Latino arts, history and culture
Though Conjunto Music originated in Texas, it is by no means limited to that state. In Los Angeles, California the conjunto group Los Pochos carries on the decades-long tradition. The accordionist of … [Read more...]
What Latinos are Learning from the Pandemic 1.Good health practices matter, but basic health practices are not enough. All of us must follow the recommendations to shelter in place, practice … [Read more...]
Warriors is a play that pays homage to Latino recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award given for bravery in combat. Latinopia asked the author and director of the play, … [Read more...]
Latinopia Event 1945 U.S.S. Indianapolis Torpedoed from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. On July 30, 1945 the Navy cruiser U.S.S. Indianapolis was torpedoed and sunk by a Japanese submarine in the … [Read more...]
Latinopia Event 1945 USS Indianapolis Torpedoed 2 from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. After the U.S.S. Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945, 900 men clung to rafts and foguht off … [Read more...]
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, in March of 2020 Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (also known as the CARES act). The act provides funds for students … [Read more...]
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” Shannon Alder, Therapist and Author True friends are a real treasure. … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD ROLANDO HINOJOSA "THE USELESS SERVANTS" from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Rolando Hinojosa Smith is a pioneering Chicano author of more than a dozen books. He has won numerous … [Read more...]
Paul Espinosa is an accomplished documentary and narrative filmmaker. His credits include The Lemon Grove Incident and the feature film And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him. His latest production is a … [Read more...]
Latinopia Plática Update on DACA Dreamers from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. In 2017, Congress passed the Dreams Act of 2017 which gave protection from deportation to individuals who immigrated to the … [Read more...]
Remembering Bobby Lee Verdugo I was excruciatingly sad to learn that Robert (Bobby Lee) Verdugo died this week. I got a call from his wife, Yoli. He had a heart attack, following other serious … [Read more...]
Latinopia Plática Plays made into Movies from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. As the coronavirus spreads throughout the United States, Americans have been asked to stay at home. Theaters have had to close … [Read more...]
Jonathan Kirsch is publishing and intellectual property attorney and the author of Kirsch's Handbook of Publishing Law, Kirsch's Guide to the Book Contract and three national bestselling novels. On … [Read more...]
In this Latinopia Plática, host Jesús Treviño interviews actor/directors Rose Portillo, Sal López and Elisa Bocanegra on the impact of the coronavirus on the Latino theater community. Check out what … [Read more...]
In this Latinopia Plática, host Jesús Treviño interviews three artists from the theater world. Elisa Bocanegra is a stage and screen actress, Sal López is an actor, dancer and member of the Los … [Read more...]
My late mother, Carmen Mejía Huerta, built her own home, brick by brick, in Mexico. Too poor to secure a piece of the “American Dream” in el norte, during the mid-1980s, while residing in East Los … [Read more...]
The Cisco Kid was an uncle of mine. This one is for motion picture fans, and movie history "buffs." I have never worked in motion pictures, but have been an avid movie fan since childhood. That … [Read more...]
Chole Alatorre was one of the best organizers in labor for decades. She did not get the notoriety other labor leaders did such as César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, Miguel Contreras or Mike García from … [Read more...]
Latinopia Platica asked three writers how the coronavirus has impacted their writing. The Three writers are Christine Granados, co-publisher of the Rockdale Reporter, Melinda Palacio, contributor to … [Read more...]
As Americans are told to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Latinos are finding more time to read. In this Latinopia Platica, authors Christine Granados, Melinda Palacio and Michael Sedano … [Read more...]
