A traditional Haitian celebratory dish was flung into the internet spotlight at the beginning of December when Ethiopian-Swedish celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson published a recipe for what he described as “soup joumou”, a soup traditionally prepared and consumed each New … Continue Reading »
Cuetlaxochitl, a Gift of Rebirth and Light from Mexico
Red and green plants commonly known as “poinsettias” are a popular sight in the United States each winter holiday season, but did you know that the plant had spiritual and cultural significance in Indigenous Mexican communities far before Joel R. … Continue Reading »
Holiday Traditions from Mexico
This time of the year has many different holiday traditions celebrated across the world, by many different cultures. Christmas is one winter holiday that is probably the most visible in our society, but what we see in the media is … Continue Reading »
2020-21 CLACS Fellows competition announcement
The UWM Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) invites applications for its Faculty Fellows program focused annually on diverse themes. Fellows will contribute to scholarly exchanges on the selected topic and will co-plan public engagement activities, to be supported by CLACS as part of its Title VI-funded commitment to teaching, research and public engagement.… Continue Reading »
Tiktok Nahuatl Lessons
While Tiktok is mostly seen as an amusing way to pass the time, there are a lot of users who use it as a platform for teaching. User Xochitl Hernandez has used her account for mini lessons on the Nahuatl … Continue Reading »