Las Posadas, An Aztec Celebration

Las Posadas, An Aztec Celebration

NewsTaco December 20, 2011

We’re in the midst of the Posada season, and if you know what I’m talking about there’s little else for me to say —there’s no need for an explanation or to paint […]

What Will Make You Happy This Christmas And In 2012?

Mary Mata

Sometimes, in between doing so much, we forget why we’re doing it, or what we’re doing it for. Sometimes, this happens with Christmas. With so much anticipation and media stimulation […]

Guapura 101: 3 Different Eyeliner Tips

Mary Mata December 19, 2011

This time of year affords us all multiple opportunities to get dressed up for holiday parties, so I thought it’d be a good time to share a few of my […]

Recent Shakespeare Production Promotes Latino Stereotypes

Mary Mata

An open letter to the Shakespeare Theater Company, Washington D.C. from Tlaloc Rivas: Michael Kahn Artistic Director Shakespeare Theatre Company Washington DC, USA Dear Mr. Kahn, I hope this letter finds […]

Latino Medical School Enrollment Rising

Mary Mata

An exciting report this week notes that Latinos are increasingly applying to and attending medical schools in the U.S. and in significant numbers. Since 2004 applications by Latino students to […]

Apathy For 2012 Elections Is High, Except Among Youth

Mary Mata

By Dustin Mendus Americans are dreading the 2012 elections. A new Gallup poll proves it, noting that seven out of 10 Americans just want the 2012 Presidential Campaign over already. The feelings […]

NewsTaco Weekly Roundup: Dec. 11-18, 2011

Mary Mata December 18, 2011

Even as we wind down the year for the holidays, some pretty exciting stuff went down. The Iraq War ended — huge deal — and we found out that most […]

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” Is A Must See

Mary Mata December 16, 2011

By Gabrielle Adelle, The Young Folks For starters, I must admit that I’m a huge fan of director David Fincher. If you read our website often, that should come as no […]

Elderly Latinos Thrive In Latino Communities

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Turns out that the best thing to prevent frailty among elderly Latinos is more Latinos. Access to health care, transportation and sidewalks also help, but by and large the best […]

Mexican Christmas Ponche

Mary Mata

By Abigail Garcia December is one of my favorite months: everything is filled with red, green, white, silver- and in Mexico you also see a lot of orange, yellow and […]