September 19, 2005 | VivirLatino

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Mon19Sep2005

Paquita takes the barrio to the desert

15:46 H — Jennifer

Today's news continues to bring surprises. I never thought I'd see the day when our beloved Paquita la del Barrio (virgen santisima de la colonia Guerrero) would be making statements in American newspapers, much less in Palm Springs. But it... Read more »

Topics: Marketing - Music

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! No! It's a Super Latino!

14:06 H — Maegan la Mala

Just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month. Latino cartoonists are featuring Latino comic superheros. This certainly is a welcomed change from Latinos being feautured in newspaper pages as the villians. Hopefully these illustrated heros will help to inspire some... Read more »

Topics: Entertainment

USPS puts sabor into stamps

12:56 H — Jennifer

I didn't see this one coming, I must admit. The USPS announced last week that it is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with some Latino-themed postage stamps. As I always say, a celebration is just not a celebration without... Read more »

Topics: Culture - Marketing

Latina Reporter/Activist Reports What's really Going Down After Katrina

08:48 H — Maegan la Mala

Just in case people think the situation is getting better and doesn't need to be thought aboutin the Gulf Region in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the human disaster that followed, Latina activist and reporter Rosa Clemente tells... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Politics