beef cheeks braised in broth and served with beans and chopped bacon Colorful murals decorate the walls of the Herencia dining room {!--StartFragment--}{span data-olk-copy-source=”MessageBody”}The Chocolate Flan dessert combines a layer of custard with chocolate cake.{/span}{!--EndFragment--} or “tray of tacos,” is a shareable dish that provides all the fixings and utensils for a taco feast Herencia tortillas are made in-house with heirloom corn A complimentary plate of blue corn tortillas with A bowl of beans and rice accompanies the entrees at Herencia Herencia opened in September in a strip mall on Montgomery Boulevard NE in the Northeast Heights one of several versions of flan offered for dessert at Herencia It’s not uncommon to see chefs working the dining room of their restaurants to witness the level of attention that Henrique Valdovinos chef and owner of Herencia in the Northeast Heights Valdovinos visited every table multiple times After he cleared up a glitch with our 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and highlights from the Albuquerque Journal Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Edible Monterey Bay 2025 – Elevated Mexican cuisine is a favorite of mine as it really shows off the nuances of complex sauces and salsas Plus it can highlight the regionality and deep pride in the treasured family recipes Nicolás Cocina de Herencia at Carmel Plaza is an ambitious undertaking We arrived early on a Saturday to partake of the deep brunch menu which covers the usual standards like burritos and delightfully adds shrimp tacos with cilantro aioli French toast with pinole whipped cream (pinole is ground maize said to provide long-lasting energy) cochinita pibil tacos with achiote pork shoulder and avocado toast with guacamole and arugula and optional eggs refried beans with chorizo and bacon served with corn chips and a Mexican-style shrimp cocktail.  The menu is extensive and we waffled a lot but eventually began with the sope appetizer of chicharron in a mildly spicy green salsa with a wonderful black bean puree topped with cotija cheese but I’d also ordered the shrimp chile relleno recommended by our waiter.  the shimmering poblano chile looked like a green submarine semi-submerged in a pool of divinely spicy and very red a la diablo sauce The filling was creamy shrimp with mascarpone cheese accompanied by perfect red rice and soupy pinto beans My friend Karen had the mole chicken and melted mozzarella enchiladas and there are a bazillion recipes for it out there beefy and concentrated smoked tomatillo salsa The handmade corn tortillas are hearty and dip-worthy making me think that the huarache dish on the menu made of thick corn tortilla topped with melty mozzarella refried beans might prove the thing to order if you are extremely hungry.  including chilaquiles and huitlacoche chile rellenos which beckon me for a return visit And then there are beer-battered halibut tacos the Mexican cobb salad and a shrimp salad with spring greens cucumbers and mint with a honey tajin vinaigrette.  If there is fault to be found here it’s with the woeful wine list which has not one local wine made by an actual local winery That omission seems easily fixable by walking over to Blair where Miguel Lepe is celebrating his 10th anniversary How could ten years have gone by since Miguel grabbed hold of star and created Lepe Cellars as we stepped out of the restaurant onto the Plaza a big crowd had gathered to hear Chalone winemaker and musician singing a lovely rendition of “Here Comes the Sun.” Two very attentive dogs Their owner said they were big music lovers That’s the first time I’ve seen a beagle sit still.  We made our way through Carmel to the Talbott tasting room where we were delighted to be greeted by the gregarious and fashionable Marcus Delira who poured us a splash of the Talbott sparkling made from Sonoma grapes with a dosage of Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay.  The Talbott tasting experience once again has a palpably fun vibe after a brief return to Edna Valley to work at that now closed tasting room Even the mighty cannot afford to keep every brand intact if you count the Happy Hour at The Pocket next door that starts at 3:30pm.  Our host Marcus is as charming and hospitality-focused as he is sartorially splendid wearing his carefully chosen jewelry with just the right flair where he met the human fireball known as Fanny Gonzalez for inspiring him to move from his Starbucks barista phase into the somewhat intimidating world of wine Gonzales encouraged him to pursue his wine education He admits it is not easy getting people his age to cross over into wine The initial barrier is built of bricks forged by fear and pre-conception can be shattered by knowledge and discovery.  and now he can point out the differences between all the various Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs on the Talbott list not the least of which is personal preference Do you get more pleasure out of strawberry or cherry The new 2023 Sleepy Hollow Rosé of Pinot Noir encapsulates everything that is appealing about Pinot Noir The current selection of Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs offers a glimpse across three different vintages The 2021s are sure-footed and well-rounded while the 2022s are overtly flirty and fruit-driven.  the first Chardonnay we tried—the new 2023 unoaked Chardonnay—was in fact done in concrete egg and steel Heartwood refers to the oak tree on the South Ranch that bears a knot in the shape of a heart There are more similarly badged wines coming down the pike to provide some non-compass-related nomenclature and delivers flavors of lemon curd and tropical fruit.  Next up was the 2021 Block 4 North Chardonnay From the northernmost part of Sleepy Hollow North it smells and tastes of mangoes and tropical fruit and perhaps a bit of coconut The 2022 Fidelity Chardonnay is aged in new puncheons for 15 months giving it a wonderful texture without over oak influence preserving the pretty pear and golden apple flavors Transitioning over to the Pinot Noir portfolio Delira poured us the 2021 Block 51 South Pinot Noir black raspberry and savory spice were met with charging flavors of cherry jubilee An intriguing amaro-like finish added an interesting element here Very robust and showing its exposure to the wind the 2022 Block West Block 22 Pinot Noir exhibits big aromatics of pine and chapparal and one can imagine the sage covered hillsides that add their magic dust to the grapes grown here.  This has plenty of dark cherry We absolutely loved the 2021 Diamond T Pinot Noir from the Carmel Highlands area this is the last vintage of Talbott wine from this vineyard The palate delivers a delightful ganache of raspberry and chocolate all the way to the beautiful and completely satisfying finish.  Big thumbs up also to the 2022 Fidelity Pinot Noir was done in puncheons to offer gentle oak infusion This is a winner with its bright amalgam of perfume Its red velvety cupcake texture and flavors are accented by cardamom and white pepper on the finish My tasting posse agreed the rosé was a winner the Diamond T and Block West rang the chimes most loudly It was a similar verdict for the Pinot Noir  It’s refreshing to experience a lineup that offers such diversity even though that word suddenly and inexplicably got a bad rap Since when does everything have to be vanilla columnist and judge who contributes regularly to Edible Monterey Bay Los Gatos Magazine and Wine Industry Network Her passion is telling stories about the intriguing characters who inhabit the fascinating world of wine and food Digital EditionText Edition our mission is to celebrate the local food cultures of Santa Cruz and that everyone has a right to healthful We think knowing where our food comes from is a powerful thing website and events will inspire readers to get to know and support our local growers EMB is one of 80+ magazines in the award-winning and beloved Edible Communities family We hope you enjoy all that we have to offer Rice University celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Sept 29 with a vibrant afternoon of music and dance at the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall titled Nuestra Herencia — meaning “Our Heritage” — showcased lively performances from Rice Salseros the Academy of Folklore and Latin Rhythms and Mariachi Luna Llena This free gathering was part of a series of cultural events held throughout the month which the university has themed Latine Heritage Month this year highlighting the rich traditions and contributions of Latine communities Nuestra Herencia started with a poetry reading titled “Cooking a Language,” which she feels captures her identity viewed through her unfamiliarity with Spanish language and so [this poem] essentially describes how I still feel a part of the Latin community even though I don’t