The Rise Of Young Latino Politicians In Texas

The Rise Of Young Latino Politicians In Texas

Mary Mata October 19, 2011

It seems like every time you turn around in Texas these days, there’s another young, educated Latino professional with political aspirations who’s either running for office — or just won […]

6 Ways To Think About Hispanic Heritage Month

Mary Mata September 14, 2011

Although many Latinos celebrate our distinct contributions to the fabric of America throughout the year, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time when the rest of the country is invited to […]

Ay Que Funny Spoofs Activia Commercials

Mary Mata September 1, 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. […]

Latino Civil Rights Leaders: Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales

Mary Mata

Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales was born in Denver, Colorado in 1928. Though he saved throughout high school by working in beet fields, he found that he could not afford to finish […]

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. […]

Where Are All The Latinos In The Media?

Mary Mata August 11, 2011

I remember when I was a young girl dreaming about being a reporter, I used to pretend to be Rachel from “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” because she was the only […]

News Taco To Go: Emmys, Rail, La Migra, And Beauty

Mary Mata

Latino Documentary Filmmaker Nominated For An Emmy High Speed Rail Can Help Push Economic Development In Texas La Migra Cracks Down On Immigrants Leaving U.S. Searching For Real Beauty Between […]

Feeling LA Nostalgia In New Jersey

Mary Mata July 13, 2011

I now realize how naïve my left-sided, LA politics have made me. They do not mean much outside of California, particularly when it comes to gay marriage. I learned this the hard […]

Latino Artists Re-Do Opera “Carmen” In 1989 San Antonio

Mary Mata

[Editor’s note: The following is a press release from ColectivaSA.] ColectivaSA is proud to present this new Latino Musical written by nationally recognized and award winning poet and performer Amalia […]

Boycotting The MLB Game Hurts Arizona’s Latinos

Mary Mata July 6, 2011

By Ruben Gallego, Arizona State Rep. District 16 The number one reason why no one — neither Latino baseball players, nor fans — should boycott the upcoming MLB All Stars […]