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LATINOPIA HERO BILL RICHARDSON

THE LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS MOURNS THE PASSING OF BILL RICHARDSON Washington, DC - LULAC is deeply saddened by the passing of Bill Richardson, a loyal and trusted leader whose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO, THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA, Tia Tenopia Tagged With: Bill Richardson, Latinopia Hero, This week on Latinopia, Tia Tenopia

September 9, 2023 by wpengine

LATINOPIA HERO ROBERTO CINTLI RODRIGUEZ

The following article was written by Enrique Murillo Jr.  who remembers Dr. Roberto Cintli" Rodríguez as a friend, amigo, mentor, elder, social justice activist, columnist, prolific writer, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Dr. Roberto Cintli Rodriguez, Enrique J. Murillo Jr., Latinopia Hero

August 5, 2023 by wpengine

LATINOPIA HERO LUPE ONTIVEROS – A REMEMBRANCE

Lupe Ontiveros - A Remembrance By Jesús Treviño _______________________________________________ On July 26, 2012, acclaimed actress Lupe Ontiveros passed away, the victim of cancer. She left … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA HERO

July 30, 2012 by JT

LATINOPIA HERO GLORIA MOLINA – A CHICANA PIONEER

GLORIA MOLINA: A CHICANA PIONEER. Like many, many others, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Gloria Molina. She had battled cancer for three years. Accolades poured in from public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, LATINOPIA HERO, Tales of Torres Tagged With: Gloria Molina, Luis R.. Torres, Passing of Gloria Molina

May 20, 2023 by wpengine

LATINOPIA HERO DR. ARMANDO NAVARRO

Dr. Armando Navarro was an acclaimed scholar, community activist and mentor to generations of students. He passed away on April 19, 2022. Immigrant rights attorney Russell Jaurequi remembers his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Dr. Armando Navarro, Russell Jaurequi

April 29, 2022 by wpengine

LATINOPIA HERO ROLANDO HINOJOSA-SMITH

Remembering a Premier Chicano Writer: Rolando Hinojosa-Smith by Dr. Ricardo Romo Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, a long-time professor of Spanish, English, and Creative Writing at the University of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Latinopia Hero, Ricardo Romo, Rolando Hinojosa Smith

April 25, 2022 by wpengine

LATINOPIA HERO JORGE BUSTAMANTE

En Paz Descanses Jorge He walked into the huge cafeteria at John Kennedy High School in San Antonio’s southwest side off General McMullen Drive looking for the “Lideres de MAYO” he said.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Dr. Jorge Bustamante, José Angel Gutíerrez, Latinopia Hero

April 3, 2021 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 HERO DR. ARTURO ROSALES

Dr. Arturo Rosales is an Arizona-based historian and author of the acclaimed book, Chicano! History of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement. Latinopia is proud to honor Dr. Arturo Rosales for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: A Dictionary of Latino Civil Rights History, Arturo Rosales, Chicano! History of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement, Dr. F. Arturo Rosales, Testimonio: A documentary History of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement

August 23, 2015 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO GREGG BARRIOS PRESENTE!

Chicano Polymath Passes into the Pantheon of Great Raza Artists, Intellectuals, and Provocateurs by B. V. Olguín Gregg Barrios—Chicano educator, poet, playwright, journalist, activist, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Ben Olguin, Gregg Barrios, Latinopia Hero

September 11, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO DR. FELIPE DE ORTEGO Y GASCA

Felipe de Ortego y Gasca was a major in the United States Air Force before embarking on a pioneering career as a scholar, literary critic and educator. Ironically, his literary career only began after … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO

June 24, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO JUAN GÓMEZ-QUIÑONES

“In Memory  of the Legendary Dr. Juan Gómez-Quiñones” “Anti-Mexicanism is a form of nativism practiced by colonialists and their inheritors.”  --Dr. Juan Gómez-Quiñones (2017) Tuesday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Dr. Juan Gomez Quinones, Passing of Juan Gomez Quinones

November 14, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO – GARY KELLER

  Dr. Gary Francisco Jiménez Keller, Author, social activist and founder and publisher/editor of Bilingual Review press and Regents Professor at Arizona State University passed away on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Bilingual Review Press, Gary Keller, Gary Keller passes

July 25, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO REMEMBERING DR. FRANCISCO ARTURO ROSALES