speak Spanish,” she has previously said about why this poem stands out to her as well as performances by many groups that had people dancing in the aisles and singing along to the music “The whole event was spectacular and heartwarming as people came together to celebrate and share their heritage through music director of multicultural community relations (MCR) in the Office of Public Affairs MCR was one of the main organizers of the concert To see more events planned for Latine Heritage Month, visit its website 713-348-0000 | Privacy Policy | Campus Carry the mariachi experience has been a staple at weddings It dawned on one concert-goer on Tuesday night drop these guys into trouble spots around the world where the preferred method of conflict resolution is a call to arms These guys can change anybody’s attitude for the better in a real hurry Its upbeat and celebratory tone could transform even Vladimir Putin’s mood ring to loveable and accommodating (If in the event I’m suddenly felled by some mystery nerve agent dropped into my Coke Zero over ice notify the Scooby-Doo folks and remember that sentence.) the mariachis are a wonderful cultural exchange experience even for the gringo que habla muy poco Español Spanish immersion and fluency are still on the to-do list of new tricks for this aging dog and while it served as cultural exchange for me for the 95% of all the others who filled seats at Bass Hall mariachi is their cultural heritage and the emblem that connects them to their roots They clapped and sang along as the recently renowned Mariachi Herencia de México enthralled all of us for 100 or so minutes glorious as the band showed off its versatility founded as a youth ensemble from Chicago’s immigrant barrios having issued five chart-topping albums and having performed all across North America “Nuestra Herencia,” the band’s 2017 debut album topped the Latin streaming charts and earned the band their first Grammy-nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album “Herencia de la Tierra Mía” in 2018 and the two-volume series 2 issued in 2019 and 2020 charted atop all major streaming platforms and industry charts “Herederos” appeared as the band were performing a wildly successful North American tour “Herederos” received a 2023 Latin Grammy nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album Each of the members of range in age from 18-32 The band is in New Braunfels on Wednesday in what promises to be a tricultural encounter Despite the historical intermixing of Texican and Mexican cultures That’s because there is some dispute as to its origins which are believed to be in Guadalajara in the Jalisco sometime in the 18th century During the Mexican Revolution from 1910-20 revolutionary Pancho Villa was said to have elevated the genre as a symbol of national pride evolving from its beginnings as a regional tradition in rural areas Mexico” are a common thread of mariachi concerts Mariachi programs have become commonplace across Texas The North Side High School Mariachi program is award winning I recall attending a football pep rally at North Side several years ago That's because whatever the mariachi touches instantly becomes happier Sign-up for Fort Worth Magazine's newsletters to stay up to date with what is happening around town COVID-19 Updates Vaccine and Booster Information View All Media Advisories View All Speeches & Testimony Sign up for a newsletter or update your subscription preferences Critical Conversations: bridging pathways forward to greater understanding and creative solutions “WANTED was created in 2011 by Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat (founders of WantedDesign) and has quickly become the platform for discovering new talent around the world the place to engage with a diverse professional network and the place to initiate new collaborations WANTED was acquired by Emerald in 2019 and takes place in conjunction with the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)” Their approach embraces uncertainty and process-based making allowing reclaimed textiles to guide both form and function The Herencia Tótem collection transforms textile waste—fashion offcuts each piece functions individually as a stool or side table but can also be combined into striking totemic arrangements This stackability is both practical and symbolic: like layers of memory or fragments of cultural history each module contributes to a broader story By freezing these materials mid-transformation the works capture a moment in time—where histories of labor their tactile qualities shift—some areas harden into stone-like solidity lending each object a singular identity and expressive depth Herencia Tótem reinterprets traditional symbols The name—Herencia meaning “heritage,” and Tótem referencing ceremonial markers—reflects the collection’s dual intent: to honor cultural memory while crafting new possibilities for material expression These objects are not just furniture; they are artifacts of transformation—elevating overlooked materials into collectible while pointing toward a future where waste is redefined as resource It questions linear models of production and disposal so does their understanding of how discarded textiles can be reimagined as spatial they aim to expand the boundaries of what sustainable design can look and feel like—layered Beyond transforming waste into functional pieces our goal is to use craft as a lens to expose the scale of global textile waste—stacking stories of labor and renewal into forms that invite both reflection and change Faculty submit news for the school to post The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pratt Institute 2024The Chicago Bears will be honoring Hispanic Heritage with special performances for Sunday's game.CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Bears will be honoring Hispanic Heritage with special performances for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams including one a halftime performance from the Mariachi Herencia de México group the band musical director and trumpet stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about their upcoming performance and new album Oklahoma City’s Capitol Hill District will be colored with lowriders, music, and food trucks this Saturday, as the Herencia Art Show is set to showcase vibrant talent by local Latino artists at its second annual event on Oct What started as a friendship between two former U.S Herencia Art Show founders Sharik Cervantes and Nathaly Ramos’ hopes are to foster opportunities where the two local artists were raised – ‘South Side’ Oklahoma City “I’m excited for the South Side,” Cervantes said about the event’s new location at 228 SW 25th Street “Hopefully we can continue to grow the art culture that exists here and give people the space to show their work.”  Following the success of last year’s inaugural event at Plaza Walls this year’s Herencia Art Show has doubled its participating artists from 20 to 40 reflecting the growing interest and talent in the area Cervantes and Ramos have taken feedback from last year’s attendees to heart relocating the event to Capitol Hill for more space and adding amenities like food trucks and live music More: OKC's Plaza District Festival and mural expo together bring twice the fall fun: What to know “Community engagement was a key takeaway from last year,” said Ramos “We wanted to create an inclusive atmosphere where everyone could come together and celebrate art.”  Ramos and Cervantes expanded their team and involved family members in the setup process They also established a group chat for artists to facilitate communication and organized a mixer event to encourage networking prior to the show Organizers’ inspiration behind Herencia is deeply rooted in the desire to uplift ‘South Side’ Oklahoma City artists and demonstrate that a career in art is achievable through dedication Start your morning informed: Sign up for The Oklahoman's Daily Briefing newsletter “I feel that more spaces like [Herencia] that are needed where the [Latino] culture can hang out and make connections,” said Cervantes “We want to inspire our community to engage and contribute showing that art can be a viable career path.”  The Herencia Art Show promises to be a vibrant celebration of local culture, featuring not just art, but the essence of community spirit. Read more about the event here 2024Dive into a vibrant celebration of all things Hispanic Heritage ¡Sumérgete en una vibrante celebración para celebrar el Mes de Herencia Hispana un mercado de vendedores y comida deliciosa 1:30-2:00 Alma y Corazon Tejano Ballet Folklorico  Light food and beverages will be available from our partner vendors for a fee Nuestros proveedores asociados ofrecerán alimentos ligeros y bebidas por una tarifa Let us know here. 