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THE ERNESTO GALARZA STORY EPILOG: ERNESTO AT OXY

Latinopia has previously posted a profile of Dr. Ernesto Galarza and his life work. In this Epilog, Latinopia looks at the foundational period in Galarza's life when he was a young student at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Dr. Ernesto Galarza, Ernesto At Oxy, Latinopia Hero

March 20, 2026 by wpengine

THE ERNESTO GALARZA STORY EPISODE THREE SPIDERS IN THE HOUSE

 In this third episode of the Ernesto Galarza Story we learn about his efforts to form the first National Farm Labor Union in the United States and how that effort was undermined by the Bracero … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Latinopia Hero, Spiders in the House and Workers in the Fields, The Ernesto Galarza Story

February 19, 2026 by wpengine

THE ERNESTO GALARZA STORY EPISODE FOUR A UNION AT LAST!

In this fourth episode of The Ernesto Galarza Story we learn of how Galarza efforts to end the bracero program created conditions for the successful launching of the United Farm Workers Union by Cesar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: A Union At Last!, César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, Ernesto Galarza, Latinopia Hero, Luis Echverria

February 19, 2026 by wpengine

THE ERNESTO GALARZA STORY EPISODE TWO: A HIDDEN ENEMY

In this second episode of the Ernesto Galarza Story we learn of Galarza's work as a diplomat and ombudsman to Latin American countries during World War Two and how this led to his being investigated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: A Hidden Enemy, Latinopia Hero, The Ernesto Galarza Story, The Pan Americna Union

February 7, 2026 by wpengine

LATINOPIA HERO DR. RICARDO ROMO

Latinopia is proud to recognize Dr. Ricardo Romo as a Latinopia Hero. Ricardo is a nationally respected urban historian, educator, and advocate for Latino culture and civil rights. From 1992 to 1999, … [Read more...]

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December 5, 2025 by wpengine

LATINOPIA HERO JAIME MEJÍA SERVÍN

This week we honor the memory of an artist and art restorer Jaime Mejía Servín (July 8, 1940 - May 22, 2025), a creative visionary whose impact profoundly influenced the trajectory of Chicano art in … [Read more...]

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LATINOPIA HERO RAÚL MANUEL GRIJALVA

A giant has passed away. Raúl Manuel Grijalva, long time Arizona Congressman from 2003 to 2025, passed away on March 13, 2025 due to Lung cancer. Raúl was the son of migrant parents. The father … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Latinopia Hero, Raúl Manuel Grijalva

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LATINOPIA HERO DR. TATCHO MINDIOLA JR.

Dr. Tatcho Mindiola Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Houston community, passed away on August 17, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on May 6, 1939, in Houston, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Dr. Tatcho Mindiola Jr, Latinopia Hero

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LATINOPIA HERO LOURDES PORTILLO

Latinopia mourns the passing of renowned film director, producer, and writer Lourdes Portillo ( November 11, 1943 – April 20, 2024). Born in Mexico, Lourdes moved with her family to the United … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Latinopia Hero, Lourdes Portillo, Lourdes Portillo passing

May 3, 2024 by wpengine

LATINOPIA HERO BILL RICHARDSON

THE LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS MOURNS THE PASSING OF BILL RICHARDSON Washington, DC - LULAC is deeply saddened by the passing of Bill Richardson, a loyal and trusted leader whose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO, THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA, Tia Tenopia Tagged With: Bill Richardson, Latinopia Hero, This week on Latinopia, Tia Tenopia

September 9, 2023 by wpengine

LATINOPIA HERO ROBERTO CINTLI RODRIGUEZ

The following article was written by Enrique Murillo Jr.  who remembers Dr. Roberto Cintli" Rodríguez as a friend, amigo, mentor, elder, social justice activist, columnist, prolific writer, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Dr. Roberto Cintli Rodriguez, Enrique J. Murillo Jr., Latinopia Hero

August 5, 2023 by wpengine

LATINOPIA HERO ROLANDO HINOJOSA-SMITH

Remembering a Premier Chicano Writer: Rolando Hinojosa-Smith by Dr. Ricardo Romo Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, a long-time professor of Spanish, English, and Creative Writing at the University of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Latinopia Hero, Ricardo Romo, Rolando Hinojosa Smith

April 25, 2022 by wpengine

LATINOPIA HERO JORGE BUSTAMANTE

En Paz Descanses Jorge He walked into the huge cafeteria at John Kennedy High School in San Antonio’s southwest side off General McMullen Drive looking for the “Lideres de MAYO” he said.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Dr. Jorge Bustamante, José Angel Gutíerrez, Latinopia Hero

April 3, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO GREGG BARRIOS PRESENTE!

