Latina Blues Machine

Latina Blues Machine

Mary Mata July 2, 2013

By Cristina Correa, Latina Voices Outside of the Golly Box Co. on this otherwise quiet and factory-laden block of the Chicago neighborhood known as Back of the Yards, a guitar […]

One poet who won’t be boxed in

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By Jenny Patiño, Latina Voices According to Cuban-American poet Rita María Martínez, if you attend one of her readings “expecting that every poem is going to have coconuts in it, or […]

Marvel-illosa

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By Natalia Avilez, Latina Voices When it comes to comics, this Latina is a marvel. Working as the host for Marvel.com, Alexa Mendez provides fans with a weekly show, the “Weekly Watcher,” […]

The winning art – and the artist – of the American Latino Museum Design Contest

Mary Mata June 21, 2013

By Kristina Puga, NBCLatino Two decades ago, Ana Maria Villegas was a chemical engineering professor in her native Mexico City, and last year, she almost lost her life due to a bout with […]

Gael Garcia Bernal Will Star In Jon Stewart’s Directorial Debut ‘Rosewater’

Mary Mata June 18, 2013

By Michael Lopez, blogamole Fans of The Daily Show got a nice bit of news last week. It seems host Jon Stewart will be leaving his desk for a few months to direct his […]

Jazz de México

Mary Mata June 7, 2013

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco Crazy week! It’s pouring in South Texas as I write this (at least it’s raining where I am…) Hope it’s been productive for you…time to kick […]

Jazz de México

NewsTaco May 31, 2013

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco Auspicious, this Friday is. Not only is it the end of a work week, it’s also the end of a the month. Bring on June! Let’s […]

Voices From the Past: Cherrie Moraga

Mary Mata May 29, 2013

By Patricia Munoz, LIN@R “Xicana, writer.” Cherrie Moraga said. “I am a Xicana writer.” On the matters of personal identity, many people tend to choose the most important title: Ph. […]

Two Latinos Take Home Top Awards At 2013 Cannes Film Festival

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By Stefan Lopez, Latinos Post Sunday was a proud day for the Hispanic film community, as two of their own took home top prizes at the Cannes Film Festival. Awards for […]

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NewsTaco May 24, 2013

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco Another week…Done! Big Memorial Day weekend starts just about NOW! Have fun, of course, but take time this weekend to remember those who gave their lives […]