Book Review: “High Pink,” Latino, Pocho, Gay And Human
Mary Mata June 28, 2011
The first thing that happens when you begin reading Franco Mondini-Ruiz’s book “High Pink: Texas-Mex Fairy Tales,” is that you lose yourself in the stories the artist and former attorney […]
The Top 5 Instances Of “Ay!”
Mary Mata
Recently I was having a conversation with my friend Tova and I began to tell her about the power of the non-verbal “ay.” She did not believe me entirely, so […]
Latina Army Wife Quits Job To Be With Husband On Leave
Mary Mata
UPDATE: Wells Fargo Spokesman Joe Stroop told News Taco that the company is working with Mendez to find a mutually beneficial resolution to this issue. Cynthia Mendez was forced to […]
Bien Hecho: Working To Remember Latino Veterans
Mary Mata
I recently joined the staff of the VOCES Oral History Project, which illustrates the experiences of Latino veterans and their families. I came aboard glowing with a passion for military […]