LatinaLista — When it comes to technology, some people feel it’s a work of art. In fact, when you actually think about it, technology and art do go hand-in-hand. So, it’s a no-brainer when an art gallery wants to widen its promotion of an artist’s exhibit by using technology. It’s easy and the Fremont Gallery [...]
Linda Ronstadt continues sharing her talents but in a new venue
By Al Carlos Hernandez Herald de Paris SAN FRANCISCO — Linda Ronstadt is an iconic international singer. Her many vocal styles, in a variety of genres, have resonated with the general public over the course of her four decade career. As a result, she has earned multiple Grammy awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, [...]
The Challenges and Opportunities for Latina Writers
By Silvia Vinas LatinaLista Before the success of her bestselling, mother of Latina Chick Lit — or Chica Lit — book, “The Dirty Girls Social Club,” Alisa Valdes says, “if you were a Latina you were expected to write using Magical Realism and it had to be down-trodden and depressing. It had to be an [...]
Spotlight Nonprofit: A writing program that empowers the WriteGirl
LatinaLista — It’s one thing to put words to paper or computer screen but quite another to share those words through publication or public reading. When that “sharing” step is achieved, the words don’t just ring out with greater authority, the writers themselves are empowered and emboldened to no longer remain silent and finally understand [...]
Online exhibit about race shows why the issue is more than skin-deep
LatinaLista — Race is an issue that has been the subject of a lot of conversation, especially since Arizona enacted their infamous immigration bill. Yet, race is not a new topic of discussion or debate. However, since 2007, anthropologists and museum curators have been trying to present the issue in a broader context to stimulate [...]
Remembering Latino Patriots
LatinaLista — On Memorial Day, we remember all people who lost their lives in service to our country. Their contributions and sacrifices should be honored and remembered by us all. Yet, due to past prejudices that existed in this country, the complete story of military contributions of Latinos and other soldiers of color is incomplete. [...]
