Three-day weekends, barbecues and the unofficial first day of summer are some of the things we think of when we think about Memorial Day but on this, the last Monday of May 2010 let us remember what the day is really about. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5… [Continue Reading]
Dennis Hopper passes away at 74
05/29/2010 By Leave a Comment
On Saturday, May 29, 2010, legendary Hollywood bad boy, Dennis Hopper passed away at the age of 74 in his home in Venice, California after a long battle with prostrate cancer. His long film career includes acting and directing. Highlights from Dennis Hopper’s career as a movie actor: _ “Rebel Without a Cause,” 1955.… [Continue Reading]
Top Latin songs and albums of the week
05/29/2010 By Leave a Comment
Here are the some of the top Latino songs and albums circulating the charts. Have a great weekend everyone, enjoy. 1. Juan Luis Guerra Y 440-Bachata en Fukuoka 2. Enrique Iglesia ft. Juan Luis Guerra-Cuando Me Enamoro 3. Chino Y Nacho-Nina Bonita 4. Tito “El Bambino”-Te Pido Perdon 5. La Original Banda El Limon-Al Menos… [Continue Reading]
Gary Coleman dies at 42
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How a third grader changed my life
05/28/2010 By Leave a Comment
Although I spent my teenage years participating in volunteer projects at church and school, the story of how I became a passionate advocate for getting involved in volunteer work didn’t begin until I was a young adult. In 1995, at the age of 24 my place of employment offered any interested employee an opportunity to… [Continue Reading]
Ethnic studies for all
05/28/2010 By 3 Comments
A few years ago, someone on a news program I was listening to said “Latinos may not know it yet, but they are on the verge of a revolution.” I thought that was funny since our revolution happened in the late 60s along with the Civil Rights Movement. I thought that if the… [Continue Reading]
Before Brown v. Board of Ed there were the Mendezes
05/27/2010 By 3 Comments
In light of the recent happenings across the country with regard to the public education system, (Texas destroys then rewrites history with their new curriculum, Arizona bans ethnic studies and everything else but the kitchen sink,) and in response to a recent members comments that Latinos, specifically Mexicans, should not compare their civil rights struggles… [Continue Reading]
In defense of Latino health: Video blog
05/26/2010 By 1 Comment
Hola, Being Latino. I’m Jeanelle and this vlog is for you. It just about sums up my health and nutrition blog via Being Latino and some thoughts about where we are with health as Latinos. I hope our paths cross on this awesome vehicle we’ve come to connect through. Thanks for viewing! Cuídate! [vodpod… [Continue Reading]
Who is The Biggest Loser?
05/26/2010 By Leave a Comment
With the exception of my dirty little secret and guilty pleasure The Real Housewives series, I dislike ‘reality’ television. I dislike that a ‘reality’ show is so obviously scripted, I dislike that they edit for drama and I most dislike that the shows often make celebrities out of people without talent (John and Kate… [Continue Reading]
Healthy hits: Coming to a barbecue near you!
05/26/2010 By 1 Comment
La Barbacoa…La Parrillada…El Asado… Barbecue… They all lead to that exciting time of year (for American northerners, the pre-summer kickoff is usually Memorial Day), when we char the innocence out of our meats and veggies, slather our foods with amazingly tasty, smoke induced, intense flavor enhancers. To chase down the mighty fine grillables… [Continue Reading]