English Language Latino Media Heats Up

English Language Latino Media Heats Up

Mary Mata February 8, 2012

By Tomás Custer, HispanicTips.com With the recent announcement that another Spanish-language TV network is launching (MundoFox). I thought it pertinent to take a look at the other side of the coin, […]

I Want More Latinos On My TV

Mary Mata February 7, 2012

I grew up watching too much TV. I loved watching sitcoms, so I became very well-acquainted with fictional families such as the Tanners and the Huxtables. In fact, I would […]

Top 10 Signs Your Super Bowl Party Party Isn’t Going Well

Mary Mata February 2, 2012

10. It’s halftime and everyone’s still trying to decode the Roman numerals. 9. People are taking their bathroom breaks during the game so as not to miss the commercials. 8. […]

Innovative Latinos Showcased At SXSW: The Social Revolución

Mary Mata February 1, 2012

This year at South By Southwest (SXSW) Latinos in the digital media space will have their very own lounge, party, and award ceremony highlighting their innovative work in social media […]

Latino Voices On The Internet Are Being Noticed

NewsTaco January 30, 2012

How do people on the Internet know I’m Latino, aside from my penchant for picking up on double meanings in posts where they weren’t intended? The truth is that they […]

For A Nerdy Latina “The Simpsons” Was Always A Comfort

Mary Mata January 27, 2012

Anyone who even vaguely knows me knows that I absolutely love “The Simpsons.” I quote them nearly every single day, which I am sure can be irritating. I watch them […]

Does Any Media Truly Represent Latinos?

Mary Mata

There is a lot of buzz about George Lucas’ recent statement on “The Daily Show” that he had trouble getting his new Tuskegee Airmen film, “Red Tails,” produced simply because the cast […]

“Mexican Mitt” Is A Latino Response To Political Doublespeak

Mary Mata January 23, 2012

In 2012 Latino voters are going to be critical to races across the country, yet it seems that even as candidates woo these voters with their targeted messages, the actual […]

Newt Gingrich Uses The Jedi Mind Trick To Win South Carolina

Mary Mata

Go ahead, call Newt Gingrich a deceptive, racist, amoral sack of putrid excrement. Go ahead and question his ethics and bring up that, during his tenure as Speaker of the House, […]

SOPA’s Not The Fix, But Latinos Should Care About The Problem

Mary Mata January 19, 2012

By José Cruz, OurTiempo.com Yesterday everyone jumped online to protest SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy bills, new acts that would allow U.S. internet providers to block access to mostly foreign websites with […]