Most Americans view Cinco de Mayo -- May 5 -- as a sort of Latin version of St. Patrick's Day, a good excuse for a celebration, some salsa music, maybe a margarita or two. Last week, a local rock station played The Gipsy Kings singing a mostly Spanish version of the classic Eagles tune "Hotel California." "Happy Cinco de Mayo" the DJ reminded his listeners. (Never mind that The Gipsy Kings are from Spain and Cinco de Mayo commemorates an 1862 Mexican victory over the French.) And at Higher Ground, a crowd strutted its stuff on the dance floor at Friday night's "Latin Dance Party."... Read more