Nearly half a millennium has passed since world-famous playwright William Shakespeare was born -- today apparently marks 450 years -- but some people are wondering whether or not this is actually his birthday.
The 40-year-old Democrat was elected into office five years prior to his father's election to the New York City Council, and was in fact the youngest person elected to the legislative since Theodore Roosevelt. During his stay with the Assembly, Diaz has sponsored, co-sponsored and passed legislation that's addressed public record access, tenants' rights, environmental racism and senior citizens' rights.
"¡Sí se puede!" said actress and Voto Latino Co-Founder and Chairwoman Rosario Dawson as she addressed a sea of driven and high-spirited Latinos (and some non-Latinos) during the Voto Latino Power Summit kickoff on April 11 at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. The crowd eagerly looked on, craving inspiration during a time when change for Latinos is within reach, but still too far to fully grasp without the help of the powers that be who need to sign the dotted line to implement real, concrete change.
The Loch Ness Monster is a legend not unlike the Chupacabra or Big Foot crazes. The Loch Ness Monster is a legend not unlike the Chupacabra or Big Foot crazes.
Earth Day is today and it is held annually to honor environmental awareness and protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and has expanded globally with the help of the Earth Day Network. Earth Day is now celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.
Mayor de Blasio is encountering resistance from supporters. Mayor Bill de Blasio wanted to get rid of a New York City tradition for over 150 years, horse carriage rides.
Summer is around the corner which means ice cream is on everyone's mind. Ice cream is a time-tested treat, but it seems not everyone is satisfied with tradition. Recently, creative ice creams ideas have been popping up everywhere.
Product is set to hit shelves this fall. Most people think of alcohol as something that is consumed in a liquid form -- something you sip, chug or throw back as a shot.
Four actresses share why they chose to go nude. For Allure's annual nude issue, it got four actresses to disrobe. Jenna Dewan Tatum, Kristen Bell, Nia Long and Minnie Driver stripped down and showed some serious skin.
A new study paid for by the federal government and released Sunday found that biofuels made from the residue of harvested corn plants release more greenhouse gases than conventional gasoline does.
The Voto Latino Innovators Challenge, the organization's tech contest, is meant to challenge Millennials to not only learn outside of the classroom, but to create outside of the classroom and to think outside of the box. With the support of the MacArthur Foundation, and in partnership with HASTAC, Voto Latino will award a total of $500,000 in grants to the best 10-15 proposed projects.
The Met's revival of "La Cenerentola" is one of the finest displays of riveting Belcanto that the company has put on in the last few years. The performance features a fine blend of tremendous humor as well as complex performances (both vocally and dramatically) from its wondrous cast. The work has five performances remaining, including a final one on the last day of the 2013-14 season. It is the perfect way for the Met to send off what has been an unforgettable season.
If you're Latino or of Latin descent -- or not Latin at all, do you feel offended when someone references Latinos as bringing the "spice" or the "Latin flair?"
It has recently been revealed that Paul Walker, who passed away in a tragic car accident last November at the age of 40, actually wanted to give up his Hollywood career, wanting to spend more quality time with his teenage daughter Meadow.
Nearly a decade ago, former Arizona Cardinals player Pat Tillman, who joined the Army following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, was shot and killed during a friendly-fire incident in the mountainous terrain of southeast Afghanistan.
Authorities are still investigating how a 16-year-old teen, who snuck past airport security and climbed into the wheel well of a Hawaiian Airlines plane, survived the flight from San Jose to Maui on Sunday as the temperature in the atmosphere reached an estimated 80 degrees below zero.
