LATINOPIA ART AZTLÁN ART SHOW
In 2003, Frank Garcia curated the first Aztlan Art Show at the dA gallery in Pomona, California. The show brought together different generations of Chicano and Chicana artists. Since that time, the … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA CINEMA JOHN VALADEZ ON “PREJUDICE AND PRIDE”
John Valadez is the producer and director of two episodes of the six part PBS documentary series Latino Americans. In the episode titled "Prejudice and Pride," he tackles the story of the Chicano … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD PAT MORA REMEMBERS TOMÁS RIVERA
Dr. Tomás Rivera ( 1935-1984) is the pioneering author of the acclaimed novel "And the Earth Did Not Devour Him." An activist and educator, Tomás was the first Chicano to be named Chancellor within … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA BOOK REVIEW “BIRD OF PARADISE: HOW I BECAME LATINA”
BIRD OF PARADISE: HOW I BECAME LATINA By Raquel Cepeda Reviewed by By Thelma T. Reyna ___________________________________________ Raquel Cepeda’s memoir, Bird of Paradise: How I Became … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD JORGE GUILLEN “I WOKE UP THIS MORNING”
Jorge Guillen is a poet, artist and activist from Lamont, California. The son of immigrant parents from Michoacan, Mexico, he attended a rally calling for comprehensive immigration reform in … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG MANUEL MEDRANO “EL PLAN DE SANTA BARBARA”
Dr. Manuel F. Medrano is Professor of History at the University of Texas at Brownsville specializing in Mexican American history and culture. In this guest blog he brings his historical perspective to … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA CINEMA EDWARD “JUNIOR” GONZALEZ
Edward "Junior" Gonzalez is a director and cinematographer from the San Francisco bay Area who is a second-generation Salvadoran American. In his recent documentary, "Words of Revolution," he … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA SHOWCASE “WORDS OF REVOLUTION”
Edward “Junior” Gonzalez is a second generation Salvadoran American who is also a director and freelance cameraman working in San Francisco. He is concerned about the negative perceptions many … [Read more...]
RICKY LUV VIDEO “MIRACLE”
Ricardo Acuña is an author of three books of poetry and recently published a graphic novel, "The Realm." Ricardo offers Latinopia visitors a monthly video blog "Ricky Luv Video." Here is his touching … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA BOOK REVIEW “HOW FIRE IS A STORY, WAITING”
How Fire Is a Story, Waiting by Melinda Palacio Reviewed by Thelma T. Reyna ___________________________________________ Melinda Palacio’s first full-length volume of poetry was birthed with … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD RUBÉN MARTÍNEZ “DESERT AMERICA”
Rubén Martínez is an author and performer. His books "Crossing Over" and"The New Americans" have been widely acclaimed. In his latest book, "Desert America," he recounts a ten-year spiritual and … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC OLMECA “GO TO HELL!”
Olmeca is the performance name of Los Angeles-based David Barrgán, an incredibly talented song lyricist, poet, performer and rapper. His powerful imagery reflects the issues and concerns of today's … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA SHOWCASE DANIEL RIOS “INUNDATION”
Daniel Rios is an eighteen-year-old high school student at Eastwood High School in El Paso, Texas. "Inundation" is a short dramatic film which he wrote, produced, directed and edited. He aspires to … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA MOMENT IN TIME RICARDO FALCON PRESS CONFERENCE
MOMENT IN TIME RICARDO FALCON PRESS CONFERENCE In September of 1972, the La Raza Unida political party, made up primarily of Mexican Americans and other Latinos, convened its national convention … [Read more...]
PAN DULCE. WHAT DO YOU CALL THAT?
PAN DULCE! (MEXICAN PASTRY) ______________________________________________________________________________ Throughout the United States many people awaken each morning with one thing in mind: Pan … [Read more...]
EVENT PROFILE – 1970 NATIONAL CHICANO MORATORIUM
AUGUST 29, 1970 CHICANO MORATORIUM MARCH Historically, Mexican Americans have defended their country and have distinguished themselves in the wars of the United States. Mexican Americans fought in … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD ABELARDO DELGADO
Abelardo "Lalo" Delgado (1930 - 2004) is one of the ground-breaking pioneers of Chicano poetry. A social activist as well as an author, he was as comfortable on a picket line or at a political rally … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA BOOK REVIEW “AFRO- 6 ” REVIEWED BY ERNIE HOGAN
THE COLLIDING WORLDS OF AFRO-6. Dell Books, 1969 By Hank Lopez Reviewed by Ernest Hogan ___________________________________ Chicano ain’t no pure thing. Ain’t no puro Chicano. Puro … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD LEVI ON RAÚL AND JOSÉ
HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH Homenaje a la Maestría By Levi Romero I not long after my high school English teacher had passed the colored pencils out I summoned her attention I can’t see what … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA CINEMA CARLOS AVILA ON “MASKED MEN”
Carlos Avila is a producer and director whose credits include the PBS series Foto-Novelas (1997) and the feature film Price of Glory (200) which starred Jimmy Smits. His latest project is a PBS … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA BOOK REVIEW “LATINO AMERICANS”
LATINO AMERICANS -The Companion Book to the PBS documentary Series Written by Ray Suarez, Celebra Press, 2013. Reviewed by Denis Bixler-Marquez _____________________________________ Behind … [Read more...]