The US Latino Population is Bigger Than Ever, But Not on the US Olympic Team
NewsTaco August 23, 2016
*Truth is, most olympic sports are expensive. VL By Mariela Santos-Muniz, Remezcla The 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro came to a close last night, leaving in its wake several […]
After Panhandling His Way to the Rio Olympics, Misael Rodríguez Secures Mexico Its First Medal
NewsTaco August 18, 2016
*El Chino Rodriguez scored a medal for Mexico. A year ago he begged on the streets to raise money to travel to the qualifiers in Qatar. VL By Andrew S. […]
His Abuelito Worked In The Fields And He Wants To Pay Him Back With A Gold Medal
NewsTaco August 11, 2016
*Carlos Balderas will be in the ring tomorrow morning in the quarterfinal round at 10:30. He’ll face Cuba’s Lazaro Alvarez, a bronze medalist in 2012. A win would ensure him, […]
The Forgotten History of the Mexican-American Team That Ruled Texas HS Basketball In the 1940s
NewsTaco August 10, 2016
*What a wonderful piece about a storied barrio high school basketball team from the 1940’s. San Antonio’s Lanier High School is the least likely place you’d find state champions back […]