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Tue23Sep2008

El Grito (de Lares) En Mi Boca

Today marks three years since Rican liberation leader Filiberto Ojeda Rios was murdered by the FBI. It was no coincidence that the FBI chose September 23 as the date of his execution. September 23, 1868 the date that Don Emeterio... Read more »

Tuesday, September 23 2008 | 13:23 H

Mon15Sep2008

Hispanic Heritage Months Starts Today. Since We're Not Hispanic, We Don't Care

For today's social experiment of the day, I will greet everyone with "Happy Hispanic Heritage Month". That's right, today, smack in the middle of a month, you Hispanics get a whole 30 days to eat pasteles, churros and tacos, to... Read more »

Monday, September 15 2008 | 08:05 H

Thu11Sep2008

9-11 One Date : Multiple Tragedies

I thought of writing something new for this 7 year anniversary of 9-11-01 here in NYC and the 35 year anniversary since the U.S. backed military coup in Chile, but I've said everything before and nothing has really changed. The... Read more »

Thursday, September 11 2008 | 08:06 H

Thu04Sep2008

Cuba Celebrates its Most Celebrated Song

In karaoke bars from Lima to Beijing, at street festivals from San Antonio to Madrid, and in the heart of La Habana, one song can be heard: Guantanamera. Perhaps no other song illustrates the Cuban identity as much as this... Read more »

Thursday, September 04 2008 | 08:08 H

Fri08Aug2008

What is a Jibarito Sandwich?

In 2005, I had an opportunity to visit Chicago for a few days for a business conference and as soon as I arrived to the hotel my conference was being held at, I recieved an email on my blackberry from a friend Dulce Ramos. Dulce Ramos is a Chicago native and very successful woman that has an amazing career in real estate as well as very unique women's shoe store called the Pump Room Boutique. I decided to call Dulce to let her know I was in town and before I knew it...she was at the Hotel picking me up to give me the Chicago Express Latino Tour.

You see...I had written an article inquiring about the existence of Latino Life in Chicago and Dulce really wanted to show me how proud the Boricuas are out in Paseo Boricua. What I encountered was fascinating, all these really nice shops and boutiques with very interesting themes and personality all of their own. She asked me if I wanted to have a "Jibarito" and I looked at her with a puzzled look...I had no idea what she was talking about. She took her time to explain it to me as we drove to a place called "Borinquen Restaurant" which is also known as the home of this Mysterious "Jibarito Sandwich". Read more »

Friday, August 08 2008 | 12:21 H

Wed06Aug2008

Hiroshima's Legacy : 63 Years Later

It was 63 years ago today that the United States government unleashed an atomic attack on the civilian Japanese city of Hiroshima. The 9,700-pound uranium bomb lovingly named "Little Boy" killed about 150,00 people from the impact and continued to... Read more »

Wednesday, August 06 2008 | 17:44 H

Fri01Aug2008

New Spanish Language Trailer for Che Film Staring Del Toro

Steven Soderbergh's two part, four and a half hour bio-epic on Che Guevara has a new trailer in Spanish that you can see here. Benicio del Toro has already won some praise for his work on the film but will... Read more »

Friday, August 01 2008 | 12:54 H

Wed30Jul2008

House Says They Are Really Sorry About Slavery and Jim Crow

Is an apology better late than never? It's a good question to ask in light of yesterday's U.S. House of Representatives official apology for slavery and Jim Crow. "Today represents a milestone in our nation's efforts to remedy the ills... Read more »

Wednesday, July 30 2008 | 12:30 H

Mon21Jul2008

Shakira and Colombia's President Uribe Toast to Peace con Refajo

Ok so no one saw the two actually drinking Colombiana with beer. I was drinking refajo as the President of Colombia and Shakira celebrated Colombian independence and called for an end to the cycle of violence in their country. Shakira... Read more »