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Branded Content & Special Sections Editor Herencia’s menu is made up of Mexican recipes passed down for generations “Herencia in Spanish means ‘heritage’ and this entire concept is based on the rich legacy of my family the Valdovinos family,” said Henrique Valdovinos “The rich influence that my grandmother and mother had on my cooking style is displayed in every one of my dishes.” Email notifications are only sent once a day "Herencia in Spanish means 'heritage' and this entire concept is based on the rich legacy of my family the Valdovinos family," said Henrique Valdovinos "The rich influence that my grandmother and mother had on my cooking style is displayed in every one of my dishes." we're amplifying the voices of Hispanic nurses who are transforming healthcare through research and unwavering dedication to their communities FAAN whose groundbreaking work on heat-related illness among agricultural workers is protecting vulnerable populations and influencing positive policy change Learn about the work of nurse Vincent Guilamo-Ramos PhD Executive Director of The Institute for Policy Solutions at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing This new institute is working to redesign U.S healthcare systems and shift policy and practice to more preventive Listen and learn how the cultural heritage and lived experiences of these nurses shaped their approach to patient care and inspired them in their fight for health equity See You Now is a podcast highlighting the innovative and human centered solutions that nurses are coming up with to solve for today’s most challenging created in collaboration with Johnson and Johnson and the American Nurses Association and hosted by nurse Dive into our latest episodes where innovation meets care Hear from the changemakers reshaping healthcare for all of us Berkeley Public Schools In November we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month also known as Native American Heritage Month This is an important opportunity for our community to reflect on the vital role of the first and original stewards of these lands we call the United States as well as the active and vibrant role our Indigenous community currently has in our lives Visual Land Acknowledgement Mural Celebration On Tuesday, November 19 from 4:00 – 5:30 PM, BUSD will host a celebration of our new mural recognizing the Ohlone tribes located at the district office on the corner of Bonar Street and University Avenue The Visual Land Acknowledgement mural was a collaboration between Berkeley Unified School District’s Ethnic Studies initiative and Berkeley High School’s Native Student Union Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month Resources Visit the district’s Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month web page for reading lists by grade level background on Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month and BUSD’s  Rethinking Thanksgiving Teaching Guide Through this guide we invite the community to consider the painful legacy of Thanksgiving for many Indigenous peoples and the nuanced perspectives around this time of celebration and also mourning Read BUSD’s resolution declaring annually the month of November as Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month. What makes Berkeley truly special is the rich diversity of our communities and how we choose to meaningfully celebrate them By embracing those differences we create a culture of inclusivity that resonates beyond our schools and provides an opportunity to come together and grow I’m proud of all the ways that we will stand #BerkeleyTOGETHER in November En noviembre celebramos el Mes de la Herencia de los Pueblos Indígenas también conocido como Mes de la Herencia de los Nativos Estadounidenses Esta es una oportunidad importante para que nuestra comunidad reflexione acerca del papel vital de los primeros y originales guardianes de estas tierras que llamamos Estados Unidos así como acerca del papel activo y vibrante que nuestra comunidad indígena tiene actualmente en nuestras vidas Celebración del Mural de Reconocimiento Visual del Patrimonio Histórico El martes, 19 de noviembre de 4:00 a 5:30 PM, BUSD organizará la celebración reconociendo a las tribus Ohlone, el mural se encuentra ubicado en el edificio de las oficinas del distrito en la esquina de Bonar Street y University Avenue El mural Visual Land Acknowledgement es fruto de la colaboración entre la iniciativa de Estudios Étnicos Berkeley Unified School District Sogorea Te’ Land Trust y la Unión de Estudiantes Nativos de Berkeley High School Recursos para el Mes de la Herencia de los Pueblos Indígenas Visite la página web del Mes de la Herencia de los Pueblos Indígenas  del distrito para consultar listas de lectura por nivel de grado información acerca del Mes de la Herencia de los Pueblos Indígenas recursos de enseñanza y la Guía de enseñanza de BUSD acerca de la reconsideración del Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving) A través de esta guía invitamos a la comunidad a considerar el doloroso legado de Acción de Gracias para muchos pueblos indígenas y las peculiares perspectivas en torno a este momento de celebración y también de duelo Lea la resolución de BUSD declarando anualmente el mes de noviembre como el mes de la Herencia de los Pueblos Indígenas. Lo que hace verdaderamente especial a Berkeley es la rica diversidad de nuestras comunidades y cómo decidimos celebrarlas con pleno significado Al aceptar esas diferencias creamos una cultura de inclusión que repercute más allá de nuestras escuelas y nos brinda la oportunidad de unirnos y crecer Estoy orgullosa de todas las formas en que nos mantendremos #BerkeleyTOGETHER en noviembre Enter your email address to receive an update whenever there is a new blog post on our website Enter your email address to receive our email newsletter in English or Spanish Anti-Bullying: Board Policy | Administrative Regulation | Compliance Suicide Prevention: Board Policy The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities BUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the district webpage at www.berkeleyschools.net/complaints All Proofs must be current originals (issued within the last 2 months) imprinted with the name and current Berkeley residential address of the parent/legal guardian A student can have only one residency for purposes of establishing residency and must be living in Berkeley when submitting forms Children who have not provided BUSD with documentation verifying they have received all required immunizations prior to the first day of school will not be allowed to attend school until all immunization records have been provided The concert will be livestreamed at the time of the event.The Hayes School of Music is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month which celebrates the history and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans National Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long commemoration in 1968 during the presidency of Lyndon Johnson and later expanded to a month when it was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 We continue to celebrate the rich musical heritage of the broader Spanish speaking world — Spain The Hayes School of Music is proud to present a free concert on September 22nd With music from Spanish Romantic composers of the nineteenth century to living composers we are excited to share some musical rarities this year including a solo violin work by Brazilian composer and folklorist Also represented on the program is the work of the Venezuelan composer-pianist It’s hard to imagine a more colorful life than Teresa Carreño’s; not only an acclaimed piano virtuoso and champion of living composers such as Edward MacDowell whose work is readily available on Spotify Lush melodies and folk-based rhythms characterize the music of the more well-known composers on the program shaping his own musical language in a more international European style.  