Tips For Responding To Racists, With Derailing For Dummies

Tips For Responding To Racists, With Derailing For Dummies

Mary Mata October 3, 2011

Hey you! Marginalized and often misunderstood, perhaps slightly maladjusted as a result, member of society! How many times have you been at a party or some other kind of gathering, […]

Today Is The First National Day Of Spanish

Mary Mata September 30, 2011

Buenos días, bienvenidos al primer Día de Español. If you recall Jean Rockford Aguilar-Valdez  had the idea for the day as part of a movement to stand in “support and […]

A Coconut’s Guide To Getting Or Keeping Street Cred

Mary Mata September 29, 2011

There are many subtle categories on the Latino continuum, and we here at The Daily Refried offices recognize that El Guapo is the face, voice, and mind of all shades […]

Reimagining The West In The Novel “Ocotillo Dreams”

Mary Mata September 27, 2011

On Saturday the September 17, the Autry Museum in Los Angeles hosted a book talk for Melinda Palacio’s new novel, Ocotillo Dreams (Bilingual Review Press, 2011). If you are not […]

Aztlan Reads, A Site Created To Promote Latino Writers

Mary Mata September 26, 2011

It all started on Twitter. A conversation about being able to find literature by Latino writers morphed into a hashtag, then a Twitter account, and finally a website. David Cid, […]

Happy Friday From Babasonicos!

Mary Mata September 23, 2011

One of Argentina’s most revered rock acts, Babasonicos have a gained a faithful following in Latin America and beyond.  Formed in the Greater Buenos Aires area in the early 90s, […]

Chilean Independence Celebration In CA Includes Food, Dancing

Mary Mata September 22, 2011

By David Tapia, fundi2.com San Bernardino, California — On September 18, 1810, Chile declared it’s Independence from Spain. This year,2011, marks the 201st  Anniversary of this South American country. In […]

Tackling Latinos In Popular Culture

Mary Mata September 21, 2011

Professor William Anthony Nericcio, aka “Memo,” is the Director of San Diego State University’s ever-evolving MALAS program, Master of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. He also serves on the […]

LA Poetry Night Includes Students, Drugs, Grit And Love

Mary Mata September 20, 2011

On Friday, September 16 Homeboy Industries played host to “Poesía Para La Gente,” presented by Avenue 50 Studio’s monthly La Palabra Poetry reading series. The event, sponsored by The James […]

Online Dating Part 2: What You Read Isn’t Always What You Get

Mary Mata

A few weeks into online dating and the plot thickens. I have received emails, winks and invitations for drinks and dinner. Not too familiar with the etiquette of the game, […]