Hispanic Heritage

'Matador' TV Series Cast Highlighted in New Trailer by Robert Rodriguez, El Rey Network for Hispanic Heritage Month

El Rey Network and its founder and chairman, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with an exclusive video that highlights its Latino talent featured on its popular TV series, including "From Dusk Till Dawn," "Matador" and "El Rey Network Presents: The Director's Chair."

John Jota Leaños, Creator of "Frontera! Revolt and Rebellion on the Río Grande," Talks Inspiration and Social Art

Oct 06, 2014 05:02 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

"Frontera! Revolt and Rebellion on the Río Grande" is an unconventional tale that utilizes colorful comic book-style animation, humor, diverse voices, aesthetic complexities and hip-hop to create an enthralling account of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.

Brazil Cook Named Best Female Chef in Latin America and the World Talks Spanish Cooking Influences

Oct 06, 2014 04:37 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Brazilian Helena Rizzo, named the best female chef in Latin America and the world, recently explained how Spanish food changed her life.

Hispanic Heritage Month & Latin Social Media: William Levy, Angelique Boyer & Ximena Navarrete Talks About Being Latino

Oct 03, 2014 02:10 PM EDT By Yara Simon

Each of Latinos have different reasons to be proud of their background, and they are proof that Latinos come in many different packages.

CEO and Series Creator Aymee V. Zubizarreta Talks #ModernDayLatinas, 'Merrick Park' & Being a Natural Born Leader

Oct 06, 2014 05:47 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Aymee V. Zubizarreta, CEO of plana zubizarretA group and creator of the new series “Merrick TV,” was made in America, assembled by Cuban Parents and she is “100% #ModernDayLatina.”

San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval

Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: A Look at Biggest Must-Watch Latino Baseball Stars in 2014 MLB Playoffs

Oct 02, 2014 05:40 PM EDT By Damon Salvadore

The 2014 Major League Baseball Playoffs have begun, and there are multiple Latin American players to keep an eye on. Latin Post.com lists notable players you should watch in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

La Santa Cecilia at La Puente High School

Grammy Award-Winning La Santa Cecilia Performs at La Puente High School and Inspires Students with Powerful Message

Oct 03, 2014 08:57 AM EDT By Melissa Castellanos

Teachers often have the greatest impact on their students; they help mold us into the people we are today, yet sometimes it's only until later in life that you truly recognize the profoundness of their method of teaching or approach.

Elvis Valle, Author of Historical Novella "The Big Cave," Tells the Story of Civil Unrest and Triumph

Oct 02, 2014 01:06 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Elvis Valle, author of the historical novella "The Big Cave," looked to personal experiences when composing the fictional work, which gives a face to the terror of civil war and takes readers on a journey of hope, love, tragedy and loss during a time of civil unrest.

NFL's Marissa Fernandez Bringing Football to Latino Fans Nationwide

Hispanic Heritage Month: NFL Exec Marissa Fernandez Helps League Expand Fanbase

Oct 01, 2014 02:15 PM EDT By Edwin Molina

Marissa Fernandez is one of the many people helping the National Football League (NFL) expand the sport's fanbase as more Hispanics continue to be drawn to "futbal Americano."

Esmeralda Santiago Advises Eager Writers at Third Annual Comadres & Compadres Writers Conference

Oct 04, 2014 06:30 AM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

At the Third Annual Comadres & Compadres Writing Conference, novelist and memoirist Esmeralda Santiago stood and spoke to eager writers, regaling listeners with stories about her life and her induction into writing.

Comadres & Compadres Writers Conference Brings Writers Face-to-Face with Agents, Authors, Publishers and Editors

Oct 01, 2014 05:06 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

The third annual Comadres & Compadres Writers Conference, held at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, Sept. 27, was fantastic, and it was made possible by Las Comadres Para Las Americas, a virtual community of women who thrive on connectivity and dialogues about education, employment, culture and resources.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: Rod Carew Celebrates 69th Birthday

Hispanic Heritage Month: Happy Birthday, Rod Carew; Panamanian Hall of Famer Turns 69

Oct 01, 2014 10:12 AM EDT By Damon Salvadore

One of the best pure hitters in baseball history, Rod Carew, turns 69 years old. Latin Post.com honors Carew and his achievements in Hispanic Heritage Month.

Selena Laurence, Author of Novellas 'Camouflaged' and 'Concealed,' Discusses American Latino Lit & the Southwest

Sep 28, 2014 08:10 AM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Selena Laurence, author of the novellas "Camouflaged" and "Concealed," was groomed by Latino culture, although she herself isn't Latina. Born in Texas, a state with a Hispanic population twice the national average, Laurence grew up in the heart of Latino immigration, language, food and influence.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2016: Latinos Who've Paved The Way

Sep 29, 2014 11:47 AM EDT By Patty Shaw

Hispanic Heritage Month is well underway, and while we're all embracing whatever it is that makes each of us great, it's important to remember those who've paved the way.

'Mañana Means Heaven' Author Tim Z. Hernandez Helps Shape American Latino Legacy One Work at a Time

Sep 27, 2014 12:07 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

"Mañana Means Heaven" author Tim Z. Hernandez pays respect to his heritage and his family each time he writes stories about the people, experiences and realities that he and his family come from.

Hispanic Heritage Month & Latin Social Media Wrap Up: How Angelique Boyer, William Levy & Sebastián Rulli Show Love For Latin America

Sep 25, 2014 12:31 PM EDT By Yara Simon

On social media, celebrities can't help sharing about where they are from.

SpanglishBaby Co-Founder and 'Bilingual is Better' Co-Author Ana Flores Talks Bilingualism and Using the Flipboard App

Sep 24, 2014 04:47 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

SpanglishBaby co-founder and "Bilingual is Better" co-author Ana Flores grew up con un pie aquí y otro allá (with one foot here and there). Since childhood, the Houston-born online media socialite has been divided between the U.S. and El Salvador, where her parents are from, but has reconciled being the product of two nations, cognizant that a bicultural identity is valuable.

'A Cup of Water Under My Bed: A Memoir' Author Daisy Hernandez Shares an Incredible Latina Bisexual Coming-of-Age Story

Sep 24, 2014 11:13 AM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Daisy Hernandez, author of the must-read "A Cup of Water Under My Bed: A Memoir," was politicized by feminism. The social movement made an impression on the reluctantly controversial NPR contributor, making her starkly aware of her personal identity and the gendered lessons imparted on her during her upbringing.

La Santa Cecilia Rocks NYC's Highline Ballroom During Hispanic Heritage Month, Watch Exclusive Soundcheck

Sep 25, 2014 02:52 PM EDT By Melissa Castellanos

Grammy-winning, L.A.-based Mexican-American band, La Santa Cecilia has become one of our favorites here at Latin Post, so when we got word of the band coming to the Big Apple to rock the Highline Ballroom during Hispanic Heritage Month, we just had to pay the band a visit.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Seattle Mariners Benefiting from Latino Pitching Combo

Sep 23, 2014 12:44 PM EDT By Damon Salvadore

Fernando Rodney of the Dominican Republic and Felix Hernandez of Venezuela lead the best pitching squad in Major League Baseball. The Seattle Mariners are fighting for a wild card spot in the American League

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