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Brando Skyhorse

PALABRAS: Author Brando Skyhorse Tackles Identity, Passing and Developing a Unique Writing Voice

Brando Skyhorse, author of acclaimed works "The Madonnas of Echo Park" and "Take This Man," has a great deal to say about passing, fiction and capturing one's own story. Armed with an original voice and a layered history involving the catch and release of identities, he has an interesting story to tell.
President Obama

Obama's Three-Part Attack on the Digital Divide and the New Paradigm of Universal Internet Connectivity

The Obama administration has taken several steps in the past few months to expand high-speed Internet connectivity to more low-income Americans, including many Latinos, who remain on the inauspicious side of the "digital divide."
Sam Mendes

Director Sam Mendes: 'Skyfall' & 'Spectre' Were 'Life-Changing' But No More Bond Films in the Works

It looks like Oscar-winning English stage and film director, Sam Mendes' mission might be complete in the James Bond franchise.
Belo Horizonte - Previews - 2014 FIFA World Cup

Homicides Among Brazilian Youth on the Rise: Report

Brazil, the largest South American and Portuguese-speaking country, has doubled the murder rate of its young in the past 20 years. Approximately 28 Brazilian children and adolescents are murdered every day.
Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack and Vianney Rodriguez

SABOR: ‘Muy Bueno’ & ‘Sweet Life' Food Bloggers Share Summer Cocktails with a ‘Latin Twist’

Have you ever indulged in a luscious Passion Fruit Caipirinha from Brazil, Chile's fruity Borgoña, or Argentina's national drink, the deceptively simple Fernet con Cola? Well summer's here, what are you waiting for? Award-winning food bloggers from "Muy Bueno," Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack and "Sweet Life," Vianney Rodriguez, who are known for their Mexican and Latin-fusion recipes featuring fresh-squeezed juices and homemade mixers, have a solution - and it will add a 'Latin twist' and zest to your life.
New Study Names San Francisco As Most Expensive To Buy A Home

Latino, Black, Ethnically Mixed Hardest Hit by Housing Crisis, Racial Segregation Fuelled Conditions

Black, Hispanic/Latino and ethnically mixed communities were hardest hit by the housing crisis during the mid-late 2000s, a terrible situation that was made worse by the phenomenon known as "white flight."

Young, Untrained and Unpaid Caregivers Frequently Experience Anxiety When Caring for Loved Ones

Characteristically young, untrained and unpaid, caregivers frequently experience anxiety when caring for loved ones, and they often need help with financial and legal planning.

'East Los High' Star Carlito Olivero Says Season 3 'Hits Close to Home' and All-Latino Cast Debunks Trump's Racist Assumptions

"East Los High" fans fret no more, Season 3 of "East Los High" is finally upon us! Season 3 of "East Los High," which kicked off this week," is cranking up the intensity with a new co-ed school dance team, the Bomb Squad, more love, sex and relationship drama and the struggles of being an undocumented immigrant while trying to just fit in and be a normal kid. New cast member, Carlito Olivero, who plays Eddie, has been dealt this hand in Hulu's original, Emmy-nominated series. He told Latin Post in an exclusive interview that these topics "hit close to home" for the impressionable actor who is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent.

Mexican Women Work 20 Percent More Hours Than Men Each Week: Report

Mexican men work hard, but Mexican women work harder -- and Mexican women are more likely to go unrewarded for labor, says new report.
Sheila Sheeran

PALABRAS: Sheila Sheeran, Author of 'Tu Peor Error: Materia Oscura,' Talks Benefits of Self-Publishing, Romantic Fiction

Sheila Sheeran, Spanish-language Puerto Rican author of "¿Te acostarías conmigo?" and "Tu Peor Error: Materia Oscura," was motivated toward authorship by her cumulative life experiences. Nearly 40-years-old, the daytime marketing executive borrows from her own life to fuel her provocative romantic fiction.
Afro-Latino Festival

Afro-Latino Festival 2015: Que Bajo?!, Les Nubians, Cultura Profética and Los Hacheros Share Importance of Diversity in Music

In its third year, the Afro-Latino Festival pulsed with vibrant, melodic sounds that can be found throughout Latin America and mapped back to "the mother land." Beyond food, language and history, there's no better way to trace culture ties than with music.
William Levy

William Levy Revved Up For Discovery en Español's 'Cuban Chrome' Car Docu-series Filmed in Cuba

Discovery en Español television channel has introduced "Cuban Chrome," a docu-series about classic automobiles, filmed exclusively in Cuba and narrated by Cuban-American actor William Levy.

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month: Early Diagnosis and Treatment Could Save Thousands

Kids get arthritis, too. As unlikely as it may seem, elderly individuals aren't the only ones deeply affected by the inflammatory condition. July, Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, is the month when health professionals and advocacy groups work tirelessly to raise awareness about the condition that's affecting the lives of thousands of children.
Afro-Latino Festival

Third Annual Afro-Latino Festival Marks Celebration of Afrolatinidad, Diverse Voices in Latino Community

The Afro-Latino Festival moved from borough-to-borough in its third year, showcasing impressive demonstrations, stellar music performances, collective culture, African roots, and the colorful manifestation of the diverse Latino community.
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Pope Francis Wraps Up Latin America Tour With Mass, Visit to Slum

Pope Francis over the weekend wrapped up his historic Latin America tour with a visit to a slum and with a Mass attended by about a million faithful
Chef Cesar Zapata,

SABOR: Chef Cesar Zapata of Miami's 'The Federal' Shares Sizzling Summer Grilling Tips & Spicy Green Marinade

Grilling season is upon us! So if you like charred, smoky meats, poultry and seafood and killer summer marinades, then you're in luck. Colombian-American Chef Cesar Zapata, the "Stove Master and Pig Whisperer" at The Federal Food, Drink & Provisions in Miami couldn't be more thrilled and nostalgic as grilling brings him back to his childhood savoring grilled meats in the mountains of Colombia.
Festival Independencia Orgullo Colombiano

Colombian Pride to Swarm NY with Independence Festival Featuring Salsa Legends Fruko y sus Tesos

On Sunday, July 12 Eisenhower Park in Long Island, NY will light up with a mixture of Colombian folklore, culture and gastronomy as thousands will celebrate the South American country's independence as well as their Colombian pride.
T-mobile latino

T-Mobile's Latest Shakeup: Roaming-free Calling, Texing, and LTE Data Expanding to Mexico and Canada

The latest shakeup of the wireless industry by T-Mobile might be particularly exciting to frequent travelers, as well as people with relatives and friends they keep in touch with in Mexico and/or Canada. On Thursday, T-Mobile announced a new expansion of its first "Uncarrier" move, extending its Simple Choice plan to cover calling between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada for no extra charge.
Chef José Andrés

Spanish-American Chef José Andrés Pulls Restaurant from Trump Hotel

¡Basta Ya! Enough is enough Señor Trump! Spanish-American celebrity Chef José Andrés is fired up about Trump's statements "disparaging immigrants" and he's putting out the flames by cancelling his plans to open a restaurant at the Trump International Hotel.
Paul Andreas Wunderlich

PALABRAS: Paul Andreas Wunderlich, Author of 'Saga de una Flama Creciente,' is a Man of Medicine and Literature

Paul Andreas Wunderlich, Guatemalan-born and Texas-dwelling author of the Spanish-language fantasy series "Saga de una Flama Creciente," is a man of medicine and literature.
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