Chicano Archives

10 Chicana Activists Who Fought for Equal Rights in the Chicano Movement

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021030558

Cesar Chavez. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales. Reies Tijerina. We recognize these names as leaders of the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and ’70s. But what about the women who were instrumental in fighting for equal rights for Chicanos and Latinos? Like...

Lifestyle

11 Mexican Blankets & Cobijas That You’ll Want to Curl Up In

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 23, 2020November 23, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 23, 2020November 23, 20200111097

It’s getting cold outside, and nothing makes us feel cozier and protected from the elements than a thick, chunky Mexican cobija — especially after the year we’ve all had! It’s not just about the warm cuddle factor; these blankets also...

News and Entertainment

15 Latinx Celebs Who Hail from L.A.

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiOctober 22, 2019July 26, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiOctober 22, 2019July 26, 2020016640

Hollywood is home to countless big-name stars, in the arenas of film, television, music, sports, and more. It seems like everyone who wants to make it big packs up their bags, leave their hometowns, and heads on over to SoCal....

News and Entertainment

15 Becky G Jams to Listen to Before “Mala Santa” Drops

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiOctober 16, 2019July 26, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiOctober 16, 2019July 26, 202009101

Becky G has been sharing her music with the world since 2011 when she started posting covers of popular songs on YouTube. Fast forward almost a decade later, and she is one of the biggest Latinx music stars in the...

Culture

A Look at the Que Chola Exhibit at the National Hispanic Cultural Center

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiApril 23, 2019August 11, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiApril 23, 2019August 11, 202006850

Albuquerque’s National Hispanic Cultural Center is “dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities.” This is done through their art museum, genealogy center, educational resources, library, and over 700 events. One such event is Qué Chola,...

News and Entertainment

10 Things to Know About the “Half Like Me” Documentary

HipLatinaJanuary 17, 2019August 17, 2020

by HipLatinaJanuary 17, 2019August 17, 202003845

Alessandro “Al” Liborio Madrigal is a comedian, and was the Latino Senior Correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. In 2015, he created a comedy documentary, called Half Like Me, in which he explored being half Sicilian and half Mexican. Madrigal...

Culture

10 Things To Know About Caló, a.k.a. Chicano Slang

HipLatinaDecember 6, 2018August 19, 2020

by HipLatinaDecember 6, 2018August 19, 2020045596

In case you’ve never heard of it, Caló is a Chicano dialect, or slang, spoken by Mexican-Americans in Southwest, L.A., along the border, and beyond. Like Chicano culture itself, Caló contains a blend of Mexican, Spanish, and American influences. Let’s take...

News and Entertainment

13 Brands Proudly Shouting Out Chicanx Culture

HipLatinaNovember 28, 2018August 25, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 28, 2018August 25, 2020012132

We are so thankful that today there are several brands that celebrate the awesomeness of being Latinx. Some are even more specific, shouting out the special things that represent Mexican and Chicano culture. These are products we can wear with...

News and Entertainment

13 Celebrities Who Are Chicanx

HipLatinaNovember 25, 2018August 26, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 25, 2018August 26, 2020017535

There’s nothing like seeing Latinos on television, in films, on the radio—and everywhere else. They’re repping for all of us, and we are so proud. The following successful celebrities are holding it down for Chicanos, and Latinos, around the world....

News and Entertainment

#TBT: 7 of Carlos Santana’s Greatest Hits

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 19, 2018September 23, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 19, 2018September 23, 202002898

July 20 marks the birthday of legendary rock superstar, humanitarian, and one of the best guitarists of all time, Carlos Santana. In celebration, we are sharing seven of his biggest hits (with videos included!). Because we are “so smooth.” “Evil...

News and Entertainment

Chicano Heroes of Rock and Roll, Part Dos

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 10, 2017November 25, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 10, 2017November 25, 202004655

You know we had to have a second part to our popular “7 Chicano Heroes of Rock and Roll” roundup. The following musicians are Mexican-Americans who made their mark, and influenced, rock and roll (look for similar posts in the...

News and Entertainment

7 Chicano Heroes of Rock and Roll

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 18, 2017December 3, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 18, 2017December 3, 202016265

In several ways, Latinos have been instrumental in adding to, and evolving, American things. Rock and roll is no exception. Whether it’s adding a Latin sound to a classic genre, or simply rocking out, while standing out, the following Chicanos...