This fall, a new reality show will come to online streaming site Hulu, centered on the glory of the charrería, or Mexican rodeo. The show, "Low Cowboys," follows the lives of seven Los Angelenos caught up in the world of the Mexican rodeo as they chase their dreams (and horses) in hopes of making it to the ultimate charrería competition: the Mexican National Rodeo Championship.
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.
Sylvia Rivera, the Bronx-born Puerto Rican LGBTQ icon, is rumored to have started the infamous 1969 Stonewall Riots, yet she remains generally unknown. A tireless advocate for LGBTQ rights until her death in 2002, Rivera worked to ensure that change was constantly on the horizon for her community.
Each individual cultivates a cultural identity from their experiences, observations, passions, familial history and heritage. And while that identity may be predetermined for some, others choose a different path. Tracy López, creator of Latinaish.com, for instance, opted to earn her own sense of cultural identity.
Esmeralda Santiago, the acclaimed Puerto Rican author, suffered a stroke in January 2008 while completing her epic novel "Conquistadora." The effect of her stroke was the development of a condition known as aphasia, which devastated her ability to read and hindered her capacity to produce written language.
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.
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.
The blending of dreams, waking thoughts and beloved characters fills the pages of Aleman's books. And the dark humor, eroticism and sense of deep-seated longing are fluent and everflowing in the works.
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 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.
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.
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.
