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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

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

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

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Political Salsa y Más Tagged With: Father James Coyle, Political Salsa y Mas, Salomon Baldenegro, San Patricio Batallion

March 11, 2022 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SALOMON BALDENEGRO 08.13.22

¡Viva Barrio Hollywood! I’m often asked about my background – where I grew up, etc. So I decided to take a break from the day’s “heavy” political topics and instead hit some highlights about Barrio … [Read more...]

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August 13, 2022 by wpengine

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 7.09.22

“This is not who we are…” I keep hearing the refrain (or variations thereof) “This is not who we are…” in the context of the acts of domestic terrorism, such as the mass shootings we are experiencing … [Read more...]

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July 9, 2022 by wpengine

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 6.11.22

Whose side are you on? Recent events – the massacre of shoppers in Buffalo, the Uvalde massacre of children, the outright refusal of Republicans to address gun reform – bring the old union song … [Read more...]

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June 11, 2022 by wpengine

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 05.21.23 “ADALBERTO “BETO” GUERRERO

History surrounds us… Again, I will forego writing about political issues. Instead, I will try to do justice to a history maker, someone whose advocacy had national implications, someone I was … [Read more...]

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May 20, 2022 by wpengine

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...]

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April 15, 2022 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 02.19.22

Empathy takes on Evil… “As long as there is plenty, poverty is evil. Government belongs wherever evil needs an adversary….” Robert F. Kennedy We’re experiencing times in which our well being, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Political Salsa y Más Tagged With: Politcal Salsa y Mas, Salomon Baldenegro

February 18, 2022 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MAS with SAL BALDENEGRO 1.15.21 “IT AIN’T ABOUT PRINCIPLE…”

It ain’t about principle … Some level of truthfulness has always been seen as essential to human society, no matter how deficient the observance of other moral principles.  --  Philosopher and … [Read more...]

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January 15, 2022 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SALOMON BALDENEGRO “REPUBLICANS AND THE KKK-AN UGLY COUPLING”

Republicans and the KKK – an ugly coupling… It’s déjà vu all over again.   American philosopher Yogi Berra Indeed, it’s déjà vu all over again. Fifty-six years after the passage of the Voting … [Read more...]

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November 13, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 10.09.21 “STEREOTYPES ARE NOT FUNNY”

Stereotypes are not funny… A subscriber to a Listserv I am a member of recently criticized Jewish comedians from yesteryear for having invoked Mexican stereotypes in their routines. He’s right to … [Read more...]

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October 9, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS WITH SAL BALDENEGRO 9.18.21

The hypocrisy overwhelms… It’s discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.   Noel Coward, English playwright, composer, director, and singer Esa gente no … [Read more...]

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September 18, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MAS with SAL BALDENEGRO 8.14.21 “THE KNOW NOTHINGS ARE BACK!”

It’s déjà vu all over again.   American philosopher Yogi Berra The Know Nothings are back! Indeed, it’s déjà vu all over again. The Know Nothing Republican Party is rearing its ugly head again. … [Read more...]

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August 14, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 7.17.21

On the term Chicano/a … The recent UCLA broadcasting of Jesús Treviño’s 1972 documentary “Yo Soy Chicano” (I am Chicano) precipitated much interest in the Chicano Movement as well as in the term … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Political Salsa y Más Tagged With: Chicanos, Cholos, Pochos, Political Salsa y Mas, Salomon Baldenegro

July 16, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 6.19.21

Honor the historians… “The study of history is the beginning of political wisdom.” Jean Bodin, French political philosopher The observation “What’s past is prologue,” from Shakespeare’s “The … [Read more...]

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June 19, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 5.15.21 “PARTY OF LAMENTATIONS…”

There once was a Republican Party. It had a set of principles that formed the basis of a defined ideology. To be sure, I didn’t subscribe to those principles nor agree with the ideology they … [Read more...]

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May 15, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SALOMON BALDENEGRO “CESAR CHAVEZ FOUGHT SCABS, NOT IMMIGRANTS…”

“César Chávez fought Scabs, not immigrants…” Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar is sponsoring a bill to create a commemorative coin minted in César Chávez’s honor. Hopefully, his bill will die a quick … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Political Salsa y Más Tagged With: Emma Tenayuca, Josefina Fierro de Birght, Louisa Moreno, Political Salsa y Mas, Sal Baldenegro

April 10, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 3.11.21 “MEXICAN ST. PATRICK’S DAY”

Mexican St. Patrick’s Day… I’ve written on Los San Patricios before in this space, but the topic continues to be relevant, so this blog elaborates on my previous writing. St. Patrick’s Day is nigh … [Read more...]

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March 13, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SALOMON BALDENEGRO 02.14.21

Trumpism: A Death Cult… “The (Republican) party is his. It doesn’t belong to anybody else.” QAnon Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) Whom are you not allowed to criticize? Following the … [Read more...]

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February 14, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 01.17.21 “DECENCY IS NOT TRANSACTIONAL”

Decency is not transactional… Again, by your leave, I’m going to deviate from my usual diet of politics and such and focus on a topic that is more personal, more intimate, yet just as important as … [Read more...]

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January 17, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

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TALES OF TORRES – REMEMBERING CHRIS STRACHWITZ

June 3, 2023 By wpengine

“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 of legendary Arhoolie Records died last week. Sure, he was 91 years old and led good life, a long life for sure. Yet, it […]

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

June 3, 2023 By wpengine

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 suggestion of his wife Veronica Prida who gave him a painting kit in 2001. Prida, a prominent Texas fashion designer, probably never expected […]

TALES OF TORRES 05.25.23 LETS GET RID OF ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILLS

May 26, 2023 By wpengine

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 mass shooting of innocent children at an elementary school in the largely Mexican American town of Uvalde, Texas. Nineteen children and two adults were […]

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

June 3, 2022 By wpengine

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 Uvalde mass killings. We just got back from Uvalde, my friends. My husband, Emilio and I, took a quick, weekend trip to pay our […]

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