Week # Air Date, 10/31/2005

Segment #2: DIAS DE LOS MUERTOS PROCESSION

Over the years, Latino USA has presented several stories about El Dia de los Muertos. How the celebration is observed varies widely from region to region, but most celebrations focus either on an ancestral gravesite, or a home altar honoring one's ancestors. We begin our show with a story that originally aired in 1993, about the Dia de los Muertos procession through San Francisco's Mission District. (3:24)

Segment #2: DAY OF THE DEAD ACTIVISM

Dia de los Muertos celebrations have spread across the U.S. over the past couple of decades. And many young people, seeking to connect culturally, have embraced it. During the height of the AIDS scare, some Latino organizations used the celebration to bring light to their own social message. And in 1994, Latino USA's Maria Martin produced this report on social activism and Dia de los Muertos. (4:21)

Segment #3: Commentary: BASEBALL AND A FAMILIAR MUERTO

When commentator Michele Serros was a little girl, the idea that her deceased relative would come back to visit in the late fall, was spooky. It even ruined the end of baseball season for her. (3:30)

Back Announce:

Michele Serros' two books, 'Chicana Falsa' and 'How to be a Chicana Role Model' are available by Riverhead books. Her latest project, 'Honey Blonde Chica,' is due out in spring of 2006 by Simon & Schuster's 'Pulse' books.

Segment #4: MORRISSEY LATINO FANS

Music, and music stardom, is universal. For 20 years, the British pop star Morrissey has inspired intense loyalty among his fans; first as the lead singer of the rock band the Smiths in the 1980's, and then as a solo artist. But since his move to Los Angeles 10 years ago, Morrissey, known for his sexually ambiguous look and suave style, has cultivated an increasing number of new fans: Latinos. Latino USA contributor Steven Cuevas has more on this unlikely connection. (8:04)