An American Story
May 1st, 2014 | by Apuntes LJ
A farmworker as a child, a professor of literature and award-winning author as an adult: Francisco Jiménez shares some of his experiences and thoughts with Apuntes
The ABCs and Ñ
February 20th, 2014 | by Apuntes LJ
Jim Estrada's book focuses on a variety of Latino issues, from omission of their history and contributions to debunking of unsubstantiated stereotypes
Our America: A Hispanic History of the United States
February 8th, 2014 | by Apuntes LJ
Professor Cañizares-Esguerra reviews eminent historian Felipe Fernández-Armesto's latest book
Always and Forever, Love Alex
February 2nd, 2014 | by Apuntes LJ
Distinguished Lecturer in the English Department at Hostos Community College – CUNY, shares one of his short stories with us
On the Struggles of a Young Artist
January 17th, 2014 | by Apuntes LJ
Adrian Delgado talks to Apuntes about his art and his struggles to become an artist
Remarkable Latino Children’s Literature of 2013
January 17th, 2014 | by Apuntes LJ
Latinas mobilize to provide their children books that reflect their culture and experience
Malaquias Montoya
January 12th, 2014 | by Chon Noriega
UCLA Professor Chon Noriega profiles activist-artist Malaquias Montoya
The Prince of South Waco: American Dreams and Great Expectations
January 12th, 2014 | by Apuntes LJ
The Prince of South Waco thought his father wished he was Henry Cisneros . .
Building the Latino Future
December 9th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
The authors develop a model of success from the experiences of successful Latinos
Three-Fourths of Hispanics Say their Community Needs a Leader
December 9th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
A survey of over 5,000 Latino adults focuses on their views of national Latino leadership
The Secret in Their Eyes
November 24th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
Professor Ruffinelli reviews one of the most charming and seductive films of recent years
Rafael Ferrer
November 23rd, 2013 | by Chon Noriega
UCLA Professor Chon Noriega profiles Puerto Rico-born artist Rafael Ferrer
Sandra C. Fernández, an Exhibit of Selected Works
November 5th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
Accomplished artist and educator Sandra C. Fernández shares a few of her favorite pieces with Apuntes readers
Tex[t] – Mex Textual Politics
November 5th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
In this unorthodox book, Professor Nericcio offers a fresh look at stereotypes based on nationality
Katherine Archuleta: First Latina to Serve as Federal Personnel Chief
November 4th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
Journalist Griselda Nevarez highlights the appointment of the first Hispanic to direct the Office of Personnel Management
Death is a Party: El Día de los Muertos
October 28th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
Latina blogger Brenda Storch reminds us of one of the most colorful traditional celebrations in Mexico
The Growing Success of Latina Political Candidates
October 20th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
According to Professor Christina Bejarano, Latinas are rapidly changing the make-up of U.S. politics
Chicano Power: The Emergence of Mexican America
October 20th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
An excerpt from Tony Castro's landmark civil rights treatise
Phone Data Helps Pinpoint Source of Traffic Congestion
September 29th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
Professor Marta González of MIT helped develop a system to alleviate traffic congestion in some of the world's largest cities
Latinos and the Environmental Movement: Change is Afoot
September 29th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
Latinos are beginning to realize that the environment is not someone else's problem, it's ours
On Growing Up Latina and Researching the “Hispanic” Label
September 15th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
An interview with the author of "Making Hispanics: How Activists, Bureaucrats and Media Constructed a New American"
The Restoration of Bogotá’s Waterscapes
July 18th, 2013 | by Rene Davids
In the 1990s, Bogotá’s leaders began implementing urban reforms that transformed the city. Architect René Davids surveys Bogota's transformation.
What to Celebrate and Lament About the Fisher Decision
July 17th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
Professor of Law Tanya Hernandez writes on affirmative action and the pervasive existence of implicit bias in society
On Transitions, Climate Change, and the Carbon Market
July 12th, 2013 | by Apuntes LJ
An interview with Graciela Chichilnisky, a mathematical economist and an expert on climate change
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