we feature poetry from diverse Latin voices read by faculty from the English and Spanish departments Join us for this concert in Rosen Concert Hall! It can also be viewed via the Hayes School of Music live-streamed Performances page Our hope is always that our listeners will be enriched by the discovery and delight of new favorite composers and new favorite works Sign up to receive our email newsletter, "Keeping Time with the Hayes School of Music!" Copyright 2025 Appalachian State University En Español View related records on the Hispanic/Latino Heritage resource page and in the Archives Catalog President Barack Obama greets Justice Sonia Sotomayor before her investiture ceremony at the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, September 8, 2009. NAID 118817965 President Barack Obama recognizes Medal of Honor honorees, from left, Staff Sgt. Melvin Morris, Sgt. 1st Class Jose Rodela, and Spc.4 Santiago J. Erevia, during the Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, March 18, 2014. NAID 159982155 César Chávez, United Farm Workers of America leader, July 1972. (Photo by Cornelius M. Keyes) NAID 544069 United Farm Workers of America co-founder Dolores Huerta attends an event marking the establishment of the César Chávez National Monument at Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz, Keene, CA, October 8, 2012. NAID 55142212 U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen speaks during the ship's commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Miami, June 30, 1990. NAID 6458215 Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro speaks at a diversity panel at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC. NAID 146150911 Pilot Sidney M. Gutierrez, sitting in the commander's seat on the flight deck of the orbiter Columbia, goes over a procedure list, June 10, 1999. NAID 22581289 Photo of Roberto Clemente taken from his military service record, dated September 30, 1958. NAID 7329767 Bush acknowledges dancer and actress Chita Rivera (center) during a reception for recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors of 2002 Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman astronaut, looks out a window of the International Space Station in April 2002. View in National Archives Catalog creator of the Broadway musical Hamilton, listens to President Barack Obama's closing remarks following a performance of musical selections from Hamilton in the East Room of the White House (Official White House photo by Pete Souza) Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez takes a selfie with First Lady Michelle Obama before the 85th Annual League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Convention and Exposition in New York City, July 10, 2014. NAID 176550250 Explore resources for Hispanic Heritage Month on:  In 2021 we hosted a Virtual Pajama Party for kids aged 8–12 focused on Sylvia & Aki featuring civil rights activist and title character Sylvia Mendez Find documents from the Mendez case file in Docs Teach Teaching with Documents is a regular column edited by the National Archives Education Team in the National Council for the Social Studies flagship journal Social Education "El Punto es Progresar: Examining Slums and the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration," features National Archives photographs in conjunction with a New Deal-era report about Puerto Rico Spanish-Language Activities on DocsTeach Monuments, Manifest Destiny, and Mexico (Prologue magazine Summer 2005) - The survey of the U.S.-Mexico borderline which followed the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is sometimes disparagingly referred to as the stuff that "dime novels" are made of Dime novel it's not; it is more a narrative of nation-building The Disturnell map of 1847 was appended to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Mistreatment of Mexican-American Soldiers Delano Grape Strike and Boycott Los Angeles Garment Workers Strike Zoot Suit Riots Miranda v. Arizona (Miranda Rights) Hispanic Heritage page in Research section of Archives.gov Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans Guide to Puerto Rican Records in the National Archives at New York Records of the Spanish Governors of Puerto Rico Records of the Provisional Government of Cuba, 1906–1909 Private Land Claims Records in the National Archives at Riverside Spanish Land Grant Records at the New Mexico Commission of Public Records, a NARA Affiliated Archives The Panama Canal: Riots, Treaties, Elections, and a little Military Madness, 1959­–1973 Records Pertaining to Judge Sonia Sotomayor Letter from Mrs. Justina Belpre of San Juan, Puerto Rico, President of the Liga Insular de Mujeres Tripartitas de la Unificacion Puertorriquena, to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, regarding Brig. Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Documents related to a White House dinner honoring Severo Ochoa Hispanics – The Forgotten Class in Civil Rights History LBJ and Hispanic Heritage Month Documents regarding the Forum of National Hispanic Organizations President Ford '76 Campaign Fact Book—Hispanic Americans National Hispanic Heritage Week proclamations by President Ford Notes on a 1980 meeting with Hispanic leaders Records on the Mexican Legal Defense and Educational Fund Lyndon B. Johnson: Proclamation No. 3869-September 17, 1968(inaugural proclamation) Ronald Reagan: Proclamation 5859-Sep. 13, 1988(last proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Week) George H.W. Bush: Proclamation 6021-September 14, 1989(first proclamation about National Hispanic Heritage Month) Annotations: Hispanic Heritage Month/The Herman Baca Collection Forward with Roosevelt: From the Museum: “Holy Family” Carving JFK Library Archives: Pedro Sanjuan, Insider for Integration National Archives News: National Archives Supports Efforts to Digitize Important Records from Puerto Rico Pieces of History: Sonia Sotomayor Pieces of History: El Movimiento: The Chicano Movement and Hispanic Identity in the United States Pieces of History: Dolores Huerta: “Sí, se puede!” Pieces of History: The Bracero Program: Prelude to Cesar Chavez and the Farm Worker Movement Pieces of History: Gloria Estefan: Forging a New American Sound Pieces of History: Frida Kahlo Pieces of History: Wedding in Rural Queretero Pieces of History: Simón Bolívar, Latin American Revolutionary Pieces of History: The Significance of Hispanic Heritage Month | El Significado del Mes de la Herencia Hispana (2018) Pieces of History: Hispanic Heritage Month at the National Archives | Mes de la Herencia Hispana en los Archivos Nacionales (2018) Pieces of History: Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month | Empezando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (2018) Pieces of History: Origins of National Hispanic Heritage Month (2017) Pieces of History: Hispanic and Latino Organization (HALO) at the National Archives Pieces of History: Roberto Clemente: A Legacy Beyond Baseball Pieces of History: Rudy Martinez: The Beginning of the Latino Impact in World War II Pieces of History: National Hispanic Heritage Month/Mes de la Herencia Hispana (2014) Pieces of History: Modesto Cartagena, the Most Decorated Hispanic soldier of the Korean War Pieces of History: President Nixon and the Hispanic Strategy Pieces of History: Rita Moreno, Frst Hispanic actress to win the Academy Award Pieces of History: Fidel Castro’s childhood plea to President Roosevelt Pieces of History: Bienvenidos! 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Hispanic/Latino Heritage resources View the "En Español" area of our website Contact Us · Accessibility · Privacy Policy · Freedom of Information Act · No FEAR Act · USA.gov This website is unavailable in your location It appears you are attempting to access this website from a country outside of the United States therefore access cannot be granted at this time See the Nuestra Herencia mural as you walk along the paved esplanade toward the Chamizal National Memorial Cultural Center The story of the regional blending of cultures is captured in this mural through the symbols and images of the United States and Mexico studied at La Academia de San Carlos in Mexico City under Alfaro Siqueiros also has an indoor mural in the Lincoln Center in Washington The 18- by 120-foot painting is one of a series of major murals located throughout El Paso that were funded by the Junior League of El Paso Nuestra Herencia was painted by Carlos Flores in 1992 and touched up in 1997 Chamizal National Memorial commissioned a restoration in 2014 which was completed by the artist and his son in 2016 for the park's 50th anniversary and the National Park Service Centennial You may wonder how the artist foresaw Barack Obama's accomplishment as the nation's first Black president when he painted the mural in 1992 his first rendition featured opera singer Marian Anderson altered the panel slightly to update the symbols used to convey the same message as the original visited Chamizal National Memorial in 2011 The second panel aims to show the duality of traditional Mexican cultural identity the vast majority has both European and American Indian heritage the men dressed as birds are voladores leaping from the tower The priest on top of the platform hails the gods and the flyers represent their words descending to Earth as they speak to the Mexican people The third panel reflects the cultural blend of two countries you see the great passion the Mexican people have for horsemanship The men in front of him perform the ancient Although he was assassinated before the Chamizal Treaty was ratified and implemented his vision and leadership made the diplomatic settlement of the 100-year boundary dispute possible The two standing figures are Mexican President Adolfo López Mateos and U.S the leaders who celebrated the ratification of the treaty by their respective governments They are shaking hands across the river as a sign of goodwill between the two countries To the right of Kennedy are examples of American music and dance The figure reaching for the stars is symbolic of Kennedy’s support of the space exploration program The mission and Catholic priest represent the early churches of the area The eagle dancer and the Pueblo Indian portray cultures native to the Southwest Hernán Cortés sits under a Montezuma bald cypress tree assisted him as interpreter during the colonization of Mexico The last figure is Miguel de Cervantes the Spanish Golden Age author of Don Quixote Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go 2023 – For those tracking the long-awaited debut of Nicolás Cocina de Herencia in Carmel it can seem like it’s been a good while coming.  