LATINOPIA WORD MELINDA PALACIO
Melinda Palacio is a poet and novelist. Reviewers of her poetry collection "Folsom Lockdown," have said that "her rich expressions were full of passion...the vivid voices of the characters in her … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD PAT MORA ON ADOBE ODES
Pat Mora is an acclaimed poet, novelist and writers of children's books who wrote Adobe Odes in 2006. The book is an anthology of 49 Odes praising a variety of people, place and things close to Mora's … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 04.03.22
Nansi Guevara, Guillermina Zabala, and Catherine Cisneros at the 2022 MASA Exhibit By Dr. Ricardo Romo Nansi Guevara described herself artistically as a “graphic designer, an illustrator, … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA HAS JULY 4TH LOST IS RELEVANCE?
In a Latinopia Plática, Dr. Maggie Rivas Rodríguez, a journalism professor, Dan Guerrero, an actor and creator of the stage play Gaytino and Joe Hernandez-Kolsi, an actor and comedian all agreed that … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA ART GASPAR ENRÍQUEZ 1 “RETROSPECTIVE”
Gaspar Enríquez is a renowned Chicano artist whose airbrush portraits of barrio youth are haunting and memorable. Drawing from museums and collectors around the United States, in April 2014, the El … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA ART CARLOS ALMARAZ AT LACMA
Latinopia Art Carlos Almaraz at LACMA from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Playing With Fire: Painting by Carlos Almaraz is the first major exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art of the work of … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG SOMOS ORLANDO – MELINDA PALACIO
It's Latino Queer Night at Pulse or Steps Ahead of Tragedy When we dance, we both lead. My tía laughs when I tell her I don't know how to dance. Not every song's a … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA SHOWCASE “LA HORA DEL TÉ”
Luis R. Quintero is a director based in Los Angeles whose projects including major studio productions, independent films, television pilots and web series. His short drama "La Hora del Té" (Tea Time) … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD NORA NARANJO “MY FATHER’S FEET”
Nora Naranjo-Morse is a Native American potter, sculptor and author who is a member of the Santa Clara pueblo. She read her poem, "My father's Feet" at Denise Chavez's Border Book Festival held in Las … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD ROLANDO HINOJOSA “THE YOUNG WILL WRITE”
Rolando Hinojosa is a celebrated Chicano author with more than a dozen novels and short story collections including the highly acclaimed The Valley, winner of the Casa De Las Americas international … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD ROLANDO HINOJOSA “KLAIL CITY”
Dr. Rolando Hinojosa Smith is a pioneering Chicano author whose writings transcend genres. His novel "Klail City" won the prestigious Casa de las Americas literary award. Hinojosa has created the … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD MATT SEDILLO READS “THE POPE OF BROADWAY”
Matt Sedillo has been described as "the most political poet in America." His most recent collection of poems is City on the Second Floor. In this Latinopia Word he read a poem from the new collection, … [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 EVENT 1969 FOUNDING OF JUSTICIA
In the late 1960s Latinos became more aware of how Hollywood was depicting them negatively and in stereotypical manner. Ray Andrade, an ex-Marine and prize fighter turned actor, became aware of these … [Read more...]
POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 04.16.22 “NICKNAMES CAN BE HURTFUL”
Nicknames can be hurtful, harmful… Nicknames stick to people, and the most ridiculous are the most adhesive. Thomas Chandler Haliburton – Nova Scotian-Canadian-English politician and author. By … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD ROLANDO HINOJOSA “THE USELESS SERVANTS”
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...]
LATINOPIA WORD “FROM THIS WICKED PATCH OF DUST”
Texas born Chicano author Sergio Troncoso's autobiographical novel, "From This Wicked Patch of Dust," tells the story of a a multi-generational family from Isleta, Texas that spans decades. The … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD MATT SEDILLO CITY ON THE SECOND FLOOR
Matt Sedillo has been called "the best political poet in America." He has just published his second collection of poetry titled, City on the Second Floor. In this Latinopia Word, Sedillo speaks about … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD EMMA GONZALEZ’S NO LLORE, CHINGÓN!
Emma González is an award-winning author whose latest book, No Llore, Chingón, is a biography of acclaimed singer, composer band leader Little Joe Hernández. In this Latinopia Word, she speaks about … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 04.09.22
Latino Artists: Islas, Telles, and Maldonado at the Presa House Gallery The Presa House Gallery was co-founded by interdisciplinary artist and art educator, Jenelle Esparza, and artist, … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD MATT SEDILLO READS “STORM WARNINGS”
Matt Sedillo is an accomplished poet who has been called "the best political poet in America." In this Latinopia Word, Matt reads his poem, "Storm Warnings." … [Read more...]