THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: RICARD ROMO ON LEGENDARY ARTIST ACTIVIST MEL CASAS, BOBBI MURRAY’S LATEST TRENCH REPORT, EL PROFE QUEZADA ADVISES US TO “VETE POR LA SOMBRA,” AND LUIS TORRES WITH A BOOK REPORT ON “BORDERS OF CARE: IMMIGRANTS AND THE FIGHT FOR HEALTH CARE IN THE U.S.”
As usual we have a lot on our platter this week. We begin with another art report from master artiologist Ricardo Romo. This week he visits the work of legendary artist, teacher and social activist Mel Casas. Based in San Antonio, Mel was one of the founding members of the Con Safo art group and helped establish the dialog an definition of what is today known as Chicano art. In the course of his multi-generational art trajectory, Mel influences many artists including Cesar Martinez, Carmen Lomas Garza and Gaspar Enriquez. Check out Romo’s palabras.
Bobbi Murray returns with her report from the trenches. This week she looks at the impact of the government shut down and currents ICE capades.
Also this week El Profe Quezada reminds us of a long standing phrase and tradition in the barrio, that of the admonition to walk in the shade. But as EL Profe explains, “vete por la sombra” is more than about weather. It has long standing social and cultural significance.
And last but not least, regular blogher Luis R. Torres brings us a review of a new book on health in the Mexican And Mexican American communities titled “Borders of Care: Immigrants and the fight for health in the United States.” As Torres points out the struggle for health care is one that has been waged for decades in the Mexican and Latin communities.
Enjoy your week on Latinopia!
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