No Latino Theatre Company, No Problem. Make Your Own!
No Latino Theatre Company, No Problem. Make Your Own!
*What do you think? Is it that easy? I know there are many theater-Taquistas, what do you say? VL By Diep Tran, American Theater (6.5 minute read) In 2013, Cleveland […]
Aftermath: Sixteen Writers on Trump’s America
*This is heavy “food for thought.” Bookmark it, come back to it. Read the essays. There’s only one Latino in a list of 16 writers, that’s the only downside. VL […]
The Political Awakening of a Fashion Power Player
*My pick for your lunch break read of the day. Where fashion and politics were destined to meet. VL By Jennifer S. Altman, The New York Times (6 minute read) American […]
Truthful Reflections: Repainting an American Story
*Why did a chicano artist from San Antonio take on the KKK? We’re glad he did. VL By Eduardo Diaz, Director, Smithsonian Latino Center (4 minute read) It is astonishing the lengths […]
This Is the Largest Exhibit on Mexican Art in 60 Years
*Beautiful! If you happen to be in Paris between now and January. . . VL By Yara Simón, Remezcla (2 minute read) Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are undoubtedly two of […]
Junot Díaz Dedicates Hispanic Heritage Award to Latin@ Immigrants and Undocumented Youth
*Follow the link and listen to Junot Díaz’s speech. It’s worth your time. VL By Luz Chavez, Gozamos (2 minute read, 4.5 minute video) On Thursday, Pulitzer-Prize winning author Junot Díaz […]
National Book Festival Highlights Prominent Latino/a Authors
*From the article: “Among the more than 120 authors were Latino writers from the United States and a variety of Latin American countries, including some who specialize in ‘crossborder’ themes.” […]
These Latinos Were Honored with National Medals for Art, Humanities
By Ericka N. Hernandez, NBC News (5 minute read) Some of the most notable Latino artists, musicians and writers were recognized by the White House for their cultural contributions. President […]
President Obama will award National Medals of Arts to 3 Latinos
*This is great news! Sandra Cisneros, Santiago Jimenez Jr., and Luis Valdez will be honored by President Obama. VL By National Endowment for the Arts Washington, DC — President Barack […]
National Portrait Gallery Announces First Commission of an American Latino
*This is great news, but, why did it take so long? VL By NY Arts (1 minute read) The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has recently added new portraits of prominent […]
