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RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT LA PRENSA EARLY NEWSPAPER OF SAN ANTONIO

The Early History of a Major Spanish-Speaking Newspaper in the United States: La Prensa of San Antonio, Texas La Prensa first appeared in San Antonio when Ignacio E. Lozano, a Mexican … [Read more...]

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MIS PENSAMIENTOS with ALFREDO SANTOS 6.16.23

Bienvenidos otra vez a La Voz Newspaper. Donde comienso mi editorial este mex? Tengo muchas cosas que decir. Primero quiero decir que me dar mucha tristeza tener que compartir la noticia de Leticia … [Read more...]

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June 16, 2023 by wpengine

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO “DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN”

Here we go again! In the immortal words of the great American philosopher Yogi Berra, “It’s déjà vu all over again” with regards to the banning of books. All over the country there are efforts … [Read more...]

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June 10, 2023 by wpengine

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 6.10.23 “BREGAR CON MIERDA”

Bregar con Mierda A esta edad avanzada, a punto de los 77, conmemorando un año de sobrevivencia tras un infarto y 3 baipases, me decidí por la compañía de otro animal en la casa. A estas … [Read more...]

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June 10, 2023 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT – LUIS “CHISPAS” GUERRERO AT CENTRO AZTLAN

Luis “Chispas” Guerrero Exhibit Opens at the Centro Cultural Aztlan The exhibit “Luis ‘Chispas’ Guerrero: Metal to the Pedal” opened on June 2, 2023 at the Centro Cultural Aztlan in San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report Tagged With: Dr. Ricardo Romo, Luis ‘Chispas’ Guerrero, Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report

June 10, 2023 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT – OMAR RODRIGUEZ AT UNAM SAN ANTONIO

The UNAM of San Antonio Opens Solo Exhibit by Latino Artist Omar Rodriguez. Rodriguez is a self-taught artist who began painting at the age of 43. His artistic career started at the … [Read more...]

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June 3, 2023 by wpengine

TALES OF TORRES – REMEMBERING CHRIS STRACHWITZ

“If it wasn’t for Chris Strachwitz, Los Lobos wouldn’t have happened the way they did.” I was saddened to hear that Chris Strachwitz, the visionary and indefatigable music producer and founder … [Read more...]

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TALES OF TORRES 05.25.23 LETS GET RID OF ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILLS

Let’s get rid of the presumed need for “active-shooter drills” in our schools Desafortunadamente, we observe a horrifying anniversary this week. A year ago, this country was convulsed by the deadly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Luis R.. Torres, Tales of Torres, Uvalde killings

May 26, 2023 by wpengine

LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG ANGELA VALENZUELA ON UVALDE 5.26.23 (ORIGINALLY 06.03.22)

Reflections on Uvalde by Angela Valenzuela, Ph.D. Note: This article was originally published on June 3, 2022. Because of its relevance it is reprinted now, on the one-year anniversary of the … [Read more...]

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June 3, 2022 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT – CESAR MARTINEZ ART ACQUIRED BY MOMA

Cesar Martinez’s Art Acquired By New York Museum of Modern Art The prestigious Museum of Modern Art [MOMA] in New York City, in conjunction with the Ruiz-Healy Art Gallery of New York and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report Tagged With: César Martinez, Dr. Ricardo Romo, Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report

May 26, 2023 by wpengine

LATINOPIA HERO GLORIA MOLINA – A CHICANA PIONEER

GLORIA MOLINA: A CHICANA PIONEER. Like many, many others, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Gloria Molina. She had battled cancer for three years. Accolades poured in from public … [Read more...]

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May 20, 2023 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT JOE PEÑA EXHIBITS

Latino Artist Joe Peña Exhibits at “Soy de Tejas” and Cheech Marin Museum Joe Peña’s success as an artist has hit a career high. His work is included in the exhibit “Soy de Tejas” at the Centro … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report Tagged With: Dr. Ricardo Romo, Joe Pena, Ricardo Romo's Tejano Report

May 20, 2023 by wpengine

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SALOMON BALDENEGRO “WE ARE NOT AFRAID”

We are not afraid… Those who would oppress us have grossly misjudged us. We are not afraid of them … As young people tend to be, we are idealistic: We have no doubt that we will prevail. … [Read more...]

