Maya Escobar Roundup

The Homegirl a hybridized version of Escobar’s Midwestern Chach...

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:26:18 -0500

The Homegirl a hybridized version of Escobar’s Midwestern Chach (or Chachi Mama) and Yañez’s West Coast Chola

hellabreezys: The homies of The Great Tortilla Conspiracy...

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:01:55 -0500

The homies of The Great Tortilla Conspiracy honored me by putting my face on a tortilla, so dope! #thegreattortillaconspiracy #rioyanez #reneyanez (Taken with instagram)

chubbyjones: The really weird part of all this is how great this...

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:57:14 -0500

chubbyjones:

The really weird part of all this is how great this picture is for social media sites. IRONY!!!!!
amandalynferri:

:(

skepticamongthefaithful: Artist: Yolanda Lopez. I don’t know...

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:55:47 -0500

skepticamongthefaithful:

Artist: Yolanda Lopez.

I don’t know about all of you, but to me, this speaks volumes. Yes, you’re probably offended by the artists use of the Virgin de Guadaloupe, but I just love how this basically says: The real miracles are performed by us, not Gods. I mean, I personally have this sort of parent, who through every shit card dealt to them, they managed to make it work for their children. I remember having that in common, with people I thought I wouldn’t be able to relate to back in school, about how we all had fathers, or mothers, if not grandparents or other relatives, who showed us their hands scared and hardened by all the bullshit work they broke their backs (quite literally in my fathers case) just so we could have a chance at a better life. And honestly, when I’m not stuck in my own self-loathing of all the things I’ll never be, I’m encouraged by both my father and grandparents, who I’m very privileged to have, in places where other people simply want to keep me down.

Images like this remind me of that, how they came here, and how I could either accept the institutionalized racism in this country, or fight - tooth and nail - to fucking make it. All they ever wanted was for me to follow my dreams, to see me happy, and how they’ve all helped, in one way or another, with every endeavor I’ve under-taken thus far. It’s great, really, but I really feel as though now is the time to really kick some ass and make them proud while they’re all still alive…

espelina: SuperFrida fyeahsuperheroes: Street Art by Houston’s...

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:55:19 -0500

espelina:

SuperFrida

fyeahsuperheroes:

Street Art by Houston’s Youth
Frida Kahlo as Wonder Woman.

Relax Gringo, I’m here legally!

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:10:37 -0500

Relax Gringo, I’m here legally!

Gang Starr - Full Clip (by TheDailyOperator)

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:38 -0500

Gang Starr - Full Clip (by TheDailyOperator)

"Make them want you. This is your interview. Your education.Your future. Make the school want you...."

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:29:15 -0500

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Make them want you.

This is your interview. Your education.Your future. Make the school want you. Show them how you are going to take their department to the next level. Show them how you are going to utilize the department’s knowledge, guidance, resources, and connections to not only dominate your field but also bring credibility to the University. Integrate yourself into this conversation so much so that they cannot see a future without you. Remember you are the asset. You are the one paying for college. You are the one who they need to invest in.

”

- 6 Tips for Owning Your College Interview :: New Futuro

Everyone thinks dress codes are a bummer, but the thing is, they...

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:07:01 -0500

Everyone thinks dress codes are a bummer, but the thing is, they don’t have to be! Students always say, “Why do we need dress code? I want to express myself.” Honestly, you still can! Just because you have a dress code doesn’t mean you have to look bad. (via DRESS CODE: HOW TO PERSONALIZE WITHOUT GETTING DETENTION :: New Futuro)

Maya and Gonzalo Escobar interview actor Max Arciniega. Best...

Tue, 08 May 2012 22:47:41 -0500

Maya and Gonzalo Escobar interview actor Max Arciniega. Best known for his recurring role on AMC’s Emmy-nominated Breaking Bad as “Krazy 8,” Max has been featured on some of the biggest prime-time shows on network television including: Fringe (FOX), Blue Bloods (CBS), Off the Map (ABC), The Unit (CBS), ER (NBC), Lie to Me (FOX), Private Practice (ABC), and Without a Trace (CBS).

http://www.maxsoulinc.com/

Max Arciniega is a baller. Actor, musician, and Latino hero,...

