Dear Editor: A local business recently placed an ad in the Cuero Record about its forthcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration. Unfortunately, the ad noted, “No annoying mariachi.” Many of us in the Mexican descent community find this comment culturally insensitive if not racist. Mariachi is one of Mexico’s unique and proud traditions and is itself a symbol of Mexico. Scholars suggest it is a blend…
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