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Statements on Hispanic Heritage Month show which candidate is just not that into the Latino community

Sep 15, 2008, 10:40 PM 20

LatinaLista — Today begins the 40th celebration of Hispanic heritage on a national coordinated scale. While Hispanic Heritage Month has always been a celebration of the collective accomplishments of Latinos, it’s also been about looking ahead to where we…

History, Palabra Final

Seventh anniversary of 9-11 should focus on both memorializing and asking the hard questions

Sep 11, 2008, 2:07 PM 7

LatinaLista — On this seventh anniversary of the most horrific act of terrorism perpetuated on American soil in modern history, words have been exhausted as to how this country will avenge the murders of almost 3,000 people whose only…

Culture, Government, Health, History

New Mexico grants historical recognition to curanderas’ role in state history

Sep 4, 2008, 3:28 PM 0

LatinaLista — If you’ve ever had your feverish body massaged by a raw egg in its shell chances are it was done by a curandera, or your abuelita who learned it from a curandera. Curanderas, or the faith healers,…

Books, Culture, History

Ethnicity or race? Deconstructing the identity of Mexican Americans

Aug 20, 2008, 4:34 PM 0

By Sheryl Luna LatinaLista — A review of the history of the Southwest reveals the impact of attitudes and treatment of early Mexican Americans that have evolved to define today’s perceptions of Hispanics. In Manifest Destinies: The Making of the…

Books, Culture, History

Remembering the stories of Hispanic soldiers so they won’t be forgotten

Aug 6, 2008, 2:31 PM 0

While proudly recounting his time in the service, retired Major General Freddie Valenzuela challenges the military to promote a new attitude towards recognizing and remembering Hispanic soldiers’ contributions. LatinaLista — Retired Major General Freddie Valenzuela, a decorated 33-year Army…

Culture, History, Media

PBS gives the green light for new documentary highlighting the historical experience of Latinos in the military

Jun 18, 2008, 9:01 AM 0

LatinaLista — Who can forget about the outrage that veteran PBS documentarian Ken Burns created when he left out mention of Latino contributions in his epic World War II film? If it had not been for the organized protest…

Government, History, Immigration, Palabra Final

Ret. Maj. Gen. Alfred Valenzuela: A Voice for Forgotten Immigrant Soldiers

May 26, 2008, 8:27 AM 19

In honor of Memorial Day, Latina Lista shares a special article that appeared last week in an issue of the magazine Diversity, Inc. LatinaLista — As the highest-ranking active-duty Latino officer prior to his retirement in 2004, Maj. Gen….

Culture, Diversity, Film, History, Media

Filmmaker of program “Roberto Clemente” urges Latino film community to press PBS to air more shows by or about Latinos

Apr 23, 2008, 2:51 PM 0

LatinaLista — This week, PBS aired a program about the legendary Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente. The show was part of the PBS series American Experience. Baseball player Roberto Clemente I was planning on blogging about the film…

Culture, Education, History

Texas officials to announce the creation of the Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

Apr 16, 2008, 1:35 PM 1

LatinaLista — On Wednesday, April 30, a historic announcement will be made in San Antonio, Texas. At that time, Texas Tejano.com, along with, Texas state officials and San Antonio community leaders, will launch an initiative to create the Hispanic…

Culture, History, Palabra Final, Social Justice

What do GOOGLE and McCain Have in Common? Both Forgot What Today Is

Mar 31, 2008, 3:52 PM 5

LatinaLista — Today, Cesar Chavez would have been 81-years-old. For the majority of Latinos, especially those of Mexican descent, Chavez is our version of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. While schools have been named after the co-founder of…

Books, Culture, Education, History

Searching for the Real Pancho Villa

Nov 24, 2007, 4:20 PM 0

LatinaLista Who was Pancho Villa? Savior or outlaw? Saint or sinner? One thing is certain. Francisco (Pancho) Villa is synonymous with the Mexican Revolution and a leader whose notoriety crossed borders. Whether he was working the fields as a…

Culture, Education, History, Language, Palabra Final

Historians Agree: Spanish was Language of Choice at First Thanksgiving. So Why Don’t We Know?

