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Revisiting History On The Anniversary Of The Battle At The Alamo

Mary Mata March 1, 2012

By Richard G. Santos When it comes to writing the history of the Battle at the Alamo, personal exaggerations, self role embellishments, political-social-religious-ethnic-racial factors created a larger than life and […]

CafePress Removes Anti-Mexican Products Page

NewsTaco February 29, 2012

CafePress’ Anti-Latino Merchandise Is Repulsive, But Not New

NewsTaco February 28, 2012

Selena’s Music Is Back, But It’s Not Better

Mary Mata February 27, 2012

By Wuicho Vargas One of the most beautiful Tejano singers I know is back; Selena’s voice will once again roam the radio stations in the United States in the form of […]

Who Should Win The Oscars, And Who Will Win Them

Mary Mata February 26, 2012

The Academy Awards will be presented today in order to pay homage to the best and brightest of 2011.  I will not be hosting an Oscar party, because most of […]

Happy Friday From Gepe!

Mary Mata February 24, 2012

Mixing folk, electronica, and pop, Gepe, born Daniel Riveros, is an eclectic standout within Chile’s burgeoning indie scene. With influences ranging from Chilean folklorist Violeta Parra to Sonic Youth and […]

NewsTaco Roundup: February 20 – 25, 2012

Mary Mata

Self-deportation takes on a new meaning this week with my top pick, a story lamenting the sad story of massive deportations of Mexican Americans during the Great Depression. There was […]