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POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SALOMON BALDENEGRO 01.19.20 “DRAFT BOARDS AND US…”

Draft boards, one of the least visible governmental bodies, have had an immense effect on the Mexican American community over the years. Draft boards oversee the registration and selection of persons … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Political Salsa y Más Tagged With: Polical Salsa y Mas with Sal Baldenegro, Salomon Baldenegro

January 18, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 01.19.20 “DESASTRES NATURALES”

Burundanga de Zocotroco Nos brinda el refranero y la sabiduría popular frases que intentan a veces explicar, a veces brindar alivio. “Mal de muchos, consuelo de pocos.”  “No es lo mucho, es lo … [Read more...]

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

January 18, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

ROMO DE TEJAS – 01.12.20 – THE BIRTH OF BORDERLAND FOLKLORE

Born in 1915, Americo Paredes, rose to become the founder of Mexican American Folklore in America and creator of Mexican American Studies in Texas. In 1937, Paredes published his first poems in La … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Romo de Tejas Tagged With: Americo Paredes, Ricardo Romo, Rolando HInojosa, Romo de Tejas

January 12, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

FIERCE POLITICS with DR. ALVARO HUERTA – 01.12.20 BARRIO WISDOM

Nietzsche warned me about gazing too long into the abyss, but I didn’t listen. It gazed back into me. After spending my early years with extended family in Tijuana (Baja California) and Hollywood … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Fierce Politics by Dr. Alvaro Huerta Tagged With: Dr. ALvaro huerta, Fierce Poltitics, Salomon Huerta

January 12, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

ROMO DE TEJAS ON “CÉSAR MARTÍNEZ”

César Martínez. César Martínez grew up in Laredo, Texas and attended Texas A&M University at Kingsville. While at the Kingsville campus he formed friendships with several Latino artists who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Romo de Tejas Tagged With: César Martinez, Ricardo Romo, Romo de Tejas

December 23, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – LALO GUERRERO

This week, composer, musician, singer and archivist Mark Guerrero goes to the roots and reviews the life and music of his father, the granddaddy of Chicano music, the legendary Lalo Guerrero. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Chicano Music Chronicles, Mark Guerrero's Chicano Music Chronicles, Podcasts Tagged With: Chicano Music Chronicles, Lalo Guerrero, Mark Guerrero

December 28, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

GUEST BOOK REVIEW BY JAMES DEL CAMPO “LATINO BOXING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA”

Latino Boxing In Southern California By Gene Aguilera Latino Boxing In Southern California is a journey back in time to an incredibly exciting era for boxing aficionados. In terms of size, this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, LATINOPIA BOOK REVIEW, Literature Tagged With: James del Campo, Latino Boxing In Southern California By Gene Aguilera

December 23, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 12.15.19 “HYPOCRITES CHASING WINDMILLS…”

“Hypocrites chasing windmills…” It’s the Christmas season, and, predictably, the right-wing “war on Christmas” nonsense has begun. Former Wisconsin governor Scott Walker and other Republicans are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Political Salsa y Más Tagged With: Political Salsa y Mas with Sal Baldenegro

December 15, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

ROMO DE TEJAS 12.08.19 “WHY THEY LEAVE: CENTRAL AMERICAN ACCOUNT”

Why They Leave: A Central American Account In the last decade more immigrants arrived at the U.S. borders from Mexico and Central America than from any other region of the world. The arrival of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Romo de Tejas Tagged With: Central American immigrants, Ricardo Romo, Romo de Tejas

December 8, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA WORD – “TRUMP: MAKING AMERICA UNGREAT”

Dr. Alvaro Huerta is a professor of Urban and Regional Planning at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona. In his recent book, Defending Latina/o Migrant Communities in the Xenophobic Era … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Fierce Politics by Dr. Alvaro Huerta Tagged With: Dr. ALvaro huerta

December 8, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 12.08.19 “INSPIRACIÓN”

Se mueve la vida de momento en momento. Hay algunos pocos de exaltación y entusiasmo, cuando todo toma velocidad y empuje, se exacerba la imaginación y se enciende la productividad. Algunos lo llaman … [Read more...]

