Culture

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Emblem in Moscow Unveiled: NBCUniversal's Telemundo, Mun2 Aim to Be 'Most Digital' and 'Mobile' World Cup While Highlighting Latinos' Lives and Women in Soccer

NBC's "30 Rock" stood a little taller along with its top execs from NBCUniversal, Telemundo Network, mun2, Digital Media & Emerging Businesses for they have scored a major goal by becoming the official Spanish-Language home of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S. - and they plan to make history by upping the ante on digital and mobile platforms utilized most by Latinos in the U.S.

Novelist Ernesto Quiñonez Discusses the Young Lords Party and Inspiration

Novelist Ernesto Quiñonez published his first book "Bodega Dreams" in 2000. The enthralling work was promptly declared "a New Immigrant Class" by The New York Times. The narrative, with its El Barrio-raised protagonist, has received nods from Barnes & Noble, the Los Angeles Times and Time Magazine, who've praised Quiñonez for his prose, evocation of life and extraordinary ability to detail passion.

Celia Cruz TV Biopic by Fox Telecolombia Network, Canal RCN Is Underway: Who Will Portray Legendary "Queen of Salsa?"

Celia Cruz, also known as the "Queen of Salsa" continues to reign and her extraordinary talent will be celebrated with a biopic TV series that Fox Telecolombia Network is developing with Canal RCN. The highly anticipated TV tribute will be made up of 80, one-hour episodes that will tell the story of Cruz's life from her birth to the height of her fame.

Tony and Grammy Award-Winning 'In the Heights' Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Gears Up for New Off-Broadway Musical, 'Hamilton'

There's no rhyme or reason to deny that composer, rapper, lyricist and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda has crazy lyrical skills that are reflected in his comedic hip-hop improv show and Pivot TV series, Freestyle Love Supreme, or that he has the creative vision to write and star in a four-time Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical like "In the Heights." Well he's at it again, and theater lovers are in for another treat with the upcoming release of his latest off-Broadway musical, "Hamilton."

Zagat Approved: The BEST Mexican, South American, Spanish and Taco Spots & Resturants in NYC

Zagat recently published its 2015 list of top New York City restaurants. Included in the+350 pg. guide that rates and evaluates the food, decor and service within thousands of restaurants in NYC are the top Latin-inspired dishes in the whole of New York City. Find out which restaurants made the list, and what grateful customers have to say about the food at these establishments.

Alleged Head of Gulf Cartel Arrested in Texas

Cartel members from Gulf may have been behind the recent killing of a citizen journalist who outed members and posted images of the crimes committed by the gangs.

Citizen Journalist Killed by Mexican Drug Cartel

Reporters without Borders said that seven journalists like her have been killed in the past two years.

LGBTQ Foster Youth Research Released, 54.6 Percent of LGBTQ Foster Youth in Los Angeles are Latino

LGBQT youth have long been invisible within the foster care system, evident by the lack of data presented on the underserved and over-represented group. However, a groundbreaking study, "Sexual and Gender Minority Youth in Los Angeles County Foster Care: Assessing Disproportionality and Disparities," has finally emerged, and it tracks the sexual orientation and gender identity youth in Los Angeles' foster care system, and it exposes their needs.

'Get Smart About Credit' Campaign Offers Free Tools & Tips and a Complimentary Credit Report

The brand-new "Get Smart About Credit" campaign, engineered by Wells Fargo, helps Latinos and others toward financial independence by offering Wells Fargo customers an opportunity to obtain a free copy of their credit score and a complimentary credit report from now through November 16.

'In the Heights' Producer Lin-Manuel Miranda's Comedic Hip-Hop Improv Show, 'Freestyle Love Supreme' Brings the Rhythm and the Rhyme to Pivot TV Series

Tony and Grammy Award-winning, "In the Heights" composer-lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda knows how to grab the audience's attention, bring forth stellar performances and pay homage to Washington Heights.Once again, he's is taking it back to the streets of 'The Heights,' but this time he's doing it through Pivot's new TV series, "Freestyle Love Supreme," the on-screen version of Miranda's popular stage show featuring freestyle rap.

Fantasy Author Zoraida Córdova Discusses Writing Diverse Characters and Creating a Place For Herself in Literature

Zoraida Córdova, the acclaimed Young Adult novelist, immigrated to the United States from Guayaquil, Ecuador at the age of 6. Her relocation to the multicultural metropolis of New York City made a profound impression on her, and it deeply informed her writing. Her trilogy, "The Vicious Deep," owns Brooklyn as its backdrop, yet each character in the riveting, urban fantasy novels claims a small bit of Ecuador.

2014-15 NBA Season: Brazilian Players Among Most Talented Players to Watch

Basketball is becoming more and more popular in the Latin American country of Brazil. Here, Latin Post takes a look at the most talented and high-profile Brazilian players heading into the 2014-15 NBA season. Some of these players are considered the best at their position.

Bills Approving Smithsonian Site for National American Latino Museum Continue to Wait in House of Representatives, Senate

A national Smithsonian museum dedicated to American Latino history is still awaiting approval from a slow-moving Congress.

500 Pounds of Meth Discovered in California, Operation Linked to Mexican Drug Cartel

500-pound meth operation busted in California, linked to Mexican drug cartel California police seized what they call a staggering amount of methamphetamine - almost 500 pounds -- and arrested 22 individuals involved in an operation that links to a Mexican drug cartel.

Body of Argentina Teen Reportedly Coerced By Police Into Committing Crimes for Shoes Found Five Years Later

Argentine officials have announced the discovery of a brutally beaten teen body in an unmarked grave, five years after the the teen was reported missing.

'Sabores Yucatecos: A Culinary Tour of the Yucatán' Co-Author Chef Gilberto Cetina Talks Yucatán Cuisine and Culture

Chef Gilberto Cetina teamed up with writer Katharine A. Diaz and son Gilberto Diaz Jr. to create a cookbook that invokes crisp images of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. The hardback culinary tour offers techniques, a glossary, a "rule-of-thumb guide" and tips.

'The Book of Life:' Hector Elizondo on Playing Father-Son Role with Diego Luna and Exploring the Human Condition with the Help of Jorge Gutierrez and Guillermo del Toro

Celebrated actor Hector Elizondo, who was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Hispanic Organization of Latino Actors in New York, takes his roles very seriously, whether it's on the stage, the small or big screen, or on the radio as a member of the distinguished L.A. Theatre Works for National Public Radio.

Global Warming and Climate Change Stats Update: Peru's Glacial Melt-Off Reaches 40 Percent in Four Decades

Glacial melt-off in Peru reaches 40 percent in 4 decades Glaciers near the southern South American country of Peru have shrunk by 40 percent in the past four decades, which has created a number of high-altitude lakes, Reuters reported.

'Book of Life' Director Jorge Gutierrez: Female Characters Are 'Love Letter' to Wife and Mother, Guillermo del Toro-Produced Film Is 'Dream Come True'

Imagine seeing your life's work come alive on the big screen, watching your heartfelt storytelling and illustrations inspired by your upbringing and culture unfold -- all with the help of your favorite producer, Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro, a stellar cast, including Diego Luna, Channing Tatum and Zoe Saldana and a soundtrack that features the legendary Plácido Domingo. Now imagine it all in 3D.

Colombia Drug War & Cartels 2014: Expelled Drug Lord Pleads Guilty to Trafficking

A Colombian cartel leader faces a minimum of 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine to the U.S. in the late 1990s.
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