Dr. Francisco Arturo Rosales passed away on December 22, 2016. He left behind an enviable body of published works and inspirational leadership for the Chicano community. I was fortunate to be able … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: ASU Professor has died, Dr. Arturo Rosales, Dr. Arturo Rosales Passing

January 15, 2017 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO YOLANDA LOPEZ

YOLANDA LOPEZ LATINOPIA HERO Yolanda M. Lopez (Nov. 1, 1942- September 3, 2021) is a Chicana painter, printmaker, filmmaker, photographer and social activist. A strong feminist whose works … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Latinopia Hero, Portrait of the Artist as the Virgin of Guadalupe, Yolanda Lopez

September 18, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

BETITA MARTINEZ PRESENTE! A LATINOPIA HERO

Elizabeth “Betita” Martinez, author and lifelong champion for the rights of Latinos in the United States and oppressed people worldwide passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in San Francisco, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG, LATINOPIA HERO, Literature Tagged With: 1969 Women's Caucus, 500 Years of Chicano History, Betita Martinez

July 3, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO – HENRY DARROW

Henry Darrow -  A Remembrance By Dr. Frank Javier García Berumen Henry Darrow, veteran Latino actor of stage, film, and television; as well as social activist passed away on March 14th, in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA CINEMA, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Frank Berumen, Henry Darrow, Passing of Henry Darrrow

March 20, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HEROES – THOSE WE LOST IN 2020

2020 has been a devastating year for many reasons not the least of which are the many luminary creative people who passed away. Among them (not a full list) we must note and pay tribute to the legacy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Latino celebs who passed away in 2020, Thise We Lost in 2020

January 3, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO REMEMBERING BOBBY LEE VERDUGO

Remembering Bobby Lee Verdugo I was excruciatingly sad to learn that Robert (Bobby Lee) Verdugo died this week. I got a call from his wife, Yoli. He had a heart attack, following other serious … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Bobby Lee Verdugo, Latinopia Hero, Luis R, Tales of Torres, Torres

May 9, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO REMEMBERING SOLEDAD “CHOLE” ALATORRE

Chole Alatorre was one of the best organizers in labor for decades. She did not get the notoriety other labor leaders did such as César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, Miguel Contreras or Mike García from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Chole Alatorre, Dolores Huerta, Rosalio Munoz

April 25, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO DR. FRANK MEZA

On July 4, 2019 Dr. Frank Meza, a sports enthusiast and respected leader in the medical community, passed away. He had attended Cal State Northridge, UCLA and UC Davis where he earned his medical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Aztlan Track Club, Dr. Frank Meza

July 20, 2019 by Tia Tenopia

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RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 9.22.23 LATINOS CELEBRATE DIEZ-Y-SEIS

September 22, 2023 By wpengine

Latinos Celebrate Mexican Independence, Diez y Seis, With San Antonio Philharmonic Orchestra September has been an amazing month for Lanier High School as it celebrated its 100th anniversary on September 13th and followed up by hosting the San Antonio Philharmonic for a Diez y Seis Celebration [September 16]. Both events had historical significance for the […]

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 9.15.23

September 15, 2023 By wpengine

Barrio Mistress of the Words… No writer can be the ‘Master of the Words’ without loving them! Mehmet Murat Ildan, Turkish playwright and novelist Per the opening quote above, Silviana (aka Silvia) Wood is a Master (Mistress?) of the Words, for she loves words, and by all appearances, they love her back. This Silvia-Words love […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 9.15.23 SAN ANTONIO’S FOTOSEPTIEMBRE FESTIVAL

September 15, 2023 By wpengine

Latino Artists Featured in San Antonio’s FotoSeptiembre Festival Michael Mehl, the founder and director of the photography festival FOTOSEPTIEMBRE-SAFOTO, describes himself as a composer, musician, photographer, digital artist, and writer. For the past two decades, Mehl has been producing, curating, and promoting many artists, especially those who work in photography. I relied on him this […]

RICARDO ROMOS TEJANO REPORT 9.09.23 AL RENDON’S 50 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE

September 9, 2023 By wpengine

A Photographer of Latino Culture: Al Rendon’s 50-Year Retrospective Exhibit Al Rendon’s retrospective exhibit at the Witte Museum in San Antonio is both illuminating and fascinating. It is illuminating because the artist demonstrates a keen ability to capture available light and shadows with his lens, at times giving his images a near-magical quality. It is […]

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