El Alma de Mexico, a documentary that debuted publicly at the 2021 Student Documentary Film Festival on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) last December, for the first time on film showcased the Ballet Folclórico Internacional de Reno, according to its artistic director. “Thank you so much for taking all of this… [Read More]
Latinos and their indigenous identity: How this community learned to embrace its native roots
For the first time in the history of the United States the federal government, via a proclamation by a sitting president, acknowledged Indigenous Peoples’ Day this past October 11, 2021. The day, which will be shared with Columbus Day and falls during Hispanic Heritage Month, was first proposed in 1977 and took a long circuitous… [Read More]
Noticiero Móvil’s picks for books, movies and songs that makes us proud of our Latino heritage
Media and art are representations of culture and identity. Not surprisingly, the Latino community in the United States has found ways to express itself via the various artforms that exist including the visual arts, dance and theater in addition to publishable mediums like books, movies, and music. For this Hispanic Heritage Month, Noticiero Móvil wanted… [Read More]
Fiesta on Wells 2021: Yearly celebration of Latino culture returns after COVID-19 hiatus
The much anticipated Fiesta on Wells took place on Sunday, September 19 with a large turnout of both vendors and participants. The annual celebration, which normally occurs near the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, returned for the first time since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Spectators were treated to lots of traditional Latino street… [Read More]
Brazilian DJ brings the sounds of Latin America to Reno’s airwaves
Local volunteer radio station KWNK 97.7 FM Reno has been a source for some of Reno’s best music since its founding in 2017. That tradition continues with the addition of a new DJ, Joyce Barros, and her show, Indie Latin Beats. Barros has hosted Indie Latin Beats once a week since July. The show is… [Read More]