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THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 01.19.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: DAVID TRUJILLO'S POLITICAL POETRY, RICARDO ROMO'S TJEANO REPORT ON RAMÓN HERNÁNDEZ AND ARCHIVING TEJANO CULTURE, DAVID TRUJILLO READS FROM NEIGHBORHOOD INTERRUPTIONS … [Read more...]

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THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 11.16.23

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: CHRISTOPHER CARMONA ON NO OTHER WORD, RICARDO ROMO ON THE TRADITIONAL ART OF VICENTE TELLES,  ROSE PORTILLO AS "PERFECTA," AND JOSEFINA LOPEZ ON REAL WOMEN HAVE … [Read more...]

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November 15, 2023 by wpengine

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...]

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September 9, 2023 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 12.30.23

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA:  HAPPY NEW YEAR! XOCHITL LAS PESTAÑAS AND HER WISH FOR THE NEW YEAR, RICARDO ROMO'S TEJANO REPORT ON THE MEXICAN TRADITION OF LOS VOLADORES, AND ARNIE AND PORFI ON NEW YEAR'S … [Read more...]

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December 30, 2023 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 5.03.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: WHAT'S CINCO DE MAYO ALL ABOUT? CARMEN TAFOLLA HONORED BY THE TEXAS INSTITUTE OF LETTERS, LOURDES PORTILLO PRESENTE AND RICARDO ROMO'S TEJANO REPORT ON LATINO ART PRINTS AT THE … [Read more...]

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May 3, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 12.21.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: RICARDO ROMO ON THE VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE, LATINOPIA ART ON THE VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE AND COCINA HERNÁNDEZ ON LA TAMALADA. As Christmas approaches we showcase two looks at the … [Read more...]

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December 21, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 12.13.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: SAL BALDENEGRO ON "LET WHOEVER IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE,"  BURUNDANGA BORICUA REVIEWS EL JEFE, A NEW BOOK ABOUT A KEY MOMENT IN PUERTORICAN HISTORY, RICARDO ROMO'S … [Read more...]

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December 13, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 12.08.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: PENSAMIENTOS WITH ALFREDO SANTOS, RICARDO ROMO'S TEJANO REPORTS ON THE HISTORY OF ARTISTS IN TEXAS, ALFREDO SANTOS INTERVIEWS LORENZO CANO, AND THE STORY OF EMMA TENAYUCA AND … [Read more...]

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December 8, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 11.28.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: THE ORIGINAL THANKSGIVING! RICARDO ROMO ON CULTURE, MEMORY AND FOLK ICONS ON DISPLAY,  AND THANKSGIVING SIDE DISH RECIPES: CALABACITAS, GUACAMOLE AND CAPIROTADA. It's that … [Read more...]

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November 28, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 11.16.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: STILL REELING! SAL BALDENEGRO ON THE AFTERMATH OF THE TRUMP VICTORY, JOSÉ UMPIERRE ON FIRST AID AFTER THE TRUMP VICTORY, ANGELA VALENZUELA ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND EQUITY … [Read more...]

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November 16, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 11.23.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: CAN TRUMP REALLY DEPORT MILLIONS? DR. LAURA BARBERENA AND DR. RICARDO ROMO WEIGH IN. BURUNDANGA BORICUA ON POST-ELECTION FIRST AID, LUIS TORRES ON THE TWILIGHT ZONE AS A WAY TO … [Read more...]

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November 23, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 11.09.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: THE ELECTION RESULTS. DR. LAURA BARBERENA AND DR. RICARDO ROMO ON WHAT THE TRUMP VICTORY SIGNALS FOR LATINOS. ALSO, WHY DID SO MANY LATINOS VOTE FOR TRUMP? AND, FACING FOUR … [Read more...]

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November 9, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 10.25.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: FERNANDO SE NOS FUÉ! LUIS TORRES REMEMBERS EL TORO AND LUIS TORRES ON FERNANDOMANIA, RICARDO ROMO VISITS NEW MEXICO AND ARTIST FREDERICO VIGIL AND This week Latinos … [Read more...]

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October 25, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 10.18.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: BURUNDANGA BORICUA ON THE LATEST POLLS IN PUERTO RICO, ALFRED SANTOS AND LA VOZ IN TEXAS, AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LEGENDARY ARTIST GILBERT MAGU LUJAN. This week José Umpierre … [Read more...]

