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L.A. Murder – Not The Real Story Any More
**Some reassuring news hidden behind Los Angeles murder stats. Context makes the difference in urban settings, along the border, anywhere that numbers are used to paint pictures. VL By Sam […]
Papal Visit Brings Excitement, Anxiety to Congress
*The big speech to the joint session of congress is Thursday. Depending on where you stand on any number of issues, and which you consider more important than others, you’re […]
Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About Police Brutality in the Latino Community?
*From the article, third paragraph: “Part of the reason cases involving Latinos don’t receive the same attention … is because Latinos are never truly seen as Americans but always as foreigners.” […]
“Not Counting Mexicans or Indians”: The Many Tentacles of State Violence Against Black-Brown-Indigenous Communities
By Roberto Rodriguez, NewsTaco “They tried to bury us, but they didn’t know we were seeds.” – Popul Vuh Between my eyes, I bear a scar in the shape of […]
Classical music in Tijuana’s slums
*Wonderful story of renewal in Tijuana. Children in the city’s slums are learning classical music in an exciting atmosphere that has the feel of an underground movement. VL By Sam […]
#WhatLatinoMeansToMe: This Is How Latinos In America Actually Identify
*There’s a back story here (there always is). I’m tapped-out with “Hispanic Heritage Month.” Every year, when September 15th comes around, marketers and media roll out their old ideas, dust […]
Chicana Films Need to be Included in Mexican American Studies Curricula
*Why should Chicana films be included in Mexican American Studies? Here’s why, with a list of films to watch. VL By Linda Garcia Merchant, Newstaco I finally met Tony Diaz in person, […]
17 Latinos to Receive Medal of Honor from President Obama
Victor Landa, NewsTaco On March 18th, President Obama will award 24 Army veterans, among them 17 Latinos, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. According to a White House press […]
El Chapo falls … as Time hits the stands
By Sam Quiñones, A Reporter’s Blog As a reporter, I don’t believe too much in coincidences, especially when it comes to Mexican politics. So, let’s say that the arrest this […]
First Voice, Our Voice…
By Eduardo Diaz, Director / Smithsonian Latino Center I recently attended the opening of Galería Sin Fronteras (Gallery Without Borders), an exhibition at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. The show features 92 […]