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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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.
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'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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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.
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Nonprofit Aims to Raise $30M to Fix Miami Marine Stadium 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.
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SkyAlert App Triggers False Alarm in Mexico City Over Earthquake

App maker warned residents about impending earthquake that struck elsewhere
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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