Monday, July 21 2008 | 09:58 H

Tue08Jul2008

Getty Research Institute Opens Peruvian Exhibit

Two illuminated manuscripts of extraordinary importance, along with books, prints, maps, watercolors, and photographs that illustrate the history and culture of Peru will be on display in The Marvel and Measure of Peru: Three Centuries of Artists’ Histories, 1550–1880, at... Read more »

Tuesday, July 08 2008 | 09:42 H

Mon07Jul2008

Summer Monday Musica : Maria Volonte Celebrates Argentina's Independence Day

Direct from Argentina, Maria Volonté, Latin Grammy-nominated singer, and winner of the Gardel Prize (Argentina’s Grammy award) celebrates Argentine Independence Day by introducing her CD, “Sudestada”, to New York City tonight at the Americas Society and Wednesday July 9th at... Read more »

Monday, July 07 2008 | 14:15 H

Thu26Jun2008

Chile Celebrates Allende's 100 Years

Salvador Allende -- the democratically elected president of Chile ultimately overthrown by dictator Augusto Pinochet and his compinches -- would have been 100 years old today. In Chile, his birthday was celebrated and the validity of his message still resonates... Read more »

Thursday, June 26 2008 | 19:13 H

Mon16Jun2008

El Che is Remembered at Home

Saturday, June 14th is Flag Day in the U.S., but in Argentina, Cuba, and many other places in Latin America, June 14th was celebrated as the 80th birthday of Ernesto "el Che" Guevara. In Rosario, Argentina, a bronze statue of... Read more »

Monday, June 16 2008 | 09:38 H

Tue20May2008

Did President Bush Do Good By Signing Legislation for National Museum of the American Latino?

California Congressman Xavier Becerra and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen co-sponsored bill H.R.512, that was signed by President Bush. The bill establishes a commission to study the feasibility of a National Museum of the American Latino. That's a good thing no? I... Read more »

Tuesday, May 20 2008 | 10:30 H

Tue13May2008

Latino Book Month, Martes May 13 Pick : Me llamo Gabriela by Monica Brown. Illustrated by John Parra

I haven't included any children's books in my Latino book suggestions until today. Me Llamo Gabriela: My Name is Gabriela by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is a beautiful book about the Chilean Nobel Prize winning poeta Gabriela... Read more »

Tuesday, May 13 2008 | 10:23 H

Mon12May2008

Today in Latino History

Apparently brat pack star Emilio Estevez was born today,May 12, 1962. on May 12, 2002, Jimmy Carter became the first U.S. president to visit Castro controlled Cuba. Click after the jump to see what other famous Latino was born... Read more »

Monday, May 12 2008 | 07:57 H

Fri09May2008

Latino Book Month, May 9th, Mother's Day Weekend Pick : Paula by Isabel Allende

I know, this is the second Isabel Allende book I picked this week, but as I was scanning my bookshelves this morning, I was searching for a book on motherhood and mother daughter relationships. Since my book isn't done yet,... Read more »

Friday, May 09 2008 | 11:35 H

Tue06May2008

Latino Book Month Martes May 6th Pick :Faces and Masks by Eduardo Galeano

My dear friend sent me Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano's Faces and Masks right after I gave birth, citing it as perfect nursing reading because of it's short chapters. The book is perfect reading in general because of it's scope. The... Read more »

Tuesday, May 06 2008 | 16:26 H

Mon05May2008

Ay Caramba! The I Hate Cinco de Mayo Stereotypes Post!

Ever since VL started way back when, Jennifer and I have been complaining about Cinco de Mayo being misunderstood and misused as an excuse for half price margaritas. But this year seems to be especially special because my inbox has... Read more »

Monday, May 05 2008 | 17:11 H

Latino Book Month Monday May 5th Pick : Loving in the War Years: Lo Que Nunca Paso por sus Labios

As promised, in honor of Latino Books Month, I am choosing books by Latinos from my own bookshelf that I think are must reads. Today's book has changed lives. Cherrie Moraga's book Loving in the War Years: Lo Que Nunca... Read more »

Monday, May 05 2008 | 15:24 H

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