September 30, 2005 | VivirLatino

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Fri30Sep2005

40th Anniversary of "la huelga"

18:57 H — Jennifer

At the end of this month in which we reflect on Latino history, we observe the 40th anniversary of the now legendary "huelga de las uvas" initiated by the United Farm Workers, made up of the masses of exploited Mexicano... Read more »

Topics: California - Politics - Society

Of Forgotten Times and Latino Writers

13:14 H — Maegan la Mala

As part of its Hispanic Heritage Month activities, the The Queens Library New Americans Program in New York City presented Dominican author Marisela Rizik. Marisela read from her first novel Of Forgotten Times which was originally written in Spanish.... Read more »

Topics: Books

Daddy Yankee in good with the big guys

10:49 H — Jennifer

After heavy coverage in the New York Times and a general buzz that just won't quit, it seems mainstream media has truly embraced Reggaeton in earnest now, as evidenced in this press release from HispanicBusiness.com (via PR Newswire): ABC Radio... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Marketing - Music

The Oveja Negra of Pan-Latino Culture

09:48 H — Maegan la Mala

Rock en Español is still seen as the black sheep of Latino culture. Its use of rhythms native to Latin American countries combined with hard rock drums and guitar riffs defies easy categorization. It also has had the ability... Read more »

Topics: New York