Intellectually Entertaining. Socially Relevant.
How old were you when your ears were pierced? I stress the were pierced part because most of us weren’t involved in, or even aware of, the decision to pierce our ears. But, I’m okay with that. I didn’t grow up angry at my parents for mutilating my perfect little ear lobes and forcing their Read More
National Poetry Month Dear Momma By Angel “ARodomus” Rodriguez We’re growing up on welfare, eating scraps for survival I remember mother’s love, for hers there is no rival Felt my mother’s warmth, see pretty freckles on her face Surviving through those struggles, none could ever take her place The one who shaped my youth, loved Read More
“Oye, ¿vas a ir a la fiesta esta noche?” Normally such a phrase wouldn’t make me think twice (and no, it wasn’t directed at me). However, I had never heard this guy speak Spanish before. Besides the fact that his Spanish was noticeably better than mine, I couldn’t help but wonder how this Black guy learned to Read More
National Poetry Month Skyline By Viktoria Valenzuela Deep purple, is the expanse of stars, flecked with police helicopters Towering over the Hemisphere, and behind the Drury Hotel, neon embers mimic splintered barrio ground. Asphalt streets shimmer in broken beer bottle splendor. Delight through crispy leaves delight through fallen pecans and cicada shells. There is delight Read More
Calling all poets! April is National Poetry Month, and Being Latino wants to celebrate by sharing poems from our very own talented readers. We’ll be posting your poetry throughout the entire month. So go ahead and send us your best poem, from now until April 27th. Here’s the info: Send your poems to blarticlesubmissions@gmail.com with Poetry Submission in Read More
Story Behind the Anthem The Bolivian national anthem was first publicly revealed in the city of La Paz. It was introduced as Canción Patriótica at noon on November 18, 1845, during the celebration of the fourth anniversary of the Battle of Ingavi. Ninety musicians from the military band played the music composed by Leopoldo Benedetto Read More
Monogamy: love’s first commandment. The single person scoffs at it. Yet, everyone quickly becomes a devotee once they’re caught in Cupid’s bear trap. “When you’re in love,” the wrinkly folks say, “it’s time to settle down and do the right thing.” But some modern philosophers have disagreed. “Monogamous marriage,” Friedrich Engels wrote, “comes on the Read More
As a recovering Catholic, I grew up looking forward to the Mass on Easter weekend and the preceding observance of Lent with as much enthusiasm as a kid anticipating a trip to the dentist. Church services that lasted an eternity, sitting on hard pew benches (that clearly weren’t ergonomically designed), kneeling, murmuring, having the plastic Read More
After a drunken night of passion, leaving the next morning can be difficult or easy, depending on the person. After collecting your things and getting dressed, will you hold your head up high or will you avert your eyes as you make your way back home? Usually, the walk of shame is associated with women, Read More
In college there was no doubt in my mind that I would marry a Mexican. I didn’t want my culture to be diluted. I wanted to live in a Spanish-speaking household. I wore Ché Guevara berets with rebozos and Tehuana blouses. I just stopped short of wearing a poncho and purchasing a donkey just to really Read More