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LATINOPIA SHOWCASE “THE SAN PATRICIOS”

During the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846, more than 500 immigrant soldiers, mostly Irish, deserted the U.S. Army and fought on the Mexican side of the war. This battalion of Irish soldiers were known as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE Tagged With: Irish Battalion, San Pattricios, St. Patrick's Battalion

March 14, 2011 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA CINEMA THE LAST BROWN BERET

Del Zamora is the producer/director and co-stars in the film The Last Brown Beret. Based on an original play by Alfredo Ramos, the film focuses on four Chicano activists who were members of the Brown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA CINEMA Tagged With: Del Zamora, The Last Brown Beret

February 10, 2023 by wpengine

LATINOPIA CINEMA DEL ZAMORA ON ADAPTING A PLAY TO THE SCREEN

Del Zamora is the producer and director of the film The Last Brown Beret based on the play The Last Angry Brown Hat by Alfredo Ramos. How do you go about adapting a successful stage play that has been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA CINEMA Tagged With: Del Zamora, The Last Brown Beret

February 10, 2023 by wpengine

LATINOPIA CINEMA UNIDAD: GAY AND LESBIAN LATINOS UNIDOS

The organization Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos (GLLU) was founded in the 1980s to address issues affecting gay and lesbian Latinos ignored by mainstream and white dominated gay organizations. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA CINEMA Tagged With: Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos, GLLU, Gregorio Davila

January 27, 2023 by wpengine

LATINOPIA SHOWCASE VOCES – CARMEN CONTRERAS BOZAK

Since 1999, Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rdoriguez has been documenting the history and lives of Latino veterans of World War Tow, Korea and, later, Viet Nam. Each year, Dr. Rivas-Rodriguez conducts an editing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE

May 20, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA CINEMA CARLOS SANDOVAL ON “A CLASS APART”

Carlos Sandoval is co-producer of the award winning documentary "A Class Apart." In the 1950s Mexican Americans were blatantly discriminated against and often lynched.  The 14 Amendment which provided … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA CINEMA Tagged With: A Class Apart, Carlos Sandoval, historic Supreme Court decisions

November 4, 2022 by wpengine

LATINOPIA SHOWCASE VOCES – LEONARD FUENTES

Since 1999, Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez has been documenting the history and lives of Latino veterans of World War Two, Korea and, later, Viet Nam. Each year, Dr. Rivas-Rodriguez conducts an editing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE

May 20, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA SHOWCASE “LA HORA DEL TÉ”

Luis R. Quintero is a director based in Los Angeles whose projects including major studio productions, independent films, television pilots and web series. His short drama "La Hora del Té" (Tea Time) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE Tagged With: Chicano cinema, La Hora Del Te, Luis Quintero

August 7, 2011 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENT 1969 FOUNDING OF JUSTICIA

In the late 1960s Latinos became more aware of how Hollywood was depicting them negatively and in stereotypical manner. Ray Andrade, an ex-Marine and prize fighter turned actor, became aware of these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, History, LATINOPIA CINEMA, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: Chico and the Man, Justicia, Latinos in motion pictures and television, Ray Andrade

April 15, 2022 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA CINEMA PEPE SERNA “SCARFACE”

Pepe Serna is an accomplished actor with more than 100 films to his credits and numerous television appearances. One of his most memorable roles was that of "Angel" in the motion picture "Scarface." … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA CINEMA Tagged With: Al Pacino, Latino Actors, Pepe Serna, Scarfae

December 16, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA CINEMA MARÍA JIMÉNEZ HENLEY “ON WEST SIDE STORY”

María Jiménez Henley pioneering Latina actress, choreographer and stage manager. She began her career when she played  the role of "Teresita" in the motion picture WEST SIDE STORY. Latinopia learned … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA CINEMA Tagged With: Cast of West Side Story, María Jiménez Henley, the making of West Side Story, West Side Story

May 12, 2013 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA CINEMA PEPE SERNA “AUDITIONS”

How does  an actor audition for a role? This is a question that every actor must ask before they walk into a casting room often facing not just the casting director, but the writer of the film or TV … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA CINEMA

August 12, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA SHOWCASE REUNION DE COLEGAS SPIRITUALITY

In addition to reviewing the past fifty years of Mexican American Studies, the Reunion de Colegas scholars also felt it important to highlight the role of spirituality in the Chicano civil rights … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE, LATINOPIA WORD Tagged With: spirituality in the Chicano Movement

January 29, 2022 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA SHOWCASE REUNION DE COLEGAS “REMEMBRANCES”

On December 9-12, 2021, a group of Mexican American scholars, many of them founders of Mexican American Studies, met to discuss the status of Mexcian American Studies, its victories, and areas that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, History, LATINOPIA HERO, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE, LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Remembering Chicano Scholars, Reunion de Colegas

January 21, 2022 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA SHOWCASE 50 YEARS OF STRUGGLE PART THREE

