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Cuban Movie, “Juan Of The Dead,” Looks Awesome

Mary Mata July 11, 2011

So I stumbled across a review of this movie at Latino Review and it looks freaking cool, here’s what they said: In the film, Havana is overrun by Zombies while’s […]

Happy Friday From Celia Cruz!

Mary Mata July 8, 2011

When I Speak Spanish, I’m Not Talking About You

Mary Mata

For Many Latinos, Biculturalism Is Key

Mary Mata

[Editor’s Note: The following is a press release from Horowitz Associates Market and Multicultural Research] Many U.S. Hispanics feel culturally connected to both their U.S. and Latino identities, according to […]

Washington D.C. Hate Crimes Increasingly Against Latinos, Whites

Mary Mata July 7, 2011

News from our nation’s capital: hate crimes are being redirected away from gays and lesbians and towards Latinos and whites. Interesting, right? Turns out the gentrification of Washington, D.C. has […]

Fashion Don’ts: Don’t Wear That!

Mary Mata

This week’s post is devoted to the fashion trends I find 1) most entertaining, and 2) most hideous. As a quasi-expert with no real qualifications, I realize I have absolutely […]

How Do I Decide Whether Or Not To Get An Abortion?

Mary Mata

Dear Martha, I find myself in a difficult situation because I have little time to make the decision whether or not to abort my pregnancy. I’m 18 years old and […]