by Nancy Sepulveda Bald-headed, tattooed Latinos in baggy khakis. Bandanas on display. Aggressive swagger. This image of the ‘cholo’ spans pop culture, from Lil’ Homies figurines to the music video for Bruno Mars’ hit Grenade. And, of course, these stereotypical Mexican/Latino gang bangers can be found in popular films from Selena (“Seleeenaasss!”) to Bruce Almighty.… [Continue Reading]

by Karina Vasquez Perhaps it was a cousin, or maybe a friend of a friend, or in my case, a brother who, while putting finishing touches on the reception hall, experienced a powerful earthquake in Chile. Whoever it may have been, many of us have known or have heard stories of Latinos who were affected… [Continue Reading]

by Eileen Rivera-de la Hoz It’s no secret that I’m a huge movie fan. Indies, foreign, blockbusters – I see them all. I love movies for the same reason I love books, they are a break from your everyday life. Sometimes the most exciting part about the movie making process is a peek behind the… [Continue Reading]

by Eric Jude Cortes I am an experienced public school teacher and I am a pariah. You may have seen me talked about on major 24-hour news networks. Your governor may claim that I am part of the privileged elite. Your mayor claims that I am the reason why your city is broke. Talking head… [Continue Reading]

by Jen M.D. Matos As a writer and as an American, I support my First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Censoring what I write or what I say is a violation of those rights, and my right to express myself relatively freely through writing is one of the privileges of living in America. As… [Continue Reading]