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By Jennifer Patiño – If you’ve been working out to slim down and win the heart of some galán, then you’ve been doing it for the wrong reasons. If you are the kind of girl that needs a goal to hit the gym or the yoga mat, then working out to get yourself in shape for your...

Why one Latino family moved from Chicago

By Alma Valenzuela – Patricia Neri, wife and mother of three children, said high property taxes forced her family to move from the east end of Pilsen in Chicago to a suburb, Berwyn, about five years ago. She said they could not afford to live in a small apartment and pay over...

Robert C. Buitrón: In Focus

By Angelica Jimenez– Popo and Ixta In Mexican folklore, Aztec icons Popcapetl and Princess Ixtaccihuatl are remnants of a culture destroyed by Spanish conquistadors during the early 16th century. According to legend, Popo wanted to marry the princess but first have to prove...

Deborah Deras: A Woman of Inspiration

By Carolina Cruz– Deborah Deras “Inspiration, inspired to take action.” That is Deborah Deras’ definition of what her life is. Deborah Deras, of Columbian descent, is the co-founder and CEO of Synergy Unlimited, a professional development training company that provides...

Latina with a voice

By Natalia Avilez – Natalie Oliveri Whether she is sitting at a piano composing chords, writing songs for her next album or working with one of the many musical groups in the Chicago area; Natalie Oliveri “is” a Latina with a voice. From R&B, oldies, hip-hop,...

MGLEZ: Art Tribute to the Memory &

By Jennifer Patiño– Due to a positive response from the Chicago community, the display of “MGLEZ: Art Tribute to the Memory & Life of Martha Gonzalez” will be extended until Jan. 12 at Kristoffer’s Café in Pilsen. It was near this café, at the intersection...

The Hinojosa sound

By Angelica Jimenez– Tish Hinojosa American music has roots in country, rhythm and blues, folk, rock and roll and jazz. San Antonio artist Tish Hinojosa seamlessly weaves together these musical traditions along with Mexican and Tejano music to create a sound all her own. Hinojosa...

The face of secure communities

By Angelica Jimenez– photo courtesy of Jesus Mario Contreras "Not My Mom" Driving home exhausted from a long day of work at 11:00 p.m. eager to tuck her daughter into bed and get a good night’s rest, Susana found herself in the last place she’d ever expect–behind...

Feria del Alfeñique 2010

By Andrea Arzaba–Hello! Yesterday I went to my town’s Alfeñique Fair. I am writing an article about this traditional festivity, where we prepare ourselves for celebrating the Day of the Dead! I’ll be posting the whole article with many interesting stories from the traditional...

U.S. & Mexico: A shared border and

By Angelica Jimenez– The state of our nation post-Arizona’s passage of SB 1070 has been one of chaos and panic. And with other efforts to tear away at pieces of the 14th amendment, the immigration debate has renewed focus on the U.S.-Mexico border. The relationship between...

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