Xenophobia: Love It Or Leave It, Cabrón
By El Guapo on January 26, 2012 | Leave a comment!
Let us hold onto our fears of those different from ourselves and let that drive our decision-making. Ask yourself, “What group could I blame?”
This Is Not A Book Ban: Censorship in Arizona
By Nicole Cipri on January 25, 2012 | Leave a comment!
By banning ethnic studies and removing these books, lawmakers in Arizona have sent a powerful message to students and educators: Be silent. Be powerless. Be alone.
Los Hollywood: South Cali British indie-kinda rock
By Catalina Maria Johnson on January 24, 2012 | Leave a comment!
“We play it however the song comes out, and it takes its own direction – pop or rock and roll or ranchera”
News Taco: For the GOP, Failing on Immigration Means Failing at the Polls
By News Taco on January 24, 2012 | Leave a comment!
Republicans seem to be suffering from a case of political amnesia. There is no other explanation for their continued bashing of immigrants.
Interview: Alsarah & the Nubatones
By Claudia Garcia-Rojas on January 23, 2012 | Leave a comment!
Grace, Funk and East African Soul
Fat & Happy: Balsamic Beet Salad with Toasted Macadamia Nuts
By Monique Costello on January 22, 2012 | Leave a comment!
Beets: The New York Times is calling them “the new spinach.” Monique is calling them pure yummy in this week’s newest recipe!
In Praise of Drinking Alone
By Nicole Cipri on January 21, 2012 | 1 Comment
What’s a booze-loving, mildly-misanthropic introvert to do?
Artist/Curator Profile: Sergio Gomez
By Terry Carlton on January 20, 2012 | Leave a comment!
Sergio Gomez could very well be the most important curator in Chicago right now. Join him at Zhou B Gallery for an introduction to MFA candidates and recent MFA recipients at the Wet Paint Make Sound Exhibition.
Fear of an Underclass Takeover
By Sharlene Newman on January 19, 2012 | 2 Comments
In Chile, the education department is trying to sugarcoat Chile’s violent past. In Arizona, things are even worse.
Artist Profile: Ruben ‘LikeOne’ Aguirre
By Terry Carlton on January 18, 2012 | Leave a comment!
The amazingly talented Ruben “LikeOne” Aguirre has evolved as an artist while remaining true to himself, providing a landscape for huge shapes and disciplined design, lending a platform to those who might need a kick in the pants to get going toward what they want out of this crazy little thing called life.
We don’t show on their radar screen
By Ricardo Rosa on January 17, 2012 | Leave a comment!
As the GOP presidential campaign continues, will the candidates finally start paying attention to Latinos?
ART Milwaukee: With This Canvas I Thee Wed
By Ciera Mckissick on January 16, 2012 | Leave a comment!
For the upcoming gallery night in Milwaukee, ART Milwaukee is having a wedding like no other to combine the love of art, the city and a desire to have a good party.
Fat & Happy: Crispy Microwave Potato and Turnip Chips
By Monique Costello on January 16, 2012 | 1 Comment
A little slicing, a few minutes in the power zapping machine and the resulting potato chip is better than any greasy bagged variety. The turnip chip even won the heart of Dave – who doesn’t like chips or turnips! Feel like you’re cheating even when you’re not with these Fat and Happy homemade chips.
Chicago Urbanite: Where to dance Salsa in Chicago?
By Claudia Urbano on January 13, 2012 | Leave a comment!
Experience the Chicago Salsa Scene without paying full price
Interview: In the Heights’ Celina Polanco
By Jerry Nunn on January 12, 2012 | 1 Comment
Latino musical In the Heights hits Chicago for a week, and we interviewed one of the local hometown actresses.
Album Review: Common’s The Dreamer/The Believer
By Hector Luis Alamo, Jr. on January 11, 2012 | 1 Comment
Chicago’s most venerated rapper tries to refocus hip hop’s purpose
It’s Not Obama’s Fault – It’s His Brain’s (and Yours)
By El Guapo on January 11, 2012 | Leave a comment!
New research seems to suggest that the human mind is neurologically wired to conform to popular opinions. Yep. That’s why there’s a photo of you somewhere rocking parachute pants and a shirt with a Calvin pissing on some rival sports team.
Da Best of Music Reviews, 2011
By Jose Luis Benavides on January 10, 2012 | Leave a comment!
OMG, this was the hardest thing in the world. Reviewing a year of stellar reviews done by Gozamos’ superstars. Seriously.
News Taco: It’s Not Fair to Shame People for Not Speaking Spanish
By News Taco on January 10, 2012 | Leave a comment!
There is a particular shame associated with being a Latino in the United States: you may not speak Spanish, and if you do, you will never speak it well enough.
#Rewind2011 – The 10 Best Concerts of the Year
By Catalina Maria Johnson on January 9, 2012 | 1 Comment
In these times of easy, free MP3 downloads, there is still one magical experience that reigns supreme: a great live concert, where music appears before your ears and takes over your body and perhaps your soul.
Fat & Happy: Healthy Spinach Soup
By Monique Costello on January 8, 2012 | Leave a comment!
Now is not the time to wrinkle your nose and hide behind that bulky sweater. Eating light and healthy doesn’t mean eating cardboard rice crisps but rather enjoying simple tasty fair that isn’t loaded with fats and sugars. Behold the spinach soup!
