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Ways of seeing: Cinco de mayo is more than a party

May 13, 2021

Last week was cinco de mayo. For many Americans, it’s just another day. For others, it’s a day to celebrate something Mexican. Mexican culture? Mexican independence? Most Americans actually have no idea. For years, I made it a tradition to host a party either on or around cinco de mayo. The pandemic along with other circumstances kept me from doing it last year. This year I am hoping to have something small, even if it is a little later than the actual 5th of May. I’d have these parties partially because pa … (read more)

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