Mexico

Opinion-About Mexico and its Bicentennial

Motezucoma Sanchez / Guest Columnist / Bilingual Weeky

For two hundred years, Mexicans have celebrated their independence on September 16^th. But 200 years later we must ask ourselves, are we really independent? Are we really free? Continue reading »

Torres on the Mile

Symphonic Family Fiesta

Stockton, CA/ Bilingual Weekly

Stockton Symphony with Guest Conductor Franco

The sound of Pepe Guizar’s popular mariachi tune “Guadalajara” echoed at University Park as part of the September 18, 2010 Day at the Park Family Concert with Stockton Symphony performing under guest conductor Andres Franco. (Click to read more and see a slid show of photos from the event) Continue reading »

40 Years of Success — Mike Torres Band at MHC

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Torres look over their 40 years of the Mike Torres Band at the Mexican Heritage Center. Photo taken by Jonise Oliva

Stockton, CA/ Bilingual Weekly

September17, 2010- 40 years later… the light of day shines on few of the comprehensive Mike Torres band archive collection items showcased as part of an exhibition at Mexican Heritage Center titled “40 years: the music of Three Generations.” Continue reading »

Morelos bust finds home in Stockton

A computer-generated view of the bust in place at the McLeod Plaza.

Stockton, CA/Bilingual Weekly

From Thursday, September 30, 2010 —and for many years thereafter— Stocktonians will have a chance to learn a bit more about Mexico’s history.
At 5 p.m. that day, Stockton authorities, Mexican officials, community leaders and Mexicans residing in the city will gather to unveil the bust of José María Morelos y Pavón as a permanent monument at downtown Stockton’s McLeod Plaza.
Morelos was a Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader who led the Mexican War for Independence movement, assuming its leadership after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811. He was later captured by the Spanish colonial authorities and executed in 1815.
Donated by the Mexican Government as part of that country’s Bicentennial celebrations, Stockton Spanish Speaking merchants’ association Comerciantes Unidos, took upon itself to secure the site and raise the funds to make it happen.
The bust will be the third monument to populate the plaza —along the Fallen Firefighter Memorial and the statue to The Bracero.