Latino arts, history and culture
LITERARY NON-FICTION: THE WARP AND WOOF OF PUBLIC NARRATIVE. Since 2005, I’ve been a member of the Advisory Board of the Mayborn Literary Non-Fiction Conference of the Southwest hosted by the … [Read more...]
Another video poem by Ricardo Lira Acuña. This week it's a look at transcendental societal change and the individual or as he puts it, "The Wheel Grinds On." … [Read more...]
On a Walk in Eagle Rock Enjoying the cloud changes in the sky, a day after an unexpected storm. Continuing from my Instagram series (http://instagram.com/amosart). … [Read more...]
IMMIGRATION REFORM 2013: 8 THINGS YOU WERE TOO EMBARRASSED TO ASK. Immigration reform 2013 is back now that Congress has returned from recess. Although the Syrian crisis and the looming debt … [Read more...]
The sad passing of a great pioneer... … [Read more...]
POLITICAL ANNIVERSARIES WE COMMEMORATE AND WHY. The observance of the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and the annual observance of Labor Day (regrettably, … [Read more...]
The Pond I’ve said before, that our pond is a great source for many peaceful sounds and images. Here is one shot of water flowing into it, which I love. Continuing from my Instagram series … [Read more...]
Recently the Federal court ruled that the LA County Sheriff violated the 4th amendment rights of a homeless couple by shooting them 15 times. The court awarded the couple 4.1 million for the loss of … [Read more...]
Llaves (Keys) Loosing my father-in-law a few months back was hard. He was someone I knew for 39 of my adult life—and when you know a person for that long and have to go through the things … [Read more...]
WHAT'S NEW UNDER TONATIUH? My mother would occasionally remind me that: "There's nothing new under the sun." I think she said it to keep it real when I thought I had come up with some cockamamie … [Read more...]
CHICANO MORATORIUM, IMMIGRATION REFORM, AND LA SANTA CECILIA! Hello my Latinopian cohorts, comrades, colleagues, compadres and comadres! Your Tia Tenopia is bubbling over with this week’s Latinopia … [Read more...]
Chicken Boy! Here’s one of the many interesting views you’ll find driving through Figueroa in Highland Park. I just love it! Continuing from my Instagram series (http://instagram.com/amosart). … [Read more...]
Morning Ah, the simplicity of water on a leaf to wake your senses. Continuing from my Instagram series (http://instagram.com/amosart). … [Read more...]
AFTERMATH. The drone of the helicopters driven by the Oñate zombies was still ringing in my ears when I turned to Pearl. We embraced tightly. Vida, whining persistently, wanted to be part of the … [Read more...]
Hasta pronto apa On May 15, 2013 we laid to rest a very special man in my life, my father-in-law. Even though it was a sad day, the views around were beautiful. This shot from the outside of … [Read more...]
THE BATTLE OF JUMBO ROCKS. The drive back to the Joshua Tree zombie training compound was somber. Pearl and I didn’t look at one another, each lost in our own thoughts. Filomino was convinced … [Read more...]
ZAPATEADOS, FIRE, MILAGROS AND MORE! Hola! Tia Tenopia here with some great stuff for you this week on Latinopia. Our featured new videos are Ricardo Acuña’s monthly video blog, Ricky Luv Video. … [Read more...]
HOUSE ON METRO. The house on Metro had been listed for $75,000.00 but the owner was willing to negotiate with any prospective buyers who might have “cash on hand” as was stated in bold type on the … [Read more...]
WALKING IN EAGLE ROCK. I live in a part of town that still has a small town feel. And on some of my walks I get to capture that feel. Continuing from my Instagram series … [Read more...]
