The Mexican-American producer who made one of the most beloved Christmas specials of all time
The Mexican-American producer who made one of the most beloved Christmas specials of all time
*A Charlie Brown Christmas turned 50 this year. What better time to recognize the genius behind the classic animated film, Bill Melendez. His company produced 70 more Peanut specials. VL […]
L.A. Delivery Man Amassed One of the World’s Largest Collections of Chicano Art
*I love stories that uncover gems like this: “He started it “on a shoestring” at age 16, paying a few dollars down and a few dollars a week for pieces […]
Andina: An opera by Chicago’s first Hispanic composer
*What a wonderful story. There are roots here, culture and happenstance. Regardless of all the talk about immigrants and immigration, Latinos are not new to the U.S., and have contributed […]
El Rey network breaks down media barriers, gives voice to U.S. Latinos
*It’s not that “El Rey” is a niche Latino network. It’s that Latinos are becoming mainstream, and that’s a different way of looking at the same thing. VL By Rick […]
Latina professor becomes 2015 Texas State Poet Laureate
*Texas’ new poet laureate ia as associae professor of Bicultural-Bilingual studies at UTSA. She’s published more than 20 books of leterature and poetry. VL By Brayden Boren, The Paisano Accomplished […]
Chicano-Con Is Like Comic-Con, But With Tacos and Latino Superheroes
*This is the kind of thinking and action we need! Beg for a spot in comic-con? No. Start your own. VL By Yara Simón, Remezcla After finding themselves being nothing […]
This Frida Kahlo-Inspired Cartoon Will Get You through the Day
*The ‘toon is about a young girl coming to terms with her bushy eyebrows. What do you make of this Taquistas? Good? Bad? Meh? VL By Yara Simón, Remezcla Frida […]
Immigrant Opens Her Dream Dance School
*We should make a personal committment to share and amplify this kind of story. Why expect others to tell our story and change the tired, prevalent Latino narrative? This is […]
If The Trees Could Talk
*If you’re in the DC or Richmond area between now and May 29, it’ll be worth your while to drive to Lexington, to the Stainar Gallery at Washington and Lee […]
10 Latino Filmmakers Who Absolutely Killed It This Year
*Latino film makers face an uphill battle. After reading this, their effort and art is much more noteworthy in my eyes. Check out the piece and then check out the […]
