Before I met Maria Elena Rodriguez, I was already familiar with the feeling that she gives people. This Renaissance woman works hard for her community and inspires everybody with whom she makes contact. Rodriguez has devoted much of her efforts to the progression of Mexicantown and the Hispanic community as a whole.

For artists, the line between artistic credibility and popular acceptance is a slippery one. This is especially true for the gritty Detroit hip-hop scene that was built on a tradition of battle rapping. While it can make for a good start, those that rise above have something extra that makes them stand out. For this [...]

The last decade or so has resulted in Latino culture, especially comedy, breaking into the American mainstream. One example is comedian George Lopez who, through his sitcom, comedy specials and well received Latin Kings of Comedy tour has reached America’s consciousness. While he is hardly the only working Latino comedian, there are many others that [...]