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LATINOPIA EVENT 1972 LA RAZA UNIDA CONVENTION

Latinopia Events 1972 Raza Unida Convention from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. In 1969, a third American political party, whose membership was predominantly  Mexican American, was founded in Crystal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT

September 22, 2010 by JT

LATINOPIA EVENT 2009 ACTIVISTS REUNION

In the 1960s, conditions for Mexican Americans and other Latinos in the United States were bleak. Latinos experienced high unemployment, poor housing, a 50% drop out rate at high schools where … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT

February 6, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENTS 1967 PUERTO RICO PLEBISCITE

Following the conclusion of the Spanish American War in 1898, the island of Puerto Rico became a colony of the United States. Since that time, Puerto Ricans have debated the best course for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT

June 24, 2011 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENT 1984 LATINOS WIN PULITZER PRIZE

In 1983, a group of Mexican American reporters and columnists working at the Los Angeles Times, together undertook a massive project to report on the Southern California Mexican American community.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: Frank Sotomayor, Latinos Awarded the Pultizer Prize

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LATINOPIA EVENT 1940 THE PACHUCOS

In 1940, the first generation of bilingual, bi-cultural Mexican American youth found themselves living as second-class citizens in the United States. They responded by creating a vibrant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: 1940s Mexican Americans, caló, Dr. David Romo, Pachucos, pachuquismo

June 25, 2022 by wpengine

LATINOPIA EVENT 1940 ORIGINS OF THE PACHUCOS

In the 1940s, in response to widespread discrimination by American society, Mexican American youth created their own counter-culture movement. They called themselves pachucos and they had their own … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: Dr. David Romo, Origins of the pachucos, pachuquismo

June 25, 2022 by wpengine

MEMORIAL DAY 2022

This year Memorial Day has acquired a new meaning. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT

May 28, 2022 by wpengine

LATINOPIA EVENT 1896 TERESA URREA

Dr. David Romo is a borderlands historian with a specialty in the history of El Paso, Texas. one of the little known but important precursors to the Mexican Revolution of 1910 was the faith healer and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: Dr. David Romo, Terecita Urrea, Teresa Urrea

May 20, 2022 by wpengine

LATINOPIA EVENT 1896 LEGACY OF TERESA URREA

Dr. David Romo, a Borderlands historian, has documented the life of Teresa Urrea, a faith healer and politicla ctivist who is now considered one of the precursors to the Mexican Revolution of 1910. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: 1896 Legacy of Teresa Urrea, Dr. David Romo, Latinopia Event 1896 Teresa Urrea, Terecita Urrea, Teresa Urrea

May 20, 2022 by wpengine

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 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 ONE MARCH 1, 2025

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

March 1, 2025 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENT 1969 CHICANO STUDIES CREATED

The Chicana and Chicano Studies department at California State University Northridge was created in the Spring of 1969 following turbulent protests by African American and Mexican American students … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT

August 19, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENT DECEMBER 4, 2021 TREVIÑO AND RAZO: EYEWITNESS TO HISTORY

On August 29th, 1970 Jesús Treviño was present at the Chicano Moratorium March which became a police incited riot that ultimately resulted in the death of Los Angeles Times columnist Ruben Salazar. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: Eyewitness to History; The death of Ruben Salazar, Jesús Salvador Treviño, Joe Razo

December 5, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENT 2019 EL PASO SHOOTING AFTERMATH

In the aftermath of the purposeful killings of Latinos in Gilroy, California  and El Paso, Texas by deranged gunmen what should the response be of the Latino community? Urban planner Dr. Alvaro Huerta … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: Dr. ALvaro huerta, El Paso killings, Elpaso Massacre, Gilroy attack

September 8, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENT 1994 500 YEARS OF CHICANO HISTORY IN PICTURES PUBLISHED

Betita Martinez is a social activist and author who published 500 Years of Chicano History in Pictures in 1994. The book is a compilation of graphics and photos that chronicles Chicano history from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: 500 Years of Chicano History in Pictures, Betita Martinez

July 3, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENT 1945 U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS TORPEDOED 2

