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TALES OF TORRES 2.02.17 “HOW TO SAY NO TO DONALD TRUMP”

How to say “No” to Donald Trump Cornel West has described Naomi Klein as “One of the few revolutionary public intellectuals of great integrity and vision.” And he is correct. Klein is also a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, LATINOPIA BOOK REVIEW, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Latinopia Book Review, Luis R.. Torres, Naomi Klein, Tales of Torres

July 2, 2017 by Tia Tenopia

TALES OF TORRES – 4.29.2017 AFTER THE RIOTS

It’s difficult to believe that it’s been twenty-five years since the L.A. Riots. Or Rebellion. Or Revolt. Or Uprising. Whatever you choose to call those events of late April and early May, 1992, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Los Angeles 1992 Riots, Luis R.. Torres, Rodney King, Tales of Torres

April 28, 2017 by Tia Tenopia

TALES OF TORRES 03.12.17 OBAMA MARRIES A GIRAFFE

Donald Trump on Twitter: “I have just learned that Barack Obama married a giraffe! What a bad (sick) guy. Sad.” Washington Daily Chronicle: (Dateline Washington, March 11, 2017) The White … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Donald Trump Tweets, Latino Satire, Luis R.. Torres, Tales of Torres

March 12, 2017 by Tia Tenopia

TALES OF TORRES 12.11.16 “FAKE NEWS – REAL SCARINESS”

“Fake News” Causes Real Scariness in the Trump Election            More than a month after the shocking and horrifying election of snake oil salesman Donald Trump, lots of folks are shaking their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Fake News on the Intenet, Luis R.. Torres, Tales of Torres

December 11, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

REFLECTIONS ON FIDEL – TAKES OF TORRES 11.29.16

For the last few years it has seemed inevitable, but it was still a bit of a shock and certainly rather sad when it actually happened. The remarkable Fidel Castro died. He was 90. In a strange sense … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Luis R.. Torres, Reflections on Fidel

November 28, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

TALES OF TORRES 8.18.16 “IS HISTORY MORE THAN AN AGREED UPON MYTH?”

IS HISTORY MORE THAN JUST A MYTH AGREED UPON? Recent political chingazos about the teaching of history in our public schools got me to recalling a crazy comment a woman in Texas made a few years … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Latino book banning, Luis R.. Torres, Tales of Torres

September 18, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

TALES OF TORRES 8.28.16 “THE CHICANO GENERATION”

I now have a little granddaughter and I’m thinking that when she’s old enough she just might ask, “What did you do in the Chicano Movement, grandpa?” I should live that long. She’s one year old. I’m … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Chicano Civil Rights Movement, Luis R.. Torres, Mario Garcia, Tales of Torres, The Chicano Generation

August 27, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

TALES OF TORRES 6.12.16 “DONALD TRUMP IS MAKING AMERICA GRATE AGAIN”

Scary. Dangerous. The ultimate pendejo is at it again, with probably his greatest pendejada so far. “He’s a Mexican, OK,” said Trump recently of the federal judge who is presiding over one of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Donald Trump, Luis R.. Torres, Tales of Torres, Trump Curiel Controversy

June 12, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

TALES OF TORRES 5.08.16 “DIA DE LAS MADRES”

DIA DE LAS MADRES           Mothers’ Day is upon us. In the United States this year it will be May 8 (observed on the second Sunday in May), while in Mexico it will be observed – as always – on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Luis R.. Torres, Mother's Day, Tales of Torres

May 8, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

TALES OF TORRES 3.27.16 “EYDIE GORME – THE GOOD STORY NEVER TOLD””

As a writer of non-fiction, you’re always looking for “a good story.” I made a career of searching for good stories, and often catching ‘em and reeling ‘em in. It starts with a good idea and then … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Eydie Gorme, Eydie Gorme & Los Panchos, Los Panchos, Luis R.. Torres, Sabor a Mi, Tales of Torres

March 23, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

TALES OF TORRES 2.07.16 “LATINOS, THE ACADEMY AWARDS AND THE CHOTA”

  In L.A. in recent days a couple of stories are bouncing around in the news. One is the fact that – oh what a surprise and a shock! – the Academy Awards have overlooked actors and actresses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Academy Award diversity, diversity in motion pictures, police and Latino communities, police brutality