Tue, 08 May 2012 22:45:06 -0500

Max Arciniega is a baller. Actor, musician, and Latino hero, Max is a graduate of Columbia College, where he received a B.A. in theatre. Best known for his recurring role on AMC’s Emmy-nominated Breaking Bad as “Krazy 8,” he has been featured on some of the biggest prime-time shows on network television including: Fringe (FOX), Blue Bloods (CBS), Off the Map (ABC), The Unit (CBS), ER (NBC), Lie to Me (FOX), Private Practice (ABC), and Without a Trace (CBS). (via SO YOU WANNA BE A BALLER? FEATURING MAX ARCINIEGA :: New Futuro)

Lurking in the stacks Under the radar. Planning Mode. (via...

Tue, 08 May 2012 22:42:40 -0500

Lurking in the stacks Under the radar. Planning Mode. (via Lurking in the stacks | Are You My Other?)

Family Business Today I went to Chelsea to drop off some art...

Tue, 08 May 2012 22:41:27 -0500

Family Business

Today I went to Chelsea to drop off some art for a show. My man on the internet told me that someone would be there to receive it if I came this afternoon. When I got there, all I saw was a lot of old people walking around the neighborhood with bags of paintings. I assume they were there for the same reason I was, because who could pass on a chance to show their work in a Chelsea gallery? I guess that’s the breaks.

There was a sign that said come back tomorrow, but I was planning on spending that time training for the main event.

(via Family Business | Are You My Other?)

Did you know that 9 out of 10 Latino teens believe that a...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:40:47 -0500

Did you know that 9 out of 10 Latino teens believe that a college degree is important for success, but only 5 out of 10 think it’s possible.

Considering population shifts and graduation rates remaining constant, by 2042 the country’s overall graduation rate will decline by 22%.

A less educated future will mean: more low-paying jobs, a lower national GDP, and more national debt.

We can not allow this to happen.

I am proud to say that New Futuro was formed to solve these issues.

Offering bilingual, financial aid, scholarship, career, and networking resources to parents and students; helping Latino families achieve their dreams; New Futuro plans to change the face of Hispanic education.

But New Futuro can’t do it alone. We need you.
Find out more at NewFuturo.com.

(via Minorities Are Becoming The Majority In The U.S. « Maya Talk)

Rio Yañez never ceases to amaze me… This time it’s through his...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:39:47 -0500

Rio Yañez never ceases to amaze me… This time it’s through his (FIRST!!!) solo exhibition, Pochos and Pixels: The Art of Rio Yañez. Just look at this dual punk rock meets hip hop (ghetto) Frida… Clearly, Rio is an artistic mastermind.

(via Pochos and Pixels: The Art of Rio Yañez « Maya Talk)

Is being half-Jewish, like being half-pregnant? Yes. Intrigued?...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:38:32 -0500

Is being half-Jewish, like being half-pregnant? Yes.

Intrigued? Want to hear more?

I have the honor of being the keynote speaker at the Half Jewish?” The Heirs of Intermarriage conference at Northwestern University.

(via Fractured Jewishness « Maya Talk)

Dude, ill eat you for dinner. Don’t hate the player… hate the...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:36:56 -0500

Dude, ill eat you for dinner. Don’t hate the player… hate the game. (via Dude, ill eat you for dinner. | Are You My Other?)

If you even dream of beating me you’d better wake up and...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:35:59 -0500

If you even dream of beating me you’d better wake up and apologize. I’m so fast that last night I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark. I’m not the greatest; I’m the double greatest…Not only do I knock ‘em out, I pick the round. One who has no imagination has no wings.

(via If you even dream of beating me | Are You My Other?)

physical activity = intellectual creativity = artistic...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:35:05 -0500

physical activity = intellectual creativity = artistic productivity

(via physical activity = intellectual creativity = artistic productivity | Are You My Other?)

Ladies and Gents, life is good. I am the Creative Director for...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:34:15 -0500

Ladies and Gents, life is good. I am the Creative Director for New Futuro.

New Futuro provides Latino families with fully bilingual resources and tools to get students into college and beyond! We are committed to making you an education rockstar! We will teach you how to get into the college of your dreams with money to pay for it. It’s all about making the right classes at the right time, knowing the right people, and getting involved with the right groups. College is your future, so why should it be a challenge to get there? New Futuro will help you achieve your dreams through education!

Read more about my #awesome creative team here.

(via Digital. Creative. Conceptual. Think Tank Team. « Maya Talk)