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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
On social media, celebrities can't help sharing about where they are from. Although we're in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month, many Latino celebrities don't wait until then to spread love for their Latin American country.
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.
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.
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
What we call Latino literature in the U.S. has a long, winding history. It dates back to the early conquistadores period, beginning with the experiences of indigenous tribes in southern parts of the U.S., such as Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca’s account of his experience among Native Americans during the 1500s. That writing is widely recognized as a foundational text for U.S. Latin literature.
"Lily Garafulic: Centenary Celebration," a traveling exhibit, features both important and recently discovered work from the artist, and is presently stationed in New York City, where art-lovers can reacquaint themselves with Garafulic's vivid life and unfailing legacy.
Erik Morales talks with Latin Post.com about his storied career as he begins a new stage of his life, going from world-class boxer to Fox Deportes boxing analyst.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2014 is underway, and we continue the celebration by honoring the greatest baseball players of all time. Latin Post.com lists the 10 best Latin American born baseball players ever.
Latin Post.com celebrates Chile Independence Day by honoring the most popular sports in Chile's history. The country's most distinguished athletes of all-time are mentioned here.
