Latino USA

Latino USA

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Latino USA offers insight into the lived experiences of Latino communities and is a window on the current and merging cultural, political and social ideas impacting Latinos and the nation.

Nachos: They’re one of the most popular snack foods in the United States, and the name is instantly recognizable worldwide. Bright yellow nacho cheese is now a staple at countless sports events and movie nights, serving as a flavor of nostalgia to many.

But nachos’ immense popularity over the years has overshadowed their true history. The first nachos weren’t invented in ballparks or designed for concession stands. They were created 80 years ago in a small town in Mexico, along the south Texas border. And they weren’t made to be a big hit. Still, nachos would end up bigger than anyone could have ever imagined.

Recent Episodes

  • Nacho's Special

    10 months ago
  • Portrait Of: Rubén Blades

    10 months ago
  • The Diary of an ‘Undesirable’

    10 months ago
  • ¡Cómete Ese Miedo! With Maria Hinojosa

    11 months ago
  • Valley of Contrasts

    11 months ago
  • USA v. García Luna: Episode 2 ‘The Mexican Hoover’

    11 months ago
  • Rafael Reif on Leading —and Leaving— MIT

    11 months ago
  • Identity, Language and Community Through Video Games

    11 months ago
  • USA v. García Luna: Episode 1 ‘Untouchable’

    11 months ago
  • Feeling Like the Other

    11 months ago