LatinaLista — Mothers are too often the unsung heroes of not just their families but everywhere a need for a voice or helping hand was answered by ‘someone’s mom’. The important role of moms is never fully appreciated, regardless of whether they live in bustling cities or remote rural areas, developed countries or third-world regions. [...]
Video: Northwestern students challenge administrators and classmates to re-evaluate diversity and racism on campus
LatinaLista — The U.S. Supreme Court hasn’t released their ruling yet on the college affirmative action case of Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin but it hasn’t stopped pundits from talking about the issue. And that’s a good thing but the people who really need to be talking about it, because it affects them [...]
Viernes Video: New film creates ‘horror’ out of Cinco de Mayo
LatinaLista — It was bound to happen. The popularity of Cinco de Mayo rises to new levels every year among those who want to commercially exploit this day in Mexican history for American profit, but this year has reached a whole new level. This year, Cinco de Mayo is the subject of a new horror [...]
Video: Latina playwright uses theater to educate audiences about impact of cartel violence on U.S.-Mexico border
LatinaLista — Unlike film and television where it took many years for Latino actors to break through walls of prejudice, discrimination and stereotypes (and are still fighting), theater has always provided a refuge for the embattled Latino actor. Over the years, Latino playwrights have made their mark in theater, with some going on to the [...]
Intrn’l Video: Mexico unveils new film reminding the true reason for remembering Cinco de Mayo
LatinaLista — Cinco de Mayo (the Fifth of May) is a day celebrated in two distinct styles — depending on which side of the U.S.-Mexico border is doing the celebrating. For U.S. Latinos, especially Mexican Americans, Cinco de Mayo is another day on the calendar to celebrate Latino achievement in the U.S. and to remember [...]
Video: Life’s purpose revealed by answering five simple questions
LatinaLista — It used to be considered “New Age” to think too deeply about what our life’s purpose is on this planet. Yet, as society has picked up speed and people find themselves rushing to work, rushing to fulfill daily commitments, rushing to keep up with social media or rushing to take care of their [...]