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

December 8, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

TALES OF TORRES 12.01.19 “THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS”

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

December 1, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES 12.01.19

This week Mark Guerrero hosts an interview with legendary Chicano vocalist Little Willie G., whose fantastic musical odyssey began in the early 60’s and includes his 2002 CD produced by David Hidalgo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Chicano Music Chronicles, Mark Guerrero's Chicano Music Chronicles, Podcasts Tagged With: Chicano Music Chronicles, Lil Willie G, Mark Guerrero

December 1, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

ROMO DE TEJAS – HECTOR PEREZ GARCIA

A Champion for Latino Veterans and Civil Rights:  The Story of Dr. Hector Perez Garcia Latinos have fought in every American war dating back to the American Revolution in 1776. They … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Romo de Tejas Tagged With: Hector P. Garcia, Ricardo Romo, Romo de Tejas

November 17, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS With SAL BALDENEGRO 11.10.19 “HUELGA! HUELGA! HUELGA!”

Huelga! Huelga! Huelga! The United Steelworkers(USW) and several other unions—Teamsters, Boilermakers, Electricians, Machinists & Aerospace workers, Automobile workers, and Operating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Political Salsa y Más Tagged With: Political Salsa with Sal Baldenegro, Salomon Baldenegro

November 9, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA del ZOCOTROCO 11.10.19 “TOROS Y LOS CUERNOS”

El Toro y los Cuernos Si bien es cierto que el tema de Puerto Rico anda figurando con alguna prominencia en los círculos de poder federal, está por verse si el movimiento nos saca, o no, del … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burundanga Boricua, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Boricua del Zocotroco

November 9, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

MIS PENSAMIENTOS with ALFREDO SANTOS 11.17.19 PASSING OF MOLLY SANTOS

It is with a heavy heart that I share with readers of La Voz Newspaper that my mother, Molly Santos, the founder of La Voz has passed away at the age of 93. She lived a long life and there were many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Mis Pensamientos Tagged With: Alfredo Santos, Molly Santos, qMis Pensamientos

November 17, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – LOUIE MENDEZ & LENCHO MARTINEZ

Mark Guerrero returns with another insightful podcast, this time he visits with interviews Louie Mendez and Lorenzo "Lencho" Martinez about their music careers--made over the years both together and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Chicano Music Chronicles, Mark Guerrero's Chicano Music Chronicles, Podcasts Tagged With: Chicano Music Chronicles, Marl Guerrero

November 4, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

ROMO DE TEJAS – 10.27.19 MARTA SANCHEZ

Marta Sanchez: Art Formed by Culture, Tradition, and Memory Marta Sanchez is an important Latina artist who over the past three decades has contributed  to creating Latina and Chicana art in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Romo de Tejas Tagged With: Marta Sanchez, Ricardo Romo, Romo de Tejas

October 26, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 10.27.19 “VISTA AL MOMENTO”

El Territorio El Descalabro El caso de Puerto sigue dando de que hablar en las grandes esferas del gobierno federal. Un río revuelto de intrigas, que se complica con la situación de esta … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Burundanga Boricua, Burunganda Boricua Tagged With: Burundanga Borciua del Zocotroco

October 26, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

MIS PENSAMIENTOS by ALFREDO SANTOS 10.20.19

Pensamientos Editorial La Voz Newspaper - October, 2019 Otra vez aquí estamos con La Voz. Con un poco de tristeza recordamos al amigo Rogelio F. Muñoz de Uvalde, Texas. Rogelio passed away … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Mis Pensamientos Tagged With: ALfrfedo Santos, La Voz newspapers, Mis Pensamientos

October 20, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

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RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 8.16.25 ARTHUR LOPEZ CONTEMPORARY SANTERO

August 16, 2025 By wpengine

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 crowd over a two-day celebration July 25-26, 2025.  Arthur Lopez is considered a contemporary wood santero sculptor, and his work in the King Gallery exhibit blended circus-related iconography with […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 8.08.25 FLACO JIMENEZ

August 8, 2025 By wpengine

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 redefined conjunto, Tejano, and Tex-Mex music, earning global acclaim and numerous accolades, including six Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.  He […]

BURUNDANGA BORICUA 8.01.25 DAY OF THE INVASION AND OF THE CONSTITUTION

August 1, 2025 By wpengine

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 them and I even wonder if there are really so many. This coincidence gives us the extraordinary uniqueness of being […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 8.01.25 MARGARET GARCIA PORTRAIT ARTIST AND MURALIST

August 1, 2025 By wpengine

Latina Portrait Artist and Muralist Margaret Garcia: Visual Narrator of Los Angeles History I returned to the fabulous art studio of Margaret Garcia in late July of 2025, joined by famed Chicano film producer Jesús Salvador Treviño and my Substack editor Dr. Harriett Romo, for an exclusive interview with the prominent and talented Chicana artist. […]

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