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LATINOPIA WORD ALBERTO RÍOS “SPANISH”

The struggle for bilingual education that respects a child's native language while teaching him English has been a hard fought victory. But there was time when Mexican American children were subjected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature

February 17, 2013 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA BOOK REVIEW “MIXQUIAHUALA LETTERS”

The Mixquiahuala Letters Written by Ana Castillo Publication: 1986, Bilingual Press [Republished by Doubleday/Anchor Books in 1992] 138 pages ISBN: 0-385-42013-7 Reviewed by Thelma T. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA BOOK REVIEW, PIONEER AMERICAN LATINA AUTHORS Tagged With: American Book Award, Ana Castillo, Argentinian authors, Hopscotch, interactive novel, Julio Cortázar, Latina author, Latinopia, New Mexico, pioneer American Latina authors, The Mixquiahuala Letters, Thelma T. Reyna.

March 3, 2013 by

LATINOPIA WORD “THE THREE LOUIES 2”

“The Three Louies” is a performance conversation about growing up in East Los Angeles by three accomplished Mexican Americans. Luis J. Rodríguez is author of the acclaimed memoir, “Always Running,” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature

February 4, 2013 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA WORD FRANK SIFUENTES

Frank Sifuentes (1932-2012) was a pioneering writer, educator, community activist and mentor. He passed away on October 8, 2012.  Latinopia documented Frank's reading of his short story, "The Bean … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Chicano Literature, Frank Sifuentes, Latinos in Hollywood, USC Chicano activism

October 14, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA ART “LETTERS TO SIQUEIROS”

2012 marks the 80th anniversary of the unveiling of the mural,"America Tropical," painted by Mexican muralists David Alfaro Siqueiros in 1932.  The mural was later whitewashed because of its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, LATINOPIA ART Tagged With: America Tropical, Barbara Carrasco, censored art, David Alfaro Siquieros, East Los Streeetscapers, John Valadez, public art censored, Wayne Healy

October 8, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

RODOLFO “CORKY” GONZALES “IN HIS OWN WORDS”

RODOLFO ‘CORKY GONZALES IN HIS OWN WORDS 1)  “I am Joaquin,/ Lost in a world of confusion,/ Caught up in a whirl of a gringo society/ Confused by the rules." -I Am Joaquin, epic poem 2)  “I am … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature

July 16, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA EVENT 2012 LIBROTRAFICANTES 2

After leaving Houston, Texas, the librotraficante banned book caravan arrived in El Paso, Texas on March 14, 2012. They were met with open arms by local poets and community activists who welcomed the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA EVENT, LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: banned Latino authors, banned Latino books, Librotraficantes, Tucson Mexican American Studies banned

April 2, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA MUSIC OLMECA “RAISE YOUR HANDS!”

Olmeca (David Barragán) is a song lyricist and rapper whose high energy performances propel a deep seated love of humanity. He performs here his original composition, "Raise Your Hands!" at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA MUSIC, Music

February 6, 2011 by Tia Tenopia

TOP TEN LATINO ALBUMS OF ALL TIME

TOP TEN LATINO ALBUMS OF ALL TIME ______________________________________________________________________________ As with other Latinopia lists, the criteria used was: is the work of art still valid, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: FEATURES, Music

June 12, 2010 by

LATINOPIA DOCUMENT – 1966 EL PLAN DE DELANO

  March 17, 1966 EL PLAN DE DELANO CONTEXT: On September 16, 1965, the 6,000 members of the United Farm Workers Association voted to strike California grape growers for higher salaries and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DOCUMENTS, History

March 6, 2010 by

LATINOPIA WORD DENISE CHÁVEZ “CORRINE”

Denise Chávez is a New Mexico author whose novel "Face of an Angel" won the American Book Award. Her coming of age novel, "The Last of the Menu Girls" is a classic of Latina literature. In her piece … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Chicana Writers, Denise Chávez, Last of the Menu Girls, Latina Writers, Novena Narrativas, What's New

April 15, 2013 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA MOMENT IN TIME CÉSAR CHÁVEZ FUNERAL

Renowned labor leader and President of the United Farm Workers Union César Chávez died on April 23, 1993.  On April 29th, more than 50,000 people attended his funeral in Delano, California. This was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, MOMENT IN TIME Tagged With: César Chávez Funeral, Legacy of Cesar Chavez

March 31, 2013 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA CINEMA JOHN VALADEZ ON ‘FIRE”

John Valadez is an accomplished documentary filmmaker who directed and produced the award-winning PBS documentary "The Chicano Wave" and the highly acclaimed documentary "The Longoria Affair."  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA CINEMA Tagged With: John Valdez Filmmaker, Latino Americans

