El Grito: The sound that echoes in Mexican culture
Grito is a vocal Mexican expression used in mariachi and cultural events that conveys emotion, carries political meaning, and helps preserve cultural identity.
Today in History: September 16, massacre in Sabra and Shatila refugee camps
Sept. 16 marks varied historical events, from the 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacre to milestones in independence, industry, politics, and notable births.
Painter Luis Felipe Chavez contemplates the monuments immigrants carry within - 48 hills
Paired paintings contrast Mexican and U.S. monuments to reveal differing expressions of freedom—aggressive liberation versus calm post-revolutionary repose.