the tastier tale stretches a lot further back than two and a half years.  Susana and Leopoldo Alvarez worked for years as farmworkers in the Salinas Valley the couple started catering meals and events for those homeowners led to a new chorus (“This is amazing—where’s your restaurant?”) and a refreshed mission (find a commercial facility to really get cooking).  they lacked the team for a restaurant.)  talked and asked each other if we were ‘All in,’” Adilenny Alvarez says “Since we all have so much faith in my mom’s cooking we kinda knew it was a good move.”  even if it meant the younger generation would drop out of college and leave other careers Villa Azteca quickly developed into a foodie tractor beam thanks to clever expressions of Mexican creations that bridge classic and contemporary.  Recent revelations at the Salinas restaurant include a ribeye al carajillo with an espresso-balsamic reduction chile de árbol-glazed salmon and deconstructed prickly pear tiramisu Previous hits range from guajillo fried rice to apricot mole with crispy pork belly Andres Alvarez served as sous chef at his mother’s side—and was surprised at eaters’ reactions though he acknowledges why: “I guess I have been eating it my whole life “It was one of those things: I’m going to support my family and see where it goes,” he recalls “Then it blew up a little more than we thought An interesting twist will characterize the Carmel project even beyond the dramatic floorplan and audience demographics The creativity and team that launched Villa Azteca will remain in place who’ll tend front of the house with brother Marco while mama Susana and brother Andres direct the kitchen and papa Leopoldo sticks to running support and stocking the pantry The seasoned team from Villa Azteca “Is so good they don’t need much from us,” Adi adds But the menu from Villa will stay over on Main Street though specials will sometimes appear at both places.  “I’m excited for this place because it’s going to be totally different—more seafood options ingredients you don’t normally see in Mexican food,” he says the new audience allows us to present our cuisine on another level.” The working menu for Nicolás holds the potential to do that A dozen starters ($16-$28) dip and bend through passionfruit-hibiscus oysters lobster tacos gobernador and corn bone marrow.  A dozen more entrees ($23-$80) seize the stage by way of short rib Mixteca Mary’s chicken in mole negro with green apple pico de gallo maitake barbacoa and a $300 32-ounce Wagyu tomahawk steak with roasted corn and poblano cream and handmade house tortillas The eye-catchers make it easy to miss the attention to detail that will ultimately make or shake the magic and has Andres waking at 5am to sort things for this week’s debut so our mis en place game has to be 11 out of 10.” (Cue my standard PSA there: If you go please remember 1) you’re lucky to get in on a rare opportunity that will have hiccups; 2) your thoughtful feedback is welcome and vital any online diss tracks are counterproductive.)  The 5,000-square-foot space itself is clearly ready leafy plants and an elegant bar that will stir craft cocktails Some of the creative takes include: Sweet Chipotle chipotle and lime; guava and maracuya palomas; and the Fresh Mezcalita A selection of eight premium tequilas and eight mezcal round out the menu The big painting behind the bar honors Nicolás, the patriarch for whom the restaurant is named. (Refer back to Raúl Nava’s Edible piece on the restaurant-to-be for more on that.) “I feel like he’d be very proud of us,” says Andres he always had a big understanding of the importance of the food he grew the most beautiful thing about this is that I get to do it with my family.” More soon at Nicolás Cocina de Herencia’s Instagram.  Reach him by way of @MontereyMCA on Instagram or mark@ediblemontereybay.com El Mes de la Herencia Hispana comienza este fin de semana y sigue hasta el 15 de octubre Algunos de nuestros podcasts tienen programación especial durante este mes y también tenemos dos selecciones especiales que puedes acceder desde tu móvil Muchos de estos programas cuentan historias hispanas y celebran la cultura latina todo el año no solo desde el 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre Hispanic Heritage Month starts this weekend and goes until October 15 Some of our podcasts have special programming during this month and we also have two curated playlists you can access from your preferred mobile device Many of these podcasts feature diverse stories all year long Deep-dive playlist on NPR One NPR One is highlighting our editors' favorite NPR stories from over the years about Hispanic culture The hope is that these stories show there are many different ways to be Hispanic Every day listeners can check back for a new story told by and about Hispanic people Podcast Playlist on Spotify Amplify was created by Spotify to amplify the voices of different causes and initiatives This year's Hispanic Heritage Month theme for Amplify is a celebration of the uniqueness of U.S including episodes of NPR's notable podcasts: Code Switch Here's your list of episodes from our podcasts that will showcase Hispanic Heritage Please note that publishing dates are subject to change: Alt.Latino Alt.Latino is a spotlight on the world of Latinx arts and culture through music stories and conversation.The multi-platform (podcast/radio/blog) programming features the breadth of styles and cultures that make up Latin Music Alt.Latino has consistently featured many iconic Latin music performers (Carlos Santana Rita Moreno) going back to its very first show in June of 2010 with Juanes Album Feature: The Crossing by Alejandro Escovedo Alejandro Escovedo is from the punk wing of Latin music He has a storied career as a member and leader of the Austin based punk band The True Believers and several bands under his own name loud and boisterous sound that looks at immigration told through the eyes Just after the one year anniversary of the day (Sept 16) Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico Alt.Latino takes a look back at the pivotal moments of the storm and the recovery through excerpts of NPR News reporting from the island National Desk Editor Luis Clemens has been coordinating coverage and will be a guest on the first part of the show detailing the strategy of covering the story and NPR Code Switch reporter Adrian Florido will also talk about his post of living there and covering the story El Tiny: 6 Latinx Artists Featured on the Tiny Desk Concerts Bob Boilen and Felix Contreras made the hard decision of which 6 tracks to feature from the many Latinx TDC's that have been produced of the years The point of the show is to share the depth of Latinx music the TDC's have featured from the beginning of the popular series We'll also hear from some artists about what the appearance has meant for their careers and we'll get to the bottom of why "El Tiny" is becoming a Must Do for artist throughout Latin America The legendary guitarist and performer visits Alt.Latino World Headquarters (the NPR building) to talk about his legendary and groundbreaking career with humor and amazing show business stories to illustrate his role in the history of crossover success The lesson here is there is no Cardi B without the work and sacrifices of Jose Feliciano In 1940's Havana a Latin American sound engineer designed and built a world class recording studio in Havana and it became the center of the musical world of not just the Caribbean but also throughout Latin America Before the studio came under government control just after the revolution the studio amassed an archive of recorded music that is a window into Latin culture from that era recently acquired licensing rights to the tire catalog and releases its first batch of highly anticipated archive records in October Album coordinator Judy Cantor Navas will join Alt.Latino and play the tip of the iceberg of a collection that will undoubtedly refresh our knowledge of classic Cuban music Latin music icon Ruben Blades releases