How to laugh off the foolishness of Cinco de Mayo

How to laugh off the foolishness of Cinco de Mayo

NewsTaco May 5, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because this is as good advice as you can get on coping with Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. VL By Esther Cepeda, Washington Post (3.5 […]

Being Latino Is Not a Crutch

Mary Mata March 19, 2014

By César Vargas , Huffington Post Latino Voices I’ll tell you what happens to a person of color once he/she “makes it.” They fall victims to the myth of meritocracy. Once they’re knighted kings and […]

Against Stereotypes! Rita Moreno

Mary Mata May 23, 2013

From the textmex obsessed imagination of William A. Nericcio via MAKERS… thanks to Mark Dery for the tip. Click on the image to read the story. William Anthony Nericcio, aka “Memo,” […]

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, […]

The Art of the Mexican Stereotype: MEXICALI SCHMOES

Mary Mata January 3, 2013

From the textmex obsessed imagination of Memo Nericcio Friz Freleng’s MEXICALI SCHMOES (1959) Classic, just classic. Watch for yourself and then read all about the cool backstory of Speedy Gonzales in Tex[t]-Mex! […]

Representing When You Are the Only Latino in the Room

Mary Mata December 11, 2012

By Yessenia Gutierrez, Being Latino Do you ever find yourself looking around and saying to yourself, “I’m the only Latino here”? Do you suddenly find yourself feeling anxious, as if […]

Study: Latino Stereotypes Strong Regarding Education, Crime, Unemployment

Mary Mata August 20, 2012

PRESS RELEASE DENVER — A new study led by the University of Cincinnati examines stereotypes of immigrants from four global regions and measures opinions of the impact of immigration on […]

Treasure Trove Of Pulp Fiction “Africans” And “Mexicans”

Mary Mata August 16, 2012

From the textmex obsessed imagination of Memo Nericcio more here: http://www.magazineart.org/ This post first appeared in the textmex galleryblog. William Anthony Nericcio, aka “Memo,” is the Director of San Diego State University’s […]

Fabulous Latinas Defy Stereotypes

Mary Mata April 30, 2012

By Paloma Corredor, Voxxi Being Latina is cool and trendy. Just look at Jennifer Lopez, Penélope Cruz and María Elena Salinas. Latinas are creative, powerful and strong, right? Not exactly, if we […]

Acclaimed Web Series “East Willy B” Launches Kickstarter Campaign

Mary Mata April 26, 2012

By Renée Saldaña Sometimes, it seems like mainstream media just doesn’t get it when it comes to portraying Latinos on television. From ABC’s “Work It“, Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Miami“, […]