The Hidden History of a Substantial Minority

The Hidden History of a Substantial Minority

Mary Mata September 17, 2013

By Anita Gates, The New York Times ‘Latino Americans,’ a Six-Hour PBS Documentary Have you ever heard about the American pilot who took off from an aircraft carrier on Dec. […]

‘Latino Americans’ recounts how Latinos helped shape the U.S.

Mary Mata September 16, 2013

By Griselda Nevarez, Voxxi Adriana Bosch said she feels that in the last few years — because of how the immigration reform debate has been framed — many Americans see […]

PBS’ ‘American Latinos’ is not just for Hispanics

Mary Mata August 12, 2013

By Associated Press/Arizona Daily Star BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – An ambitious PBS documentary on the 500-year history of Latinos in America is aimed at a broad audience, its producer said […]

Rita Moreno, Benjamin Bratt call out Hollywood for lack of major roles for Latino talent

Mary Mata August 8, 2013

By Associated Press/Washington Post BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Oscar-winning actress Rita Moreno says she has a ready answer for those who ask why more Latinos fail to receive Hollywood honors. It’s […]

‘Rebel’ the true story of Cuban American woman who fought in Civil War

Mary Mata May 24, 2013

By Daysi Calavia-Lopez, Voxxi She was Cuban. She fought in the American Civil War. She dressed as a man and took to the battlefield. She later became a union spy. Her […]

New PBS series ‘Latino Americans’ shines light on Latino history in U.S.

Mary Mata May 13, 2013

By Federica Longo, Voxxi Latino history in the United States has been obscure until now. A new documentary series narrated by actor Benjamin Bratt will chronicle the history of Latinos […]

PBS Series “Latino Americans” Features 500 Years of History

NewsTaco January 17, 2013

PRESS RELEASE PBS SERIES “LATINO AMERICANS” TO BE NARRATED BY BENJAMIN BRATT AND INCLUDE INTERVIEWS WITH GLORIA ESTEFAN, RITA MORENO, HERMAN BADILLO, MARIA ELENA SALINAS AND MORE – Landmark Six-Hour […]

Maria Hinojosa: Bird’s Eye View

Mary Mata September 26, 2012

By Maria Elena Alvarez, NewsTaco A quick peek of history reveals truth to the idea that it is human nature to fear the unknown and herein lies the challenge for […]