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LATINOPIA PLATICA – FROM THE SALAS BROTHERS TO TIERRA

Musician, songwriter and band leader Rudy Salas left an impresisve legacy of music and an original Chicano sound when he passed away on December 29, 2020. On what would have been Rudy's 72nd birthday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA MUSIC, LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Music Tagged With: Rudy Salas Death, Rudy Salas passes, Steve Salas, Tierra

January 10, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

STEVE SALAS REMEMBERS RUDY

Musician, songwriter and band leader Rudy Salas passed away on December 29, 2021. In this Latinopia Plática Steve Salas, Rudy's brother, remembers his older brother and the plans they had for a Salas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA MUSIC, LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Music Tagged With: Rudy Salas Death, Rudy Salas passes, Steve Salas

January 10, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA PLÁTICA WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2021 IN LITERATURE

In 2020, the Covid-19 virus devastated literature, public readings were prohibited and authors found it difficult to promote and sell their books. In spite of this, authors bounced back using the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Sergio Troncoso, Texas Institute of Letters, What to expect in 2021 in literautre

January 10, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA PLÁTICA IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON MUSIC

The year 2020 was devastating for the creative arts. In this Latinopia Platica musician, singer and songwriter Louie Perez, who is also co-founder of the music group Los Lobos, comments on the impact … [Read more...]

Filed Under: INTERVIEWS, LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Music Tagged With: Impact of Covid-19 on music, Los Lobos, Louie Pérez

January 3, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA PLATICA IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON WRITING

In 2020 the coronavirus had an inordinate impact on writing and publishing in America. Authors were unable to make public appearances to promote their works. In this Latinopia Platica, Sergio … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Impact of Covid-19 on writers, Sergio Troncoso, Texas Institute of Letters

January 10, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA PLÁTICA WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2021 IN MUSIC

The music industry was devastated in 2020 by the Covid-19 virus. Musicians were forced to forego in person performances with large audiences. In this Latinopia Plática, Louie Pérez, musician, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: INTERVIEWS, LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature, Music Tagged With: Covid 19 impact on music, Louie Pérez

January 3, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA PLÁTICA IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON TEATRO

2020 was a devastating year for theatrical productions since the Covid-19 pandemic forced theaters throughout the world to close. In this Latinopia Plática, playwright Evelina Fernandez reflects on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, LATINOPIA TEATRO, Literature, Theater Tagged With: Evelina Fernandez, Impact of Covid-19 on Teatro

January 3, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA PLÁTICA WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2021 IN THEATER

In spite of the devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on the theater world, artists were able to bounce back with online ways of reaching their audiences. In this Latinopia Plática playwright … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Evelina Fernandez, Latinopia Plática

January 3, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA PLÁTICA – JUAN GÓMEZ-QUIÑONES – A MENTORING LEGACY

During his lifetime, scholar activist historian Juan Gómez-Quiñones inspired and mentored generations of Latino students and scholars. In this Latinopia Plática, scholars Devra Weber, Reynaldo Macias … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Alvaro Huerta, Devra Weber, Juan Gómez Quiñones, Reynaldo Macias

November 28, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA PLÁTICA JUAN GÓMEZ-QUIÑONES – AN ACTIVIST LEGACY

Historian, author and social activist Juan Gómez-Quiñones passed away on November 11, 2020. In this Latinopia Plática, fellow scholars Devra Weber, Alvaro Huerta and Reynaldo Macias reflect on Juan's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Alvaro Huerta, Devra Weber, Juan Gómez Quiñones, Reynaldo Macias

November 28, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA PLÁTICA JUAN GÓMEZ-QUIÑONES – A SCHOLARLY LEGACY

Professors Reynaldo Macias, Devra Weber and Alvaro Huerta have commented on the lasting impact of social activism that defined the character of Juan Gómez-Quiñones. In this Latinopia Plática, they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Alvaro Huerta, Devra Weber, Juan Gómez Quiñones, Reynaldo Macias

November 28, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Amalia Ortíz, Rant Chant Chisme

November 7, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Alvaro Huerta, Latinopia Plática, Lydia Avila, Ricardo Romo

November 7, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: 2020 Presidential Election, Alvaro Huerta, Latino Takeaways from the 2020 election, Lydia Avila, Ricardo Romo

November 7, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Alvaro Huerta, Lydia Avila, Ricardo Romo, what does Biden victor mean for Latinos

November 7, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Alejandro Morales, Latinopia Plática, Melinda Palacio, Thelma T. Reyna.

October 18, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Alejandro Morales, Melinda Palacio, Thelma T. Reyna., When the Virus Came Calling

October 18, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Thelma T. Reyna., When the Virus Came Calling

October 18, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Amalia Ortíz, Cancion Cannibal Cabaret and Other Songs, Latinopia Plática

October 3, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Amalia Ortíz, Cancion Cannibal Cabaret and Other Songs, In the Event you cannot run"

October 3, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA PLÁTICA, Literature Tagged With: Mario Acevedo, University of Doom

September 5, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

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FIERCE POLITICS with DR. ALVARO HUERTA 1.17.21 “THE WHITE NATIONALIST BARBARIANS STORM THE GATE(S) OF THE U.S. CAPITAL”

January 17, 2021 By Tia Tenopia

“The White Nationalist Barbarians Storm the Gate(s) of the U.S. Capitol” The white nationalist barbarians, aided and abetted by their Führer—President Donald J. Trump—stormed and entered the gate(s) at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. The seditionists include those who brazenly entered the so-called people’s house,[1] responsible for death, destruction and mayhem, along […]

POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 01.17.21 “DECENCY IS NOT TRANSACTIONAL”

January 17, 2021 By Tia Tenopia

Decency is not transactional… Again, by your leave, I’m going to deviate from my usual diet of politics and such and focus on a topic that is more personal, more intimate, yet just as important as (community-based or partisan) politics: gratitude. As I look around today’s political landscape, I see more enmity than friendliness. This […]

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 1.17.21

January 17, 2021 By Tia Tenopia

Crisis de la Esperanza Parte II Economía de la Desesperanza La primera parte de este ensayo atiende la conceptualización de la esperanza, asociada a la oportunidad y el modo en que se manifiesta en la dinámica de la población, la tasa de natalidad y la migración. La segunda parte enfoca en los Indicadores Económicos y […]

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 1.10.21 “CRISIS DE LA ESPERANZA”

January 10, 2021 By Tia Tenopia

Burundanga de Zocotroco Crisis de la Esperanza Completar un ciclo es ocasión de terminar y comenzar, no sin evaluar el que y como ha sido. La ultima vuelta al sol estimo que ira como El Año Catastrófico del 2020. Nos azota una pandemia que amenaza con la muerte como real e inminente y un retroceso […]

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