Latino arts, history and culture
Coming to America: A Romo Family in 1539 Latinos have been in America longer than any other ethnic or racial immigrant group. This is an account of how a Romo family came to America. In 1539 … [Read more...]
August is proving to be a monumental month for Latinos in the 2020 presidential election. In a highly orchestrated virtual convention, the Biden-Harris team laid out a promising platform that … [Read more...]
Joe Biden made history with his selection of Kamala Harris as his running mate. As the first Black and Asian woman to join the nation’s highest election ticket, she adds strength to the political team … [Read more...]
The Pandemic: Memory and Family History The pandemic is more than a health crisis. The pandemic has also caused an economic recession resulting in the loss of millions of jobs across America. … [Read more...]
Latino Parents Worry About Reopening Schools For families across America, mid summer has traditionally been a time to start thinking about the upcoming fall classes. Over 50 million students were … [Read more...]
Latino Health in the Time of the Pandemic The June 28, 2020 article “Learning from Hispanic Americans” by New York Times opinion writer Nicholas Kristof got my attention. Kristof explored how … [Read more...]
Latinos In The Black Lives Matter Moment In the aftermath of George Floyd’s horrible murder, Latinos are joining the thousands of protestors who have been marching daily since the death to lend … [Read more...]
Art During the Time of the Pandemic and Protest: Latino Stories There is great uncertainty about the pandemic--no one knows how many lives will be affected, how long it will last, and how our … [Read more...]
What Latinos are Learning from the Pandemic 1.Good health practices matter, but basic health practices are not enough. All of us must follow the recommendations to shelter in place, practice … [Read more...]
The art world is in turmoil, not just in America, but globally where creative minds work and where markets for their art products are sold. Most artists can adapt to self-isolation and quarantine, but … [Read more...]
