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Mexican celebration Day of the Dead comes to life for American retailers

By Cheryl V. Jackson, Special to USA TODAY – USAToday.com – Photo: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Even more awareness is anticipated with this being the first Day of the Dead since Disney’s November 2017 U.S. release of the animated film “Coco” that...

Mexican-American actor Edward James Olmos wants to be a voice for the under-represented

StraitsTimes.com – Photo: NYTIMES. Photo: Mexican-American actor Edward James Olmos has starred in roles that draw attention to the obstacles that modern Latino citizens face when they try to assimilate into American society. New York • Art and activism are...

Edward James Olmos on ‘Mayans M.C.’ and How Art Informs Activism

By Simon Abrams – NYTimes.com – Photo: Emily Berl for The New York Times. Photo: Edward James Olmos is returning to television with “Mayans M.C.,” a sequel to “Sons of Anarchy” debuting Tuesday on FX. In the new FX drama “Mayans M.C.,” a sequel to “Sons of...

SF Latino Film Festival celebrates 10th year; Visconti series opens at BAMPFA

By G. Allen Johnson – LMTOnline.com – Photo: San Francisco Latino Film Festival. San Francisco, California — On a crowded film festival landscape — especially in the Bay Area — it’s a real achievement to hit the magical 10-year mark. So congratulations to...

La Bamba Bob ‘reunited with his brother,’ the late Ritchie Valens

By Madalyn Mendoza | mySanAntonio.com – LMTOnline.com – Photo: Facebook Screengrab. Photo: Esai Morales, who portrayed Bob in the 1987 movie about his brother’s life, said “Farewell, my big brother. You gave me so much to work with and be...

Seven Groundbreaking Television Shows With Latino Casts

By Steve Mosco – LongIslandWeekly.com – Photo: “Chico and the Man” Photo: Freddie Prinze and Jack Albertson as “Chico” and “the Man” Latino representation has grown exponentially over the years from token bit parts to entire series based on...