LATINOPIA WORD XOCHITL TIMES TWO
Latinopia Word Xochitl Times Two from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Xochitl Julisa Bermejo's debut poetry collection, Posada: Offerings of Witness and Refuge, explores both her childhood growing up in … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD AMALIA ORTÍZ “I REMEMBER”
In 2020 Amalia Ortíz was awarded the American Book Award for her book, Cancion Cannibal. In this Latinopia Plática, she reads the poem "I Remember," from her previous poetry collection, Rant, … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA “LATINOS NOT A MONOLITHIC GROUP”
Latinopia Plática Latinos Not Monolithic from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. The impact of the Latino vote in the 2020 election has demonstrated that Latinos are a powerful electoral force. In this … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA “2020 ELECTION – LATINO TAKEAWAYS”
In the 2020 Presidential Election, the Latino vote in states like Florida, Arizona and Nevada has proven to be crucial. In this Latinopia Plática Prof. Ricardo Romo, policy analyst Lydia Avila and … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA “WHAT DOES THE BIDEN VICTORY MEAN FOR LATINOS?”
The Biden Harris ticket won a resounding victory in the 2020 Presidential election. In this Latinopia Plática, Prof. Ricardo Romo, policy analyst Lydia Avila and Prof. Alvaro Huerta respond to the … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG ROSE PORTILLO 10.27.19 “DAY OF THE DEAD”
The Irish say that there are times and places on our planet when the “veil” lifts or, at the very least, grows thin. The veil refers to that which separates the dead from the living. Whatever you may … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD ANDREA GUTÍERREZ ON “HOW TO GROW OLD”
Latinopia Word How to Grow Old from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Andrea Gutierrez is a poet and short story writer. Her works have been published in Mujeres de Maiz, Bitch and make/shift. Here she reads … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA “WHEN THE VIRUS CAME CALLING”
When the Virus Came Calling is the title of a new collection of poems and prose narratives edited by Dr. Thelma T. Reyna. In this Latinopia Plática she explains how the anthology came about. With her … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA READINGS FROM “WHEN THE VIRUS CAME CALLING”
When the Virus Came Calling is the title of a new collection of poems and narrative prose edited by Thelma T. Reyna. In this Latinopia Plática poet/novelist Melinda Palacio and poet/novelist Alejandro … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA THELMA REYNA READS “SUPPOSED TO”
Thelma T. Reyna is the editor of a new collection of poems and narrative prose titled When the Virus Came Calling about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as experienced by America's authors. In this … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA AMALIA ORTÍZ “CANCIÓN CANNIBAL CABARET & OTHER SONGS”
Amalia Ortíz is a poet and spoken word performance artist whose recent book Canción Cannibal Cabaret and Other Songs was awarded the America Book Award by the Before Columbus Foundation in 2020. In … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA AMALIA ORTÍZ “IN THE EVENT YOU ARE UNABLE TO RUN.”
Amalia Ortíz is a poet and spoken word performance artist whose recent book Canción Cannibal Cabaret and Other Songs was awarded the America Book Award by the Before Columbus Foundation in 2020. The … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD MACEO MONTOYA “CIELO ROJO”
Maceo Montoya is both a graphic artist and an author. His first novel, "The Scoundrel and the Optimist," was published by the Bilingual Review Press in 2010. Maceo's paintings often inspire … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA MARIO ACEVEDO ON UNIVERSITY OF DOOM
Mario Acevedo is an acclaimed writer of science fiction and fantasy novels. His latest is University of Doom, a young adult novel which explores a crazy university where where the protagonist, Alfonso … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA TREVIÑO ON REMEMBERING AUGUST 29TH
August 29, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the historic and landmark Chicano Moratorium March in East Los Angeles which culminated in an unprovoked police attack on hundreds peacefully assembled … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA ETHNIC STUDIES LANDMARK BILL
On August 17, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 1460 which requires all undergraduate students in the California State system to take one of four courses in ethnic studies in … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA REMEMBERING TRINI LÓPEZ
Musician and singer Trini Lopez passed away on August 9, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19. In this Latinopia Platica, Mike Gomez a family friend of Trini, recalls his music and legacy. … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA PUERTO RICAN BALLOT DEBACLE
On Tuesday, August 9, the primary elections in Puerto Rico were disrupted when sixty percent of the ballots failed to reach the voting sites. The disarray caused by foul ups in the voting process … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA REMEMBERING AUGUST 3, 2019
Latinopia Plática Remembering August 3, 2019 from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. On August 3, 2019, a deranged gunman fueled by hatred for Mexicans and Mexican Americans opened fire at a Walmart in El … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA HOPE BORDER INSTITUTE
In the wake of the killing of twenty-three people in El Paso, Texas on August 3, 2019, artist María Natividad built a shrine and painted a image of the Virgin of Guadalupe to honor the fallen victims. … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLATICA EDWARD VIDAURRE PANDEMIA & OTHER POEMS
Edward Vidaurre is a poet based in McAllen, Texas. His most recent book of poetry, Pandemia & Other Poems, and is published by Aztlán Libre Press. In this Latinopia Plática Edward reads the poems … [Read more...]