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Demographic role reversals

NewsTaco September 9, 2014

By Esther Cepeda, The Washington Post CHICAGO — In my fantasy world, public relations professionals send me pitches extolling the virtues of the “white Robert Rodriguez.” But no, I get […]

Latinas get attention in male-led lowrider clubs

NewsTaco September 4, 2014

How Diego Rivera Met the Fierce Teenage Frida Kahlo and Fell in Love with Her Years Later

NewsTaco September 3, 2014

Mattel launches its latest Mexican Barbie

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*A mariachi Barbie. Just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month. Granted, Mattel is an equal opportunity stereotyper. They’ll dress Barbie in any and all kitschy national and cultural costumes, even […]

11 Quotes To Remember Jorge Luis Borges On His Birthday

NewsTaco August 27, 2014

*It’s Borges’ birthday week -some quotes to help the celebration. VL By Roque Planas, Huffington Post Latino Voices One of the most unique literary figures of the twentieth century, Jorge […]

The New Generation of Gay Latino Poets

NewsTaco August 14, 2014

*Wondering where the best Latin@ writing is being written? Daniel Peña tells us where he thinks we should look. VL By Daniel Peña, Ploughshares Some scholars say that Queer Latina/o writing […]

The Nuevo South: A Changing Landscape

NewsTaco August 1, 2014

*The number of Latinos in the South is growing. Eduardo Diaz took a tour through places like Birmingham, Charlotte and Atlanta and he tells us that not only are there […]