LATINOPIA FOOD LA TAMALADA
Latinopia Food La Tamalada from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Every Christmas Diane Velarde Hernández celebrates, as do many Latinos, with the making of tamales. This tradition of friends and family … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD PAT MORA “LEGAL ALIEN”
Pat Mora is a poet, novelist and author of children's books. Her writings often reflect the conflictive nature of being bilingual and bi-cultural. Here she reads the poem "Legal Alien," which explores … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA FOOD “LA ROSCA”
This original video about the traditional making of La Rosca, a Mexican pastry celebrating the January 6th Day of the Three Wise Men, was produced by Alas Media. … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA FOOD GREEN CHILE RECIPES
Lovers of New Mexico green chile contribute their personal recipes on how to prepare green chile, the recipes range from simple salsa to green Chile souffle. … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD ALBERTO RIOS “THE THEATER OF NIGHT”
Alberto "Tito" Ríos is an Arizona poet whose works include ten books of poetry, three collections of short stories and a memoir. He reads here the title poem from his collection "The Theater of … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC QUETZAL “VOCES” (VOICES)
Quetzal is a popular East Los Angeles band whose music reflects the struggles of poor people everywhere. . Their original song, "Voces" (Voices) was inspired by the participation of Latinos in a human … [Read more...]
POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 12.12.20 “HISTORY MATTERS…”
History matters… History instructs. History inspires. History matters. Ignoring it is problematic and causes discord. A couple of recent events bring this to mind. One has to do with César Chávez … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT – 12.12.20 “ADRIANA M. GARCIA”
Adriana M. Garcia: A Muralist With A Cause In the late 1970s Chicano artists began to fill a void of public art that had long existed in the barrios of San Antonio. One of the inspirations for … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA ART LINDA VALLEJO
Linda Vallejo is an accomplished artist whose works include paintings and installation pieces. In 2007 she had a show at the Metro Gallery in Los Angeles showcasing her move from portraits of nudes to … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 12.05.20 “SANTA BARRAZA”
Mexican American Artist Santa Barraza Among Santa Barraza’s earliest international art recognition was an 1983 exhibit in Mexico City “A Traves de la Frontera.” The show traveled to all of … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA EVENT PROFILE – THE FIRST THANKSGIVING IN AMERICA
First Thanksgiving in El Paso Centuries before the first Spanish Explorers ventured into the El Paso region, the "High Plains" and deserts of the Rio Grande valley were the home of the Mansos, … [Read more...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 12.05.20 “DISOCIADOS”
Burundanga de Zocotroco Disociados Dice el refrán que para muestra un botón basta. Inconforme como la escasez, traigo dos ejemplos de la penosa situación política que atraviesa la Isla de … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC QUETZAL “TODO LO QUE TENGO”
Latinopia Music Quetzal "Todo Lo Que Tengo" from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Quetzal is the renowned East Los Angeles Chicano(a) music group whose distinctive bilingual music tells the story of people … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA – JUAN GÓMEZ-QUIÑONES – A MENTORING LEGACY
During his lifetime, scholar activist historian Juan Gómez-Quiñones inspired and mentored generations of Latino students and scholars. In this Latinopia Plática, scholars Devra Weber, Reynaldo Macias … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA JUAN GÓMEZ-QUIÑONES – AN ACTIVIST LEGACY
Historian, author and social activist Juan Gómez-Quiñones passed away on November 11, 2020. In this Latinopia Plática, fellow scholars Devra Weber, Alvaro Huerta and Reynaldo Macias reflect on Juan's … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA JUAN GÓMEZ-QUIÑONES – A SCHOLARLY LEGACY
Professors Reynaldo Macias, Devra Weber and Alvaro Huerta have commented on the lasting impact of social activism that defined the character of Juan Gómez-Quiñones. In this Latinopia Plática, they … [Read more...]
MIS PENSAMIENTOS with ALFREDO SANTOS 12.05.20
Pensamientos Bienvenidos otra vez y por la ultima vez de este año La Voz Newspaper. I want to thank all of our readers who follow us every month. I want you to know that appreciate your comments, … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT “PRINTING THE REVOLUTION”
Chicano Art: ¡Presente! ¡Printing The Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now. Smithsonian American Art Museum By Ricardo Romo, Ph.D. There is exciting news on the … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA ART SONIA ROMERO 2
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 … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA ART SONIA ROMERO 1
Sonia Romero is a graphic artist, muralist and print maker. The daughter of Chicano art pioneer Frank Romero, she has boldly set out on her own artistic trajectory. Her art includes stunning prints, … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT “MENCHACA SHINES IN SMITHSONIAN EXHIBITION”
Mexican American Artist Menchaca Shines in New Smithsonian Exhibition San Antonian Michael Menchaca is one of the bright stars of the Latino art movement. His beautiful prints are well … [Read more...]