Culture

Caribbean Leaders Urge United States to End Half-Century-Old Embargo Against Cuba

Gathering in Havana for a regional summit Caribbean leaders have urged the United States to end its 54-year-old economic embargo against Cuba, which Gaston Browne, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, described as "senseless."
Experts: Newark’s Minority Children Are Most At-Risk Victims of Pollution

Experts: Newark’s Minority Children Are Most At-Risk Victims of Pollution

While companies have changed practices and merged, restoration and improving the industrial legacy of Newark, New Jersey will be a long process. Newark's residents are predominately Hispanic, African American and "new immigrants." Low-income citizens and those who live in public housing are situated in some of the zones most affected by pollution.
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Saga Falabella Accused of Racism After 'Third Reich' Reminiscent Peru Ad Features Only Blonde Girls [Pic]

Four white, blonde girls featured on a Christmas ad for department store Saga Falabella earned the company a lot of criticism.
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Hispanic Community's Opinions On Diabetes Greatly Varies, Study Finds

Although Hispanics are nearly twice as likely as non-Hispanic to get diabetes, the perception of the metabolic disease, within the community, varies significantly, according to a new survey by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health.
Six Guantanamo Detainees Arrive in Uruguay as Refugees

Six Guantanamo Detainees Arrive in Uruguay as Refugees

Uruguay accepted six men who were detained at Guantanamo for more than a decade Sunday, in a move that will help President Barack Obama fulfill his promise to close the military prison.
Conference On Defeating Ebola In Sierra Leone

Cuban Doctor Cured of Ebola Wants to Return to West Africa to 'Finish' What He 'Started'

Cuban health worker wants to return to West Africa after being cured of Ebola
President Obama Hosts White House Tribal Nations Conference

White House Declares Native America Youth In "National Crisis'

A White House report on Native American youth said they face education, socioeconomic, and health barriers that are "nothing short of a national crisis."
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'A.D' On NBC: 'The Bible' Sequel to Star Argentina's Juan Pablo di Pace as Jesus in Miniseries Detailing Aftermath of Christ's Death

On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, NBC will be re-embarking on a spiritual journey with "A.D.," the much anticipated follow-up to the History Channel's epic mini-series, "The Bible," from executive producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.
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How to Make Traditional Mayan Food in Your Own Home

The Guatemalan-U.S. partnership Cultiva Tours impresses upon foodies the charming qualities of Guatemalan The new Guatemalan-U.S. partnership Cultiva Tours educates foodies about the charming qualities of Guatemalan cuisine and artistry, by way of authentic Guatemalan food and drink producers, hotels, farms and restaurants with top chefs.
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Peru News: Mexican Man Attempts to Smuggle Cocaine to Peru By Using Dogs

In Peru police have arrested a 22-year-old Mexican man named Giussepe Tombolan for attempting to smuggle about 6.6 pounds of cocaine back to his home country inside the bellies of two St. Bernard dogs named Bombon and Lola.
Study: Bicultural or Unacculturated Hispanic Consumers Love Shopper Club Stores

Study: Bicultural or Unacculturated Hispanic Consumers Love Shopper Club Stores

Sam's Club, Costco Wholesale, BJ's Wholesale Club, and other shopper club stores across America are loved by Latino shoppers, who frequently seek out deals and discounts to ease the strain on their wallets.
Herman Badillo, First Puerto Rican Congressman, Bronx Borough President, Dead at 85

Herman Badillo, First Puerto Rican U.S. Congressman & Bronx Borough President, Dead at 85

Herman Badillo, the first Puerto Rican-born U.S. congressman, passed away on Wednesday. He was 85 years old.
19.3 Million Latina Shoppers Command Bulk of $1 Trillion in Latino Buying Power

How Significant Are Latina Shoppers? Latinas Command Bulk of $1 Trillion in Latino Buying Power

Younger than non-Hispanic white shoppers in the U.S. by 10 years, the Latina shopper considers herself passionate, and she "identifies herself with the brands that are trendy, feminine, sexy and fun." With 19.3 million Latina shoppers in the U.S., they command the bulk of $1.2 trillion in Hispanic purchasing power--a number that is estimated to climb to $1.7 trillion by 2017.
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Honduras Creates the Largest Human Christmas Tree Ever [Video]

Honduras has this year's largest human Christmas tree, setting a new Guinness world record.

Celebrated Mexican Author Vicente Leñero Dies at the Age of 81

Vicente Leñero the celebrated Mexican author, playwright and journalist has died at the age of 81 from lung cancer.
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PALABRAS: Bookworm' Author Angela Lang Discusses the Consumption of Books and Literature, Literally and Figuratively

Yo-yoing between birthplace Bogota, Colombia and New York City since the age of 18 sparked an insatiable need for author Angela Lang to travel. When she wasn't able to satisfy the urge to travel physically, she did so mentally: happily ingesting highly-imaginative Colombian literature and sauntering toward the great entryway of world creation, keeping one leg in the world of journalism the other in the world of literature
Art Basel Miami Beach 2014

Art Basel Miami Beach 2014: Highlights Include Mexican Artist Pedro Reyes, Yoko Ono & Acts by Miley Cyrus, Solange

Art aficionados from around the world are flocking to Art Basel this week in Miami Beach(Dec. 4-7), where modern and contemporary art will be celebrated in some of the most eccentric ways that will raise eyebrows, challenge onlookers to think outside of the box and expand their artistic, cultural and societal canvas.
Protests are escalating as government fails to turn up answers as to what happened to the 43 disappeared students from Ayotzinapa

Mexico Releases 11 People Protesting the Disappearance of 43 Students

In Mexico, 11 people who had been arrested in recent anti-government demonstrations and sent to maximum-security prisons have been released without charges.
Domestic Violence

New Study: Young Lovers Would Rather Undergo Abuse in the Name of "Love" Than Break Away From Abusive Partner

Young love often dispenses rose-colored glasses to those affected by it, which is wonderful ...as long as one partner doesn't give the other a black eye, and convince them that they can't escape the relationship. A new study distributed by global makeup company Mary Kay highlights the resounding fact that teens would rather undergo abuse in the name of "love" than sever ties with an abusive partner.
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Miss Bumbum 2014: Mexico Adapts Version of Competition; Winner to Be Announced in January

Now that Brazil has crowned its 2014 Miss Bumbum winner, Mexico is getting started on its own version of the competition.
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