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Arts Sep 24

The life of Lydia Mendoza, the 1st queen of Tejano music

By John Yang, Claire Mufson

Nation May 05

Residents of Mexico City reenact victory over France army celebrated as Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican American culture, not independence

In the United States, the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture stretching back to the 1800s in California.

By Anita Snow, Associated Press

Arts Jul 11

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How the writer behind the comic strip ‘Baldo’ blends humor with humanity

A newspaper’s comics section often provides a lighthearted escape from serious frontpage headlines. But comic writer Hector Cantú feels a duty to reflect reality in his "Baldo” series, which debuted in 2000. The only nationally syndicated comic strip about a…

By John Yang

Arts Nov 02

A Mexican-American artist on why more brown faces are needed in children’s books

Duncan Tonatiuh chooses protagonists and stories that are seldom sought for young audiences.

By Joshua Barajas

Education Aug 22

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High Tech High School Pushes Hispanic Students to Become Top Achievers

A San Diego charter high school is aiming to close the education gaps between students of immigrant families and their counterparts by motivating them to acquire business and science skills and pursue college degrees. Paul Solman offers the latest in…

Mar 05

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Essayist Examines Art of a Former Migrant Worker

NewsHour Essayist Richard Rodriguez looks at drawings of an artist who was a Mexican-American migrant worker.

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