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Life Issues, zNew Headline

New “Test of Latino Culture” shows Latinos lag behind non-Latino peers when acing the test

Nov 7, 2013, 1:48 PM 0

LatinaLista — Dr. Edward T. Rincón, a research psychologist, has conducted numerous studies about non-Latinos’ perceptions of the Hispanic community. He’s come to one conclusion: According to our past studies, the typical American does not understand Latinos very well……

Local News, Washington DC, zNew Headline

Across U.S., graduating Hispanic college classes add ethnic flourish with celebrations of their own

Jul 10, 2013, 1:37 PM 0

By Luis Hernandez Hispanic Link WASHINGTON — At campus auditoriums and chapels around the country, thousands of Latino and Latina college students are organizing and staging elaborate commencement ceremonies this spring to honor their graduates at all levels, from…

Global Views, zNew Headline

As Indigenous People Abandon Traditional Dress, Weavers Take to E-Commerce to Boost Sales

Jun 14, 2013, 3:47 PM 0

By Marissa Revilla Global Press Institute Indigenous weavers in Chiapas are using innovative designs and methods to sell their goods internationally. Nearly 200,000 women work as artisans in Chiapas. Cooperatives, workshops, innovative designs and a new e-commerce platform aim…

Videos, zNew Headline

Video: New documentary chronicles importance of music in Cesar Chavez’s quest for social change

Jun 13, 2013, 12:00 AM 0

LatinaLista — History knows Cesar Chavez as a Latino Civil Rights leader and an advocate for farm workers. Yet, more of us are learning just how much Chavez integrated Latino culture into his fight for justice and fairness for…

General, Local News, Southwest

Cinco de Mayo. Not Cinco de Drinko —Ongoing war between cultural identity vesus American marketing.

May 2, 2013, 12:00 AM 0

By Frank X. Moraga AmigosNAZ A cultural battle is being waged on the streets of America and those fighting it must at times feel like the Mexican patriots on May 5, 1862 — shivering during a cold morning in…

Latino academics deliver first in-depth history accounts of “American Latinos and the Making of the United States

Apr 8, 2013, 2:21 PM 0

LatinaLista — It’s become cliché to say that “American history is Latino history,” but for anyone who really doesn’t know the extent Latinos have played in building the United States then a new study released by the National Parks…

Culture

Latina entrepreneur on a mission to eradicate term ‘Hispanic’ from American lexicon

Mar 12, 2013, 3:14 PM 0

LatinaLista — Who better than to craft a new image for “American Latinos” than a company that specializes in branding? With a tongue-in-cheek name, Greencard Creative, the organization, headed by Chile-born Tatiana Pagés, launched in 2008 the American Latino…

Culture

New bilingual health site refreshingly keeps Latino readers in mind with articles and recipes relevant to Latino lifestyles

Feb 28, 2013, 2:55 PM 0

LatinaLista — Too often, organizations wanting to reach Latinos, both Spanish-speakers and non-Spanish speakers, think it’s enough to translate into Spanish content geared to an English-speaking audience. They are clueless that most Latino readers want to read content that…

General, Life Issues

Latino researcher creates ‘Test of Latino Culture’ to measure businesses/organizations’ Latino IQ

Feb 13, 2013, 3:41 PM 0

LatinaLista — After the defeat of Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election, there was general agreement among the GOP that they really didn’t know Latino voters, who had voted overwhelmingly for Obama. Some argued that all it would…

Culture, History

National Trust for Historic Preservation Calls for Nominations of Latino Endangered Sites

Jan 15, 2013, 4:24 PM 0

LatinaLista — The year 2012 will always be remembered as the turning point in U.S. Latino history. After all, it was the year when Latino voters fulfilled the prophecy of the ‘Sleeping Giant.’ Yet, as many know, it took…

General, Guest Voz

Guest Voz: Culture: The good, the bad and the feo — How do we change it?

