Award-winning artists Luis Alfaro, Josefina Lopez and Barbara Carrasco — two playwrights and a muralist who were inspired by Tomás Rivera — will lead the 25th anniversary conference honoring the legacy of the former UC Riverside chancellor and Chicano poet on Friday, April 19. The all-day annual conference — “Literacy & Legacy — A Celebration of [...]
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Books | The Novel “The Weeping Woman”
An old tale. A new terror. Contemporary detective story weaves threads from old Mexican ghost story Sunbury Press, Inc. has released a new novel, “The Weeping Woman,” a contemporary detective story threaded with an old Mexican ghost tale. The book was written by award-winning writer Patricia Santos Marcantonio. About the book When children begin disappearing [...]
Book | 8 Ways to Say I Love My Life
December 19, 2012 – On January 5th, 2013, the authors of 8 Ways to Say I Love My Life will travel to San Bernardino County to make a special presentation at the California Institution for Women (CIW) located in Chino, Calif. Seven of the eight writers including author Susan Orosco (“Latino Power: Seven Powers all [...]
Book | Clinging to Deceit
A new book by author Elena Martina Clinging to Deceit is about a young girl has been raised her entire life with the idea of an arranged marriage that she freely accepts. However, the future groom needs to be enticed into this engagement with a hefty dowry at a time when his young, romantic heart [...]
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Book | Running the Bases in America
Innovative Book Helps Latinos With Their Finances And Lifestyle Patricia Mendez -Hall, financial advisor with more then 25 years of experience has written the book Running the Bases in America in which she describes in a very simple way, eleven basic lifestyle and money management tips that will help out any Latino in the United States. Her [...]
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Book | Life Interrupted: Grief Recovery Guide and Workbook
Life Interrupted: Grief Recovery Guide and Workbook by Paulina Rael Jaramillo Are feelings of fear, anger and guilt getting in your way? Is depression preventing you from enjoying life? Life Interrupted: Grief Recovery Guide and Workbook is designed to help you release emotions that are disrupting your life and preventing you from moving forward. It’s [...]
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Books | The American Southwest Pride~Prejudice~Perseverance
The American Southwest Pride~Prejudice~Perseverance by Paulina Rael Jaramillo About the Book The American Southwest: Pride~Prejudice~Perseverance provides a historical overview of the various cultures that have populated the Southwest from ancient times to the present. It renders a clear perspective on immigration and the benefits to the U.S and documents the struggles, triumphs and extensive contributions [...]
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Loteria, Tortillas, and Ocotillo Dreams Bring to Life Latino History
Loteria, Tortillas, and Ocotillo Dreams Bring to Life Latino History and Culture at the Autry Latino Heritage Month Celebration Saturday, September 17, 2011, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Museum Rates Apply / Free for Autry Members Free admission for children under 12 The Autry celebrates Latino Heritage Month with activities for the whole family. The day includes specialty crafts, hands-on demonstrations, storytelling, a [...]
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Books | Addict Nation: An Intervention for America
New book by Jane Velez-Mitchell, Addict Nation: An Intervention for America In her New York Times bestselling book, iWant, Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of HLN’s Issues, detailed how her addictive personality infiltrated her life and led her to over consume everything from alcohol to food to work to spending. Now, in her latest book, Addict Nation: [...]
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