How I Learned To Drown Without Swimming

How I Learned To Drown Without Swimming

Mary Mata August 10, 2011

It is summertime now, and one of my friends wanted to go to the lake in order to swim. She was surprised to hear that I do not know how […]

Mextasy: Seductive Hallucinations of Latina/o Mannequins

Mary Mata August 8, 2011

By William “Memo” Nericcio Mextasy: Seductive Hallucinations of Latina/o Mannequins Prowling the American Unconscious is a traveling stereotype (freak show/art exhibit) based on the work of William “Memo” Nericcio and […]

News Taco To Go: Spiderman, Sarcasm, Redistricting And Sopes

Mary Mata August 4, 2011

Marvel Comics To Unveil A New Latino Spiderman Sarcasm As Self Defense Against Racism, Sexism Latinos Win Some, Lose Some In California Redistricting Sopes: A Step By Step Process

Fun, Family And T-Shirts At The Pulga, Or Swap Meet

Mary Mata August 3, 2011

Some people call them pulgas. Other people call it a tianguis. My family always called it swap meet. Whatever you choose to call it, it has always been an adventure. […]

Latinos Win Some, Lose Some In CA Redistricting

Mary Mata

Depending on what level of redistricting you consider, Latinos in California have either lost out, or won out, according to Rosalind Gold, who is the Senior Director of Policy, Research […]

News Taco To Go: Horchata, Debt, Avocados & Weed

Mary Mata August 2, 2011

Strawberry Horchata Debt Ceiling Deal Bad News For Latinos U.S. Gobbles Guacamole As Mexico Suffers Avocado Shortage California Marijuana Eradication Evokes Secrecy, Military

California Marijuana Eradication Evokes Secrecy, Military

Mary Mata August 1, 2011

By Tim Crews, Publisher, The Sacramento Valley Mirror Willows, California — Close your eyes, you nosy reporters and citizens. The helicopters and hundreds of officers spread out over the North State […]

Latino Artist Gilbert “Magu” Lujan Dies At 70

Mary Mata July 27, 2011

Latino artist Gilbert “Magu” Lujan died this week at the age of 70 after battling cancer for several years. His loss is being felt all over the Latino arts community as […]

California Gov Signs DREAM Act

Mary Mata July 26, 2011

California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation yesterday that would allow undocumented students to receive privately funded financial aid in California. This is one half of a “DREAM Act” bill that […]

Chihuahua Chases Away Robbers In LA

Mary Mata July 21, 2011

This is one of the cutest stories I’ve seen in a while. I’m loving this little Chihuahua, Paco, who chased away two robbers from his owners’ store. The Los Angeles […]