Going Home to The Bronx

Going Home to The Bronx

NewsTaco April 15, 2016

*I post this because I enjoyed reading it. You won’t find politics here, or any sort of controversy. It’s just a reporter going back to a place he once called […]

Happy Friday From Calle 13!

Mary Mata March 9, 2012

Raucous and outspoken, René Pérez Joglar, aka Residente, and Eduardo José Cabra Martínez, aka Visitante, of the Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 are known for their brash lyrics, resonant rhythms, and candid social commentary. […]

Civil Rights Figures: Alice Cardona, 1930-2011

Mary Mata November 3, 2011

Born New York City 1930 to Puerto Rican parents, Alice Cardona spent the rest of her life advocating women’s and Latino’s rights. She began her career providing psychological support to […]

Latino Literary Pioneer Piri Thomas Dies At 83

Mary Mata October 28, 2011

Last week the influential and acclaimed writer Piri Thomas died at home in Northern California at the age of 83. Most famous for his memoir “Down These Mean Streets,” the […]

Civil Rights Figures: Latino Justice PRLDEF

Mary Mata October 27, 2011

LatinoJustice PRLDEF is a New York-based civil rights organization that was formed in 1972 to change and fight against discriminatory practices using advocacy and litigation. Previously known as the Puerto […]

5 Reasons To Watch The Web Series “East WillyB”

Mary Mata October 5, 2011

When East WillyB premiered last Spring, the show received a lot of positive coverage upon the release of it’s first episode.  Much was dissected in terms of how the show tackles […]

Police In Puerto Rico Violate Constitution, Other Laws

Mary Mata September 8, 2011

The police in Puerto Rico engage in a pattern of behavior that not only violates the U.S. Constitution, but other federal laws, according to a new report from the Justice […]

Florida Becoming Less Cuban, More South American

Mary Mata August 22, 2011

Florida, traditionally a cubano stronghold, is becoming a lot more diverse when it comes to its Latino population, according to a new report from the Associated Press. South Americans edged […]

Addressing Tension Between Between U.S., Island Puerto Ricans

Mary Mata April 14, 2011

[Editor’s Note: The following is a post from the National Institute for Latino Policy.] By Felipe Luciano Puerto Rico, let’s be perfectly frank with each other: we’re not getting along. Most […]