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May 13, 2023 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT AMERICAN INDIANS AT SPANISH MISSIONS

Ramón Juan Vásquez, the director of AITSCM since 1998, speaks daily to visitors about a rich history of the San Antonio Mission Indians, a topic that has long been misunderstood or taught as an … [Read more...]

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May 13, 2023 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 05.05.23 RUDY TREVIÑO AND THE CHICANO ART MOVEMENT

An Art Rebel with a Cause: Rudy Treviño and The Chicano Art Movement Rudy Treviño came of age during the tumultuous 1960s era that revolutionized art, music, and culture in America. Treviño … [Read more...]

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May 5, 2023 by wpengine

MIS PENSAMIENTOS with ALFREDO SANTOS 05.05.23

Mis Pensamientos Bienvenidos otra vez a La Voz. This month of May marks one year since the shooting in Uvalde. It is a tragedy that is going to be with us for many years to come. As one person put … [Read more...]

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May 5, 2023 by wpengine

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 04.22.23 “HACIA UN NUEVO ORDEN”

Burundanga de Zocotroco El titulo del libro más reciente de Rafael Cox Alomar es un testimonio al optimismo; consiste del compendio de  sus columnas publicadas de 2015 a 2023 en periódicos (El … [Read more...]

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

April 21, 2023 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT – THE UVALDE MURAL PROJECT

Art As Healing: The Uvalde Mural Project. As Abel Ortiz followed the evening news about the horrific killing of 21 of his fellow Uvalde, Texas residents nearly a year ago, he knew that he would … [Read more...]

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

April 21, 2023 by wpengine

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO “WHAT’S THE REPUBLICAN DEATH QUOTA?”

“What’s the Republican death quota? … “What’s the Republican death quota? … The killing of children and other innocents continues, and the Republicans and their cronies continue to … [Read more...]

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April 15, 2023 by wpengine

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT – JOE LOPEZ AT CENTRO CULTURAL AZTLAN

Images of the Chicano Barrio: Artist Joe Lopez at Centro Cultural Aztlan Joe Lopez is known for his portrayal of everyday life in the barrios of San Antonio. His oil paintings displayed at a … [Read more...]

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April 15, 2023 by wpengine

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 03.31.23 MUERTE SIN CERTIFICADO DE DEFUNCTIÓN

Muerte sin Certificado de Defunción por José M. Umpierre El panorama político Puertorriqueño se reviste de tonos lúgubres con anuncios mortuorios. El cuerpo inerte se supone sea el Partido … [Read more...]

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

March 31, 2023 by wpengine

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RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 9.30.23

September 30, 2023 By wpengine

Latino Artist Carlos Rosales-Silva Creates Gateway Museum Mural The San Antonio Museum of Art [SAMA] has a new bright mural in its spacious Great Hall that serves as the main entrance to the museum. The SAMA mural, Pase Usted by Texas-New York artist Carlos Rosales-Silva, features “two vibrantly colored forms that evoke archways—one rounded and […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 9.22.23 LATINOS CELEBRATE DIEZ-Y-SEIS

September 22, 2023 By wpengine

Latinos Celebrate Mexican Independence, Diez y Seis, With San Antonio Philharmonic Orchestra September has been an amazing month for Lanier High School as it celebrated its 100th anniversary on September 13th and followed up by hosting the San Antonio Philharmonic for a Diez y Seis Celebration [September 16]. Both events had historical significance for the […]

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 9.15.23

September 15, 2023 By wpengine

Barrio Mistress of the Words… No writer can be the ‘Master of the Words’ without loving them! Mehmet Murat Ildan, Turkish playwright and novelist Per the opening quote above, Silviana (aka Silvia) Wood is a Master (Mistress?) of the Words, for she loves words, and by all appearances, they love her back. This Silvia-Words love […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 9.15.23 SAN ANTONIO’S FOTOSEPTIEMBRE FESTIVAL

September 15, 2023 By wpengine

Latino Artists Featured in San Antonio’s FotoSeptiembre Festival Michael Mehl, the founder and director of the photography festival FOTOSEPTIEMBRE-SAFOTO, describes himself as a composer, musician, photographer, digital artist, and writer. For the past two decades, Mehl has been producing, curating, and promoting many artists, especially those who work in photography. I relied on him this […]

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