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]
High school students paint mural along the Keystone Bridge in collaboration with art museum, city
You might notice Reno’s newest piece of public art next time you’re strolling along the Truckee River or attending an event at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center. The massive mural starts under the north side of the Keystone Bridge at Riverside Drive and continues along its east wall until the bridge ends. It features… [Read More]
Reno Rodeo launches first in-house Spanish language media team in pro rodeo
The Reno Rodeo may be over, but it launched a new program this year that could change how pro rodeos connect with Spanish-speaking communities Alex Lopez has rodeo and ranching in his blood. He comes from a long line of Mexican cowboys and grew up on ranches, but he lost that connection to cowboy culture… [Read More]
Quench Your Thirst this Summer at Our Local ‘Paleterías’
As summer temperatures continue to increase, it’s important to keep your body cool. What better way to do that than with a heat quenching paleta? What Is a Paleta? Some may say that a Mexican paleta is the same thing as the ice popsicles typically available in the United States. However, the two are very… [Read More]
The return of Artown
With summertime in full swing, Reno’s beloved Artown festival is back for a 27th consecutive season which kicked off this past Friday, July 1. The popular annual production aims to celebrate the rich arts and music culture of Reno by hosting and coordinating a series of artistic events, concerts, live shows and other family-friendly opportunities… [Read More]
5 Typical Latino dishes to enjoy for Holy Week
Holy Week has great significance in Latin American countries because the vast majority of these practice Catholicism. This week usually runs from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday, the dates changing yearly. Aside from the religious acts that take place in churches, another tradition that could be striking about this week is the gastronomy of each… [Read More]
Preserving rich history of Nevada Latinos new goal of transportation department
Latino communities’ longstanding ties to Nevada date back centuries to the Old Spanish Trail, and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) wants to trace that history by hearing from community members about which places are most important to them and what can be done to help preserve them. The Cultural Resources Latino Project, launched on Feb. 1, is… [Read More]
‘A Shero’s Journey:’ The play that invites you to explore Afro-Latino roots
“A Shero’s Journey or What Anacaona and Yemayá Taught Me,” written by Dominican-American playwright Guadalís Del Carmen, is an invitation to explore self-love and Afro-Latino identity. For a little over two hours, the play, performed by theater students from the University of Nevada, Reno, and directed by Professor Yassi Jahanmir, addresses the generational scars left… [Read More]
10 Latinas who have had great impact worldwide
On March 8, the struggle of women around the world and their participation in society, equality, and defense of their human rights is commemorated internationally. This day, which was previously known as “International Working Women’s Day,” has been renamed “International Women’s Day.” Women are more than just pretty faces: they are smart, kind, resourceful, brave,… [Read More]
Documentary captures the soul of Reno area Mexican dance troupe
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]