THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: DR. ANGELA VALENZUELA ON MOTHER’S DAY, BURUNDANGA BORICUA ON AN EMINENT UNFORESEEN DANGER, DR. QUEZADA ON LAREDO’S 270TH AND DR. DAVID ROMO ON TERESITA URREA.
In the wake of Mother’s Day celebrations, this week we post a thoughtful piece by guest blogger Dr. Angela Valenzuela. She celebrates Mother’s Day by looking at the universal advice give to biblical King Lemuel by his mother.
Also this week, Dr. David Romo looks at the legacy of an early pioneer of the Mexican Revolution as experienced here in the United States by legendary faith healer Teresita Urrea, known popularly as La Santa de Caborca. Like Texas-based faith healer Don Pedrito Jaramillo, Arizona based Teresita had a huge following in the borderlands and was known for her faith healing successes. Check out the story of this fascinating historical and influential personage.
José Umpierre’s Burundanga Boricua returns. This week he warns us of an eminent danger. The fact that 80% of produce consumed by Puerto Ricans on the island is imported from outside the country make the island precariously vulnerable to food shortages. But el Zocotroco points out the positive news that many on the island are preparing for any emergency by cultivating their own home-grown fruits and vegetables.
And this week we have a guest blogger Dr. Gilberto Quezada who guides us through the 270th anniversary celebration of the founding of the city of Laredo, Texas.
Enjoy your week on Latinopia!
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