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RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT MARGARET GARCIA LATINA PORTRAIT ARTIST

Latinos in America Margaret Garcia: Latina Portrait Artist, Muralist, and Chronicler of Los Angeles History Art has long served as a tool to educate, inform, and persuade. Chicano artists in … [Read more...]

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December 16, 2022 by wpengine

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 12.10.22 EL ISSUE DEL ESTATUS

Burundanga de Zocotroco El Issue del Estatus De esas pocas verdades que me atrevo a sostener sin controversia es que la sociedad puertorriqueña esta dividida entre los que consideran la … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burundanga Boricua, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre, Nydia Velázquez

December 10, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 12.10.22

A Latina Artistic Trio Draws on Culture and Traditions for Inspiration. A well executed and creative mural tells a narrative and brings something beautiful to the neighborhood. Fortunately for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report Tagged With: Adriana Garcia, Manola Ramirez, Maria Ramirez., Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report, San Antonio murals

December 10, 2022 by wpengine

MIS PENSAMIENTOS with ALFREDO SANTOS – REFLECTIONS AT 70

As this year comes to a close I look back on what has transpired in my life. First of all, I turned 70 years of age. I didn’t think I would make it this far because my father died at the age of 31. … [Read more...]

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December 10, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 12.03.22 TEXAS LATINO HISTORY REEXAMINED

Texas Latino Colonial History Reexamined Texas, with its size, diverse geography, politics, and culture is many things to different people. The New York Times deputy political editor Manny … [Read more...]

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December 3, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 11.26.22 LUIS JIMENEZ A LATINO LEGACY

Luis Jiménez: A Latino Legacy of Borderland Cultures Luis Jiménez, a trail blazing artist of the U.S. Mexico borderlands, grew up in El Paso learning as a young boy how to spray paint, weld, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report Tagged With: Luis Jimenez, Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report

November 26, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 9.10.22 ARMANDO SANCHEZ BORDERLAND ARTIST

Armando Sanchez: A Latino Borderland Artist Latino art came to the U.S-Mexico Borderlands in the 17th century with the founding of several missions in Texas by the Franciscan order. In the 1680s, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report Tagged With: Armando Sanchez, Ricardo Romo

September 10, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 11.19.22 SYLVIA OROZCO ART MUSEUM FOUNDER

Sylvia Orozco: Latina Artist, Museum Founder, Mexic-Arte Director, and Community Leader Sylvia Orozco, Co-Founder and head of Mexic-Art Museum in Austin, Texas, is completing her 38th year as … [Read more...]

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November 18, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 11.12.22 MEMORIES OF A LATINO WWII VETERAN

Memories of a Latino WWII Veteran On Veterans Day every November 11, we recognize the men and women who have served our country in war and in peacetime. World War II stands out as a … [Read more...]

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November 12, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.29.22 DAY OF THE DEAD RESURRECTED BY LATINO COMMUNITIES

Day of The Dead Resurrected By U.S Latino Communities The Mexican/U.S. Latino holiday known as Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, falls on November 1 and 2. Today’s broad public celebration of … [Read more...]

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October 28, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT LUIS LOPEZ: PAINTER, MURALIST, SCULPTOR

Luis Lopez: Latino Painter, Muralist, and Sculptor Luis Lopez celebrated his 45th year of canvas painting and public murals by transitioning to full time creative work in public art sculpture. … [Read more...]

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October 14, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT LA MALINCHE CHALLENGES HISTORICAL INTERPRETATIONS

La Malinche Exhibit Challenges Historical Interpretations The exhibit, Traitor, Survivor, Icon: Legacy of La Malinche, an extraordinary selection of art, opened on October 14, 2022 at the San … [Read more...]

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October 21, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.08.22 CHUCK RAMIREZ’S VISUAL INTERPRETATIONS

Chuck Ramirez’s Visual Interpretations of Latino Culture By Ricardo Romo The Armory Show, an International Fair of New Art in New York City, is one of the most prestigious art shows in … [Read more...]

