On a late September morning, Martín Mariani worked in the kitchen of his Argentine restaurant, EmpaNash, to fill an empanada order for a waiting customer. The South Lake Tahoe establishment sits tucked away in Ski Marina Run, known for its boating facilities, food and shopping. He began by putting a big scoop of ground beef,… [Read More]
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 events to enjoy in Reno, Truckee, and more
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 nationally. In Reno and the surrounding areas, there are many events that occur during this time which celebrate the rich histories and cultures of the descendants of Spanish-speaking countries. This article will attempt to maintain a current list of all the events happening… [Read More]
‘Gang Affiliation’ Cited as Reason for Cancellation of Latin Cultural Festival
What promised to be one of the first events of the sort in Reno, Fuego Latin Cultural Fest was suddenly cancelled by J Resort, KOLO 8 TV reported Thursday. Rafael Pineda, the event organizer and owner of the Oak Room and Lounge in Sparks, told KOLO 8 that J Resort sent him an email canceling… [Read More]
The Lady Tamales in Carson City celebrates 20th year in business
Behind the counter at The Lady Tamales restaurant in Carson City, the first dollar that Fidelina Suarez ever earned hangs on the wall in a wooden frame. The date, from August 2003, is written in black ink on the bill. In the years since, Suarez has won awards and media attention for her cooking –… [Read More]
What do we know about Disney’s alleged ‘rejection’ of the ‘Sound of Freedom’ movie?
If you only have a few seconds, read these lines: On Factchequeado’s WhatsApp we received a screenshot that claims that the movie “Sounds of Freedom” was “rejected” by Disney and that, because of this, it was “paralyzed” for 5 years. This statement is attributed to the film’s producer Eduardo Verástegui. Verástegui, in a YouTube video,… [Read More]
Kantu Inka: Teaching Peruvian culture through music
For more than 20 years, a Peruvian-American couple has been teaching Peruvian culture in northern Nevada through a collection of Andean string, wind and percussion instruments. On July 13, the Andean folk duo Kantu Inka performed at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center in Reno as part of this year’s Artown programming. People of all… [Read More]
How the Reno Phil’s Kids Program Aims to Have a Lasting Impact on its Youngest Performers
On a cloudy Spring afternoon in the auditorium of the Bernice Mathews Elementary School, students from grades three to five showed off their newfound knowledge of the violin. These students are a part of the Reno Philharmonic Kids Association (RPAK), a childrens’ program whose mission is to provide free resources to students who would otherwise… [Read More]
‘Mi Vida Loca’ Still Relevant 30 Years After Initial Release
In the dichotomy of Latin American cinema, there are few entries that explore the aftermath of the Zoot Suit Riots in the 1940s. This was a series of violent clashes between young Latinos against U.S. servicemen and citizens, and this revolutionized the presence of Latinos in America and it also generated a unique identity for… [Read More]
‘In The Heights:’ A Movie About How Latinos Come Together to Fight for their Community
Throughout modern movies and TV shows, there is a lot of representation for certain groups and much less for other groups. Being the largest minority in the United States, you would think that the media representation that surrounds Latino people would be positive and have a really firm grasp on what it truly means to… [Read More]
José Tenoch Huerta Mejía: Peeling Away the Multifaceted Layers of Discrimination
Dreams travel far and wide for the brown community of Latin descent and the lack of representation in the media causes some of those dreams to fall flat, and go unheard. But not anymore. José Tenoch Huerta Mejía – or simply Tenoch Huerta as he likes to go by – has grown in popularity in… [Read More]
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