New York Times writers, and other journalists (or so we assume, not being journalists ourself), have their work cut out for them when it comes to deciding how, exactly, to describe Latinos. It’s hard, y’all!
9 June 2009
5 June 2009
What Does Being Latino Mean For You Beyond The Census’ Check Boxes?
By Alex Alvarez at 3:30 PM.
What does it mean to be Latino? Just like figuring out how many licks it takes to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop, this is something the world may never know.
6 February 2009
Andy Garcia: “I’m Not A Latino Actor.”
By Alex Alvarez at 2:15 PM.
In a press conference for his latest movie, The Pink Panther 2 (Why, God, why?!), Andy Garcia was quoted as saying, “I’m not a Latino actor, sincerely.” And, well. We think he has a point!
5 February 2009
From The Mexican Spanish Ayayay Files: Tom Cruise Says “Hola, Brazil! Let’s Tango.”
By Alex Alvarez at 10:05 AM.
During a press conference for Valkyrie in Rio de Janeiro, Tom Cruise greeted the Brazilian press with “Hola” and “Gracias” before reportedly saying he fell in love with Brazil while watching movies about Tango. Darwin, come collect this man?