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October 18, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 10.11.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS WITH SAL BALDENEGRO ON VOTE YOUR VALUES, RICARDO ROMO ON DAY OF THE DEAD 2024, IGNACIO GOMEZ ON THE ZOOT SUIT POSTER AND OLGA GARCÍA ECHEVERRÍA ON … [Read more...]

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October 11, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 10.06.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA:  RICARDO ROMO'S TEJANO REPORT ON AMALIA MESA-BAINS AND THE ARCHEOLOGY OF MEMORY INSTALLATION AT THE SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART, ALFREDO SANTOS RETURNS WITH MIS PENSAMIENTOS AND … [Read more...]

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October 6, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 9.20.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: RICARDO ROMO'S TEJANO REPORT ON VANGUARD PRINTS AT THE METROPOLITAN, EVENT PROFILE ON MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY,  MOMENT IN TIME: THE 16TH OF SEPTEMBER PARADE AND A CLIP FROM … [Read more...]

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September 20, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 9.27.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: XOCHITL-JULISA BERMEJO'S NEW COLLECTION OF POEMS, INCANTATION: LOVE POEMS FOR BATTLE SITES, AND BURUNDANGA BORICUA ON THE STATE OF POLITICS IN PUERTO RICO TODAY, RICARDO ROMO'S … [Read more...]

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September 27, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 9.13.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: JESÚS TREVIÑO HONORED WITH PIONEER AWARD, SAL BALDENEGRO ON SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, RICARDO ROMO ON ROLANDO BRISEÑO AND IT'S HATCH CHILE TIME! Hola Latinopians! Your … [Read more...]

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September 13, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 9.06.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: ANGELA AND EMILIO WITH A TRIBUTE TO TATCHO MINDIOLA, RICARDO ROMO'S TEJANO REPORT ON LATINO ART GAINING NATIONAL ACCLAIM, MARK GUERRERO'S EAST L.A. MUSIC STORIES WITH WILLIE … [Read more...]

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September 6, 2024 by wpengine

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 8.31.24

THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: DENISE FROST ON A PUNISHING BREED, RICARD ROMO'S 2024 ART JOURNAL , JOSÉ ANGEL GUTIÉRREZ ON VOTER REGISTRATION AND GOTV (GET OUT THE VOTE) AND IRENE DÍAZ PERFORMS WITH … [Read more...]

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August 31, 2024 by wpengine

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LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG DAN ARRELANO 03.06.26 “DEBUNKING ALAMO MYTHS”

March 31, 2019 By Tia Tenopia

Debunking the Myths of the Alamo About 6 or 7 years ago the Texas State Historical Association was having its annual event at the Menger Hotel next door to the Alamo in downtown San Antonio. I was there to listen to Dr James Crisp, Dr Andres Tijerina and of course Dr Stephen Hardin all well […]

LE PROFE QUEZADA NOS DICE 3.06.26 DISPELLING A MYTH ABOUT THE ALAMO

March 6, 2026 By wpengine

Latinopia preamble. The battle  of the Alamo is one of the iconic stories in American history and, over time, has grown in asserting the heroic valor of the Alamo defenders. Particularly significant in sustaining the Alamo mythos has been the depictions of its heroes fighting to the end against the over whelming number in General […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 03.06.26 CRUZ ORTIZ A LATINO ENTREPENEUR

March 6, 2026 By wpengine

Cruz Ortiz is a prominent San Antonio-based contemporary artist known for his Chicano-Pop style and his social activism through art. He blends personal South Texas experiences with pop culture, consumer imagery, and political themes. Ortiz’s work features bold screen prints, abstract portraits, dream-like landscapes, murals, videos, sculptures, and public installations using murals and puppet shows […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 02.27.26 LATINO ART AT SAN ANTONIO CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CENTRO DE ARTES

February 27, 2026 By wpengine

Jesús Toro Martinez is part of a new exhibition at the San Antonio Central Library presented in partnership with February 2026 Contemporary Art Month (CAM) and Launch SA. A painter of expressive landscapes and mixed‑media works, Martinez blends Latino cultural heritage with organic and unconventional materials, such as tar, rose petals, and recycled plastics. His […]

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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.

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LATINOPIA ART SONIA ROMERO 2

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 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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