How Do You Say ‘Thanksgiving’ in Spanish?
Mary Mata November 25, 2010
When I was a kid in the 1950s, we still spoke mostly Spanish at the homes of our extended family, and we called it “Día De Dar Gracias.” At the time, […]
Bien Buena – Latinas Don’t Worry About Weight
Mary Mata November 24, 2010
A recent report said that Latinas and African-American women don’t worry about their weight as much as whites do, they tend to see themselves as having a “normal” weight more […]
NCLR: Latino Childen are the Hungriest in America
NewsTaco November 22, 2010
Not to make anyone feel uncomfortable on this festive week, but the season makes talking about hunger a little more poignant, don’t you think? There’s a thing called food insecurity […]
Mexican Food Named ‘Cultural Heritage of Humanity’
Mary Mata November 18, 2010
Oh! The humanity! Seriously. We all know I’m a beaner, but now anyone who calls themself that is officially classy. The U.N.’s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named Mexican […]