a new album that includes many of his classic recordings and features him singing big band swing jazz hits of the 1940's in an album recorded with the jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis It's a natural paring considering the close relationship between Afro Cuban music and jazz going back to the 1940's and Blades covers that history and his own stories career with JALC's Carlos Henriquez Alt.Latino will feature two interviews and a lengthy blog post featuring the sounds three contemporary Cuban artists who play jazz (Haydee Milanes) hip hop (La Dame Blanche) and folkloric music (Michael Spiro) the blog post in English with extensive musical examples On Sept 15 Alt.Latino will relaunch the weekly Latinx New Music Playlist featuring artists who are currently redefining and challenging the concept of Latin music These artists are taking the music back to its dance roots by taking over club playlists around the world and on the Spotify streaming charts The Playlist is curated by former NPR Music intern Stefanie Ferndandez Latino USA English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective Latino USA hits Broadway through a look at Latinos' presence on the stage through history As Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights hits its 10th anniversary and the legacy of Latinos in Broadway going forward Sexual Abuse in Immigration Detention Centers There's a long and extensive pattern of sexual abuse and harassment in immigration detention facilities even though the Prison Rape Elimination Act [PREA] was introduced in DHS facilities in 2014 So we zoom in on one notoriously problematic all-female detention center in Texas to explore how and why the system allows for sexual abuse of detainees to continue Are Warehouse Jobs a Path to a Middle-Class Life the need for warehouses and the people who run them Latino USA visits a high school training students to work in the industry and ventures inside an Amazon warehouse is a rapper and actor of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent In this edition of "Portrait Of," Cartagena discusses his 25-year career in music and his latest acting role in Night School Interview with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Justice Sonia Sotomayor sits down with Maria Hinojosa to discuss the Justice's new books "The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor" and "Turning Pages: My Life Story" a young adult and children's versions of her autobiography The two discuss why Sotomayor decided to release her book for a younger audience and how she learned to "dream big dreams." Radio Ambulante Radio Ambulante is an award-winning Spanish language podcast that uses long-form audio journalism to tell neglected and under-reported Latin American and Latino stories Sharing Is Not a Crime videos or music is so simple that almost everyone sees it as a normal thing for many of us it's even something we do every day An everyday practice that —as seen by copyright law— makes us all criminals until he received a call in 2013 that would change his life and all his plans for the future were particularly affected by the earthquakes of September 2017 in Mexico That's why the government allocated around US$1 billion to rebuild the more than 20,000 schools that were damaged and soon found that the reconstruction was plagued by government mismanagement and inefficiency Who is responsible for rebuilding Mexican schools A jury in Puerto Rico faces the capital punishment an isolated and rural village in central Chile He was the first Haitian in Coihueco —the first of many Kenia has only happy memories of her early childhood older sister and her aunt in a small Manhattan apartment where she was pampered by the family and showered with affection But unexpected events changed her life radically revealing an entirely different side of one of the people she most loved Kenia would spend a lifetime trying to understand who this person really was Become an NPR sponsor Filled with music and cheer for the whole family the Latin Grammy-nominated group will perform Mexican and American favorites The award-winning ensemble Mariachi Herencia de México will perform "A Very Merry Christmas" on December 10 at the Artemus W This holiday season, the UNLV Performing Arts Center presents “A Very Merry Christmas,” starring the dynamic ensemble Mariachi Herencia de México at 7:30 p.m The group of young Mexican-American musicians have released four highly-acclaimed studio albums with chart-topping debuts on both the Billboard and the iTunes Latin Albums charts defying a music industry trend and pointing to a revival in recorded mariachi music.  The UNLV Performing Arts Center is the original home for the arts in Southern Nevada; it opened in 1976 and celebrates its 46th season in 2022-2023 It hosts a variety of performances and events and is home to self-produced events plus productions of the Nevada Conservatory Theatre among many other community arts presenters The UNLV PAC also hosts various Clark County School District fine arts festivals and concerts.  Mariachi Revolucion will perform all the hits welcoming the students of Mariachi Joya from Las Vegas High School to open the performance This season finale is a celebration of mentorship and the importance of building bridges between university and youth music programs Join students from the Nevada Conservatory Theatre for a delightful evening featuring musical highlights from Broadway and beyond This piece was published as part of the News’ 2022 Lifting Up Latinx Identity special issue celebrating Latinx Heritage Month from Sep Norman Rockwell once imagined the American family as the scene of a Thanksgiving supper—relatives frozen in conversation and eying the turkey One that looks like mine and eats the same food that I do They rest in the clay curves of earthenware dishes They are celebrated in the offering of a lime the unfolding of a corn husk and the tearing of hot tortillas Food is the love we share and the stories we pass down connected by invisible bonds and partaking in the recipes of the history that flow through them This interview has been edited for length and clarity Tell me about your new album “Herencia Criolla.” I actually started the concept behind the album in my mind I tend to do that before I record an album I try to conceptualize an idea or something powerful that has a story behind it I try to fit everything within this concept Then I realized there is no point right now in me trying to express just the heritage that I received from the African diaspora and mixed with Spaniards in colonial times In 2022 it is my intention to express the idea that we are also somehow influencing one another and we are also exposing all these ideas to the world A lot of people have adopted from a lot of cultures from around the world but some people out there are also grabbing those ideas and getting influenced by them So I'm not just working with my Afro-Dominican roots I am also working with bachata and merengue which are popular rhythms that are pretty well known to the whole world grabbing something that that we can work with together as a civilization and how this music can influence other cultures and people from other countries I was going to record this with the sextet— with two horns There was a project that I was called to record during the pandemic A producer here in the Dominican Republic was doing something called “Artistas Solidarios.” He decided to put together several musicians who is Chucho Valdes' bass player from the band Jazz Bata 2 We had to record everybody from their home studios and that was a life-changing experience for me because I got a taste of what a trio might sound like with my new music and it got me thinking that maybe the new album “Herencia Criolla,” should really be in this setting This will be so challenging for me to just eliminate the original percussion and try to incorporate those idioms without actually using the drums we have usually more than two or three drums So they're really communicating among themselves and the ensemble of those patterns is what brings the manifestation alive So I started treating the trio with the concept that I'm going beyond just doing certain patterns I want to treat this as a folkloric trio instead of a traditional jazz trio And it was very challenging for me to take pieces of those folkloric idioms and spread it throughout the trio; maybe give part of it to the upright bass and maybe give something different to the drum set and I would be playing something else along with the melody on piano We're pretty familiar with Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian styles and starting to get into Afro-Peruvian and others Actually there are even a lot of similarities with jazz different points of view in terms of what the community adopts in certain times I'm sure you can find a lot of