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Actress Romi Dias who plays Loreta Velazquez, the Cuban immigrant who fought in the U.S. Civil War. (Courtesy of Gerard Gaskin, graphic work by Hayley Parker)

[VIDEO] Filmmaker brings attention to a Latina soldier who fought in the U.S. Civil War

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The U.S. military may have recently lifted the ban on women in combat, but Loreta Velazquez, a wealthy Cuban planter’s daughter who immigrated to New Orleans … Read More

Clemencia holding an image of her lost loved one. (Photo/Hector Matta)

[VIDEO] “The Undocumented,” a film about those who didn’t make it

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Award-winning director and New York University arts professor Marco Williams, most commonly known for his work focusing on racial tensions and fiction, says he … Read More

Protestors marched to the courts of New York for justice for the Central Park.

Opinion: “The Central Park Five” doc reminds us to not blame the most vulnerable

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- History is littered with examples of innocents who were punished for crimes they didn't commit. You don't have to think very hard to remember … Read More

PBS cooking show personality Patricia Jinich shares how her Mexican-Jewish heritage has inspired her in the kitchen and beyond.

Cookbooks we love: “Pati’s Mexican Table”

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The popularity of Mexican food is an all-time high and there’s a book (or two) for nearly every type of variation on the cuisine imaginable, whether it’s … Read More

Fernando Parraz (left) with his father Fernando Parraz, Sr. (right) in their home. (Photo/Betty Bastidas)

[VIDEO] “Can’t Hold Me Back,” a short film about a student reaching beyond the sky

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Last April, award-winning director and filmmaker Betty Bastidas set out on an important project. She flew from New York City to violence-ridden Detroit, a city … Read More

Reading to your children can be the best way to improve their vocabulary. (GM Visuals/Getty Images)

5 Interactive websites to help your child read

By Monica Olivera

Nothing takes the place of a parent who helps their child learn to read. Reading to and with your child does more to develop their love of reading than any … Read More

William Caballero and his parents, image from "American Dreams Deferred" (Courtesy William Caballero)

Filmmaker debuts documentary about his family struggles on PBS

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Growing up in Coney Island, NY, William Caballero describes himself as being an artsy, quirky and nerdy kid who got on everyone’s nerves. Although he always … Read More

After plans for his previous ABC show have been scrapped, John Leguizamo starring in an all-new series for the network.

John Leguizamo gets new ABC comedy after old pilot gets scrapped

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John Leguizamo is preparing to be a small-screen star in households across the country, but it looks like the original ABC show he was set to shoot has been … Read More

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 30: Muppets attend the Sesame Street Workshop 10th Annual Benefit Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 30, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Opinion: Let’s liberate Big Bird and PBS

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- I love Big Bird. We go way back, as far into my childhood as I can remember. Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, and the crew at Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood … Read More

Escaramuza Charra Las Azaleas’ Maribel Gutiérrez dressed in “traje de charra.” (Courtesy VOCES on PBS)

[VIDEO] All female charro team showcase their love of horses and family in a new film

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Most Americans have never heard of Escaramuza, but for the Rivas family, it’s been a way of life for generations. Escaramuza is a feminine Mexican and North … Read More