MLB Is More Latin American Than Ever, So Why Is There Only One Latino Manager?
MLB Is More Latin American Than Ever, So Why Is There Only One Latino Manager?
With the MLB playoffs nearing the climax of the World Series, here are some disheartening facts: these playoffs mark the 4th year since a Latino manager appeared in the postseason;that was […]
It’s Time to Take Down Statues of Conquistadors
In 2006, the city of El Paso financed the construction of a 36-foot statue of the infamous Spanish conquistador Don Juan de Oñate riding his horse into battle. For some […]
These Are the Latinos Nominated for a 2017 Emmy Award
*I hope you weren’t holding your breath for this. Latinos “remain conspicuously absent” from primetime Emmy awards. VL NewsTaco CULTURE THURSDAY By Manuel Betancourt, Remezcla (3.5 minute read) What does Gina […]
10 Books From Latino & LatAm Authors For Your Summer Reading List
*Here’s a good list of suggestions for your summer reading. It’s ambitious – for some – but doable. VL NewsTaco CULTURE THURSDAY By Alejandra Oliva, Remezcla (4 minute read) Along with […]
This Man Created the ‘Aztec of the City’ Comic to Give Mexican Americans the Superhero They Deserve
*This comic book artist is trying to raise money to take the characters he created in 1993 to the next level and a larger audience. VL NewsTaco CULTURE THURSDAY By […]
Native American Students Push San Diego State to Retire Controversial Aztec Mascot
*Why you should read this: Because, as SDSU professor Ozzie Monge says, “the use of indigenous groups as mascot[s] . . . make[s] students and faculty “accidental racists” in “redface.” […]
Cheech Marin & Paul Rodriguez Are Bringing OG Chicano Comedy to NBC
*I’m looking forward to this. VL By Andrew S. Vargas, Remezcla (2.5 minute read) Santa works in mysterious ways. Maybe you didn’t get that storm trooper action figure you […]
Remake Of Classic Television Show Means More Latinos On Netflix
*The show is set to premiere on January 6. VL By Lucas Molandes, MiTú (2 minute read) The trailer for the upcoming Latino reboot of “One Day At A Time” […]
A Selena TV Series in Both English and Spanish Is Coming Soon
*This looks like it’ll be fun! . . . and about time, some say. VL By Vanessa Erazo, Remezcla (1 minute read) The golden age of television is still going strong […]
‘The Bridge’ Features Murder-Mystery On The Border
By Mónica Ortiz Uribe, Fronteras A murder-mystery that unfolds between two cities along the United States-Mexico border is the subject of a new TV series airing this month. “The Bridge” debuts on […]