Category: People & Profiles
A look at the people, organizations and historic sites that make is Houston’s Hispanic community.
Remembering Selena
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 […]
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 […]
Meet the 2020 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards Recipients
Every year, the Mayor of Houston and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board honor five Houstonians for their outstanding contributions toward improving the quality of life within the Houston Hispanic community. […]
“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 […]
Grown-up Graffiti Art in Houston’s East End
Have you ever visited the “The Rebirth of Our Nationality” mural in Houston’s East End? Spanning a building on Canal Street, the brightly-colored mural was painted by Leo Tanguma (with help from […]