Latinopia Event 1945 USS Indianapolis Torpedoed 2 from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. After the U.S.S. Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945, 900 men clung to rafts and fought off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: Adolfo "Harpo" Celaya, U.S.S. Indianapolis

December 10, 2017 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENT 1945 U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS TORPEDOED 3

Latinopia Event 1945 USS Indianapolis3 from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. On July 30, 1945, a Japanese Imperial Navy submarine torpedoed and sank the U.S.S. Indianapolis in the Pacific. Because of its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: Adolof "Harpo" Celaya, historic sea tragedies, U.S.S. Indianapolis

December 17, 2017 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENT 1945 U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS TORPEDOED

Latinopia Event 1945 U.S.S. Indianapolis Torpedoed from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. On July 30, 1945 the Navy cruiser U.S.S. Indianapolis was torpedoed and sunk by a Japanese submarine in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: Adolfo "Harpo" Celaya, U.S.S. Indianapolis

December 10, 2017 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENT 1861 APACHE WARS 2

Latinopia Event Apache Wars2 from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. In his book, The Apache Wars, Dr. Paul Andrew Hutton chronicles the war against the Apache people that the United States government waged … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: Cochise, Dr. Paul Andrew Hutton, Geronimo, The Apache Wars, the war against the Apache people

August 21, 2016 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENT PUERTO RICO’S CRISIS – TWO

Latinopia Event Puerto Rico's Crisis - Two from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. The government of Puerto Rico has been under financial stewardship imposed by the United States Congress since it declared it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT Tagged With: Democracy Now, Juan González, Puerto Rico's economic crisis

September 24, 2017 by Tia Tenopia

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RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 05.01.25 TONY ORTEGA’S ARTISTIC JOURNEY

May 1, 2025 By wpengine

Denver Latino Artist Tony Ortega’s Artistic Journey Tony Ortega, an eminent Denver artist, has been painting for over forty years and teaching art for two decades. His creative work has been in hundreds of exhibits and permanently collected by prominent museums including the Denver Art Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the University […]

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 04.26.25

April 26, 2025 By wpengine

La Jungla de Pamela y Josué En la altura de la Cordillera Central de Puerto Rico por las crestas de Orocovis, en el barrio Pellejas Está la finca la Jungla que regentan Pamela y Josue.   Una pareja de agricultores empecinados en la más difícil de las tareas: hacer producir cinco cuerdas del terreno más […]

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SALOMON BALDENEGRO 04.17.25 FAKE VS. TRUE RIGHTEOUSNESS

April 17, 2025 By wpengine

Fake vs. true righteousness… Let us preach righteousness, and practice it.  Brigham Young, American religious leader and politician. Last month, in this space, I commented on the hypocrisy of Donald Trump and his cultists and apologists, including, to its everlasting shame, the Republican Party. Trump says he plans to establish a White House Faith Office, […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 04.26.25

April 26, 2025 By wpengine

Latino Art Enhances the Beauty of Botanical Gardens. With the arrival of Spring, Latinos are drawn to parks as well as botanical spaces that include art. A recent visit to San Antonio Botanical Gardens demonstrated to me that art can make these visits a more engaging experience. The Botanical Garden is a stunning gem of […]

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Sonia Romero is a graphic artist,muralist and print maker. In this second profile on Sonia and her work, Latinopia explores Sonia’s public murals, in particular the “Urban Oasis” mural at the MacArthur Park Metro Station in Los Angeles, California.

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LATINOPIA WORD JOSÉ MONTOYA “PACHUCO PORTFOLIO”

By Tia Tenopia on June 12, 2011

José Montoya is a renowned poet, artist and activist who has been in the forefront of the Chicano art movement. One of his most celebrated poems is titled “Pachuco Portfolio” which pays homage to the iconic and enduring character of El Pachuco, the 1940s  Mexican American youth who dressed in the stylish Zoot Suit.

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LATINOPIA WORD XOCHITL JULISA BERMEJO “OUR LADY OF THE WATER GALLONS”

By Tia Tenopia on May 26, 2013

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