Lying to Children About the California Missions and the Indians
*This is relevant considering the recent news about Pope Francis’ decision to canonize Father Junipero Serra. There has been an outcry from the Native American communities regarding the canonization, in […]
5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t know About Cinco De Mayo
By Eddie G I like this. Eddie G’s video is unique, funny, and succinct. It clears the air, sets the record straight and all that… VL [Screenshot courtesy of Eddie […]
Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes:’ Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with inspiring picture book
*This is much better than beer fests and sombrero-wearing, maraca-shaking morning TV show anchors. VL By Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media/Sun Sentinel Parents need to know that “Portraits of Hispanic American […]
Latino Today, But What About Tomorrow?
*Interesting. Esther Cepeda takes us on the often trodden journey of Latino/Hispanic identity. But she adds some poll numbers for context, and pulls the conversation forward to future generations, to […]