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October 7, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.01.22 HISPANICS HIT POPULATION MILESTONE

Hispanics Reach A Population Milestone in Texas On September 15, the opening day of National Hispanic Month, the 2020 U.S. Census reported that Hispanics had surpassed Whites as the largest … [Read more...]

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October 1, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 9.03.22 PORFIRIO SALINAS PIONEERING LATINO ARTIST

Porfirio Salinas: A Pioneering Latino Artist Texas painter Porfirio Salinas is among the first Mexican American artists to gain national recognition. In 1964 The New York Times described him as … [Read more...]

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September 3, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 09.24.22 JANELLE ESPARZA NARRATIVE THROUGH WEAVING

Jenelle Esparza: A Latina Artist Creating Narrative Through Her Weaving In 2018 Jenelle Esparza experienced an artistic transformational moment when she set aside her training as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report Tagged With: Dr. Ricardo Romo, Janelle Esparza, Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report

September 24, 2022 by wpengine

TALES OF TORRES THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS 11.27.21

Thanksgiving Day has come and gone, leaving lots of leftovers – both actual and metaphorical. Above the din of football game crowds emanating from the nonstop television in the next room, there were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Luis R.. Torres, Tales of Torres, Thanksgiving leftovers

November 26, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 10.29.22 A DIOS ROGANDO Y CON EL MAZO DANDO

Burundanga de Zocotroco A Dios rogando y con el mazo dando. Reconozco que con más frecuencia que lo contrario, esta columna dedica más espacio a la inconformidad y las quejas, sobran … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burundanga Boricua, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, el banco popular, Ismael Cruz Córdova

October 28, 2022 by wpengine

MIS PENSAMIENTOS WITH ALFREDO SANTOS 12.05. 22

Here come the General Election in November. Major races include the contest for Governor of Texas, Attorney General and a whole host of down ballot candidates. The air waves and social media will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Mis Pensamientos Tagged With: Mis Pensamientos with Alfredo Santos

November 4, 2022 by wpengine

TALES OF TORRES 10.15.22 RACIST COMMENTS A SETBACK FOR LATINOS

Secretly Recorded Racist Comments by Public Officials Are a Setback for Latinos !Chingao!              Latino political “leaders” have created a tsunami of controversy and social chingasos … [Read more...]

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October 14, 2022 by wpengine

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 10. 08.22 LLUEVE Y NO ESCAMPA

Burundanga de Zocotroco José M. Umpierre Llueve y no Escampa Nunca me han gustado los lamentos, hace un tiempo decidí prescindir de la pena y la culpa, igual intento con el coraje. La … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burundanga Boricua, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco, José M. Umpierre

October 7, 2022 by wpengine

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POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS 03.17.23 “IRISH VS KKK: THE IRISH WON “

March 11, 2022 By Tia Tenopia

Irish vs. the KKK: the Irish won… St. Patrick’s Day is nigh upon us. For many, St. Patrick’s Day is a fun day, a time to wear green, drink green beer, and eat corned beef and cabbage. But it’s actually a serious holiday. St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Ireland’s patron saint and national apostle, St. Patrick, […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 03.17.23 THE CHEECH

March 17, 2023 By wpengine

Texas Chicanos Shine in New Cheech Marin Museum in Riverside, California As you enter the new Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture—be prepared. The two story glass sculpture by the de la Torre brothers will take your breath away. The glass and plastic installation, homage to an Aztec deity Coatlicue, silently greets visitors. […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 03.08.23

March 10, 2023 By wpengine

Gini Garcia attained international status with several significant glass works: a commission work for the Vatican;  a one thousand pound chandelier for the Lingner Castle in  Dresden, Germany valued at $250,000, and  a prodigious glass wall for a Marriott in Aruba.  She has completed 50 site artworks worldwide, including 150 pieces for the Harry Potter […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 2.17.23 – JESSE TREVIÑO, AN ENORMOUS LOSS

February 17, 2023 By wpengine

Jesse Treviño: The Latino Art Community Suffers an Enormous Loss By Dr. Ricardo Romo Jesse Treviño, one of America’s premier Latino artists, passed away on February 13, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. He was 76 years old. Treviño had been ill for the past year following a surgery for cancer. His monumental tile mosaic sculptures […]

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