Latino arts, history and culture
Coming to America in 1598: A Latino Story In 1598 my great grandfather on my mother’s side, Miguel Sanchez Saenz [10th generation], sailed from the Spanish Las Riojas region to the Americas as … [Read more...]
Jesse Trevino: An Inspirational Art Hero The National Hispanic Hall of Fame honored local artist Jesse Trevino on May 5th, 2021 with its annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Trevino, … [Read more...]
The San Antonio Latino Middle Class: A Boost from Kelly Air Base The rise of a Latino middle class--almost non-existent prior to 1945--evolved slowly in cities with a sizable Mexican American … [Read more...]
Joe Lopez Keeps Latino Cultural Heritage Visible When Joe Lopez was growing up, the most popular Spanish language movie theaters located on the western edge of downtown, just west of the San … [Read more...]
The Growing Latino Presence in America The 2020 U.S. Census report, due out this summer, is expected to show increases in the Latino population, which currently numbers 60 million. Significant … [Read more...]
My Mestizo Family Crossed the Rio Grande: 1752 South Texas, a U.S.-Mexico borderland region extending for nearly 300 miles along the Rio Grande, has one of the most profound concentrations of … [Read more...]
Judy Baca: West Coast Artist with Global Impact The longest mural in the world began 43 years ago when Latina artist Judith Baca spotted the unattractive, but extensive pathway in the Tujunga … [Read more...]
Emma Tenayuca: A Warrior for Working Women In 1933, Emma Tenayuca, a seventeen year old high school honor student, a member of the debate team, and star player in both basketball and baseball … [Read more...]
Diana Molina: The Art of the Borderlands Diana Molina’s 2020 book, Icons & Symbols of the Borderlands, is a rich compilation of more than 100 contemporary art images and photographs of the … [Read more...]
Lessons of the Great Depression: A Latino Perspective By Ricardo Romo, PhD A New York Times front page article on Sunday [Feb. 7, 2021] titled “As Jobs Dry Up, Renters Pack in and Fall Behind” got my … [Read more...]
Giving Life to a Park for the People By Ricardo Romo and Dr. Carlos Orozco Milam Park is a small, historically beautiful gem of the city of San Antonio. The park is located between the old … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Latinos Await The Day of The Dead Celebration The Day of the Dead is creeping up on us, like a long dark shadow in a haunted house. But fear not, the arrival of “ el Dia de los Muertos ” is not … [Read more...]
Latino Art: New Horizons and Earlier Visions In America’s largest states, California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida, Latino art is getting noticed. Smaller museums such as the Mexican … [Read more...]
Movies By Latinos Are Good, But So Few By Dr. Ricardo Romo During Hispanic Heritage Month, [September 15-October 12] Latinos celebrate their culture and acknowledge their rich history. Many of … [Read more...]
Dolores Huerta: A Latina for All Working People Many of us received a letter this week from the legendary labor leader, Dolores Huerta. She reminded us that September 16 marks the beginning of … [Read more...]
Latino Youth Fired up To Vote In less than 50 days Latino voters will be making one of the most important political decisions of their lives. The November presidential elections matter greatly … [Read more...]
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...]
