LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG DR. FRANK BERUMEN THE DELUSIONAL POLICIES OF RACIAL SUPREMACY
The Delusional Policies of Racial Supremacy by Dr. Frank Garcia Berumen We are witnessing an authoritarian and … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA BLOG MICHEAL SEDANO: NEVER FORGOTTEN, GONE FOREVER
Uphill from where I’ve stopped to stare, a skip loader scrapes its yellow claw across the cement slab that, today, is what remains of where I used to live. A dream house built upon the legacy of an … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD DR. ALVARO HUERTA WHAT HAS BEEN RESPONSE TO TRUMP’S ACTION?
In the first few weeks of the Trump Presidency has been marked by Presidential decrees and draconian measures designed to dismantle key governmental institutions and American values all under the … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD DR. ALVARO HUERTA HOW CAN YOU FIND YOUR FIGHT-BACK TRENCH?
In the wake of the Trump Presidential victory and the many cruel and arbitrary legal and illegal measures he has undertaken, many Americans are feeling disheartened. Latinopia asked Dr. Alvaro Huerta, … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD CAN TRUMP REALLY DEPORT MILLIONS?
President Elect Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of people to Mexico. But is this really feasible? Dr. Laura Barberena, a political analyst with Viva Politics and Dr. Ricardo Romo, President … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG FINDING YOUR FIGHT-BACK TRENCH 03.22.25
FINDING YOUR FIGHT-BACK TRENCH By Bobbi Murray Mere weeks since the inauguration of the 2nd Trump Administration, many of us remain gobsmacked and gasping and scrambling for a response. Taking a … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG IS TRUMP PRESIDENCY THE NEW TWILIGHT ZONE?
IS THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY THE NEW TWILIGHT ZONE? On January 20, 2025 Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America. It’s peculiar to think of the inauguration of a … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD JOSÉ MONTOYA “EL LOUIE”
José Montoya is a renowned poet, artist and political activist. Here he reads from his celebrated bilingual poem, "El Louie," a reading that took place at Occidental College in Los Angeles, … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG TARGETED BOYCOTTS by TONY PHOENIX 2.22.25
This commentary was in response to a call for a mass boycott of La Michoacana chain and for a broader boycott of all those that are profiting from our community or the repression its facing. It was … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG: TO ACCOMPLISH THE IMPOSSIBLE
An anonymous contributor has posted the article below from the LaRed website. Latinopia felt the content merited more widespread distribution and is, therefore, reposting it herein. While the author … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG MICHAEL SEDANO AND RUDY CH. GARCIA 1.17.25
FIRE BURNS NOTHING BUT STUFF La Bloga-Tuesday (1.07.25) welcomes the temporary return of an OG La Bloga veterano, the founder himself, Rudy Ch. García. Motivated by the horrendous California … [Read more...]
PALISADES AND EATON: WHERE TO GET HELP
In the wake of the devastating and catastrophic fires that have swept the Southern California a number of agencies are offering support for fire victims. Here is a partial listing. California … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD MARIA R. BERUMEN
Maria R. Berumen is a poet residing in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. She has been writing poetry since childhood and has published three volumes of Poemas de Fe y Esperanza (Poems … [Read more...]
ANGELA VALENZUELA SUBTRACTIVE SCHOOLING: U.S. MEXICAN YOUTH AND THE POLITICS OF CARING
Before the end of 2024, I want to highlight that this year marks the 25th anniversary of my award-winning book, Subtractive Schooling: U.S.-Mexican Youth and the Politics of Caring, published by the … [Read more...]
ALFREDO SANTOS INTERVIEWS LORENZO CANO
Lorenzo Cano is one of those “silent” leaders of the Chicano Movement. Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, he became the Associate Director of the Center for Mexican American Studies at the … [Read more...]
ANGELA VALENZUELA ON A DEI (DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION) DREAM
Last Night's DEI Dream: Art and a Change of Heart Will Save the World by Angela Valenzuela, Ph.D. Perhaps inspired by the Day of the Dead and my deep thoughts and prayers these days on … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD WHY DID SO MANY LATINOS VOTE FOR TRUMP?
The election of Donald Trump as Prsident of the United States came as a shock to many Latinos, particularly because it involved large numbers of Latinos who voted for Trump. Latinopia asked Dr. Laura … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD WHAT DOES THE TRUMP VICTORY SIGNAL FOR LATINOS?
Dr. Laura Barberena, creator of Viva Politics, and Dr. Ricardo Romo, President Emeritus of the University of Texas at San Antonio, respond to the question, what does the Trump electoral victory signal … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD WHAT SHOULD ACTIVISTS DO NOW?
In the aftermath of the Trump victory, many Latinos are asking themselves what now? What should activists Latinos do in preparation of four more years of Trump? Dr. Laura Barberena of Viva Politics … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD OLGA GARCÍA ECHEVERRÍA “LENGUALISTIC ALGO”
Olga García-Echeverría is a narrative writer and poet who was born and raised in East Los Angeles. Her book, "Falling Angels," is split in half between stories and poems, and features a bilingual … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD JOSÉ MONTOYA “PACHUCO PORTFOLIO”
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 … [Read more...]