Humor & Latino Stereotypes: We Can Laugh, Not Everyone Can

Humor & Latino Stereotypes: We Can Laugh, Not Everyone Can

Mary Mata January 30, 2013

By J.N. Reyna, Gozamos In recent days, I’ve seen posts in my newsfeed, and on our Gozamos Facebook page, linking to blog pieces on casting calls seeking Latina talent for upcoming TV shows. And, […]

17 Things Not To Do On Facebook

Mary Mata March 23, 2012

Our friends at Being Latino created a video explaining some of the annoying and unkind things to do to your friends on Facebook. The video was written by Lance Rios and […]

“21 Jump Street” Is A Reboot That Delivers

Mary Mata March 19, 2012

“21 Jump Street” is the latest offering by directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, who brought us “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.” The film stars Jonah Hill of such […]

Culture Clash’s “American Night: The Ballad of Juan José”

Mary Mata March 18, 2012

By Carlos San Miguel “American Night: The Ballad of Juan José” is a fantastic play that premiered at the 2010 Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Written by Richard Montoya and developed by Culture […]

Stand Up Comedians Hit It Out Of The Park At SXSW

Mary Mata March 15, 2012

I have always been a fan of stand-up comedy, so when I found out that there would be a free show for South by Southwest badge carrying members at Esther’s […]

Social Media, Comedy Have The Power To Change The World

Mary Mata March 10, 2012

Comedian and author of “How to be Black” Baratunde Thurston gave a keynote speech to a packed crowd at South By Southwest Interactive Saturday afternoon. The gist of his speech was, […]

DeathStar Built By Undocumented Immigrants

Mary Mata March 1, 2012

And now an editorial cartoon from El Guapo of The Daily Refried.

NewsTaco Roundup: February 20 – 25, 2012

Mary Mata February 24, 2012

Self-deportation takes on a new meaning this week with my top pick, a story lamenting the sad story of massive deportations of Mexican Americans during the Great Depression. There was […]

Daniel D. Portado Explains Self Deportation

Mary Mata February 15, 2012

Conservative Republican Hispanic activist Daniel D. Portado, the original self-deportationist, explains the origin of the self-deportation movement in his own words. Portado’s rallying cry is now backed by GOP wannabe […]

Latino Cupid Valentine’s Day Cards For Tough Times

Mary Mata February 14, 2012

That little love scamp Latino Cupid presents his special Valentine’s Day cards for tough times. As they say around here, Happy Valentimes Day! Catch more of Latino Cupid’s escapades around this time every year […]