March 24, 2013 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA SHOWCASE KENNETH CASTILLO “COUNTERPUNCH”

Kenneth Castillo is a director whose dramatic short "Day at the Theater" won the 2007 Imagen Award for Best Theatrical Shot Film. Since then Kenneth has been busy directing features, the latest of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinema/TV, LATINOPIA SHOWCASE Tagged With: Boxing films, Counterpunch, Kenneth Castillo, Latino Cinema

March 11, 2013 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA WORD DAGOBERTO GILB “ON AWARDS”

Dagoberto Gilb is one of America's leading authors of short stories and novels.  His short story collection, "The Magic of Blood" won the 1994 PEN/Hemingway award. His writings have appeared in The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Dagoberto Gilb, Latino authors, leading Latinos, Texas authors

February 25, 2013 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG DR. RUDY ACUÑA

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE? I have noticed that more than a few academicians have joined the sport of criticizing some of the icons of the Chicana/o Movement. It concerns me because the criticism is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG Tagged With: Chicano Studies debates, criticism in Chicano studies, Dr. Rudy Acuna

February 24, 2013 by

ANGELA’S PHOTO OF THE WEEK 1.27.13

Angela María Ortiz S. is a Los Angeles-based working photographer who covers many events in the Latino political, entertainment and artistic community for a variety of news services. She is also a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Angela's Photo of the Week Tagged With: Angela Ortiz, Griffith Park Observatory, Photo of the Week

January 28, 2013 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA WORD THE THREE LOUIES

"The Three Louies" is a performance conversation about growing up in East Los Angeles by three accomplished Mexican Americans. Luis J. Rodríguez  is author of the acclaimed memoir, "Always Running," … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Aspen Writers Foundation, Louie Pérez, Luis J. Rodriguez, Luis Torres, The Three Louies

January 28, 2013 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA MUSIC MARK GUERRERO “THE BALLAD OF CARLOS ALMARÁZ”

Mark Guerrero is a singer/songwriter whose lyrics often touch on social themes. He performs here his original composition commemorating the legendary Chicano artist Carlos Almaráz who passed away in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA MUSIC, Music Tagged With: Carlos Almaraz, Chicano Art, Chicano Music, Mark Guerrero

January 7, 2013 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA MUSIC DAVID GARZA ‘SHELLFISH”

David Garza is a singer and songwriter whose evocative lyrics reflect a thoughtful subtlety. He performs here an original composition, "Shellfish," a song about a bittersweet break-up. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA MUSIC, Music Tagged With: "Shellfish, Chicano Music, David Garza

December 24, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA WORD AMARILIS MARTÍNEZ

Amarilis Martinez is a poetry and prose writer who resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is currently pursuing an M.A. in Education at Alverno College. In 2010 she participated in Michael Sedano's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature Tagged With: Amarilis Martínez, Chicana poetry, Festival de Flor y Canto, Latina literature, Latina Poetry

December 9, 2012 by Tia Tenopia

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RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 7.17.25 ART “QUINCEANERA” AT THE BORDERLANDS

July 17, 2025 By wpengine

An Art “Quinceanera” in the Borderlands. An exhibition featuring large prints by a talented cohort of borderland artists opened last week  [July 12, 2025] at the Centro Cultural Aztlan in San Antonio, Texas.  The Centro press release described the exhibit as a prime example of community artists engaging “in the deeply rooted democratic art form of […]

TALES OF TORRES 7.17.25 DONALD TRUMP- TERROR AND INTIMIDATION

July 17, 2025 By wpengine

Terror and Intimidation Are the Order of the Day The Pendejo-in-Chief got to sign his Big Beautiful Baloney Bill into law. The consequences will be felt for a long time. None of them good, unless you are among the wealthiest folks in the country. They will get permanent tax breaks and other nest-feathering favors. For […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 07.10.25 LUIS LOPEZ BORDERLANDS ARTIST

July 10, 2025 By wpengine

Luis Lopez: Borderlands Artist Looks Forward to His Exhibit in Mexico Borderland artist Luis Lopez moved from Laredo, Texas to San Antonio nearly 50 years ago to pursue his passion for creating art. Over the past five decades, Lopez has received recognition on both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border for his diverse and transformative body […]

BURUNDANGA BORICUA (ENGLISH) 07.10.25 WE WILL CONTINUE TO CONSPIRE

July 10, 2025 By wpengine

We’ve been able to…or not. The signature is on paper and the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) that dictates the domestic policy for President Trump’s second administration is the current mandate for the United States. The Institute of Taxes and Economic Policy anticipates three options to meet the law: cut investment in health and food assistance, […]

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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 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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