Chicana/Latina Hair: A Discussion About Identity and Your Pelo Journey!
Chicana/Latina Hair: A Discussion About Identity and Your Pelo Journey!
*This is why we need our storytellers, to point out the obvious in a beautiful way, because ordinarily we wouldn’t see it. VL By Amelia ML Montes, La Bloga What is […]
What Both Parties Don’t Get About Hispanics
*Why is it that when non-Latino writers explain Latinos it carries more weight than if a Latino writer did it? It’s a rhetorical question, Latinos understand why. I admire the […]
Anchor with attitude: Jorge Ramos fights for immigration reform
*This article has been getting a lot of attention lately, but possibly for the wrong reason. Aside from highlighting Jorge Ramos’ now famous confrontation with John Boehner (which I think […]
Latino: Use only when it’s politically convenient?
*Great question! This is what happens when the theory of identity runs into the reality of politics. What makes a Latino politician? Culture alone, or advocacy? It’s interesting to see […]
Growing up 50/50 in Santa Fe
*Our storytellers matter. You’ll be seeing more of this in NewsTaco. VL By Sandra Ramos O’Briant, NewsTaco In Santa Fe, New Mexico, I attended barrio schools and was bullied for […]
A Bloody War for Water in Mexico
*This is interesting in a foreshadowing way (h/t to my son Carlos for pointing this out). Growing population and water scarcity is creating a new line of confrontation across the […]
Isla Vista Shooting: Latino Opinions on Gun Control, as Father of Victim Christopher Martinez Speaks Out Against NRA
*Latino mainstream is far apart from the non-Latino white mainstream on the issue of gun control, especially among youth. The numbers are easy to explain: the greater the number of […]
Doing Homework Can Find Money For College
SPONSORED CONTENT (NAPS)—There’s good news for parents with college-age children. Investing the time and effort to find money for college can pay dividends when it comes to covering the costs […]
Recipe: Pescado Zarandeado – Delicacy From Nayarit
*Adán is the best! Culture, history and a recipe to boot! VL By Adán Medrano, Adán’s Blog An outdoor barbecue is the perfect venue to savor this example of the […]
Who placed more Latinos in Cabinet positions: Obama, Bush or Clinton?
*It’s always good to be armed with correct information. There’s a deep discussion among Latinos about what and how much President Obama has done for Latinos. It should be a […]