Today is the anniversary of the death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995). For many of us, Selena was and continues to be the biggest star in Tejano music. Her impact was felt in fashion and music – crossing into mainstream awareness much more after her death. There’s not much we […]
Arts & Entertainment
Video Pick: J Balvin on 60 Minutes+
Before J Balvin really became a household name in the US, even among Latinx households, I had to explain to my sister why meeting him in person was a big deal. My sister, brother-in-law and their kids came back from visiting family in Honduras, and she was telling me that her niece had just gone […]
Call for Latinx Art Entries for Holocaust Museum Houston
Latinx artists are invited to participate in the Holocaust Museum Houston’s juried exhibition Withstand: Latinx Art During Times of Conflict. The juried exhibition investigates the idea of resistance and its multiple ramifications in the visual arts, as well as the impact of political and/or social conflict on the creative process. The show will be on […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
Welcome to the HispanicHouston.com listing of events for Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM). Celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15, in Houston there are typically many many activities and events scheduled. These usually include the Annual Fiestas Patrias International Parade as well as concerts and performances, and exhibits. This year is different, though. As a […]
“Mexican-American History and Culture in 20th Century Houston” Mural
The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park recently unveiled their latest historical work of art, the mural by artists Jesse Sifuentes and Laura Lopez Cano Mexican-American History & Culture in 20th Century Houston. Commissioned by The Heritage Society in celebration of the many contributions made by Mexican-Americans in the City of Houston, the first-of-its-kind mural was […]