February 8, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

TALES OF TORRES 11.22.15 THE LATEST TRUMP PENDEJADA

The Latest Pendejada from Donald Trump Donald Trompa is at it again. This time his pendejada has to do with a moronic plan to round up immigrants and ship them out of the country. In a typically … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: 1930s Repatriations, Anti-immigrant hysteria, Donald Trump, Luis R.. Torres, Tales of Torres

November 20, 2015 by JT

TALES OF TORRES 11.01.15 “DAY OF THE DEAD”

The Chicanada and the Day of the Dead The Day of the Dead is upon us. Millions of people in Mexico and many Mexican Americans/Chicanos in the United States will be observing the day, an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Luis R.. Torres, MOLAA, Museum of Latin American Art, Tales of Torres

November 1, 2015 by Breht Burri

TALES OF TORRES 10.26.15 ‘YA ERA TIEMPO AT MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART”

Ya Era Tiempo: Chicano Art at the Museum of Latin American Art A new exhibition has opened at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, California. And it signals a shift in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: "Somewhere Over El Arco iris", Chicano Art, Luis R.. Torres, Musuem of Latin American Art, Tales of Torres

October 26, 2015 by Tia Tenopia

TALES OF TORRES 8.31.15 “MAKING SURE POLICE PROTECT AND SERVE”

MAKING SURE POLICE ACTUALLY “PROTECT AND SERVE” It’s been a year since the killing of Michael Brown by a cop in Ferguson, Missouri set off a firestorm of rage and demonstrations. It gave rise to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Luis R.. Torres, Michael Brown, Police shootings, Ray Tensing, Tales of Torres, University Police

August 31, 2015 by Breht Burri

TALES OF TORRES 7.12.15 “THE CHICANO GENERATION”

I now have a little granddaughter and I’m thinking that when she’s old enough she just might ask, “What did you do in the Chicano Movement, grandpa?” I should live that long. She’s one year old. I’m … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: El Movimiento, Luis R.. Torres, Raul Ruíz, Rosalio Muñoz and Gloria Arellanes, Tales of Torres, The Chicano Generation, The Chicano Movement

July 12, 2015 by

TALES OF TORRES 5.24.15 “IT’S NOT JUST RACISM”

IT'S NOT JUST RACISM THAT BREED POLICE BRUTALITY It’s not only racism that’s behind the recently documented cascade of violent police abuse cases in the United States. There’s a kind of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Luis R.. Torres, Police Brutality in America, protests over police killings, Recent police protests, Tales of Torres

May 23, 2015 by Breht Burri

TALES OF TORRES 9.21.14 “MICKEY AND MINNIE AT THE PARADE”

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse “Go Mexican” on Independence Day Who woulda thunk it? Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse served as the Honorary Grand Marshals of this year’s Mexican Independence Day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Edward James Olmos, Luis R.. Torres, Mickey Mouse at 16th of September parade, Mickey Mouse Grand Marshal, Tales of Torres

September 21, 2014 by Breht Burri

TALES OF TORRES 2.09.14 “WE NEED BETTER COPS”

POLICE BRUTALITY CONTINUES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. WE NEED BETTER COPS. The year started with the ugly but not necessarily unexpected news that a couple of cops who apparently beat a man to death were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Luis Torres, Police and the Latino community, Police Brutallity, Police reform, Tales of Torres, What's New

February 9, 2014 by Breht Burri

TALES OF TORRES 9.01.13

POLITICAL ANNIVERSARIES WE COMMEMORATE AND WHY. The observance of the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and the annual observance of Labor Day (regrettably, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Chicano Moratorium commoration, Eydie Gorme & Trio Los Panchos, Eydie Gorme passing, March of Washington commemoration, Phillip Randolph

September 1, 2013 by Breht Burri

TALES OF TORRES “JACKIE ROBINSON” 4.06.13

JACKIE ROBINSON. Not long ago something happened that really had me scratching my head. I accompanied a friend of mine who went to Tucson to shoot a little film about the political scene in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Tales of Torres Tagged With: cultural forgetfulness, Jackie Robinson, Luis Torres, Number 42

April 6, 2013 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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