Culture

Selena Laurence

Selena Laurence, Author of Novellas 'Camouflaged' and 'Concealed,' Discusses American Latino Lit & the Southwest

Selena Laurence, author of the novellas "Camouflaged" and "Concealed," was groomed by Latino culture, although she herself isn't Latina. Born in Texas, a state with a Hispanic population twice the national average, Laurence grew up in the heart of Latino immigration, language, food and influence.
Tim Z. Hernandez

'Mañana Means Heaven' Author Tim Z. Hernandez Helps Shape American Latino Legacy One Work at a Time

"Mañana Means Heaven" author Tim Z. Hernandez pays respect to his heritage and his family each time he writes stories about the people, experiences and realities that he and his family come from.
Obama Meets With Leaders Of Honduras, Guatemala And El Salvador At White House

Honduran President Blames Drug War for Immigration of Children to US

Honduran President: UN needs to pay attention to violent drug war his country is caught in the middle of
The body of Mexican congressman Gabriel Gomez was found in this burned-out SUV, along with the body of his aide.

Congressman Gabriel Gomez Likely Murdered By Cartel

Congressman was kidnapped on Monday in Guadalajara

New York City Police Department Video: Pregnant Woman Thrown on Ground by Officer in Brooklyn

Sandra Amezquita, a five-months pregnant Brooklyn woman, was grabbed by the arm and thrown to the pavement by a police officer at 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 in Sunset Park; the event marking the continuation of police violence against non-whites and women with impunity.
Ana Flores

SpanglishBaby Co-Founder and 'Bilingual is Better' Co-Author Ana Flores Talks Bilingualism and Using the Flipboard App

SpanglishBaby co-founder and "Bilingual is Better" co-author Ana Flores grew up con un pie aquí y otro allá (with one foot here and there). Since childhood, the Houston-born online media socialite has been divided between the U.S. and El Salvador, where her parents are from, but has reconciled being the product of two nations, cognizant that a bicultural identity is valuable.
Daisy Hernandez

'A Cup of Water Under My Bed: A Memoir' Author Daisy Hernandez Shares an Incredible Latina Bisexual Coming-of-Age Story

Daisy Hernandez, author of the must-read "A Cup of Water Under My Bed: A Memoir," was politicized by feminism. The social movement made an impression on the reluctantly controversial NPR contributor, making her starkly aware of her personal identity and the gendered lessons imparted on her during her upbringing.
St. Leo the Great Church

New Priest Embroiled in Controversy After Banning Gay Couple From Receiving Communion

Montana parishioners divided over treatment of local gay couple

Mexico Independence Day: Festivities Reportedly Marred By Fake Crowd, Flag Mishaps

Mexico's Independence Day full of mishaps
Jorge Camacho

Latino Literature and Its Long History in America

What we call Latino literature in the U.S. has a long, winding history. It dates back to the early conquistadores period, beginning with the experiences of indigenous tribes in southern parts of the U.S., such as Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca’s account of his experience among Native Americans during the 1500s. That writing is widely recognized as a foundational text for U.S. Latin literature.
Lily Garafulic

Chilean Sculptor Lily Garafulic's Life and Legacy Celebrated in Traveling Exhibition

"Lily Garafulic: Centenary Celebration," a traveling exhibit, features both important and recently discovered work from the artist, and is presently stationed in New York City, where art-lovers can reacquaint themselves with Garafulic's vivid life and unfailing legacy.

South America: Ancient Peoples Believe Catholicism and Animism

Ancient peoples of South America believe Catholicism and annimism
Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: Events, Celebrations and Festivals, City by City

Across the United States, particularly in the U.S.' largest cities, the heritage, history and legacy of more than 20 Latin American nations will be on full display.
Fiesta Patrias Chilean Americans

Chilean Independence Day 2014: Fiestas Patrias Celebrations Begin!

The two-day Fiestas Patrias, or Dieciocho, marks Thursday, Sept. 18 as Chilean Independence Day, commemorating the beginning of Chilean independence from Spain, and Friday, Sept. 19 as the "Day of Glories of the Army."
Sandra C. Lopez

Sandra López, Author of 'Esperanza: A Latina Story,' Reflects on the Responsibilities of Latino Storytellers

Sandra López wrote "Esperanza" while juggling a full course load of classes. With little time to devote to the project she had to quickly pen the story, which in many ways spoke to her own experience of "growing up in a poor barrio as the eldest daughter of an absentee father and a single, working mother."
Cecilia M. Fernandez

Cecilia Fernandez Weaves a Tale of Acculturation and Immigration in 'Leaving Little Havana: A Memoir of Miami's Cuban Ghetto'

A narrative work that's unapologetic and compelling, addressing immigration, maturation, abandonment, isolation and triumph is not a tale that's easily told. Yet Cecilia M. Fernandez, writer and journalist, shares her story "Leaving Little Havana: A Memoir of Miami's Cuban Ghetto," as if sharing easy conversation a with collection of friends with parallel experiences.
Lucero

Mexican Independence Day: How Sebastián Rulli, Angelique Boyer, Eiza Gonzalez & Others Celebrated [Photos]

Mexican celebrities took to their social media accounts to celebrate the day.

Hispanic Voters: Healthcare Concerns Targeted for This Year's Election in Texas

Hispanic voters with healthcare concerns are targeted for this years election in Texas
Apple Replaces Coca-Cola As Most Valuable Brand

Why Marketers are Getting Hispanic Outreach All Wrong and How They Can Get it Right

Success within the Hispanic market simply demands that small businesses and large corporations provide first-rate service. There are few underhanded tricks to sway the growing community. U.S. born Latinos, as well as those who've recently entered the country under dire circumstances, must be treated with respect, something that many marketers are still struggling to understand.
Central America

Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: Central America Independence Day, 193 Years Later as 5 Countries Continue to Improve Future

With a declaration by Central American Criollos on Sept. 15, 1821, five countries announced their independence from Spain. The date would later signify the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S.
Real Time Analytics