Transgender artist Jorge Cruz captures with his camera...yet, there still seems to be something greater occurring. There's the vibrant subject(s); the engaged photographer; but, also, the enlivened photos, which wake and writhe whenever they gain an audience -becoming a personality independent of the artist and the subject. Cruz's prints, like his music, his writing, his creative directioning, his... ongoing list of artistic occupation, is created in the avant-garde realm of ambiguity, analysis, experimentation and counter-culture.
Ironically enough, Walker died as he rode at the passenger's seat of his Porche, a fancy car just like the ones he so famously raced in the "Fast and Furious" films. Roger Rodas, "a well-respected financial adviser and the CEO of Walker's company Always Evolving", was identified as the driver of the vehicle that killed Walker. Rodas and Walker had met because of their shared passion for cars, becoming really good friends and business partners. Reports have confirmed that the accident occurred because of the speed in which the driver was going when he lost control and crashed into a tree. The fact that Walker lost his life in a car has "Fast and Furious" director James Wan unsure as to how to continue the story of the movie, while still respecting the memory of his dear friend and cast member.
In her efforts to help victims in need from Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Rihanna has recently pledged money for a worthwhile cause and encouraged her fans to do the same.
The DC Center for the LGBT community, which provides meeting spaces for addiction and recovery, arts, aging, careers, faith, families, health, military, sports, youth and HIV, also offers the Latino Queer Bilingual Writing Group.
CEO & Chairman of Facebook, Zuckerberg, became the 2nd youngest self-made billionaire in 2012; and, the affluent 29-year-old has opted to use that accumulated wealth for good, signing the "Giving Pledge" -a promise to donate 50% or more of his wealth to charity; gave millions to Newark Public schools, and gave 18 million Facebook shares to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Now, Zuckerberg, who was raised on a suburban lane with mansions and manicured lawns, is teaming up with Carlos Vargas, an immigrant from Mexico, and a number of others for a truly unique venture.
Latino activists in Texas are demanding that public school curriculum reflect the Latino-heavy student body, and they are asking that the State Board of Education offer courses that resonate with Latino students, such as courses in Mexican-American studies.
Satanic ritual, involving the repeat assaults of two girls, aged 7 and 9, during a seven day sexually disturbing marathon, was the accusation. The women accused were Elizabeth Ramirez, Cassandra Rivera Kristie Mayhugh and Anna Vasquez, or better known as the "San Antonio Four." The four, all admitted lesbians, were targeted because of that fact.
World AIDS Day recently celebrated its 25th anniversary on December 1 which helped the entire world reflect on the milestones made in heightening the awareness level of every person and community about the HIV epidemic around the globe.
In Mexico's legendary Chapultepec Park, more than 3,000 amateur models joined forces with budding local designers keen to draw global attention to their work with a world record, according to Reuters.
Someone looking for a positive example of an immigrant "making good" in coming to the United States would not need to look much further than Raul Hector Castro of Arizona.
Designer Narciso Rodriguez has noticed a trend in fashion sense these days. "Everyone was dressed up. The younger people, especially, were wearing beautiful clothes," Rodriguez said of a recent event to the Wall Street Journal. "It used to be that fashion kids were too cool to dress up."
The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) has opened the application cycle for the 2014 grants and leadership programs, which has been in operation since 2005. NALAC to date has distributed more than $1.4 million in 328 different grants in the US, Mexico and Central America.
Thanksgiving did not turn out well for a police officer from the suburban part of Chicago after he was dragged by a car whose drivers were suspects of shoplifting.
Pizza Hut is using social media to apologize to one of its former managers. Pizza Hut is using social media to apologize to one of its former managers.
Black Friday is the biggest shopping holiday in America. With huge discounts on electronics, toys and much more. It's purpose is to lend a hand to shoppers who can spend less on gifts and home goods, that they would normally not be able to splurge on. Unfortunately, competition and getting to your favorite things first, can turn violent. We have heard in recent years of people trembling over each other, arguments and even fights. But this doesn't stop retailers from opening their stores early every year for Black Friday, due to the fact that they make the most money during the shopping craze. Nothing should be worth the chaos that this holiday shopping tradition has brought along.
Scrubbs Cleaning Inc., established in March 2013, was built from the ground up using hard work -pun intended. Often on hands and knees, scrubbing and grinding against grime, or perched high, wiping and dusting against grit, Devin Escobar, his cousin Evelyn Marcia, and her boyfriend, Oscar Azucar do this "domestic" work with purpose, pride and intention.
Even though it had a song made for it by Nick Lachey and drove up sales by several million dollars, Wendy's has decided to stop their now-infamous pretzel bun. But the question remains: why?
