Across the United States, particularly in the U.S.' largest cities, the heritage, history and legacy of more than 20 Latin American nations will be on full display.
Hispanic Heritage Month is here and Latin Post.com is honoring many notable Latin American athletes who made their place in sports history. Here, we take a look at how Argentina is by far the most successful South American
The two-day Fiestas Patrias, or Dieciocho, marks Thursday, Sept. 18 as Chilean Independence Day, commemorating the beginning of Chilean independence from Spain, and Friday, Sept. 19 as the "Day of Glories of the Army."
Sandra López wrote "Esperanza" while juggling a full course load of classes. With little time to devote to the project she had to quickly pen the story, which in many ways spoke to her own experience of "growing up in a poor barrio as the eldest daughter of an absentee father and a single, working mother."
A narrative work that's unapologetic and compelling, addressing immigration, maturation, abandonment, isolation and triumph is not a tale that's easily told. Yet Cecilia M. Fernandez, writer and journalist, shares her story "Leaving Little Havana: A Memoir of Miami's Cuban Ghetto," as if sharing easy conversation a with collection of friends with parallel experiences.
From graceful movements, images etched in her mind to vibrant colors and flowing shapes painted on canvas, award-winning, Mexican-born artist Andrea Arroyo has had an impressive career expressing her creativity through the arts.
Latin Post celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring 10 famous athletes who had a big impact on the sports world. These athletes span across multiple countries from Latin America and have played in numerous sports leagues throughout the years.
The New York Yankees' rich MLB baseball history has been interwoven with contributions from great Latino stars. Entering Hispanic Heritage Month 2014, Latin Post.com takes a look at some of the greatest Hispanic stars--from Lefty Gomez to Mariano Rivera and more--to have shaped the history of the most celebrated baseball team in the world.
President Barack Obama issued a proclamation as the U.S. begins to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and has asked institutions to commemorate the role of Hispanics in American society.
With a declaration by Central American Criollos on Sept. 15, 1821, five countries announced their independence from Spain. The date would later signify the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S.
Mexicans nationals and their supporters will celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Tuesday, Sept. 16 but events are happening before and after that date. In New York the Mexican consulate has planned party on Sept. 14, and will host a street march on Sept. 21.
In a midterm election season that has been relatively quiet, three-term Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman is running in one of the most hotly contested re-elections of his political career.
Nearly 75 percent of surveyed Hispanics indicated that they wished they had learned more about managing finances when they were growing up, compared to 61 percent of U.S. investors overall. Also, 45 percent said, "no one ever taught them about savings and investing."
Shakira: education and bilingualism are business advantages and keys to success International celebrity and singer Shakira sent an important message to Latino youths: education and bilingualism are keys to success.
On Friday, Sept. 12, a hospital in Boston will hold a fundraiser in an effort to continue its goal of helping Latinos in America get access to health care.
A coalition of 39 national Latino advocacy organizations responded to President Barack Obama's executive action delay on immigration. The coalition, known as the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), expressed "anger" and "disappointment" with Obama's decision.
