by Bill Teck | Jun 7, 2017 | Slide
“This year’s Cannes Film Festival – one of the world’s most prestigious film events – turned into a celebration of #MexiCannes. As the star-studded Cannes 70th anniversary gala dinner wrapped up on May 23, a mariachi band came out to play “Cielito lindo,”...
by Bill Teck | May 30, 2017 | Slide
Great story on Vivala by Vivala squad memeber, Cindy Diaz! “Selena Quintanilla is an incredible source of pride for many members of the Latinx community. She worked hard to achieve the American dream, which makes including her in celebrating an epic milestone...
by Bill Teck | Aug 29, 2016 | Slide
Mexican singer Juan Gabriel, who established himself as one of Latin music’s biggest stars, died Sunday morning in his California home. Gabriel’s publicist confirmed the musician’s death to the Associated Press but provided no details regarding the circumstances. Read...
by Bill Teck | Aug 15, 2016 | Slide
“I’m proud of my Mexican heritage,” Cejudo said. “But I’m an American. It’s the best country in the world. They call it the land of opportunity, and it is. Maybe if some other kid watches this, he can do the same.” Read the...
by Bill Teck | Jun 21, 2016 | Slide
“In the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, police descended on teachers protesting against neoliberal education reform and the arrests of their colleagues. At least six people were killed and dozens more wounded. Activists said police also cut power to the Oaxaca...