Latino arts, history and culture
Truth-telling—Mexican American Studies… Mexican Americans have not lived in a vacuum; they have left footprints in terms of history, literature, and interactions with the legal and educational … [Read more...]
Manuel Martín-Rodríguez is a Professor of Spanish and Chicano literature at the University of California at Merced who has created an impressive listing of all the books written by Chicano/a/x authors … [Read more...]
Mark Guerrero is a musician, performer and song writer whose songs have been recorded by Herb Alpert, Trini López, Chan "Hippy Hippy Shake" Romero and Lalo Guerrero. In this Latinopia Platica he talks … [Read more...]
TSEU y PR En la larga historia de las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico, una decisión del Tribunal Supremo de ese país es un evento que no suceda con frecuencia. Siendo el más alto … [Read more...]
This week on Mark Guerrero's Chicano Music Chronicles, Mark features...himself! This is an in depth two-hour review of Mark's musical journey from his first recording "Get your Baby" at the age of … [Read more...]
Kathy Gallegos, Executive Director of the Avenue 50 Art Gallery in Los Angeles, California and Poli Marichal, a printmaker and filmmaker based in Puerto Rico, discuss the impact of the coronavirus … [Read more...]
With Brazil becoming the new hotbed of coronavirus infections, the impact of the virus on Latin America and Mexico becomes more pronounced. Dr. Armando Vazquez-Ramos of the California Mexico Studies … [Read more...]
Sobre la Vejez y la Pandemia Por más de dos décadas tuve el privilegio de ejercer la catedra de Psicología del Envejecimiento y hoy cuento con suficientes años para contar en los que llaman … [Read more...]
Latinopia Plática Artists Respond to Covid-19 from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. With the Coronavirus closing down museums and art galleries, how are the artists responding and maintaining their … [Read more...]
Rapper and spoken word artist Olmeca teams up with Marisoul in this performance of his original No Vengo Solo (I am Not Alone). LATINOPIA MUSIC OLMECA "NO VENGO SOLO" from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. … [Read more...]
Carlos Avila is an award-winning director of films and television whose credits include the PBS Telenovelas series, the drama series Grimm and Cold Case and the feature film Price of Glory and his … [Read more...]
Art During the Time of the Pandemic and Protest: Latino Stories There is great uncertainty about the pandemic--no one knows how many lives will be affected, how long it will last, and how our … [Read more...]
I predict that former VP Joe Biden will defeat Pres. Donald Trump, or the “Hustler-in-Chief,” in 2020. Biden can’t win, however, without our help. He reminds me of a fictional story that I’ve … [Read more...]
What Latinos are Learning from the Pandemic 1.Good health practices matter, but basic health practices are not enough. All of us must follow the recommendations to shelter in place, practice … [Read more...]
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, in March of 2020 Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (also known as the CARES act). The act provides funds for students … [Read more...]
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” Shannon Alder, Therapist and Author True friends are a real treasure. … [Read more...]
Paul Espinosa is an accomplished documentary and narrative filmmaker. His credits include The Lemon Grove Incident and the feature film And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him. His latest production is a … [Read more...]
Latinopia Plática Update on DACA Dreamers from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. In 2017, Congress passed the Dreams Act of 2017 which gave protection from deportation to individuals who immigrated to the … [Read more...]
Remembering Bobby Lee Verdugo I was excruciatingly sad to learn that Robert (Bobby Lee) Verdugo died this week. I got a call from his wife, Yoli. He had a heart attack, following other serious … [Read more...]
Latinopia Plática Plays made into Movies from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. As the coronavirus spreads throughout the United States, Americans have been asked to stay at home. Theaters have had to close … [Read more...]
