Latino arts, history and culture
Twenty-six years ago, April 1999, Texas A&M University Press published Border Boss: Manuel B. Bravo and Zapata County authored by this writer. It received the prestigious Texas Institute of … [Read more...]
Mel Casas, a native of El Paso, moved to San Antonio in 1961 to teach art at San Antonio College. Over the next fifty years, until his death in 2014, Casas established himself as one of the nation’s … [Read more...]
In the heart of Mexican culture, certain phrases carry more than just meaning—they carry memory, warmth, and a sense of belonging. One such phrase is "Vete por la sombrita" or "Te vas por la … [Read more...]
Immigrants, undocumented or not, seek and receive less medical attention than any other population in the country. A new book explains why. The current hostility toward immigrants in the United … [Read more...]
A Mexican Independence Tribute to Singer-Songwriter Juan Gabriel by the San Antonio Philharmonic The world premiere of "Juan Gabriel: A Philharmonic Tribute," San Antonio Philharmonic's … [Read more...]
One morning Jo Emma and I went to run some errands close to the house and one of them had to do with stopping at the Dollar Tree to buy some crossword puzzles. We found only two different types for a … [Read more...]
We’re in a world of hate Hate … causes (a person) to describe the beautiful as ugly and the ugly as beautiful, and to confuse the true with the false and the false with the true. Rev. Martin … [Read more...]
Latino Culture and Community Celebrated in Photography The 2025 Centro Cultural Aztlan's Fotoseptiembre exhibit celebrates Latino Culture and Community. The exhibit photographs document everyday … [Read more...]
Burundanga de Zocotroco José M. Umpierre La violencia se he convertido en el tema del momento, no qué sea asunto nuevo; su sombra es tan viaja como la Biblia y el viento. La agresión es … [Read more...]
José M. Umpierre Violence has become the topic of the moment, not that it is a new matter; its shadow is as pervasive as the Bible and the wind. Aggression is part of the history of humanity, … [Read more...]
Latino Artist Juan Miguel Ramos Returns to Making Art An enthusiastic crowd of San Antonio art lovers greeted Juan Miguel Ramos’s return to Artpace’s Hudson Showroom last week [August 28, … [Read more...]
A very important historical event will occur on Monday, September 8, 2025, which marked the 125th anniversary of the birth of Adela Velarde Pérez, also known as La Adelita. When I was growing up in … [Read more...]
Curanderismo (folk healing) is an integral component of the fabric that is very much a part of the Mexican American cultural, social, and historical heritage. My paternal grandmother, Doña Emilia, or … [Read more...]
Salomón Huerta: A Visionary Interpreter of Latino Art Ricardo Romo, Ph.D Salomón Huerta, a Los Angeles-based painter and printmaker, is known for his … [Read more...]
José M. Umpierre Confessions of an Aged Anti-imperialist. The recent meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska has been seen as the management of two powerful nations that flirt with the … [Read more...]
Burundanga de Zocotroco José M. Umpierre Confesiones de un Viejo Antiimperialista Realengo . La reunión recién celebrada entre Trump y Putin en … [Read more...]
The Great Wall of Los Angeles: The Art and History of Latino Muralism The Great Wall of Los Angeles is one of the prodigious “Eighth Wonders” of Chicano art. The public art mural stretches … [Read more...]
Arthur Lopez: A Contemporary Latino Artist Innovates Old Santero Traditions. Arthur Lopez's electrifying exhibit at King Gallery during the Spanish Market weekend in Santa Fe drew an enthusiastic … [Read more...]
The phrase "Con Safo," often abbreviated as "C/S," carries profound significance within the Mexican American communities of San Antonio and South Texas. Growing up in the cherished Barrio El Azteca … [Read more...]
Flaco Jimenez: A South Texas Music Legend Flaco Jiménez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio, passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 86. Over a remarkable seven-decade career, he … [Read more...]
July 25: Day of the Invasion and of the Constitution July 25 is an important date for Puerto Ricans who pay some attention to political and ideological matters. I don't pretend to be all of … [Read more...]
