LATINOPIA ART “DAY OF THE DEAD”
On November 2nd of each year, Latinos throughout Mexico and the United States celebrate El Día de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead. It is a time to remember and honor our beloved ones who have … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD YOLANDA NAVA ON THROUGH THE DARK
In 2009, acclaimed on-camera journalist, author and social activist Yolanda Nava lost her sight. In her new book, Through the Dark, she recounts the shock of going blind, the obstacles she faced and … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.30.21 “GONZO247 TRANSFORMS HOUSTON WALLS”
Latino Artist Gonzo247 Transforms Houston’s Walls Houston’s skyline has changed dramatically in the last two decades, and Mario E. Figueroa, aka Gonzo247, has made sure that Latino art has kept up … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD CHRISTINE GRANADOS “FIGHT LIKE A MAN”
Latinopia Word Christine Granados Addressed from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Christine Granados is a Texas author whose first book, Brides and Sinners in El Chuco won widespread recognition. In her … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA CINEMA PEPE SERNA “AUDITIONS”
How does an actor audition for a role? This is a question that every actor must ask before they walk into a casting room often facing not just the casting director, but the writer of the film or TV … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.16.21 “PRESERVING MEXICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE IN SAN ANTONIO”
Preserving Mexican Cultural Heritage in San Antonio A recent article in the New York Times, “Growth Tests a New San Antonio” by Patrick Sisson [Oct. 5, 2021], noted that “Some fear projects … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA CINEMA ROBERT BELTRAN ON ACTING
Robert Beltran is an accomplished actor of stage and screen perhaps best known for his portrayal of "Chokotay" in the television series "Star Trek Voyager." Beltran is also a serious theater director. … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD ALBERTO RÍOS “HOW TO WRITE A POEM”
Alberto "Tito" Ríos is a celebrated poet and author who has published ten books of poetry, three short story collections and a memoir. Latinopia was intrigued by his body of work as a poet and asked a … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA ART ANGELA ORTIZ
Angela Ortiz is a Panamanian-born still photographer who resides in Los Angeles. Her works covers the gamut from celebrity photography to serious artistic endeavors. She shared with Latinopia three … [Read more...]
POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 10.09.21 “STEREOTYPES ARE NOT FUNNY”
Stereotypes are not funny… A subscriber to a Listserv I am a member of recently criticized Jewish comedians from yesteryear for having invoked Mexican stereotypes in their routines. He’s right to … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.08.21 ‘HONORING LATINO MILITARY HEROES”
Honoring Latino Military Heroes Every American war has produced Latino heroes. In the American Revolution, General George Washington counted on the help of Spanish colonists living thousands … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA CINEMA MOCTESUMA ON HOLLYWOOD
Latinopia Cinema Moctesuma On Hollywood from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Moctesuma Esparza is an acclaimed motion picture producer whose credits include The Milagro Beanfield War, Selena and Walk Out! … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD THELMA REYNA INTERVIEWS ALEJANDRO MORALES
AN INTERVIEW WITH ALEJANDRO MORALES, AUTHOR OF NEW POETRY BOOK, ZAPOTE TREE Professor Morales’ book, his debut collection, includes 34 poems that depict and reflect upon his childhood, family, … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.02.21 MISSING IN U.S. HISTORICAL MEMORIALS
Latinos Missing in U.S. Historical Memorials By Ricardo Romo PhD History usually belongs to the victors. Although the Union won the Civil War and saved democracy in the United States, there are … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD ALEJANDRO MORALES ON ZAPOTE TREE
Alejandro Morales is an acclaimed novelist and short story writer. His new book is a collection of poems titled Zapote Tree. He explained to Latinopia what a Zapote tree is and how it inspired the … [Read more...]
BIOGRAPHY – JOSE MARTÍ
José Martí was a world class poet and essayist whose literary works ushered in the modernist literary tradition in Latin American letters. He was also an impassioned revolutionary who spent most of … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD ALEJANDRO MORALES READS ZAPOTE TREE
Prolific novelist and short story writer Alejandro Morales has written a collection of poetry titled Zapote Tree. Here he reads from the collection the poems, "The Writer in me," "Mother lost her … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT TEXAS RESTORES SEGREGATED SCHOOL BUILT FOR MEXICAN AMERICANS
Marfa, Texas Restores Segregated School built for Mexican Americans In perhaps a first for Texas education history, Mexican American residents of Marfa, Texas have initiated an important community … [Read more...]
CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES WITH MARK GUERRERO – RENÉ AND RENÉ
This month Mark Guerrero welcomes René Ornelas of the sixties music duo René and René to Chicano Music Chronicles. René and René is the awesome Latino pop duo whose hits Angelito (1964) and Lo Mucho … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOSÉ SARRIA
In this Latinopia Platica, filmmaker Joseph Castel talks about his recent 90-minute documentary Nelly Queen The Life and Times of José Julio Sarria. The film chronicles the life of gay activist and … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA SHOWCASE NELLY QUEEN THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOSÉ SARRIA
Joseph Castel is a filmmaker whose latest film is the 90-minute documentary Nelly Queen, The Life and Times of José Sarria. The film chronicles the life of pioneering gay activist and drag performer … [Read more...]