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RICKY LUV VIDEO 8.28.16 “RIDE”

RICKY LUV VIDEO 10.14.13 "RIDE" from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Ricardo Acuna is an author of several poetry collections and the graphic novel, The Realm. Here he sets us wondering about the purpose … [Read more...]

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August 27, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

RICKY LUV VIDEO “OFFICE IS…”

Multi-talented author and filmmaker Ricardo Lira Acuña is back on Latinopia this week with his regular monthly video blog, Ricky Luv Video. This video is all about working in an office and how it … [Read more...]

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RICKY LUV VIDEO “THESE ROSES FOR YOU”

Ricardo Lira Acuña is an author of three books of poetry and recently published a graphic novel, "The Realm." Ricardo offers Latinopia visitors a monthly video blog "Ricky Luv Video." Here is this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Ricky Luv Video Tagged With: Latino authors, Ricardo Lira Acuna, Ricky Luv Video, These Roses For You

August 11, 2013 by

RICKY LUV VIDEO “MIRACLE”

Ricardo Acuña is an author of three books of poetry and recently published a graphic novel, "The Realm." Ricardo offers Latinopia visitors a monthly video blog "Ricky Luv Video." Here is his touching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Ricky Luv Video Tagged With: Pichín Productions, premature births, Ricardo Acuña, the miracle of birth

July 7, 2013 by

RICKY LUV VIDEO 11.14.13 “IN THE CITY”

Another remarkable video by Ricardo Lira Acuna, author of "Greetings from Heaven and Hell," "Under the Influence, " and more recently graphic novel, "The Realm." This time Ricky Luv invites us to the … [Read more...]

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November 24, 2013 by

RICKY LUV VIDEO 9.23.13 “THE WHEEL GRINDS ON”

Another video poem by Ricardo Lira Acuña. This week it's a look at transcendental societal change and the individual or as he puts it, "The Wheel Grinds On." … [Read more...]

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September 23, 2013 by

RICKY LUV VIDEO 9.01.13 “TIEMPO PARA AMAR”

Ricardo Lira Acuña is an author of three books of poetry and recently published a graphic novel, “The Realm.” Ricardo offers Latinopia visitors a monthly video blog “Ricky Luv Video.” Here is this … [Read more...]

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September 1, 2013 by

RICKY LUV VIDEO “MY FIRST OSCARS”

Multi-talented Ricardo Acuña has written three books of poetry and narrative fiction and recently published a graphic novel, “The Realm.” Ricardo has also branched out into video production. He will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Ricky Luv Video Tagged With: Latinos and the Oscars, Latinos in Hollywood, Ricardo Acuña, Ricky Luv Video

May 26, 2013 by

RICKY LUV VIDEO 10.14.13 “RIDE”

Here's yet another Ricky Luv Video created by our Latinopia blogger Ricardo Lira Acuna. Ricardo is an author of several poetry collections and the graphic novel, The realm. Here he sets us wondering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Ricky Luv Video Tagged With: Chicano Literature, Chicano videos, Ricardo Lira Acuna, Ricky Luv Video, riding a bus in Los angeles, urban myths, What's New

October 14, 2013 by

RICKY LUV VIDEO 6.16.13 “LAS MANOS DE MI PADRE”

Multi-talented Ricardo Acuña has written three books of poetry and narrative fiction and recently published a graphic novel, "The Realm." Ricardo is a regular monthly blogger on Latinopia and he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Ricky Luv Video Tagged With: Father's Day Remerbance, Ricardo Acuña, Ricky Luv Video

June 16, 2013 by

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 03.20.26 MAJOR EXHIBITION OF CUBAN MODERNIST WILFREDO LAM

March 20, 2026 By wpengine

“Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream,” the first major U.S. retrospective of the famed Cuban artist, opened in November 2025 and runs through April 11, 2026 at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. Known for his large-scale paintings, which reference modernistaesthetics and Afro-Cuban imagery, Lam explored themes of social injustice […]

EL PROFE QUEZADA NOS DICE 03.20.26 THE COVERING OF MIRRORS

March 20, 2026 By wpengine

During a recent thunderstorm, I was reminiscing about my days growing up in my beloved Barrio El Azteca in Laredo, Texas when my beloved Mamá had the habit of covering all the mirrors.  Her custom shows up in Mexican, Indigenous, and broader folk beliefs.  Mirrors were believed to attract lightning and during times of fear […]

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 03.15.26 THE IRISH-CHICANO NEXUS

March 15, 2024 By wpengine

Irish-Chicano Nexus “I’m gonna wear the green sneakers I wore last year to a St.Pat’s party.” Mexican American young man, overheard in a grocery store checkout line. Waiting in line at the grocery store recently, I overheard two young (mid-, late-20s) Mexican Americans talking about their plans for St. Patrick’s Day. She said she was […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 3.15.26 MUJERES DE FUERZA WOMEN OF STRENGTH EXHIBIT AT CENTRO CULTURAL AZTLAN

March 15, 2026 By wpengine

  This year’s Centro Cultural Aztlan’s Women Exhibit, Las Mujeres de Aztlan: Mujeres de Fuerza–Women of Strength, celebrated International Women’s Month. Curated by artist Terry Ybanez, the March 6, 2026 opening at the Centro in San Antonio, Texas drew a large crowd of Latina/o art lovers. The art show, which included 38 local artists, was beautiful, […]

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