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Eva Longoria made an appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno.

[VIDEO] Eva Longoria reveals why she’s getting her master’s degree

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Eva Longoria is all kinds of fabulous as an actress and producer, but the 38-year-old is determined to continue evolving as she works to attain her masters … Read More

Award-winning Chicano author, Rudolfo Anaya. (Courtesy Arenas Entertainment)

[VIDEO] The author of “Bless Me, Ultima” talks about his book reaching the big screen at age 75

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“Bless Me, Ultima,” a controversial coming-of-age story, more than four decades old, will now be available for the nation to see on the big screen starting … Read More

Los Angeles Chicano rock band Quetzal is nominated for a Grammy for their album based on a book. (Courtesy Humberto Howard)

Los Angeles Chicano rock band Quetzal nominated for a Grammy

By Yesica Lopez

Their lyrics talk about struggles you might be familiar with. It’s the first time the Grammy's include a nomination for fandango jarocho influenced album and … Read More

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¡ASK A MEXICAN! A special Mexican-American books gift guide

By Gustavo Arellano

Dear Readers: Behold your favorite Mexican's annual Christmas gift guide, where I give shout-outs to some of my favorite books that deserve your money this … Read More

The United States Postal Service together with the University of Arizona’s Media Democracy and Policy Institute will unveil a stamp commemorating the work of slain Hispanic journalist Rubén Salazar in April 2008.

Latino group settles suit over journalist Ruben Salazar’s death

By Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Latino civil rights organization has reached a settlement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department that will disclose unredacted … Read More

The entrance of “FOOD: Transforming the American Table 1950-2000,” the new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, opening November 20, 2012. (Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution)

[PHOTOS] New Smithsonian exhibit shows how Mexican food revolutionized what we eat

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Steve Velasquez has had food on his mind for years. He is the co-curator of “FOOD: Transforming the American Table 1950-2000,” the new exhibition at the … Read More

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In Minnesota, groups are working hard to convince Latinos to vote

By Dave Berggren, KARE Minneapolis

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The organization Unidos Votamos (United We Vote) organized an event in St. Paul on Thursday that gathered together community members, … Read More

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Mural which inspired Chicano art movement is reborn

By John Cadiz Klemach, KNBC

A piece of Los Angeles history is about to be unveiled downtown, and it brings with it a past of outrage and scandal. On October 9, courtesy of the City of … Read More

Jesús Garza (Photo/Dr. Anne Marie Leimer)

[PHOTOS] Photographer puts 1970′s Chicano civil rights back in the spotlight

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While César Chávez was in the limelight actively protesting for Chicano civil rights in 1970's California, Jesús Garza was right beside him, quietly … Read More

Lalo Alcaraz, with the late acclaimed actress Lupe Ontiveros.

A loving goodbye to Lupe Ontiveros

By Lalo Alcaraz

They say everyone loves you when you're dead. Everyone can also love you when you're alive, if you're Lupe Ontiveros. The funny, talented and bursting with … Read More