Orestes “Minnie” Miñoso: The Cuban Comet’s Lasting Legacy
In the heart of Chicago’s South Side, an elementary school stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration, now bearing the name of a true legend. That legend? Orestes “Minnie” Miñoso, a baseball icon, and a hometown hero whose legacy transcends the diamond. “The late Chicago baseball legend Minnie Miñoso was also known as ‘Mr. […]
Activist Litigator Files Lawsuit on the National Museum of the American Latino
In his ongoing saga of dismantling race-conscious decisions in the United States, Conservative Activist Edward Blum has launched a new attack. This time he’s targeting the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino. Blum’s group, the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), filed a new lawsuit in U.S. District Court in D.C., to halt the […]
The Art of the Brick: A LEGO Tribute to Frida Kahlo
For over a decade, “The Art of the Brick” exhibit has wowed thousands with its awe-inspiring displays of museum-quality art, crafted entirely from LEGO bricks. And, right now, a piece inspired by renowned Mexican artist, and feminist icon, Frida Kahlo, is included in the exhibit. In a first, “The Art of the Brick” Artist Nathan […]
Iztaccíhuatl & Popocatépetl: A Tale of Eternal Love
In Mexican popular art and Chicano culture, the ancient tale of Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl is seen everywhere. She’s a helpless maiden in a white dress, looked over by a muscular indigenous man. “It is an image found on calendars, tattoos, t-shirts, velvet paintings and in artwork associated with the lowrider community,” the site Mexico Unexplained […]
Beyond Football: Colombian Avocados Score Big
One of the country’s most anticipated sporting events has come and gone: the Super Bowl. And, contrary to what many believe, the big day was not just about football, or the Usher halftime show, or those $7 million-for-30-seconds commercials. Super Bowl LVIII marked a big day for another star, Colombian avocados. Hungry football fans at […]
Sammy Davis, Jr.: Being ‘Baby Sanchez’s son’
He was a member of Hollywood’s iconic Rat Pack. A true Renaissance man who could sing, dance, and act. Yet, behind the spotlight, Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925 – 1990) had a secret – his ethnicity. The 1950’s Afro-Latino star captivated audiences and rose to fame during an era marred by segregation. Yet, meanwhile, unbeknownst to […]
‘Frida’: A Ballet Tribute to an Iconic Artist
Frida Kahlo stands as a contemporary emblem of uniqueness. To this day, she’s celebrated for her feminist defiance and artistic perspective. Her life is honored through an on-going plethora of mediums, ranging from operas to documentaries to museum exhibits. Now, the captivating tale of the legendary Mexican artist, Kahlo (1907 – 1954), is told somewhere […]
Lucy and Desi: The Love Story That Shaped Television
In the golden age of Hollywood, amidst the glitz and glamor, two remarkable souls collided — a fiery redhead, Lucy, and a Cuban musician, Desi. Their love story transcended the silver screen, leaving an indelible mark on entertainment history. “Although they ended up divorcing in real life, I Love Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Desi […]
The Passionate Love of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera bronze sculpture, in the Frida Kahlo Park, center of Coyoacán. Photo by Ines Suarez R., CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Chipotle Peppers: Fiery Origin & Popularity
Chipotle Chilis
Enduring Love: Celia Cruz and Pedro Knight
What’s the secret to a love that lasts through fame, fortune, and decades of change? Celia Cruz and Pedro Knight knew the answer. Their love story was legendary. As TeleRadioAmerica puts it, “Their personal and professional relationship was incredibly successful and long-lasting.” So how did they do it? Love. Who Were Celia Cruz and Pedro […]
‘Frida’: The Documentary in Her Own Words
For the last two decades, we can’t seem to get enough of Frida Kahlo. Now, to our delight, the vibrant world of the Mexican artist, style icon, and fierce feminist is being told in her own words. In a groundbreaking documentary, simply titled “Frida,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this January, Kahlo’s words […]