The Top Props For The Stereotypical Latino

The Top Props For The Stereotypical Latino

Mary Mata September 20, 2011

You know, sometimes it’s hard being Latino. You wake up, go about your day, do your business, and then people ask you where your donkey is, or whether your family […]

San Antonio Names Street after Cesar Chavez

Mary Mata September 19, 2011

After months of legal hubbub and protest, and just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month, the city of San Antonio has officially named one of its streets in honor of […]

A Latina Dates A Black Man & The U.S. Approves – Hooray?

Mary Mata September 15, 2011

By Christina Rodriguez One of the things I’ve learned from my relationship with my African-American boyfriend is that there are people who: are truly accepting of others’ choices think it’s […]

Latino Kids Better Off In Prison. How Do We Get More In?

Mary Mata

El Guapo prides himself on having low standards and a knack for hyperbole. With that said, read the following — the greatest thing ever written by a human being. So, […]

Hispanic Heritage Month 2011: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15

Mary Mata

In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. The observance […]

6 Ways To Think About Hispanic Heritage Month

Mary Mata September 14, 2011

Although many Latinos celebrate our distinct contributions to the fabric of America throughout the year, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time when the rest of the country is invited to […]

Las Ladies De Polanco: Drunk Women Vs. Mexico City Police

Mary Mata

By Alejandra Garza de Gutierrez A little over two weeks ago, two very drunk, very belligerent women made national news here in Mexico. Out for a Saturday night on the town, […]

Livin’ La Vida En Spanglish

Mary Mata September 12, 2011

Last week I posted on Facebook that, sometimes, people are frustrated by my Spanglish speaking ways. But, that’s the way I think — so ni modo. I got some interesting […]

What The Tejano Monument Means To Me

Mary Mata

By José Antonio López The seeds of the Tejano Monument in Austin will soon grow to fruition.  What seemed an impossible dream is now a reality.  With a little patience, […]

New Movie Based On Late Latino Golf Pro Johnny Arreaga

Mary Mata

“Seven Days in Utopia” is a story about the relationship between a budding golfer and his mental training coach. The movie stars Robert Duval, whose character is based on the late Latino […]