In 50 Years of Struggle Part Three, the Reunion de Colegas scholars group continues their dialog about the present and future of Mexican American Studies. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA EVENT, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE, LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: 50 Years of Struggle, Reunion de Colegas

January 13, 2022 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA SHOWCASE 50 YEARS OF STRUGGLE PART TWO

On the weekend of December 9-12, 2021, a group of Mexican Americans scholars met in Berkeley, California to review the progress made in fifty years of Mexican Americans Studies. In this, Fifty years … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE, LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Fifty Years of Struggle, Reunion de Colegas

January 7, 2022 by Tia Tenopia

MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION JESUS TREVINO’S DIRECTING DO’S AND DON’TS

The Mexican American Cultural Education Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public about the rich cultural contributions of Mexican Americans. As part of its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE Tagged With: Jesus Trevino, Mexican American Education Foundation

January 7, 2022 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA SHOWCASE 50 YEARS OF STRUGGLE PART ONE

On the weekend of Dec. 9-12, 2021, a group of Mexican Americans scholars met in Berkeley, California to celebrate fifty years of Mexican American Studies. The group included many who were founders of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE, LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: 50 Years of Struggle, Reunion de Colegas

December 31, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA SHOWCASE REUNION DE COLEGAS ENCUENTRO

On the weekend of December 9-12, 2021, a group of Mexican American scholars from throughout the United States met to discuss the progress in Chicano Studies over the past fifty years and what issues … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE, LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Estevan Flores, Reunion de Colegas

December 24, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA SHOWCASE GRUPO MIXE & KOCANI ORQUESTRA

Roberto Olivares is a Mexican filmmaker who makes films with and about the indigenous peoples of Mexico.  No mere documentarian, he infuses his films with vision, artistry and invention.  He filmed a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA MUSIC, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE, Music

January 30, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA CINEMA ROBERT BELTRAN ON ACTING

Robert Beltran is an accomplished actor of stage and screen perhaps best known for his portrayal of "Chokotay" in the television series "Star Trek Voyager." Beltran is also a serious theater director. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA CINEMA Tagged With: Robert Beltran, Robert Beltran on Acting, Star Trek Voyager

January 4, 2015 by Tia Tenopia

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

March 11, 2022 By Tia Tenopia

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 actually a serious holiday. St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Ireland’s patron saint and national apostle, St. Patrick, […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 03.17.23 THE CHEECH

March 17, 2023 By wpengine

Texas Chicanos Shine in New Cheech Marin Museum in Riverside, California As you enter the new Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture—be prepared. The two story glass sculpture by the de la Torre brothers will take your breath away. The glass and plastic installation, homage to an Aztec deity Coatlicue, silently greets visitors. […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 03.08.23

March 10, 2023 By wpengine

Gini Garcia attained international status with several significant glass works: a commission work for the Vatican;  a one thousand pound chandelier for the Lingner Castle in  Dresden, Germany valued at $250,000, and  a prodigious glass wall for a Marriott in Aruba.  She has completed 50 site artworks worldwide, including 150 pieces for the Harry Potter […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 2.17.23 – JESSE TREVIÑO, AN ENORMOUS LOSS

February 17, 2023 By wpengine

Jesse Treviño: The Latino Art Community Suffers an Enormous Loss By Dr. Ricardo Romo Jesse Treviño, one of America’s premier Latino artists, passed away on February 13, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. He was 76 years old. Treviño had been ill for the past year following a surgery for cancer. His monumental tile mosaic sculptures […]

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By Tia Tenopia on March 14, 2011

Jalapeño Irish Soda Bread The sweetness of traditional Irish soda bread ingredients—raisins, buttermilk, some sugar—are richly complimented by jalapeño heat. Here’s a soda bread recipe from Ireland brought to the USA from Galway by Mary Patricia Reilly Murray and later transformed  with her blessing by her daughter, Bobbi Murray, who added jalapeño chile.  A real […]

Category: Cooking, Food, LATINOPIA FOOD

LATINOPIA EVENT 1966 UFW PEREGRINACIÓN (PILGRIMAGE) MARCH

By Tia Tenopia on March 19, 2013

The effort to organize farm workers under a union contract has been a long and difficult struggle. In 1965, César Chávez and Dolores Huerta created what would become the United Farm Workers Union. From the onset they  faced many obstacles, not the least of which was how to get dozens of California grape growers to […]

Category: History, LATINOPIA EVENT

LATINOPIA MUSIC ANGELA ROA “TOCO DESAFINADO”

By Tia Tenopia on June 22, 2014

Angela Roa is a Chilean singer and lyricist residing in Los Angeles, California. Her songs are about the Latino experience in the United States and in Latin America. Here she performs an original song, “Toco Desafinado” (Out of Tune). She is accompanied by Fernando Losada, Rich Silva and Thiago Winterstein..

Category: LATINOPIA MUSIC, Music

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