Articles

An Exercise of Will: Discussing the Creative Process with Filmmaker Everardo Gonzalez

December 5, 2024

In this exclusive interview, acclaimed filmmaker Everardo González shares his thoughts on the creative process, cultural storytelling, and the untold…

Seeds: Narratives of Queer Identity and Borderland Flora

December 2, 2024

Pluma Libre Fellow Jacinda Mia Perez highlights the resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Rio Grande Valley by drawing…

Understanding the Meaning Behind National Day of Mourning

November 26, 2024

The National Day of Mourning is an Indigenous-led response to Thanksgiving that unveils the true history of colonization. Learn how…

Fighting for Period Justice in the RGV

November 25, 2024

UTRGV students are tackling period poverty by providing free menstrual products advocating for institutional change, fostering equity, and breaking stigmas…

Quién Es Tu Gente: The Poets of the RGV

November 21, 2024

Poets like Daniel García Ordaz, Edward Vidaurre and Victoria Lopez use poetry as a tool for social change and personal…

Freddy Fender: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Baldemar Huerta at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum

November 15, 2024

The San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum is hosting an exhibit honoring Freddy Fender's life, from his humble beginnings to Grammy-winning…

Echoes of Creativity: La Chicharra Studio’s Flourishing Return to the RGV’s Art Scene

November 14, 2024

Nestled in the heart of downtown Brownsville is La Chicharra Studio, owned/directed by the talented Chicana artist Ruby E. Hernandez…

Queer Artists: Navigating Multiple Identities Within the Borderlands

November 12, 2024

Artists Juan Gabriel Mendoza, Osbel Olivares, and Michael Jones share their challenges of being both queer and culturally rooted in…

The Race for District 34: A Deep Dive Into Voter Priorities

November 4, 2024

In the race for Texas’s District 34, candidates Vicente Gonzalez and Mayra Flores are putting the region’s future on the…

Op-Ed: McAllen’s Prop A & B: Empowering Voters & Reforming Campaigns

November 1, 2024

Propositions A and B are on the ballot for McAllen residents for the 2024 Election. These propositions aim to limit…

Elon Musk: El Más Politiquero

October 29, 2024

Elon Musk is accused of using a $1 million sweepstake to sway voters, which has drawn comparisons to corrupt politiquera…

Cast a Ballot for the RGV!

October 28, 2024

In the Rio Grande Valley, a mixed-staus community, voting is a powerful act of service. This article explores the significance…

Voter Apathy Doesn’t Come from Nowhere

October 25, 2024

With Election Day nearing, many community members in the RGV express doubt about political candidates' ability to deliver real change,…

The Green Party Visits the RGV

October 23, 2024

As the 2024 election nears, Green Party candidate Jill Stein visited the Rio Grande Valley alongside local candidates to highlight…

Decolonize Your Lawn: The Case for Native Plants and Ecological Resilience

October 17, 2024

Suzanne El-Haj advocates for replacing traditional grass lawns in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley with native plants to…

Unlock Your Power in the Valley Through Your Vote

October 15, 2024

Bloom RGV and VoteRiders are some of the organizations in the Valley that help encourage civic engagement through their engagement…

DPS Policies Target Trans Texans: Gender Marker Changes Under Attack

October 9, 2024

The fight for transgender rights in Texas continues. Recent DPS policies negatively impact transgender Texans, however, RGV locals continue to…

Spreading Seeds of Art and Activism in the RGV

October 8, 2024

“Sowing Seeds: Art and Advocacy on the Border,” an event hosted by Ruido Studios, brought together artists and activists to…

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