Mexican Fernando del Paso wins 2015 Miguel de Cervantes Prize
NewsTaco November 13, 2015
*Del Paso “is an essay writer, author of children’s literature, fiction, poetry and theater, plus a painter as well.” He was awarded the most important library honor of the Spanish-speaking […]
With Sombreros And Sidesaddles, Virginian Women Renew A Mexican Tradition
NewsTaco November 10, 2015
*It’s not that escaramuzas are out of the ordinary, there are many in cities across the Southwest. But when one pop’s up in Virginia, we have to take notice. VL […]
Giving thanks to our veterans is a personal matter
NewsTaco November 9, 2015
*Our friend and Taquista Mercedes Olivera writes a heartfelt tribute to veterans, and one veteran in specific. We thank Samuel as well. VL By Mercedes Olivera, The Dallas Morning News […]
Dear White People/Queridos Gringos: You Want Our Culture But You Don’t Want Us – Stop Colonizing The Day Of The Dead
NewsTaco November 2, 2015
*I’m not going to overload this space with posts about the cultural appropriation surrounding Día de Muertos. If you read NewsTaco you’ll understand why we only need to post one. […]