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Becoming a Chicano Artist

Becoming a Chicano Artist

Written by Dr. Ricardo Romo Armando Sanchez is not a famous artist, but his art has been purchased by famous people— such as Mick Jagger and Maya Angelou. He met these personalities when he had an art gallery and studio at the San Antonio Market Square next door to Mi...

Mexican Independence Day

Written by Dr. Ricardo Romo San Antonioians have celebrated Mexican Independence Day since 1821. The have every reason to do so. Although San Antonio was nearly 800 miles away from where Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla first launched his famous rebellion with “El...

Everyday Work in Texas

Written by Dr. Ricardo Romo My grandfather, Jose Maria Saenz, came to America in 1882, the year of the first Labor Day parade in New York City. He came to Texas from the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon where work was scarce and salaries seldom matched the hard work. His...