda la triste situación de la patria. El único mérito que descubro en el … [Read more...]