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Latin America News: Missing Argentina Grandchild Kidnapped During Dictatorship Discovered

Kidnapped during Argentina's military dictatorship, a woman has discovered through DNA testing that she is the daughter of a couple who disappeared during the country's tumoultous regime.

Service According to Color: Racial Discrimination Against Minority Patrons in Casual Dining Settings

The unjust treatment of patrons based on race by food service employees within the restaurant industry is systematic and industry-wide. Racial stereotypes often inform the way staff and servers interact with customers, influencing the quality, timeliness and efficacy of service.

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History Expands LGBT Collection With Photos by Cuban-American Lesbian Photographer

On Tuesday, the Smithsonian Institution will add hundreds of items on the history of gay, lesbian bisexual and transgender people to the National Museum of American History, including photos from Cuban-American photographer Silvia Ros.

Hispanic Actors React to Lack of Diversity, Opportunities in Hollywood Movie Roles: Say Latinos Should Be 'Elevating' Their Culture

In early August, the University of Southern California revealed that Hispanics are highly underrepresented in top Hollywood movies. Now, actors from the Hispanic community are reacting.

Roberto Clemente Birthday and Biography: Remembering Hall of Famer Pioneer, Humanitarian, Puerto Rican Great

Roberto Clemente is one of the greatest players in MLB baseball history. He was also notable for his charitable works in and outside of the United States. Latin Post.com honors the Puerto Rican legend's achievements and contributions to the game on his 80th birthday.

Puerto Rican Broadway Actress Priscilla Lopez Talks Tostones and 'Pippin' Musical Revival

Recently, actress Priscilla Lopez opened up about what her life as a Broadway star is like. Recently, actress Priscilla Lopez opened up about what her life as a Broadway star is like.

The Beholder's Beauty: eBay Fashion Explores Seattle and New York to Uncover Personal Views on Beauty

eBay Fashion Blog, a subsidiary of the well-known virtual yard sale, in an effort to learn more about personal beauty, sent two photographers into the streets of Seattle and New York City to interview 80 random individuals, who revealed what they found beautiful about themselves.

Catholics Try to Build First New Catholic Church in Cuba Since Fidel Castro Reign, $250K Still Needed

Cuban residents are hoping to build the country's first new Catholic Church since the communist island's 1959 revolution.

Carlos Slim Launches Acceso Latino to Educate Latinos in US for Free

Following in the footsteps of other billionaire philanthropists, Carlos Slim launched Acceso Latino Tuesday in hopes of providing millions of Latinos with access to information about education, health care, job training, and more.

Racial Discrimination Persists in Employment, Housing and Voting Rights, Says Justice Department at Geneva Convention

The U.S. Department of Justice addressed the role of race in the country in education, elections and the economy during the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Geneva.

New Study: Immigration Associated With Increase in Smoking Among Latinos, Asians

A new study finds that immigration is tied to an increase in smoking among Latino and Asian immigrants.

Feminism Dismissed by #WomenAgainstFeminism on Social Media

"Women Against Feminism," a social media action occurring in response to the notorious social movement, claims that feminism reduces women to victims, stereotypes all men as predators and challenges women's traditional roles as females and mothers.

US Evangelical Christians Unite With Latin America: Leaders Ask Peru, Mexico to Fight Gay Marriage, Abortion and Pornography

Evangelical Christian leaders from the United States have united with Latin America in their fight against gay marriage.

Affordable Care Act Premium Rates to Increase 7.5 Percent, Less Than Predicted

Premiums on the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) health insurance exchanges are expected to increase by an average 7.5 percent for 2015.

'Gringolandia': Latinos Moving to Pursue Better Economic Opportunities

States that have been known for having high White populations are slowly diversifying as more Latinos pursue better economic opportunities outside their comfort zones.

Argentina LGBT Tourism: A Model Boom in Industry

Argentina has played host to an important conference on LGBT tourism and has led the way in Latin America toward acceptance, thereby benefitting economically.

Mexico Minimum Wage: Debate Over Raise

After recent attention to the minimum wage has gone international, the Mexican government is forced to take a look at its low minimum wages.

Bicultural, Stylish & Young: Upscale Latinos are Big Spenders, Better Planners, Healthier and Love Pets

Young with large families, stylish and bicultural, upscale Latinos are more likely to belong to dual income earning households. They're more likely to devise a plan for family finances, pay off debt, plan for a brighter tomorrow and own pets.

Immigrant Children Less Physically Active Than U.S.-Born White Children, Says Study

Immigrant children, regardless of their ethnic and racial background, are less physically active than U.S.-born white children, according to a study from Rice University's study.

'This is How You Lose Her' and 'Queen of America' - Latino Millennials Recommend the Best Books for Summer Reading

Enjoying a good book can be so rewarding: Imaginative stories can liven up long commutes, offer peace during restless hours and provide entertainment through the interpretation and exploration of text. And Latinos love reading; it’s evident from the countless books written by Latinos that are filling up the shelves in libraries and bookstores.
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