Culture

Cuba to get Wi-Fi on Havana's Malecon seafront: What this means for the country

Cuba's Malecon seafront will soon be a Wi-Fi hotspot. Cuba has had limited access to telecommunications since the 1960s - the country is severely short of telephone and Internet access.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2016: Latino Social Media Gurus

Social media is the trend that is never ending and from that has evolved some of Latin society's most influential people of today.

Your Next Taco Tuesday Destination in New York City

Something magical happens when you bite into a taco. It's like your heart bursts open with all these happy emotions and every little worry you had, has flown the coop. Tacos are a man AND woman's best friend; there is no denying it. But it's not any ol' "made at home" taco. It has to be well cooked, very tasty, fullfilling and leaves an everlasting memory. It's that serious, folks.

Dominican Food Staples: 5 Classic Meals/Foods That Take Your Palate Back to the Caribbean Island

With that being said, Latin Post wants to share a few meal ideas that Los Dominicanos would be proud of.

Mexico Independence Day 2016 – 10 Things to Know; Watch President Enrique Peña Nieto Enact 'El Grito' [VIDEO]

The survival and the growth since 1810 is placed high above on Mexican Independence Day and everyone can't help but embrace the joyous celebrations. And it would be wrong not to join in so Latin Post has put together a few things to know about Mexican Independence Day and how you too can celebrate it!

Mexico Same-Sex Marriage Legalization Protests News 2016: Second Mass March Planned for September 24

This past weekend Mexico saw an uproar from protestors against same-sex marriage. Over a million protestors across 122 cities -- 275,000 marchers in Guadalajara, 100,000 in Querétaro and nearly 100,00 in other cities-- came together with signs depicting "natural" families and to express their disappointment in the president.

JetBlue on First Commercial Flight to Cuba in Over 50 Years [PHOTOS]: Social Media Reaction

The first U.S. commercial flight to Cuba in more than 50 years safely landed on the island nation. JetBlue Flight 387, composed of mostly journalists, airline execs and other dignitaries took off for the roughly 45-minute jaunt from Fort Lauderdale early Wednesday morning.

Latino Vote to Have Strong Impact on 2016 Election as U.S. Hispanic Population & Political Influence See Massive Growth

Nielson released a report this week that examined in-depth the growing Latino population in the United States and emphasized the extent of this population's increasing influence on the country.

TrackRecord Talks Latino Hip Hop History: A Look at Latin Artists, 'Living Legends & Proto-Rappers'

New Yorkers and hip-hop heads worldwide are getting an in-your-face taste of the Bronx-born hip-hop genre thanks to Baz Luhrman's new Netflix offering, "The Get Down." But TrackRecord upped the ante recently, taking a look at Latino lyricists and the importance of recognizing their impact on cultural diversity in the rap community, as essential an impact as any other part of the rap game.

Immigration Reform 2016: Spanish Radio Host Don Cheto Interviews Democratic VP Candidate Tim Kaine Live on 'El Show de Don Cheto' [VIDEO]

The legendary Don Cheto, host of a hugely popular Spanish morning radio show in the United States recently invited Hillary Clinton's vice presidential running mate Tim Kaine to participate in a live, on-air interview to discuss issues of the utmost importance to Latino voters in regards to Clinton campaign plans.

Latino Spending Power Reaches All-Time High, Surpasses Non-Latino Groups'

Latino consumers have become the most important driver of growth in the United States, in several different aspects.

Aspen Institute Summit to Focus on Critical Role of Latinos in Future Advancement of America

The Aspen Institute, a group formed as a forum for values-based leadership will host on Tuesday Aug. 16th its 2016 "America's Future Summit," whose focus will be on "Reimagining Opportunity in a Changing Nation" where the population and influence of Latinos is on the rise, but during a time when opportunity isn't equally distributed.

Coalition Forms to Support Latino Businesses As Strong Driving Force in American Economy, Political Landscape

Latino business owners have been making significant strides in the landscape of American business and their companies are emerging as a strong driving force in the American economy as well as the national political landscape. In response to these successes, a number of prominent Hispanic leaders have formed an organization, The National Association of State Latino Chambers of Commerce (NASLCC) to assist in continued advancement on this business front.

Latinos More Optimistic About Financial Future Than Most Americans, Pew Study Finds

Americans are growing confident in their personal finances seven years after the Great Recession tarnished the U.S. economy. In that time, Latinos have come to become a spending powerhouse with growing optimism about where their finances are headed.

Banda Legend Jenni Rivera Gets Limited Edition Converse Sneakers

The superstar is honored with a pair of Converse sneakers featuring her image, signature and a quote.

San Cristóbal Mayor Under Fire For Donating Brooms to Low-Income Communities

The mayor reportedly donated the brooms so that the members of the community could keep the streets clean.

Viral Video of Mother Shaving Daughter's Head Raises Argument of Discipline vs. Abuse

The video has sparked much discussion about whether some punishments just go too far. When your child is the one doing the bullying among their peers how do you discipline them? One mom took her form of discipline to an extreme.

National Puerto Rican Day Parade 2016: Rosario Dawson, Carmelo Anthony And More Named as Honorees

The actress and basketball player are among the successful Puerto Ricans who will take part in this year's parade.

Miss Argentina Claims Crown Was Revoked Because She is a Mother

The model revealed that her crown was revoked the day after she won the competition. Tamara Fernández, a Miss World hopeful, claims that being a mother to a 2-year-old girl cost her the Miss Argentina crown.

Where Does Mexican Pitching Phenom Julio Urias’ Dodgers Debut Rank Among MLB’s Latino Legends?

The 19-year-old pitcher from Sinaloa made his major league debut Friday night, lasting less than three innings. Based on how memorable Latino pitchers fared in their first career appearance, Urias has nothing to worry about.
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