culture
Univision Race Gaffe Shows Culture Gap
*This is probably the most reasoned commentary I’ve read concerning Rodner Figueroa’s racial gaffe about First Lady Michelle Obama. I worked in Spanish media since the days before Univision and […]
Opera explores sexuality of Mexico’s Nahuatl culture
*This just seemed very cool to me. I love the title, “Canto florido de travesuras.” It would be even better if the opera traveled to the U.S. VL By EFE/Fox […]
Children Of Latino Immigrants Forge Paths In Agriculture
*I love these stories. They show the many ways Latinos are contributing, taking adversity and turning into a future for their families, all across the country. VL By Amy Mayer […]
In Nebraska Latino culture still revolves around traditional practice
*Latino elders in Nebraska fear that their culture is fading. Here’s how they’re working to keep tradition alive. VL By Chabella Guzman, Star Herald Ben Castinado grew up speaking Spanish […]
For Latina Women, College Is Often A Culture Clash
*From the article: “College is a transformative experience for any young adult, but it carries a special resonance for Latina women.” Wonderful anthology that honors Latinas and I’m sure will […]
Seventy Years Later: The Zoot Suit Riots and the Complexity of Youth Culture
*This is a good read, now that the Cesar Chavez movie has brought conversation about U.S. Latino history to kitchen tables and social media. Coverage of the Zoot Suit riots […]
How Hispanic culture is contributing to infant obesity
By Hope Gillete, Saludify The war on childhood obesity may come to a screeching halt if dietary experts don’t take into consideration a person’s culture. According to a study published […]
Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival devoted to culture, humanity
By Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Daily News Following a year’s hiatus, the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival returns for its 16th edition. Tough economic times have been hard on these […]
Moving Latino Art and Culture Away from the Margin
By Eduardo Diaz, Director, Smithsonian Latino Center For most of my life’s work in the cultural development field, the lens has been one of representing and advocating for representation. Ensuring […]
What are curanderos in Hispanic cultures?
By Hope Gillette, Saludify Despite the push to visit Western doctors, receive preventative care and become knowledgeable about common ailments in the community, many Hispanics living in the United States still […]