AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHispanic Heritage Celebrations: River Oaks District is hosting a family-friendly Hispanic Heritage Month bash with mariachi, folkloric dance, and kids’ art (Sept. 19). Community Culture & Identity: Passaic’s long-running Annual Mexican Parade has been postponed indefinitely due to concerns about ICE activity, with local businesses worried about lost visitor traffic. Archaeology & Heritage: Oaxaca researchers report a remarkably preserved 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb in the Central Valleys, shedding new light on “Cloud People” funerary beliefs and rituals. Border Wall Fight: Big Bend landowners and Conserve Big Bend filed a federal lawsuit challenging the legal basis for expedited border barrier construction, arguing the area doesn’t meet the “high illegal entry” threshold. Music & Latin Pop: Shakira kicks off her “Es Latina” residency in Madrid, bringing together Latine and Spanish artists (including Mexican musician Iza Tkm) with music, food, and literature. Food as Culture: ZINI Dining & Cocktail Lounge in Muskegon is launching rotating multi-course “Asia” themed menus, pairing dishes with the stories behind them.
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