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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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG Tagged With: Latinopia Guest Blog, Targeted boycotts, Tony Phoenix

February 22, 2025 by wpengine

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG Tagged With: Latinopia Guest Blog

February 14, 2025 by wpengine

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...]

Filed Under: Arnie & Porfi, LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG, LATINOPIA HERO, Literature, Sara Ines Calderon

January 17, 2025 by wpengine

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...]

Filed Under: FEATURES, Literature

January 17, 2025 by wpengine

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Chicana Poets, Maria R. Berumen

July 16, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG, Literature Tagged With: Dr. Angela Valenzuela, Subtractive Schooling: U.S.-Mexican Youth and the Politics of Caring

December 27, 2024 by wpengine

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG, Literature Tagged With: Alfredo Santos, La Voz, Lorenzo Cano

December 8, 2024 by wpengine

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG Tagged With: Dr. Angela Valenzuela, Latinopia Guest Blog

November 16, 2024 by wpengine

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Dr. Laura Barberena, Dr. Ricardo Romo, Trump Victory

November 9, 2024 by wpengine

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD Tagged With: Dr. Laura Barberena, Dr. Ricardo Romo, Trump Victory

November 9, 2024 by wpengine

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Dr. Laura Barberena, Dr. Ricardo Romo, Trump Victory

November 9, 2024 by wpengine

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Chicana poetry, code switching bilingual poetry, Latina Poetry, Olga García-Echeverría

June 22, 2013 by Tia Tenopia

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...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Jose Monotya, Jose Monotya dies at 81 years, Passing of a Chicano legend, What's New

June 12, 2011 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA WORD XOCHITL-JULISA BERMEJO INCANTATION

Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo's latest collection of poems is titled Incantation: Love Poems for battle sites. The collection came about when Xochitl was awarded a residency at the Gettysburg Memorial War … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Incantation: Love Poems for Battle Sites, Xochitl Julisa Bermejo

September 27, 2024 by wpengine

LATINOPIA WORD XOCHITL-JULISA BERMJEO reads from INCANTATION

Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo's latest collection of poems is title Incantation: Love Poems fro battle Sites. The poems cover a range of themes. Here she reads to poems from the collection, Battlefields and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Incantation: Love Poems for Battle Sites, Xochitl Julisa Bermejo

September 27, 2024 by wpengine

DR. TATCHO MINDIOLA TRIBUTE BY DR. ANGELA VALENZUELA AND DR. EMILIO ZAMORA

Tatcho, the son of Hortencia and Tatcho Mindiola Sr. and a retired Professor in Chicano Studies and Sociology at the University of Houston, passed away on August 17 with his wife, Cindy Mindiola, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG, Literature Tagged With: Dr. Angela Valenzuela, Emilio Zamora, Latinopia Guest Blog

September 6, 2024 by wpengine

LATINOPIA WORD DENISE FROST A PUNISHING BREED

Denise Frost is the author of the crime novel A Punishing Breed. She spoke to Latinopia about how her experiences as an administrator at a Los Angeles liberal arts college inspired her novel and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: A Punishing Breed, Denise Frost, Latinopia Word

August 31, 2024 by wpengine

LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG JOSÉ ANGEL GUTIÉRREZ 2024 VOTER REGISTRATION & GOTV

How We  Should Do Voter Registration and GOTV I just wrote some suggestions in letter 16, begin with those but let me expand. First, Raza folks need to be asked in person for their vote. Your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG, Literature Tagged With: José Angel Gutíerrez, Latinopia Guest Blog, Voter registration and GOTV in 2024

August 31, 2024 by wpengine

LATINOPIA WORD ERNESTO HOGAN ON WRITING SCIENCE FICTION

Ernesto Hogan is the celebrated author of the novels High Aztech, Smoking Mirror Blues and Cortez on Jupiter. His latest collection of Chicano science fiction is titled Guerilla Mural of a Siren's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature

August 23, 2024 by wpengine

LATINOPIA WORD ERNESTO HOGAN GUERILLA MURAL OF A SIREN’S SONG

Ernesto Hogan is arguably the preeminent Chicano science fiction author whose novels include High Aztech, Smoking Mirror Blues and Cortez on Jupiter, His latest collection of science fiction stories … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Ernesto Hohan, Guerilla Mural of a Siren's song

August 17, 2024 by wpengine

LATINOPIA WORD ALBERTO RÍOS “HOW TO WRITE A POEM”

 LATINOPIA WORD ALBERTO RÍOS "HOW TO WRITE A POEM" from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Alberto "Tito" Ríos is a celebrated poet and author who has published ten books of poetry, three short story … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature

November 27, 2011 by Tia Tenopia

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RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 5.31.25 LATINOS INFLUENCE NEW YORK ART SCENE

May 31, 2025 By wpengine

Latino Artists Are Influencing the New York City Art Scene. I love New York City [NYC], a city with world-class museums, brilliant theatre, opera and orchestra venues, fabulous art galleries, artists’ studios, and more than twenty-three thousand restaurants to delight and often surprise every taste. What I love best about this great city is its […]

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 5.23.25 – EMINENT DANGER

May 23, 2025 By wpengine

In 2012, in Puerto Rico there were 13,000 farms; in the recent agricultural census, between 8 and 10,000 farms are recorded; a substantial decrease in the figure reported for 2012. At present, the agricultural sector of the Puerto Rican economy reports approximately 0.62% of the gross domestic product, which produces 15% of the food consumed […]

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 5.23.25 MORE ON THE NEED TO GROW

May 23, 2025 By wpengine

The title of the documentary, The Need to Grow by Rob Herring and Ryan Wirick,  is suggestive. Its abstract character is enough to apply in a general and also in a particular way. The Need to Grow applies to both the personal and to so many individuals. At the moment, the need for growth in […]

MIS PENSAMIENTOS with ALFEDO SANTOS 5.31.25

May 31, 2025 By wpengine

Bienvenidos otra vez a La Voz Newspaper. Como pueden veren la portada de este ejemplar, tenemos al maestro de la musica de Mariachi Zeke Castro. As you read his story you will discover the long trajectory of his career across the United States and his impact of Mariachi music education in the Austin Independent School […]

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By Tia Tenopia on October 20, 2013

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.

Category: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature

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

By Tia Tenopia on May 26, 2013

Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo is a poet and teacher from Asuza, California. She volunteered with No More Deaths, a humanitarian organization providing water bottles in the Arizona desert where immigrants crossing from Mexico often die of exposure. She read her poem, “Our Lady of the Water Gallons” at a Mental Cocido (Mental Stew) gathering of Latino authors […]

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