With trumpets, strings and serenades, their music traces the arc of life. It often accompanies moments of jubilation, but it can also speak to a community’s profound sorrow.
Tag: Mexican-Americans
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A Judy Baca Moment: ‘My Work Has Been Good for a Long Time’
Hailed for her rich depictions of California history and social struggle, the Chicana artist says the attention, after decades of being overlooked, surprises her.
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The Story of Cinco de Mayo in Dance
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company is using the holiday to share the culture of the Puebla region with New York audiences this weekend.
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In a Georgia Mill Town, Soccer Presents a New Opportunity
Dalton, Ga., has not always welcomed the Mexican immigrants who came to work in its carpet mills. But the community is united behind its powerhouse high school soccer teams.
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In the Shadow of the Border Wall, a Catholic Kitchen Provides Hope and a Hot Meal
La Tilma, a restaurant run by Sacred Heart Catholic Church in El Paso, nourishes the lives of many Mexican immigrants in poverty.