Cultura
The Latino Center of the Midlands is a place where being Latino, Latina, or Latinx is celebrated. We’re a community center where culture thrives; a place where the door is open to everyone. Our community comes from many different countries and we created this page to celebrate that diversity.
Cultural Spotlight
My family and I are from Guerrero, Mexico, a region known for its rich cultural diversity and breathtaking natural beauty. These qualities are reflected in the region’s vibrant traditions, customs, cuisine, and artistic expressions. What makes my culture unique is its blend of indigenous communities, mestizos, and African influences, creating a distinctive fusion that shapes our identity and way of life.
Carlos Muñoz
Computer Literacy Instructor
Sayings and Slang
Hablar papaya – Talking Nonsense (Costa Rica)
Used to tell someone to stop talking nonsense.
Chuchada – Thing (Nicaragua)
Used to refer to a thing.
Tú no me calculas – You don’t know me (Cuba)
It is an expression used to indicate that an individual is underestimating them regarding their knowledge or capabilities.
El top – The best (Spanglish)
Most of our staff are bilingual, and at our office, you’ll hear a variety of Spanglish words. The correct word in Spanish is lo mejor
¡Los churros cheesecakes que vende mi hermana son el top de la ciudad!
The churro cheesecakes that my sister sells are the best in the city!
Trailblazer
Gloria E. Anzaldúa | Activist
Gloria E. Anzaldúa was a groundbreaking writer, scholar, and activist whose work shaped Chicano identity, queer theory, and feminist thought. Born in South Texas, she later moved to California, supporting herself through writing, teaching, and lectures on feminism, Chicano studies, and creative expression. Through her books, This Bridge Called My Back and Borderlands/La Frontera, she challenged injustice and uplifted those living in the margins, especially queer, Chicana, and feminist voices. Her legacy is a powerful reminder that our differences are not barriers—but sources of strength, creativity, and transformation!