Jan 11, 2013, 12:00 AM 0

By Rodolfo F. Acuña LatinaLista I approach the topic of culture with trepidation. Better minds than mine have written about it; it is also a hot button issue in the Mexican American community. As important as culture is, there…

Culture

Day of the Dead goes mainstream with children’s book, music video and nationwide celebrations

Nov 1, 2012, 4:43 PM 1

LatinaLista — Though there were more than a few ‘scary’ skeletons showing up on doorsteps last night, today begins a two-day observance of seeing skeletons in a whole other (excuse the pun) light. Today is Dia de los Muertos, a…

Great Plains, Local News

Immigration Influx Divides Heavener, Oklahoma

Oct 31, 2012, 10:38 AM 0

By Ron J. Jackson Jr. Oklahoma Watch HEAVENER — Atop Poteau Mountain, cloaked by white oak, black locust and other towering trees, sits the mysterious runestone. Ever since its discovery in 1874, experts have passionately debated whether the runic…

General, Videos

Intrn’l Video: Salvadoran American filmmaker creates a cultural rebirth — with words

Oct 31, 2012, 12:00 AM 0

LatinaLista — The country of El Salvador, which borders Honduras, Guatemala and the Pacific Ocean is the smallest country in Central America but the most densely populated. From 1980 to 1992, the country endured a civil war that drove…

General, Videos

Viernes Video: NBC primetime series pays tribute to Latino viewers with Halloween special La Llorona

Oct 26, 2012, 12:57 PM 0

LatinaLista — Since Halloween and Día de los Muertos are just a week away, it’s natural that the story of La Llorona be remembered at this time. The legend of the woman who haunts near bodies of water wailing…

General, Videos

Intrn’l Video: New film shows Mexico still has much to be proud of and share with the world

Oct 24, 2012, 12:00 AM 1

LatinaLista — With all the violence and international bad press Mexico has garnered in the last few years because of the ongoing cartel feuds, it makes sense that people’s spirits need to be lifted and a sense of national…

Guest Voz

Guest Voz: Peruvian indie music group explains why it’s important to sing about Peru’s reality

Aug 9, 2012, 6:45 PM 0

LatinaLista — Peru has seen its share of turmoil in its history and many would argue that while things have improved, they stay the same. One group who wants to bring renewed attention to Peru’s problems is the tropical-fusion…

Local News, South

A historical snapshot: El Partido de La Raza Unida

Jul 18, 2012, 7:36 AM 1

By Teresa Palomo Acosta La Voz de Austin AUSTIN — The Raza Unida Party (RUP) was established on January 17, 1970, at a meeting of 300 Mexican Americans at Campestre Hall in Crystal City, Texas. José Ángel Gutiérrez and Mario…

Culture, General

Curandero: We are never alone

Jun 29, 2012, 12:00 AM 0

By Robert Sanchez The Curandero of Dallas Since the beginning of time, there has always been a light that has shone down upon us giving us direction to all that exists. Everywhere the light danced, there were spirits contacting…

Culture

Mexican and Black—In My Family it Works!

Jun 8, 2012, 9:13 AM 3

By Candace McGee Spicy Cilantro My husband is Black and I am Mexican. It is odd for me to speak of this here because in our household and family, it is a non-issue. But, apparently, for many conservative, non-Black…

Culture, Music

Different Generation, Different Tune: Hispanic Millennials and Music

May 16, 2012, 1:18 PM 0

Insight Tr3s Ten years ago, the Billboard Latin Music Awards were dominated by artists that were ‘imported’ to the United States. This year, Bronx-born bachata star Prince Royce took home Artist of the Year and other bicultural acts such…

Art, General, Media, Online

Online exhibit about race shows why the issue is more than skin-deep

Jun 3, 2010, 2:55 PM 0

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…

Art, Business, Culture, Global Views, Social Media

New culture blog takes it one mundo(ss) at a time

Aug 6, 2008, 4:08 PM 0

LatinaLista — If you can’t get enough of Latino art, blogs or tidbits of New York City’s cultural scene, then a new arts and culture blog dedicated to promoting Latino talent and headquartered in New York City is where…

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