by Linda Castillo Congratulations to pioneering Latina writer Sandra Cisneros, an awardee of the 2015 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities by President Obama. Sandra’s novels, short stories, and poetry have provided the Latina perspective while exploring the critical issues of race, class and gender. She brought to us the critically acclaimed book, The House on … [Read more...] about Sandra Cisneros Awarded a National Medal of Arts By President Obama
Archives for September 2016
Bring On The Latina Comedians
This article originally appeared on SupaDaily. by Azucena Rasilla @ChroniclesofAzu September 12, 2016, will go down in comedy history as the day that “Saturday Night Live” (“SNL”) woke up from a 41-year old long lasting nap. The day when they realized that the lack of diversity in the cast cost them viewership. The folks over at SNL finally came to their senses on just … [Read more...] about Bring On The Latina Comedians
Luis Valdez’s Bandido! at The Western Stage’s Mainstage Theater 9/10/16-10/1/16
The Western Stage continues its 42nd repertory season with a newly revised version of Luis Valdez’s musical play Bandido! The American Melodrama of Tiburcio Vásquez, Notorious California Bandit. The show is a stunning biography, a thumping melodrama, and an epic political satire all rolled into one, exploring the turbulent and controversial life of Tiburcio … [Read more...] about Luis Valdez’s Bandido! at The Western Stage’s Mainstage Theater 9/10/16-10/1/16
SJSU Latino Alumni Network presents the Latino Vote Event 10/4/16
SJSU Latino Alumni Network invites SJSU students and alumni to join their upcoming event Tuesday, October 4th from 6-8pm in MLK Library Meeting Room 225 where they will discuss the impact and importance of The Latino Vote. In California, Latinos make up 38% of the population with 7 million eligible to vote but only 17% are likely to vote. Guest Speakers: Sarahi … [Read more...] about SJSU Latino Alumni Network presents the Latino Vote Event 10/4/16
My Take on Pasta Primavera
by Sindy Hernandez de Cornejo Cooking in Heels blogger Sindy Hernandez de Cornejo shares her take on a Pasta Primavera recipe. Ingredients: Pasta (cooked al dente) 1/2 cup of ricotta 1/2 cup chopped asparagus 1 cup baby spinach 1 table spoon of chopped sun dried tomatoes (the ones that come in oil Christopher Ranch is my favorite) Salt and pepper Chili … [Read more...] about My Take on Pasta Primavera