similarities in my music with Afro-Cuban music or Afro-Peruvian music or Afro-Brazilian or Afro-Colombian and even Afro-Panamanian music but there are certainly different specifics Maybe this accent right here in the music of Panama is played in a different tempo in the Dominican Republic the lyrics are maybe a little bit different the melodies may be a little bit different one of the main differences is that the bass drum is actually the one that improvises and for a lot of other cultures in Latin America the highest pitched drum is the one that improvises In the Dominican Republic it’s the other way around your whole body vibrates because that is the lowest pitched drum that is playing with you So that is one of the main differences we have here Give me some background about you and how you learned to play music who were your teachers and what does it mean to you I come from a very politically-rooted family My grandmother was actually the first woman to be a candidate for vice-presidency here in the Dominican Republic in the ‘60s So I was raised with a sense of justice for everyone and everyone is equal but she had to quit when she went to medical school I have no memories of her playing anything at all My father is an electrical- mechanical engineer and my mother is an architect I was walking around with my dad and I saw a sign that said “piano lessons.” For me it was a game I said to my dad “I would love to learn how to play the piano.” and trying to figure out stuff on the keyboard I think I've always been a composer/arranger but I also love interpreting what I write and what I arrange and it excites me to push myself and see how far I can go with a certain piece of music I enrolled in a private academy here in Santo Domingo My dad always wanted for me to be an engineer I tried to find a middle ground between what he wanted and what I wanted I did two semesters of advertising in Santo Domingo I decided to go to Berklee College of Music in Boston I found out a lot of things that I could not see before Dominican Republic is a third world country even though we are pretty influenced by American culture But that's not the same as living in the culture you get exposed to so many people who are striving and struggling to make it somehow and to get somewhere everyone would hang out and get along with each other and share their cultural experiences I'm from Columbia and this is my music" and "Hey I was very surprised to find out that I did not know anything about my culture other than bachata and merengue I have nothing to share with you." Everybody's sharing their roots music not just the music that everybody has heard before but the music that nobody has heard before I had to go back to the Dominican Republic He has always tried to push me to do research To get to those communities and investigate and see for yourself what you have been denied ever since you were born I was so surprised to find out there's like an entire parallel universe in my country I grew up not knowing anything about It's like people have been trying to erase this from existence You go out there and you find out this is so strong They have traditions that are hundreds of years old They were improvising on top of the rhythms this is the most jazz music I've heard in my life." Totally improvised and the only thing I needed to do was just go out there and see it for myself and that's what I have been doing for the past ten years or so There are so many manifestations of Africa in my country that I do not know about yet because they are so marginalized and so deep underground that it's going to take a while Your passion for it shows in all of the music that I've heard from you Because of inflation and the war happening the immigration taxes for the artist visas have pretty much doubled So the budget that I had for visas isn't going to work I have a few places that have confirmed and luckily all of them have agreed to wait. I have been receiving positive responses from everyone. So hopefully we'll be going in August, to New York, Boston, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Seattle; we're trying to get Portland and we’ve got The Jazz Station in Eugene Someone in Nashville actually wants us there We're starting to put together a nice tour for me to share the music The show is hosted by Robin Lloyd and produced by KNKX Public Radio Mary Dixon+1 (347) 840-1242mdixon@wcs.org Stephen Sautner T: +1 (718) 220-3682C: +1 (908) 247-2585 ssautner@wcs.org John DelaneyT: +1 (718) 220-3275 C: +1 (347) 675-2294 jdelaney@wcs.org Steve FairchildT: +1 (914) 263-8179sfairchild@wcs.org Nat MossT: +1 (718) 741-1897 C: +1 (917) 922-4670 nmoss@wcs.org Max PulsinelliT: +1 (718) 220-5182 C: + (571) 218-7601 mpulsinelli@wcs.org Scott Smith T: +1 (718) 220-3698 C: +1 (718) 220-3698 ssmith@wcs.org Jackie D'Agostino T: +1 (845) 661-9830 C: +1 (845) 661-9830 jdagostino@wcs.org Meghan Gabel+1 (617) 633-8660mgabel@wcs.org Chip WeiskottenT: +1 (202) 347-0672 x8172cweiskotten@wcs.org MacArthur Foundation 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of protected areas of Colombia more than 30 million hectares of highly biodiverse areas Director of WCS Colombia: “WCS Colombia is proud to have been a part of a five-year effort leading to the signing today of the historic Herencia Colombia initiative will help protect iconic landscapes and seascapes for people and nature We applaud the Colombian Government and all the public and private partners who have made HECO a reality helping to ensure that Colombia protects its natural and cultural heritage for generations to come.” Partners to this effort include: Government of Colombia World Wildlife Fund Colombia and the World Bank the initiative will support the creation of over 2 million hectares of new terrestrial and around at least 15 million hectares of new marine protected areas in the Central Andes of Colombia the Amazon-Orinoco Transition and the Caribbean and Pacific oceans This initiative builds on decades of efforts by the Colombian Government to strengthen the National System of Protected Areas an endeavor WCS Colombia has been supporting for more than 30 years Orinoquia Program said: “Herencia Colombia will help ensure large-scale and long-term conservation in Colombia in partnership with Indigenous communities and public and private stakeholders These efforts are vital as we fight the climate Only by joining forces can we develop initiatives and mechanisms that have the scale required to tackle the drivers of these interlinked crises We congratulate the Colombian Government and are proud to join all other partners in supporting the creation of Herencia Colombia.” The Herencia Colombia Program will ensure long-term financial sustainability for protected ecosystems while protecting the rights of Indigenous and local communities Micallef Cigars has announced that it has begun shipping a new 6 x 52 size for its Herencia blends The Herencia Toro measures 6 x 52 and is priced at $12 in both the Herencia Habano and Maduro lines The Herencia Habano uses a Nicaraguan habano wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatran binder and fillers from Honduras and Nicaragua the wrapper switches to a Nicaraguan maduro leaf though the binder remains Ecuadorian Sumatran and the fillers are Honduran and Nicaraguan Both cigars are produced at the company’s factory in Nicaragua and are offered in boxes of 25 Micallef has also launched two different programs one for retailers and another for consumers The Micallef Phoenix program is for retailers offering tiered discounts for the remainder of 2020 The Passport program encourages consumers to smoke 16 Micallef cigars and attach the cigar bands to a tasting passport once the passport is completed they are entered to win prizes I am an editor and co-founder of halfwheel.com/Rueda Media I previously co-founded and published TheCigarFeed I have written about the cigar industry for more than a decade covering everything from product launches to regulation to M&A I handle a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff here at 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for the masses to watch Chucky completists and anyone else who needs something like this in their lives known for his writing connection to the 70s Santo film series also serves as the writer here to bring us a film seemingly inspired from the Child’s Play franchise While it has been recently labeled as the “Mexican Child’s Play” (there’s a special feature on the disc with that very title) the killer doll concept is where the comparison should start and end Despite having some seeds planted by that franchise Salazar delivers a story that blossoms into something unique Tony (Roberto Guinar) receives a letter informing him that his aunt has died He quits his job and uproots his life in New York with his wife Annie (Holda Ramírez) to relocate south of the border