La Revolución Será Tuiteada: Next Gen Latinos & Social Media

La Revolución Será Tuiteada: Next Gen Latinos & Social Media

Mary Mata August 31, 2011

By José Cruz Like many, I have been watching the recent large growth of Latinos using the Internet, social media and mobile applications. It seems as if every other week a […]

Latino Civil Rights Leaders: Eduardo J. Padrón

Mary Mata August 25, 2011

By Victoria Cepeda and Efrain Nieves This week we showcase Eduardo J. Padron for his unrelenting efforts to grant opportunities to any student willing and determined to get a higher education. Eduardo […]

Get a PANTEEE Makeover!

Mary Mata August 18, 2011

Ay Que Funny is a SpEnglish comedy showcase of sketch, improv and standup, featuring a talented and culturally diverse mix of cast members and writers based in New York City. […]

Colorado Rep. Calls For English Only Ballots

Mary Mata

Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman is calling for the rejection of portions of the federal Voting Rights Act calling for providing voters with ballots in more than one language. Coffman said he […]

News Taco To Go: Spanish, Census, Sex Ed And Tolerance

Mary Mata August 16, 2011

How To Stop Worrying And Learn To Love Spanish Growing Latino Population Should Not Be A Shock Culturally Relevant Sex Ed: It’s Not What We Get At Home Moving From […]

News Taco To Go: Micheladas, Education, Spanish & Obama

Mary Mata July 1, 2011

Michelada: Your Favorite Drink You Just Found Out About Latino Students Are Not The Children Of Sanchez The Bilingual Versus English Only Debate Continues Obama Campaign Will Target Latino Voters

The Bilingual Versus English Only Debate Continues

Mary Mata June 30, 2011

“¿Háblas español?” “Si, señorita. Claro que hablo español.” “Ah, qué bueno…” Some people think it’s insulting to speak Spanish, yet, others depend on this language for survival. It even became […]

Why Does “José” Become “Joe,” But Not The Other Way Around?

Mary Mata June 29, 2011

Recently I was picking up my dry cleaning when the attendant asked me for my name. “Sara Calderón,” I told her, trying to shorten my name a bit to make […]

Young Latinos Want To Consume Bilingual Content

Mary Mata June 24, 2011

A new study found that Latino youth, meaning ages 14-34, like consuming content in bilingual, bicultural ways. “The Maximo Report” was sponsored by the network Tr3s, Motivo Insights, LLC and the […]

North Carolina Diner: “No Speak English. No Service.”

Mary Mata May 27, 2011

Ah, this one is pretty priceless. A diner in North Carolina decided that customers were only welcome if they spoke “American,” and what’s worse, business after the signs went up […]