Hispanic Friends: Fiesta!
Latin Festival celebrates Hispanic culture
Nineteen years ago, a small group of Hispanic friends organized a one-time afternoon event that would let them gather together to enjoy food and music from their homelands. Fast forward to 2005, and the event has blossomed into the annual Latin Festival, a daylong affair complete with flamenco dancers, meringue music and the aroma of Spanish delicacies. This year's festival takes place Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Catholic Deaf Center, 2585...
Hispanic Friends: Fiestas del Llano
FIESTAS DEL LLANO, formerly known as Fiestas Patrias, have been observed in our community for the past five decades. Today, we join our Hispanic friends and neighbors in celebrating the kickoff of the festival. The Fiestas theme of "Embracing Hispanic Culture, Observing and Sustaining Tradition" is one that invites every citizen of our community to participate. We are very happy that this traditional festival has survived over the decades and continues to provide our...
Hispanic Friends: Reader resents language barrier
Question: I'm an adopted Asian-American in my late 20s who has lived in the Denver area all my life. Growing up, I had numerous Hispanic friends. I recall their families wanting them to speak English and learn the American culture but not forget their Mexican heritage. But now, as the Hispanic population continues to grow in the area, I'm finding that more and more businesses and public places are pushing me to speak Spanish. And, unfortunately, it kind of rubs me wrong....
Hispanic Friends: UTA Notes
Sociology professor receives Hispanic honor Norma Williams, a sociology professor, received the G. Roland Vila Award from the Hispanic Friends of the University of North Texas for her contributions to the enhancement of education for Hispanic students. She also received an appreciation award from North Texas' Multicultural Advisory Council, Office of Admissions. Before joining the UT-Arlington faculty in 1997, Williams was assistant vice president for multicultural affairs and...
Hispanic Friends: THREE ON TRIAL FOR `RACE WAR,' DEATH IN TEXAS
A suspected skinhead and two Hispanic friends are accused of trying to incite a "race war" by hunting down and randomly shooting three black men, one of whom died. Roy Ray Martin, 20; El Trevino Mungia, 20; and his cousin, Ricky Rivera Mungia, 25, went on trial Monday on federal hate crime, conspiracy, and firearms charges. They face trial later on state murder and attempted murder charges.Each is accused of shooting one victim on the streets and sidewalks of Lubbock...