Latino arts, history and culture
José M. Umpierre Confessions of an Aged Anti-imperialist. The recent meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska has been seen as the management of two powerful nations that flirt with the … [Read more...]
Burundanga de Zocotroco José M. Umpierre Confesiones de un Viejo Antiimperialista Realengo . La reunión recién celebrada entre Trump y Putin en … [Read more...]
Salomón Huerta is an acclaimed artist whose works have been exhibited at the 2000 Whitney Biennial, the Hammer Museum at UCLA and the Santa Monica Museum of Art. He is perhaps best known for his … [Read more...]
Salomón Huerta is an acclaimed artist whose works have been exhibited at the 2000 Whitney Biennial, the Hammer Museum at UCLA and the Santa Monica Museum of Art.Latinopia asked Salomón what propels an … [Read more...]
The Great Wall of Los Angeles: The Art and History of Latino Muralism The Great Wall of Los Angeles is one of the prodigious “Eighth Wonders” of Chicano art. The public art mural stretches … [Read more...]
When Jo Emma and I watch the ten o'clock nightly news in Spanish on Telemundo, I have noticed that the news reporters when they refer to the United States, they say, "Estados Unidos," and on the … [Read more...]
JUDY BACA IN HER OWN WORDS: When I first became aware of the Chicano Movement was watching the walk-outs in East Los Angeles. I watched on television and began to wonder and question what I was … [Read more...]
Arthur Lopez: A Contemporary Latino Artist Innovates Old Santero Traditions. Arthur Lopez's electrifying exhibit at King Gallery during the Spanish Market weekend in Santa Fe drew an enthusiastic … [Read more...]
The phrase "Con Safo," often abbreviated as "C/S," carries profound significance within the Mexican American communities of San Antonio and South Texas. Growing up in the cherished Barrio El Azteca … [Read more...]
Esmeralda Santiago is the Puerto Rican born author of a trilogy of novels that include When I was Puerto Rican, Almost a Woman, and The Turkish Lover. Her latest novel, Las Madres, examines the … [Read more...]
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...]
Flaco Jimenez: A South Texas Music Legend Flaco Jiménez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio, passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 86. Over a remarkable seven-decade career, he … [Read more...]
Report from the Bench Trenches It was a win for the rule of law when Federal agents (we’re looking at you, ICE) got legally blocked yet again from picking up raza (and/or others) in … [Read more...]
Flaco Jimenez is perhaps the best known Conjunto music accordionist in the world. He has performed with Ry Cooder, Freddy Fender, Los Lobos, The Rolling Stones and many other groups. The Hohner … [Read more...]
Legendary accordionist and Tex Mex music icon Flaco Jiménez grew up listening to the music of his father, Santiago Sr. and of his grandfather, Don Patricio Jiménez. The lives of three generations of … [Read more...]
Margaret Garcia is an acclaimed artist and muralist who completed a four-pillar mural at the metro station at Universal Studios. In this interview by Ricardo Romo she explains the themes of her … [Read more...]
In an interview with Dr. Ricardo Romo, acclaimed artist and muralist Margaret Garcia spoke about her passion for color and her use of divers media for her art works. … [Read more...]
July 25: Day of the Invasion and of the Constitution July 25 is an important date for Puerto Ricans who pay some attention to political and ideological matters. I don't pretend to be all of … [Read more...]
Latina Portrait Artist and Muralist Margaret Garcia: Visual Narrator of Los Angeles History I returned to the fabulous art studio of Margaret Garcia in late July of 2025, joined by famed Chicano … [Read more...]
Burundanga de Zocotroco José M. Umpierre 25 de julio: El Dia de la Invasión y Constitución El 25 de julio es una fecha importante para los puertorriqueños que prestan alguna atención a … [Read more...]
The Judicial Bench Strikes Back It’s not news that ICE troops have been very busy chasing down and sweeping up brown-skinned people at Home Depot, restaurants and carwashes. Pause for a minute … [Read more...]
