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Posts in category "Hispanic"

It's not NATO but the National Latino Congreso

It's not NATO but the National Latino Congreso
Attention this weekend is on the NATO Summit and the protests surrounding it. But in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood there is a convening of another kind. It’s the National Latino Congreso, a meeting of Latino leaders from Chicago and across the United States. This is the first time the annual meeting is being held outside... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
May 18, 2012 at 11:50 am
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First Latino astronaut inducted into Hall of Fame

First Latino astronaut inducted into Hall of Fame
The first Latino astronaut was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Franklin Chang Díaz was inducted on May 5, 2012, at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Dr. Chang Díaz, a veteran of seven space shuttle flights, logged more than 1,600 hours in space. He retired from NASA in 2005. Born in Costa... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
May 10, 2012 at 9:06 am
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U.S. Supreme Court should strike down Arizona immigration law

U.S. Supreme Court should strike down Arizona immigration law
The U.S. Supreme Court is to expected to review Arizona’s controversial immigration law known as SB 1070 on Wednesday. It’s hard to imagine the court would uphold the measures of the law that have already been blocked by lower courts. The most controversial part of the law would allow local police to check the immigration status... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
April 24, 2012 at 9:05 am
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Jesus walks on Good Friday in Pilsen

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Jesus walked with his crown of thorns on Good Friday in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. The predominantly Mexican community has held an annual Via Crucis, or Living Way of the Cross since 1977. The reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion drew thousands of residents as the procession went down 18th Street. I was one of them and share... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
April 6, 2012 at 5:46 pm
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Latino Book & Family Festival in Cicero this weekend

Latino Book & Family Festival in Cicero this weekend
The Latino Book & Family Festival is taking place this weekend in Cicero. The 13th annual festival, presented by actor Edward James Olmos, will feature dozens of authors, educational workshops, book signings, poetry readings, children’s events, live entertainment and exhibitor booths. The event will be at Unity school, 2100 S. Laramie Ave., and is free... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
March 31, 2012 at 8:23 am
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March Madness: Kansas' Rodriguez taunted about green card

March Madness: Kansas' Rodriguez taunted about green card
It’s March Madness and sports fans are focused on college basketball. But racism reared its ugly head Thursday when some in the Southern Mississippi band insulted Kansas State player Angel Rodriguez. “Where’s your green card?” they chanted. It’s racist for them to assume just because he is Latino that he has or needs a green... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
March 16, 2012 at 10:42 am
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¡Que viva Lila Downs!

¡Que viva Lila Downs!
Lila Downs delivered a performance de coraz‪ó‬n, or from the heart, Saturday night at the Congress Theater in Chicago. Downs is on tour with her new album Pecados y Milagros or Sins and Miracles. A standout song from the album is “Pecadora.”  The song has notes of ska, klezmer and rap with lyrics in Spanish... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
March 5, 2012 at 12:31 pm
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Time magazine "Yo Decido" issue gets it right and wrong

Time magazine "Yo Decido" issue gets it right and wrong
The latest issue of Time magazine has the first Spanish-language headline in the publication’s history – “Yo decido” or “I decide.” It is followed by, “Why Latinos will pick the next president.” The focus of the cover story is on the potential impact of the Latino vote in the upcoming presidential election. Republicans are alienating... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
February 28, 2012 at 11:27 am
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What do Don King and The New York Times crossword puzzle have in common?

What do Don King and The New York Times crossword puzzle have in common?
What do Don King and The New York Times crossword puzzle have in common? They have both recently used insulting words to describe immigrants. The boxing promoter King used a racial slur when he referred to Mexican-American heavyweight Chris Arreola as a “wetback,” according to the Corpus Christi Caller. I shouldn’t expect more of a... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
February 21, 2012 at 3:13 pm
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Mariachi Love story continues

Mariachi Love story continues
When my mom turned 60, she met her true love. He’s was in the mariachi band we hired to play for her birthday party. Santa and Ruben have been together now 15 years. My mom just turned 75 on Sunday and Ruben is now 81. I wrote a story about their Mariachi Love  and recorded... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
February 14, 2012 at 8:53 am
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