New website - lamentoborincano.com

I am combining both my blogs, this one and Lamento Borincano project. The new website is Lamentoborincano.com

Please visit the website and give me feedback. It is a work in progress but I find I can provide more information by consolidating.

Thanks to all the visitors. This blog will still be active but to see any current content please go to my other site.

Feliz Navidad: Puerto Rican tradition says Christmas isn't over yet

Growing up in Puerto Rico, I have fond memories of the holidays. Christmas, was just the beginning and we would receive one gift. The real holiday came on January 6, El Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day).  I remember the day before and going in the fields with the other children in the neighborhood to gather grass. We would put the grass in a shoebox and leave it out for the camels. 

After waking up and receiving our presents our family would get in the car and visit relatives who live in the mountains for the real celebration.  Lots of relatives, lots of children and the food, arroz con gandules, lechon, all made for an experience I still long for today. Unfortunately, times have changed and that tradition is being forgotten. 

Reading the article below brought back all these fond memories. 

Feliz Navidad: Puerto Rican tradition says Christmas isn't over yet

A doctorate from the school of life - Los Angeles Times

An inspiring story that shows that you are never too old to make a difference.

Rueben Martinez is known for his many callings: Barber. Longtime bookstore owner. MacArthur award winner. Speaker at high schools, colleges and universities across the country. Holder of more honorary degrees than he can count.

And now Martinez, 68, is a college professor. A presidential fellow, to be exact.

Starting next month, Martinez will be responsible for Chapman University's efforts to recruit first-generation students, especially Latinos, into science and math programs. 

For the complete story follow the link below. 

A doctorate from the school of life - Los Angeles Times

Latinoteca - A Portal for Learning About Latino History and Culture

Latinoteca.com

I just came across this very informative and comprehensive website for Latino culture and history in the United States. The site is run by the University of Houston and its publishing firm Arte Public Press. They break down the site into different components, information for teachers and students, authors and artists and for scholars and researchers.

You can find free content as well as content that can be licensed for publication. They provide articles, chapters from their publications, music and art. 

It is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to know more about Latino culture and history or for anyone needing to do research for papers or publications.