and move into his new crib what person just quits their job and drags their wife to another country without having reliable monetary income And what’s the first thing they do once they arrive in Mexico and check out the estate We are treated to a sex scene with an erotica song that feels like a knockoff of “Sadness” by Enigma (remember them?) but the scene takes place completely in the dark and we see absolutely nothing Maybe that’s why the sexy-time tune was pumping so we could know what was exactly going down Annie explores the estate’s grounds in a tedious chore to experience But it does lead us to her discovery of our antagonist—the evil clown doll she decides to bring this monstrosity down to show Tony when he gets home she spouts off some exposition about rumors that Tony’s aunt dabbled in the dark arts and now we know where our title Diabolical Inheritance (the English translation for Herencia Diabólica) originates For those of you who keep score for things like that you really need to visualize what Payasito looks like to truly embrace the rest of the film’s shenanigans While Chucky resembles a cute ginger child Payasito resembles a small clown that is much larger in stature than Chucky That’s because Payasito is performed by an actor (Margarito Esparaza) in clown cosplay whenever he’s on the move (like Mannequin 2) and makes some really horrible facial expressions Chucky dresses in “Good Guys” overalls and a striped shirt but Payasito wears a new wave Santa hat while sporting a Sgt Payasito begins to spook Annie cerebrally until she becomes unnerved to the point of having a complete mental break down with Tony believing that her death was caused by her mental instability Fast forward some years later and the couple’s surviving spawn has grown into child Roy (Alan Fernando) who at this point has already bonded with Payasito to help him over the loss of his mother until his blonde assistant Doris encourages him to move on with his life and start seeing other people and it seems that she might be until we learn more about her character Doris is played by the stunning Lorena Hererra who has an extremely extensive resume in Mexico and she carries most of the film quite well during the feature’s second half The singer and former Playboy centerfold for their Mexico edition is by far the most recognizable face in the cast Doris and Tony do indeed hookup and she moves into La casa de Herencia where she does her best to impress Roy and lessen his obsession with the doll There is a scene where they go to a nearby park without Payasito that is filled with famous fairytale figures But Roy continues to be obsessed with Payasito after their trip Her actions to separate him from Roy gets Payasito angry setting up the film’s most memorable scene We already know that Payasito is a devil doll like Chucky but now we learn he also has the power to invade people’s dreams like Freddy Krueger Does Payasito enter the dream world and concoct a creative way to kill Doris in her sleep he harnesses his power to sexually assault her instead Doris grabs the doll and tosses him into a lake only to find him waiting for her by the time she gets back to the house So now we know he also maintains the ability to “transport” like Jason Voorhees too More insanity happens before we close out the film with the longest victim chase sequence ever It makes the previously mentioned painful house search scene seem like an eyeblink It feels like it’s the film’s entire third act filled with so much padding that you could soundproof an entire three-story house Considering it was created using a mix of VHS and film source elements from 1993 The work they put into it is especially noticeable in the dream invasion sequence with the pulsing multi-colored psychedelic visuals Even the film’s score provides a pretty chill vibe during the times when Payasito isn’t on the prowl If anything you read has piqued your interest in the very least it is best to leave this doll on the shelf Herencia Diabólica is now available to purchase at VinegarSyndrome.com. Lucio Fulci’s ‘Murderock,’ ‘The Nesting’ Hit 4K UHD in May from Vinegar Syndrome Chucky and Beyond: Brad Dourif’s 10 Most Memorable Horror Roles HalloweenCostumes.Com Releasing New Chucky Italian exploitation films Last Cannibal World and Slave of the Cannibal God will be released on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on June 24 via Severin Films 1977’s Last Cannibal World (also known as Jungle Holocaust and Cannibal) is directed by Ruggero Deodato (Cannibal Holocaust) It has been newly restored in 4K from the uncut original camera negative with HDR10 and English and Italian mono audio options an oil prospector escapes the clutches of a violent cannibal tribe with a female hostage then searches for his missing companion and their plane 1978’s Slave of the Cannibal God (also known as Prisoner of the Cannibal God) is directed by Sergio Martino (Torso) It has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative with HDR10 and English and Italian mono audio options and an explorer as they search the jungles of New Guinea for her anthropologist husband who vanished near a mountain that is said to be cursed Martino co-wrote the script with Cesare Frugoni Hispanic Heritage WeekendPresented byAugust 22-24 2025The D-backs are proud to host and celebrate our Latino community with a weekend of food and baseball during our Hispanic Heritage Weekend at Chase Field Each day will highlight different cultures and groups of our Latino community such as the Caribbean enjoy a FREE postgame concert by Banda La Adictiva All fans with a ticket to the D-backs game against the Cincinnati Reds can enjoy the FREE postgame concert Sit anywhere in the ballpark and add on to your ticket purchase with a Concert Field Pass and/or Meet & Greet Each (1) ticket purchased is eligible for (1) add-on item PLEASE NOTE: Information regarding your Meet & Greet and/or pick up of your Concert Field Pass will be sent to you the week of the event Starting the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival of the Carolinas we look forward to picking up where we left off last year after such a successful & historic event that saw record attendance at Truist Field The Carolinas got in touch with many aspects of Hispanic Heritage and culminated in the winner of many Gente De Zona awards This year we bring in more artisan food and overall culture to Uptown Charlotte on Saturday This year the chosen Headliners are The Kazzabe Group from Honduras Alongside these legends will be elite stars in other genres of music that interpret the sounds that are Hispanic Heritage Interested in being an event vendor or sponsor? Please email us at [email protected] + All ages event.+ Kids 8 and under enter free.+ No re-entry.+ All sales are final no refunds.+ Show takes place rain or shine+ All dates and prices are subject to change without prior notice.+ Pets are allowed+ Items not allowed: Food All Rights Reserved by Hispanic Heritage Festival of the Carolinas ® 2024 Comenzando este tercer Festival Anual de la Herencia Hispana en las Carolinas esperamos continuar donde lo dejamos el año pasado después de un evento histórico tan exitoso que vio una asistencia récord en Truist Field las Carolinas se ponen en contacto con muchos aspectos de la Herencia Hispana y culminaron por el ganador de muchos premios GENTE DE ZONA!! comida y cultura en general an Uptown Charlotte el sábado 28 de septiembre los Headliners elegidos son: El Grupo Kazzabe desde Honduras ¡Junto a estas leyendas habrá estrellas de élite en otros géneros musicales que interpretan los sonidos que son herencia hispana Si está interesado en ser un proveedor o patrocinador de eventos, envíenos un correo electrónico at [email protected] + El espectáculo tiene lugar llueva o truene horarios y precios sujetos a cambios sin previo aviso Todos los derechos reservados por el Festival de la Herencia Hispana de las Carolinas ®️ 2024 COVID-19 Resources. Read more! DOWNEY — "It's a masterpiece" wrote mariachi historian Jonathan Clark describing four-time Latin Grammy nominee Mariachi Herencia de Mexico's soon to be released 5thstudio album "Herederos.""It's state of the art." are captivating a new generation of listeners famed ranchera singer and star of Mexico's Golden Age of Cinema Lupita Infante is a traditionalist; in 2019 she was nominated for a Grammy for best Regional Mexican Music Album and in2020 she was nominated for a Latin Grammy 2022,Infantereceived Downey's "Mayor's Impact Award." Mariachi Herencia de Mexico has performed at prestigious venues in the U.S.-the Kennedy center--and in Mexico at Guadalajara's historic Teatro Degollado supported and popularized by almost 37 million Mexican-Americans its evolution and modernization are in the U.S. the Mariachi Herencia de Mexico performance is a "must see." 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