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'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Star Stephanie Beatriz Nails Deadpan Humor on FOX Comedy, Talks Latina Representation on TV

When it comes to seamlessly delivering deadpan humor, Latina star Stephanie Beatriz nails it on the Golden Globe-winning, FOX break-out success, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." Beatriz, who plays Detective Rosa Diaz, recently spoke with Latin Post in an exclusive interview and shared her pride for her strong yet comedic character as well as her love for the comical, creative genius of the cast, directors and writers.
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Cristela Alonzo Talks Laughing Through a Rough Childhood as ABC Orders 'Cristela' Season 2

Cristela Alonzo is in a good place. The ABC network has just announced that they have green-lighted a full second season of Alonzo’s freshman comedy “Cristela,” ordering nine additional episodes.
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Celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez Shares Latin-Inspired Thanksgiving TIps & Memories, Embarks on Cooking Channel's 'Taco Trip'

This Thanksgiving, celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez is reflecting on his love for Latin-inspired Thanksgivings and all of the wonderful memories and tasty dishes that come along with this cherished holiday. He also shared his Latin-inspired "Chorizo and Cornbread Stuffing" with Latin Post as part of our exclusive interview.
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Celebrities Wear Red Lipstick To Bring Attention to Abused Women

On Nov. 25, plenty of celebrities grabbed red lipstick to bring attention to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Seasonal Cocina: Barilla Selects Three Influential Hispanic Bloggers to Give Italian Recipes a Hispanic Twist for Holidays

Seasonal Cocina: Barilla Selects Three Influential Hispanic Bloggers to Give Italian Recipes a Hispanic Twist for Holidays

Barilla, the Italian and European food company that produces a variety of delicious pasta and sauces, has chosen to celebrate the 2014 holiday season with Latin-inspired pasta recipes. The longstanding company even solicited the assistance of three top influential Hispanic bloggers, based in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, to help give pasta recipes an interesting and delicious Latin twist.
Seasonal Cocina: 15 Ingredients and Endless Possibilities for Thanksgiving Dishes

Seasonal Cocina: 15 Ingredients and Endless Possibilities for Latino Thanksgiving Dishes

Si, your abuela knows it best... she knows how to stretch a dollar and turn a meal that's seemingly meant for two into a small feast fit to feed you, your siblings, your aunts, your parents and a few of the primos. Latin Post.com brings you the best and most affordable recipes for Latino dishes to add some spice to your Thanksgiving Day meal.
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Seasonal Cocina: Happier and Healthier Meals This Thanksgiving and Holiday Season

The colorful plates of food laid before us each Thanksgiving/holiday season are enticing. Loaded with cheese, fat and grease: the mac and cheese, pernil, mashed potatoes, greens, seasoned rice, turkey and much more are absolutely delicious. But, unsurprisingly, that food can be unhealthy and it can easily undermine any healthy strides we'd made within recent weeks.
Thanksgiving 2014: Martin Sheen Honors Cesar Chavez, UFW and Farm Workers Who Bring Food to Our Table

Thanksgiving 2014: Martin Sheen Honors Cesar Chavez, UFW & Farm Workers Who Bring Food to Our Table

Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table with your loved ones and reflect upon what you're thankful for, it's also the perfect time to remember the hard-working farm workers who help bring food to your table.
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Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto's Stepdaughter Sofia Castro Called a Thief Before Attending Latin Grammys

Sofia Castro, the stepdaughter of Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto, was verbally attacked before attending the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas on Thursday.
Mexico President Peña Nieto to Meet Obama at White House on Immigration Executive Actions, Cuba Policy

US Invests $68M to Modernize Mexico's Courts; Defendants Will Be Innocent Until Proven Guilty

The U.S. government is going to fund the Mexican court and justice system reform by providing $68 million over five years, The Associated Press reported.
PALABRAS: Author, Activist José Luis Vilson Shares His Thoughts on Public School System

PALABRAS: Author and Activist José Luis Vilson Shares His Thoughts on Public School System

José Luis Vilson, author of "This Is Not a Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education," and an applauded math educator for middle school children in Inwood / Washington Heights, New York City, spoke with Latin Post about his narrative work, which touches upon his role as a student, educator, father, husband, advocate for children and activist.
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Miss Colombia 2014 Ariadna Gutierrez Says She Wouldn't Have Won Last Year, Is Honored to Be Compared to Sofia Vergara

Ariadna Gutierrez has just been named Miss Colombia, but the beauty queen is reflecting on the past.

59-Year-Old Latina Community Organizer Spends Her Days Looking to Rein in California's Oil Industry, End Fracking

Rosanna Esparza, 59-year-old Latina and community organizer for Clean Water Action, is posted in Taft, California, a town that's built on one of the largest oil fields in the nation. Esparza continues to speak out against the lack of transparency within the industry, the reckless distribution of pollutants, the silencing of those who raise questions and poisoning of low income people to inflate others' gluttonous wealth.
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Asian Group Files Lawsuit Against Harvard for Rejecting Them: Does the School Have Higher Admission Requirements for Asians?

A lawsuit filed Monday by Asian students rejected from Harvard University is attacking the school's affirmative action policies, stating that Asians often with higher grade-point averages and test scores than black and Hispanic students who get in are not accepted.
University Students In Mexico City March In Support Of Missing Students

Thousands Protest Over the Disappearance of 43 Mexican Students

Mexico reels after the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 college students in September.

Colombian Mayor of Cali Rodrigo Guerrero Using Data Analysis to Fight Crime

Harvard grad and mayor of Colombian city tackles violence using scientific tool

WhatsApp Used to Warn of Impending Violence in Brazil

WhatsApp used to warn of coming violence in Brazil
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Son of Sinaloa Cartel's Boss Captured in Mexico

Son of Sinaloa cartel's boss captured in Mexico

Ban on Blood Donation From Gay and Bisexual Men May Be Partially Revoked by Congress

Ban on blood donation from gay or bisexual men may be partially revoked
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Colombian Beauty Queen Confuses Nelson Mandela For Beauty Pageant Founder

A beauty queen's mistake became a trending topic on Twitter.
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