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...]
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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]