Culture

Dancers Hope to Shake Criminal Reputation of Funk Genre in Brazil With Passinho Performances [Video]

On July 24, dancers brought the Brazil street dance of Passinho to New York's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Wife of Late Latino Writer Oscar Hijuelos Talks Pulitzer Prize Winner's New Novel, Calls It His 'Crowning Achievement'

A short story and novel written by Latino writer Oscar Hijuelos before dying will hit bookstores in the fall of 2015.

Miami Marine Stadium Restoration: Nonprofit Aims to Raise $30M to Fix Historical Florida Site Built by Cuban Exile

Efforts are being made to restore Miami Marine Stadium, architected by Cuban exile Hilario Candela in 1963, to prominence.

Hispanics Reportedly Fly More, Spend More on Vacation: Caribbean Named as One of Biggest Hotspots

According to a new survey, Hispanics spend more on vacations than non-Hispanics. According to a new survey, Hispanics spend more on vacations than non-Hispanics.

Hugo Chavez Font 2014: Fans Honor Late Venezuelan Leader By Unveiling 'Bold Scrawl' Font

A new font was created to remember the late Venezuelan leader on his 60th bday Fans of the late Venezuelan leader, socialist Hugo Chavez, released a font that can be used to type mimicking his handwriting in time for his 60th birthday.

SkyAlert App Triggers False Alarm in Mexico City Over Earthquake

App maker warned residents about impending earthquake that struck elsewhere A magnitude 6. 3 earthquake struck the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz on Tuesday, causing panic but otherwise resulted in no harm, according to CBC News.

Chile Cyber Day: Black Friday, Cyber Monday Spinoff Attempt Unsuccessful

More than two dozen companies participated in the first ever "Cyber Day" in Chile, which mimicked Cyber Monday -- except it was not during the normal holiday shopping season.

Morning After Pill: Sales Have Tripled Since 2010 in Chile

The country has already seen a spike in drug sales overall in the past few years, but the latest to be on the list is the sale of the morning after pill, following a law in 2010 that allowed access to minors.

Islam in the US: Latino Muslims Are One of The Fastest Growing Populations in the US

Latino Muslims may seem like an odd concept but the increase in converts is simply history repeating itself when the Arab Muslims ruled over Spain.

Healthcare Professionals Need to Understand Hispanics' Health Better, Says American Heart Association Study

With the U.S. Latino population rapidly increasing, the American Heart Association revealed healthcare professionals will have to better understand their "unique" heart health risks.

Hulu Show 'East Los High' Serves as Learning Tool to Address Latino Issues

The show began as a learning tool and has succeeded in sparking debates and discussions among the teen and giving them a guided understanding towards their lifestyle options.

Facebook COO at 2014 NCLR Conference: Gender and Race Issues Holding Latinas Back

Facebook COO Sheryl Sanderg addressed the 2014 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Latino Entrepreneurs Succeeding Online panel Sunday, urging for a foundational reform in the way the world views both gender and race in light of how it affects minorities such as Latinas.
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