Chicano Polymath Passes into the Pantheon of Great Raza Artists, Intellectuals, and Provocateurs by B. V. Olguín Gregg Barrios—Chicano educator, poet, playwright, journalist, activist, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Ben Olguin, Gregg Barrios, Latinopia Hero

September 11, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO YOLANDA LOPEZ

YOLANDA LOPEZ LATINOPIA HERO Yolanda M. Lopez (Nov. 1, 1942- September 3, 2021) is a Chicana painter, printmaker, filmmaker, photographer and social activist. A strong feminist whose works … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Latinopia Hero, Portrait of the Artist as the Virgin of Guadalupe, Yolanda Lopez

September 18, 2021 by Tia Tenopia

LATINOPIA HERO REMEMBERING BOBBY LEE VERDUGO

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...]

Filed Under: History, LATINOPIA HERO Tagged With: Bobby Lee Verdugo, Latinopia Hero, Luis R, Tales of Torres, Torres

May 9, 2020 by Tia Tenopia

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO (ENGLISH) 4.10.26 OLIGARCHY AND KAKOCRACY: MONEY TAKS

April 10, 2026 By wpengine

Oligarchy and Kakocracy Boricua: money talks… Two events currently dominate public attention in Puerto Rico: the legislative views to attend the lobbying firm founded by the current secretary of the governorship and the Esencia megaproject, a residential development in the southwest of the island. They grab attention for the large sums of money they handle, […]

BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 04.10.16 OLIGARQUIA Y KAKOCRACIA BORICUA MONEY TALKS…

April 10, 2026 By wpengine

Burundanga de Zocotroco José M. Umpierre Oligarquía y Kakocracia Boricua: money talks… Dos sucesos dominan actualmente la atención pública en Puerto Rico: las vistas legislativas para atender la firma de cabildeo que fundó el hoy secretario de la gobernación y el megaproyecto Esencia, un desarrollo residencial en el suroeste de la Isla. Acaparan la atención […]

TALES OF TORRES 04.03. 26 RAZA AND OTHERS DEMONSTRATE AT NO KINGS RALLIES

April 3, 2026 By wpengine

NO KINGS PROTEST RAZA AND OTHERS DEMONSTRATE AT THE NO KINGS RALLIES.           My favorite sign – a very succinct and telling placard—at this past weekend’s protest in Pasadena, California read simply: “Arrogant, Depraved Racist.” The protest sign appeared above photos of Donald Trump and Stephan Miller, the diabolical architect of Trump’s immigration […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 4.10.26 CHICANO PRINTS AT UT AUSTIN’S BLANTON MUSEUM

April 10, 2026 By wpengine

The UT Austin’s Blanton Museum of Art is currently featuring ten Chicano art prints from the Gilberto Cardenas-Dolores Garcia collection. Among those on exhibit are Carlos Cortez, Leo Limón, and Alma López, discussed in this story. Graphic artist Carlos Cortez was a Chicago-based writer, poet, illustrator, muralist, and activist. He is best known for his […]

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LATINOPIA FOOD “JALAPEÑO SODA BREAD” RECIPE

By Tia Tenopia on March 14, 2011

Jalapeño Irish Soda Bread The sweetness of traditional Irish soda bread ingredients—raisins, buttermilk, some sugar—are richly complimented by jalapeño heat. Here’s a soda bread recipe from Ireland brought to the USA from Galway by Mary Patricia Reilly Murray and later transformed  with her blessing by her daughter, Bobbi Murray, who added jalapeño chile.  A real […]

Category: Cooking, Food, LATINOPIA FOOD

LATINOPIA WORD JOSÉ MONTOYA “PACHUCO PORTFOLIO”

By Tia Tenopia on June 12, 2011

José Montoya is a renowned poet, artist and activist who has been in the forefront of the Chicano art movement. One of his most celebrated poems is titled “Pachuco Portfolio” which pays homage to the iconic and enduring character of El Pachuco, the 1940s  Mexican American youth who dressed in the stylish Zoot Suit.

Category: LATINOPIA WORD, Literature

LATINOPIA ART SONIA ROMERO 2

By Tia Tenopia on October 20, 2013

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 MacArthur Park Metro Station in Los Angeles, California.

Category: Art, LATINOPIA ART

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