• Dia De Los Muertos Gallery

    Below are examples from artists of various backgrounds and cultural histories. One thing that ties them together is the imagery of day of the dead, its traditions, and its lore. On our cover is a piece by Frank “Capone” Felix, whose background we highlighted in one of our previous issues...
  • A Look into Your Body’s World

    The Tech Museum opens new permanent exhibit examining the human body, with unique and never before seen tech to amplify its effect Arturo Hilario El Observador The human body is a complex machine. Our windows to the world, our earthly vessel. To many, it’s common belief that our bodies...
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  • Based on A True Story, “Patriots from the Barrio” Heads to the Screen

    Author Dave Gutierrez, San Jose Resident, reaches adaptation deal for his book which chronicles Chicano Soldiers in World War II Arturo Hilario El Observador The Second World War (1939-1945) was a global war, felt by every country in every continent on this world. The alliances, the Allies and Axis...
  • Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer 2

    In Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks age-old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past. The film stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega,...
  • Behind the “Cuco”

    Indie Chicano Artist Cuco brings dreamy, electronic tinged love songs to LA and Beyond Arturo Hilario El Observador Omar Banos constructs electric ballads and romantic productions that take cues from Mexican music and anything else the 19-year old may be feeling as an inspiration at the moment. He also...
  • LA MUERTE BAILA

    Rodrigo García Especial para El Observador El Día de los Muertos es una tradición indígena que se celebra en México desde antes de la Colonia. Es una ocasión en que los vivos le rinden tributo a sus muertos –a los que se adelantaron en el camino. Es un evento...
  • Reaching into the Past of Teotihuacan

    The Ancient City of Teotihuacan Arrives to the Bay Area by way of the de Young Museum’s newest collection, “City of Water, City of Fire” Arturo Hilario El Observador The moon, the sun, death, and rebirth. The Teotihuacan people of ancient Mesoamerica sought a life that reflected the nature...
  • National Latino Media Council on 2017 Emmy Awards Failing to Recognize Latino Talent 

    This past Sunday, the Emmy Awards acknowledged and celebrated outstanding television performances. Of the top one hundred acting nominations, only two Latinos were nominated and only one took home an award. The numbers below tell the story of the top 100 acting nominations and wins: White: 74 nominees/ 11 wins...
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