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An Elegy for Juan Gabriel

NewsTaco August 30, 2016

*I’ve read many elegies to Juan Gabriel in the last 48 hours and the best aren’t the “learned” ones that include discographies written with cultural authority. The best are the one’s […]

In Houston, Muslim Community Enjoying a Surprising Source of Growth: Latinos

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American Latino literature has focused more on undocumented immigrants

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Why Juan Gabriel’s music matters to a brown girl in Chicago

NewsTaco August 29, 2016

*Read this, it’s a tribute to iconic Mexican singer/songwriter Juan Gabriel, who passed away this weekend. Read it because, as Federico Garcia Lorca used to say, “esto tiene duende.” VL […]

In Mariachi Music, A Distinctive Yell Speaks To The Soul

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*A good grito is an indication that a party has reached another level of fun. Good times are assured. VL By Brenda Salinas, Code Switch Do you know that feeling […]

Documenting The Dead On The Arizona Border: Lonely Remains Are Matched To Lost Loved Ones

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*The remains of 900 deceased undocumented migrants remain unidentified. VL By Michel Marizco, Fronteras Desk On August 8 of this year, a U.S. Border Patrol agent tracking a group of […]

Meet The Undocumented Chef Who Owns One Of The Most Beloved Mexican Food Spots In Ph

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*From the article: “One of the best restaurants in the country is run by an undocumented immigrant.” VL By Omar Villegas, mitú Cristina Martinez makes food that reminds her customers […]