Culture

Latinos Drove the Vast Majority of Homeownership Growth in 2015

Latinos are driving growth in homeownership in the U.S., becoming an outlier in the homeownership trend, which decreased overall in 2015.

Gina Rodriguez, Lin-Manuel Miranda Recognized in TIME's 100 'Most Influential People'

Gina Rodriguez and Lin-Manuel Miranda joined Pope Francis on TIME Magazine's 2016 "100 Most Influential People" list.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Hamilton' Wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway hit musical "Hamilton" has been awarded the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Drama.

11 Top Universities, Six Ivy League Schools Want Teen Salvadoran Immigrant Cesar Arevalo

Believe it or not, Cesar Arevalo is not much different from anyone else is his family. Believe it or not, Cesar Arevalo is not much different from anyone else is his family.

5 Popular TV Shows That Are Remakes of Telenovelas

The following television shows have all borrowed characters and storylines from Latin telenovelas. Your favorite American television series may have borrowed its storyline from one of your mother's favorite telenovelas.

Love at First Bite: Burrit-Oh Dating App Finds Your Perfect Burrito Partner

Key up your ideal burrito. You can choose from a set of different tortillas, like flour and wheat, or pick from a wide array of various fillings, such as meats, rice, beans and veggies.After choosing your perfect burrito, the app will then calculate your compatibility with others using algorithms and mathematical formulas, or so the developers say. You'll get to see different matches for yourself and you can also with them.

Construction Worker Hangs Mexican Flag at New Trump Tower

The man shared a photo of himself posing by the Mexican flag, which he hung up proudly, on Facebook.

Devil Makes Rare Appearance in Steak Cut in Viral Photo

A viral photo shows a piece of meat that many believe depicts the devil. With Easter season upon us, it was only a matter of time before a religious figure or evil counterpart showed up engraved on food.

Teen Breaks Down Crying at Quinceañera After Meeting Brother's Heart Recipient

A 15-year-old girl was given a gift like no other when she was able to meet the girl who was given her brother's heart after his death.

Stealing Tacos al Pastor is the Biggest Crime Ever; Man Caught on Camera Stealing Trompo of Pastor Meat

Watch as a thief in Mexico gets away with stealing a trompo, never realizing that the act was caught on a security camera.

Every Time Social Media Got Your Abuela Right

These memes about what Latina grandmothers do an say will have you counting the times your own grandmother fit the stereotype.

Latino Oriented Accounts You Should Be Following on Social Media

The Latino pride is endless with these social media accounts. Whether you're looking for good food recipes, fashion inspiration or just want to laugh, the following accounts are at your disposal.

Cuba Tourism 2016: 1M Visitors Welcomed So Far; More Expected as Obama Prepares to Lift Restrictions

Cuba is shaping up to be one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world. So far, the Caribbean country has logged in an impressive one million foreign travelers in 2016 and the numbers are projected to be even greater throughout the year.

Mexico ePrix: Historical Formula E Set This Weekend; Sebastien Buemi Leads by Four Points

Mexican racing fans are in for a treat as their country is set to host the historical fifth round of the FIA Formula E on Saturday where the Mexico City ePrix is to be launched. Free streaming is available via the Formula E YouTube Channel.

Inequality Skyrockets in Mexico as Rich Get Richer, Poor Get Poorer

Inequality has been seen all over the world, with many living in poverty while others live in extreme wealth. Such vast inequality is not uncommon in Latin America, where countries have consistently faced difficulty addressing the issue.

World Leaders Offer Opinions About Donald Trump

As Donald Trump becomes an undeniable force in American politics, foreign officials, leaders and diplomats have become increasingly vocal about their fears over a Trump administration.

Monsanto Pushes for GMO Corn Seeds in Mexico Despite 'Probably Carcinogenic' Herbicides

Amidst a local court ruling to rescind the ban on GMO corn in 2015, the fight between the large agribusinesses companies like Monsanto and some locals persists over the growing of genetically modified (GMO) corn in Mexico.

Hilarious Memes About Being a Latin Woman

Most Latinas will be able to relate to at least one of the following memes, regardless of what Latin country they come from.

SXSW Film, Interactive & Music Festival 2016: 10 Things Latinos Should Watch Out For at SXAmericas

SXAmericas will happen from March 11 to March 20. The 10-day festival will highlight various events in Latino culture, music, film, business and technology.

5 Latin American Destinations Worth Your Altruistic Visit

Spring break can be spent through better ways. Globe Aware, International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), Volunteering Solutions (VolSol), Projects Abroad and American Hiking Society (AHS) present a wide array of options for you to find the perfect volunteering vacation trip for your family.