LATINOPIA WORD MACEO MONTOYA “CIELO ROJO”
Maceo Montoya is both a graphic artist and an author. His first novel, "The Scoundrel and the Optimist," was published by the Bilingual Review Press in 2010. Maceo's paintings often inspire … [Read more...]
UTOPIAS DESCIFRADAS DE JOSÉ MURATTI-TORO “EL DECESO DE BADER GINSBURG Y ROE VS. WADE”
El deceso de Bader Ginsburg, Roe v Wade y la re-elección de Donald Trump El deceso de Ruth Bader Ginsburg deja un enorme vacío en el Tribunal Supremo, amenaza una de las libertades de la mujer … [Read more...]
MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – MALO’S ARCELIO GARCIA
In this Chicano Music Chronicles podcast, Mark Guerrero interviews founding member, leader, and lead vocalist Arcelio Garcia of Malo about his band's history and music. Malo classics such as "Nena" … [Read more...]
POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 9.12.20 “TRUMP LIED, PEOPLE DIED…”
Trump lied, people died… That sign is ubiquitous at civil-rights marches and other rallies. But the sign is more than a clever slogan. It’s a four-word essay reflecting reality. Some people have … [Read more...]
FIERCE POLITICS WITH ALVARIO HUERTA 9.12.20 “ETHNIC STUDIES VICTORY IN CALIFORNIA”
“An Ethnic Studies Victory in California: ¡Si, Se Puede!” On August 7, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1460 (ethnic studies bill) by Assemblymember Shirley Weber (D-San Diego). … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA MARIO ACEVEDO ON UNIVERSITY OF DOOM
Mario Acevedo is an acclaimed writer of science fiction and fantasy novels. His latest is University of Doom, a young adult novel which explores a crazy university where where the protagonist, Alfonso … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 9.05.20 “COMING TO AMERICA – A ROMO FAMILY”
Coming to America: A Romo Family in 1539 Latinos have been in America longer than any other ethnic or racial immigrant group. This is an account of how a Romo family came to America. In 1539 … [Read more...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO “SEDA O NO SEDA: ESE EL EL DILEMA”
Burundanga de Zocotroco S.E.D.A. o no S.E.D.A.: ese es el dilema Las congresistas Nydia Velázquez y Alexandria Ocasio Cortez recién han sometido el proyecto con el nombre de: Puerto Rico … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA TREVIÑO ON REMEMBERING AUGUST 29TH
August 29, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the historic and landmark Chicano Moratorium March in East Los Angeles which culminated in an unprovoked police attack on hundreds peacefully assembled … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 8.29.20 “LATINO VOTERS WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN 2020”
August is proving to be a monumental month for Latinos in the 2020 presidential election. In a highly orchestrated virtual convention, the Biden-Harris team laid out a promising platform that … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA EVENT 2010 MORATORIUM ANNIVERSARY
On August 29, 2010 hundreds of Mexican Americans gathered in East Los Angeles to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium March against the War in Vietnam which originally took place … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA EVENT 1970 MORATORIUM IN THE RAIN
By 1970, it was clear that Mexican Americans and other Spanish surnamed Americans were dying in the Vietnam War in numbers disproportionate to their population. Activists called for a march to protest … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA ETHNIC STUDIES LANDMARK BILL
On August 17, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 1460 which requires all undergraduate students in the California State system to take one of four courses in ethnic studies in … [Read more...]
MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – APB
This week Mark Guerrero's Chicano Music Chronicles features the East Los Angeles band, APB (All Points Bulletin). This band was led by Aaron Ballesteros, best known as the drummer for Tierra and many … [Read more...]
POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 8.22.20 “CORRIDOS: SINGING NEWSPAPERS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS””
Corridos: “singing newspapers” and community organizers… The corrido, which tells a true story in song, has served us well over the years. It has informed and inspired us and has moved us to … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 8.22.20 “BIDEN-HARRIS IS THE DREAM TICKET”
Joe Biden made history with his selection of Kamala Harris as his running mate. As the first Black and Asian woman to join the nation’s highest election ticket, she adds strength to the political team … [Read more...]
MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – ELIJAH’S HANK BARRIO AND TOM BRAY
This week Mark Guerrero's Chicano Music Chronicles features the 70s horn band from Montebello called Elijah. This band made four albums for major labels and their guitar player and horn section … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA REMEMBERING TRINI LÓPEZ
Musician and singer Trini Lopez passed away on August 9, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19. In this Latinopia Platica, Mike Gomez a family friend of Trini, recalls his music and legacy. … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA PUERTO RICAN BALLOT DEBACLE
On Tuesday, August 9, the primary elections in Puerto Rico were disrupted when sixty percent of the ballots failed to reach the voting sites. The disarray caused by foul ups in the voting process … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 8.15.20 “PANDEMIC: MEMORY & FAMILY HISTORY”
The Pandemic: Memory and Family History The pandemic is more than a health crisis. The pandemic has also caused an economic recession resulting in the loss of millions of jobs across America. … [Read more...]
MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – TRINI LÓPEZ
This month Mark Guerrero brings us the music of Trini López on the Chicano radio Network (CRN). Every night in May, from 7Pm to 9PM listen to Mark's interview with music legend Trini López … [Read more...]