Nov 21, 2007, 2:42 PM 23

LatinaLista — It’s a chapter in history that historians have known about since 1965 but nobody likes to rock the boat especially when that boat is the esteemed Mayflower. In 1965, historian Michael Gannon revealed that 56 years before…

Environment, Government, History, Palabra Final

Texas Valley Residents Count On Law that Predates U.S.-Mexico Border to Stop Border Fence

Oct 15, 2007, 6:31 PM 33

LatinaLista — Throughout the debate over the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, critics have long enjoyed defending their stance by saying that it’s within the “legal rights” of the country to defend its borders. Well, there…

Culture, History, Palabra Final

Does Latino Inclusion in Burns’ War Documentary Really Mean “Mission Accomplished?”

Jul 13, 2007, 4:03 PM 4

LatinaLista — The war is over! Not that war but the one waged against documentarian Ken Burns by those of us frustrated that he left out any mention of the Latino contribution in his next marathon film for PBS…

History, Palabra Final

The 30th Annivesary of Roots Stirs Thoughts of That it’s Time to Recognize Latino Journeys to this Country

Apr 6, 2007, 7:15 PM 0

LatinaLista — This years marks the 30th anniversary of probably the most popular and impactful television mini-series that ever aired â€” Roots. Then-unknown Levar Burton played the lead character Kunta Kinte http://www2.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif For the first time, the sad history…

Children, Culture, Education, History, Palabra Final

Latino School Teacher Makes it His Mission to Remind the Next Generation About Cesar Chavez

Mar 21, 2007, 2:24 AM 0

LatinaLista — Though there aren’t many Latino leaders in Washington to emulate these days, it’s time to remember one man who is not only worth remembering and emulating â€” but celebrating. Cesar Chavez (Source: americaslibrary.gov) I’m talking about Cesar…

Causes, Culture, Education, History, Media, Palabra Final

PBS WWII Documentary “Forgets” about Latino Soldiers

Feb 14, 2007, 2:30 AM 0

LatinaLista World War II (1941 -1945) It has been estimated that anywhere from 250,000 to 500,000 Hispanics served in the armed forces during World War II. This represents a range of 2.5 to 5% of all persons who served…

Diversity, Education, History, Human Rights, Palabra Final, Youth

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Statements on Hispanic Heritage Month show which candidate is just not that into the Latino community

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Seventh anniversary of 9-11 should focus on both memorializing and asking the hard questions

Culture, Government, Health, History

New Mexico grants historical recognition to curanderas’ role in state history

Books, Culture, History

Ethnicity or race? Deconstructing the identity of Mexican Americans

Books, Culture, History

Remembering the stories of Hispanic soldiers so they won’t be forgotten

Culture, History, Media

PBS gives the green light for new documentary highlighting the historical experience of Latinos in the military

Government, History, Immigration, Palabra Final

Ret. Maj. Gen. Alfred Valenzuela: A Voice for Forgotten Immigrant Soldiers

Culture, Diversity, Film, History, Media

Filmmaker of program “Roberto Clemente” urges Latino film community to press PBS to air more shows by or about Latinos

Culture, Education, History

Texas officials to announce the creation of the Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

Culture, History, Palabra Final, Social Justice

What do GOOGLE and McCain Have in Common? Both Forgot What Today Is

Books, Culture, Education, History

Searching for the Real Pancho Villa

Culture, Education, History, Language, Palabra Final

Historians Agree: Spanish was Language of Choice at First Thanksgiving. So Why Don’t We Know?

Environment, Government, History, Palabra Final

Texas Valley Residents Count On Law that Predates U.S.-Mexico Border to Stop Border Fence

Culture, History, Palabra Final

Does Latino Inclusion in Burns’ War Documentary Really Mean “Mission Accomplished?”

History, Palabra Final

The 30th Annivesary of Roots Stirs Thoughts of That it’s Time to Recognize Latino Journeys to this Country

Children, Culture, Education, History, Palabra Final

Latino School Teacher Makes it His Mission to Remind the Next Generation About Cesar Chavez

Causes, Culture, Education, History, Media, Palabra Final

PBS WWII Documentary “Forgets” about Latino Soldiers

Diversity, Education, History, Human Rights, Palabra Final, Youth

The Legacy of Dr. King is Being Lost Among too Many Young People of Color

History, Human Rights, Immigration, Palabra Final, Social Justice

Why the Battle for Civil Rights and the Fight for the Undocumented are Similar