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‘Project Enye' Documentary Puts Spotlight on First-Generation, US-Born Latinos

The documentary aims to showcase familial and cultural stories through video interviews, with the purpose of building community among Enyes and help them recover from the shame that many feel due to their racial background.
Mayor Of D.C. Muriel Bowser Holds News Conference With Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton On Capitol Hill

White House Peace Activist Concepcion Picciotto Dies at 80

After heading the longest-running act of peaceful protest demonstrated in the U.S. history for decades, Concepcion Picciotto died at a housing facility operated by N Street Village in Washington at the age of 80.
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Texas University Opens Spanish Language High School GED

NAM became the first Mexican university and only non-U.S. institution that was allowed to offer such exams after it obtained certification in December 2015.
Pope Francis Visits The Synagogue of Rome

Mexican Marimba Ensemble to Entertain Pope Francis in Mexico Visit

Pope Francis is set for some musical experience when he visits Chiapas this coming February.
Temperatures Keep Rising As Sydney Heatwave Conditions Continue

Backpacking Tips to Enjoy Latin America With a Tight Budget

From Brazil to the Puerto Rico, Latin America is one of the most beautiful travel destinations.
Job Seekers Attend Career Fair

Chicago, New York and Los Angeles Home to Highest Numbers of Unemployed Hispanics, Blacks

The report showed how more teenagers and young adults in Chicago are unemployed compared to youth in other cities.
Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final

Shakira's 'Waka Waka' Video Hits 1 Billion Views and Beyond

A song that debuted more than five years ago recently reached a YouTube milestone -- Shakira's "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" had recently breached the 1 billion view mark.
El Zorro Movie Adaptation

8 Kick-Ass Latin Superheroes You Probably Have Not Heard of

People worldwide are familiar with superheroes that were popularized by Marvel’s DC comics. Most of the stories were also adapted into films and they have always been box office hits around the world. But do you know that Latin America also has its own set of superheroes that can rival the likes of Batman, Superman and Spiderman?
Experimental Food Society Exhibition

This Vegan Meringue Is Not Made With Egg -- Find Out More Here

Thanks to human creativity, going vegan is becoming less of a challenge now, as also shown by these buzz-making tips about creating meringue without using eggs at all.
Human Sacrifice

Tenochtitlan Sacrifices Involved Locals, Not Just Prisoners of War -- Study

Previously, it was widely believed that the humans sacrificed at the Great Temple of Tenochtitlan were prisoners of wars -- foreigners taken from conquered areas.
Immigrants Maintain Population Levels Of Major U.S. Cities

Mexicali Has the Largest 'Chinatown' in Mexico, Although It Is All Underground

The capital of Baja is also home to the largest “Chinatown” in all of Mexico –- a fact that may surprise not a few people in the country and even abroad.
Travel Destination Berlin: Cafes

4 of the Best Latin American Coffee You Need to Try

Read through the list to find out what the best coffees in Latin America are.
Ron Rivera

Ron Rivera Leads Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl 50

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera has already secured his place in history, becoming the second Latino coach in NFL history to guide his team to the Super Bowl.
The '2013 Latinos de Hoy Awards' At Los Angeles Times Chandler Auditorium

Chef Lala: How She Deliciously Creates a Change for a Healthier and Better Life

Mexican foods are naturally known to be high in carbs, fats and calories. These delicacies might be like heaven sent for its creativity and flavor but these are still not good enough to make anyone healthier. So in order for Latinos to stay fit, most of them would sacrifice and deprive themselves with these delicious and mouth-watering treats.
Pope Francis Visits The Synagogue of Rome

Pope Francis to Visit the Happiest Place in the World

The current leader of the Roman Catholic church will be heading to the country recently named the happiest in the world in 2017.
Jay Leno interacts with a sloth

This Cuddly But Super Scared Sloth Clings Tightly to Pole and Stops Traffic in Ecuador

The scared animal was actually hanging on to its life as people took time to admire and take photos of it.
The Lucha Libre - Mexico's Acrobatic Masked Wrestling Superheroes Arrive In London

Victoria Woman on Vacation in Mexico Is Now a 'LuchaLibre' Wrestling Star

Luchalibre, which means “free wrestling,” is a huge sport in Mexico, with millions watching matches on weekly broadcasts on television.
London 2012 Unveil the Anti-Doping Laboratory For The Olympic Games

Can Urine Give Clues on Alzheimer's Diagnosis?

A breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease research have improved chances for early diagnosis even before dementia sets in.
Rio Carnival 2014

Goodbye Carnivals! Almost 50 Celebrations Shut Down in Brazil Amid Financial Problems

At least 48 cities located in eight states all over the country decided to cancel their carnivals because of the recession.
First Ministerial Meeting Of China-CELAC Forum

CELAC Summit: Latin American and Caribbean Leaders Ready to Meet in Ecuador

The foreign leaders from the member countries of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) were gathered Sunday to discuss and prepare for the 4th upcoming summit in Ecuador Wednesday next week.
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