Posts Tagged ‘Mexican-American’

Voces&Blogs

Raised in Two Cultures, But Uncomfortable in Both...

by Lucia Murguia

EL PASO, Texas — “Can I have the rosa-pink sticker instead?” I would ask Miss Pat, my...
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Salsa

Roses and Thorns — Painter Gaspar Enriquez’ Students Are His Inspiration...

by Lucia Murguia

Artist Gaspar Enriquez next to his recent piece La rosa dolorosa y mi vida loca (Lucía Murguía/Borderzine.com) EL...
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Multimedia

Marchers Demand That Congress Reform Unfair Immigration Laws...

by Justin Monarez

EL PASO, Texas – Now that the historic health care reform bill has been pushed through Capitol...
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Multimedia

¡Andele! — the Latin Press Has 200 Years of History in the U.S....

by Alfonso Maldonado

EL PASO, Texas — The Latin press in the United States, currently one of the bright spots...
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Multimedia

Ancient Traditions Refresh Aztec Pride...

by Pamela Prieto

EL PASO ­ — Two elders lifted conch shells to their lips and bellows from these primal trumpets...
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Voces&Blogs

The Valley’s Confused Souls — A teen confronts cultural borderlines...

by Nayeli Mireles

EDINBURG, Tex. — Has a stranger ever come up to you and asked you if you were a freak? As...
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Voces&Blogs

Life Lessons From my Mexican Mom...

by Sonia Leija

EDINBURG, Tex. — My mom is very close minded. I don’t know where she got it from but I’m...
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News Features

Mexicanos, Viva Mexico...

by Myriam Gonzalez

El PASO — The aroma of churros filled the air at San Jacinto Plaza along with the mariachis...
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News Features

Reies López Tijerina, a Chicano leader’s lifetime of achievement is honored...

by Christina Gonzalez

EL PASO — Reies López Tijerina, one of the most influential leaders of the U.S. Mexican-American...
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News Features

UTEP features alumnus Alfredo Corchado...

by Natalie Hinojos

Alfredo Corchado (Elida Perez/Borderzine.com) EL PASO — Alfredo Corchado’s fellow...
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