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Texas High Schoolers Rise Against Anti-Immigrant SB 4 Law

Victor Landa July 15, 2017

By Viri Sanchez and Karla Quinones  (2.5 minute read) Four months ago, on February 16, thousands of high school students across Texas joined in a collective effort to stand up […]

The Making of a Mexican-American Dream

NewsTaco March 8, 2017

*There are two pieces that I believe you should read today. I’ll be posting both of them and I’ll start with this one. It’s a 30 minute read, but it’s […]

Our Lady of Guadalupe Is a Powerful Symbol of Mexican Identity

NewsTaco December 12, 2016

*According to the Catholic Church, the apparition happened 10 years after the Spanish conquest of Mexico was complete. So yes, Guadalupe is symbolic of the violent birth of a new […]

A century and a half of Latino responses to anti-Mexican politics

NewsTaco December 7, 2016

*Terrific read! There’re some good historic points – we’ve seen this before. VL By Raúl A. Ramos, Texas Tribune/TribTalk (4 minute read) Bad hombres, rigged elections and dangerous immigrants sound like […]

Why Chicanos Love Fidel Castro But Hate Cuban Exile Politics

NewsTaco December 2, 2016

*A very interesting point of view. Especially in light of this past election when Cuban-Americans and Mexican-Americans voted very differently. VL By Gabriel San Roman, OC Weekly (9 minute read) […]

The Untold Story of Ruben Mendoza, the First Mexican-American to Play for US Soccer

NewsTaco September 19, 2016

*A cool thing about this article is the comment section below the story. Many people have added their personal stories about Ruben, his coaching, his dedication to his church. This […]

The Textbook That Calls Mexicans Lazy

NewsTaco September 12, 2016

*We have to keep this issue alive and relevant. Share this, talk about it. VL By J. Weston Phippen, The Atlantic (8minute read) For years teachers and activists in Texas had […]

“Give Us One of Those Latin Bombshell Dances” : Lupe Velez Comic-Generated!

NewsTaco February 22, 2016

*We’re big fans of Memo Nericcio’s take on Mexican-American stereotypes in mass media. He keeps us current and sharp. VL Another Great Chapter in the History of Mexicans in American […]

The People Who Weren’t Kidding

NewsTaco April 15, 2015

*This is exciting! History Colorado  has included the history of the Chicano movement in Colorado in a new exhibit. It’s groundbreaking to see something of this magnitude, in a mainstream […]

20 Signs You May Be Mexican American [Oh So Mexican]

Mary Mata January 28, 2014

By Eddie G Watch More Eddie G videos at Oh Em Gee, It’s Eddie G.