To Malaquias Montoya of Elmira, “the practice of freedom” describes how people deal critically and creatively with the world around them, then seek to change it. “It is something we do every day,” Montoya, a notable Chicano artist and retired … Continue reading
Carlos Montes’ trial sparks protests
By Scott Scheffer Los Angeles Movement activists are poised to protest the frame-up of veteran Chicano organizer Carlos Montes in Los Angeles. Montes’ trial is set for May 15. Montes was a founder of the Brown Berets, a founder of … Continue reading
Group aims to raise funds for veterans memorial in Logan Heights – U
fperal46@aol.com Artist’s rendering of the approved Logan Heights memorial that will be placed in Chicano Park honoring veterans. — Eduardo Contreras Time is of the essence for a group that has been trying for five years to get a monument … Continue reading
Latino Voters Likely To Bear Brunt Of Florida’s Voter Rolls Purge
Less than two months after a Florida effort to identify and purge ineligible voters from the state’s rolls began, opponents say it seems likely to disqualify a disproportionate share of eligible Latino voters. About 180,000 people — a group roughly … Continue reading
GOP Trying to Target Growing Number of Young Latino Voters
With the Latino population growing a fast clip, harnessing a message that inspires young Hispanics to vote is vital if Republicans want to win the White House not only this year, but in decades to come. “If we don’t get … Continue reading
McAdams reaches for Latino voters in SL County mayor’s race
Salt Lake County mayoral candidate Ben McAdams will launch a campaign initiative Monday aimed squarely at Latinos and hoping to take advantage of the county’s first-ever election requiring ballots be printed in Spanish. Ashley Sumner, spokeswoman for McAdams campaign, said … Continue reading
New mural unveiled at dedication of UC Davis Student Community Center
Click photo to enlargeTo Malaquias Montoya of Elmira, “the practice of freedom” describes how people deal critically and creatively with the world around them, then seek to change it. “It is something we do every day,” Montoya, a notable Chicano … Continue reading
Tr3s to Deliver More Original Content
NEW YORK: Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más has eight new original series to offer viewers, featuring the talents of, among others, Mario Lopez, Oscar De La Hoya, Wilmer Valderrama, Ricardo Laguna and Dulce Maria. ADVERTISEMENT Lopez is behind the production … Continue reading
Paul Rodriguez to Perform at the Opening of The Laugh Factory at Tropicana 5/23-24
The renowned Laugh Factory, which has been hailed by USA Today as “the #1 Comedy Club in the country,” is proud to announce its Grand Opening at the New Tropicana Las Vegas with special guest headliner Paul Rodriguez, May 23-24. … Continue reading
The end of the big band era in Congo
HomeNews News Share Bookmark Print Email Rating Franco Luambo Luanzo Makiadi was among the Congolese musicians who favoured a big band of up to 30 musicians and dancers on stage, a trend that is dying due to the high … Continue reading