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First International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival

Mary Mata September 9, 2011

The First International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival acknowledges the founding presence & contributions of Puerto Ricans, as Latin@s, in Spanish (East) Harlem. It seeks to educate our audience on the richness […]

“Contagion” Is An Exciting, Realistic & Entertaining Film

Mary Mata

Experiencing The Post-9/11 New York City

Mary Mata

The September 11 Lessons I’ve Learned

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I was sitting in the airport in Austin, Texas, yesterday, waiting the last few minutes before my son  had to go through security and board a flight to Los Angeles. “Might as well […]

9/11 Is No Excuse for Bashing Muslims

Mary Mata

By J. Richard Cohen, otherwords.org On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, we’ll be transfixed once more by images of the planes ramming into the World Trade Center and people, caught in […]

The Puerto Rican MacGyver Part 3

Mary Mata September 8, 2011

Ay Que Funny is a SpEnglish comedy showcase of sketch, improv and standup, featuring a talented and culturally diverse mix of cast members and writers based in New York City. […]

WANTED: A Latino Al Sharpton (Mullet Preferred)

Mary Mata

As official Latino spokesperson (via unanimous election), many people presume that El Guapo would readily add the role of “Latino Sharpton” to his resumé – a dapper man, with great […]