The Oxford Dictionary has chosen its new word of the year 2013. I was hoping that it would be as exciting as when Oxford added "bootylicious" in 2004 to its dictionaries (defined as "of a woman who is sexually attractive"), and you know what, it kind of was. The new word that has been added to our trusty dictionaries is...drum roll...Selfie!
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has just passed a brand new law changing the legal age for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21. The law will be affective six months from now, when the city of New York will then have the "strictest limits on tobacco purchases" says the New York Times.
McDonald's, Subway, Wendy's, Burger King, KFC, Checkers, Taco Bell, Starbucks and companies just like these are guilty of profiting off of black and Hispanic youth, nay, children, putting them at high risk of diabetes, obesity and other related diseases. Fast Food FACT 2013, issued by the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, has released a new report that addresses fast food restaurants, the quality of that food, and the way that the food and beverages are marketed toward minority children and teenagers.
George Zimmerman is still in jail after getting arrested on Monday following a fight with his new girlfriend, Samantha Scheibe. His bail is set at $9,000.
On Sunday, a male lion attacked and killed a five-year-old lioness named Johari in front of dozens of stunned families at the Dallas Zoo. Zookeepers are still unsure of what caused the shocking incident.
TripAdvisor's annual list of top all-inclusive resorts has been released, and in a testament to the greatness of the Latino culture, all but one of the acclaimed resorts are in Spanish-speaking countries!
Meet the Rich Guys of Instagram -- led by Persian Humaid AlBuQaish -- who are members of the mega-wealthy young cadre in the Gulf States in the Middle East. Their latest symbol of wealth? According to The Daily Mail, lions.
41-year-old Mexican TV star Karla Alvarez was found dead at her apartment on Friday in Mexico City. The cause of death was related to respiratory failure stemming from bulimia and anorexia, according to several reports.
Chiclayo, one of the most important urban areas in of Peru, is the birthplace of several genetically diverse crops (quinoa, kaniwa, llma beans, caigua & etc.), but it is also the birthplace of one of Peru’s most delectable dishes, Jalea.
Coyoacan-born artist Frida Kahlo moved in surrealism and magic realism - though she once stated, “I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality.” She created paintings that celebrated Mexican, Amerindian and indigenous tradition, while at the same time capturing her sorrow, her honesty and her hope. To understand her work is to understand her life.
Recent studies show that air pollution is also a big culprit behind cardiovascular diseases. Based on new evidence, air pollution does not only aggravate cardiovascular conditions but cause it. Notably, people who live in congested areas have higher risks of heart attack and stroke.
Orxata de xufa, the delicious milky beverage made from ground almonds, sesame seeds, rice, barley or tigernuts (chufa nuts), better known as Horchata, varies in name and flavor from region to region. The sweet and infectious drink, which is served chilled or over ice and originated in Valencia, Spain, has become a favorite natural summertime refreshment throughout Europe and South America.
Growing up in the age of instant gratification and over-sexualized social media that promotes unrealistic perceptions of beauty, can be a disastrous formula for any young female, especially an impressionable Latina.
Since Latino Studies first became available over 40 years ago, the number Latino Studies programs being offered has risen to around the country is around 440.
Xánath Caraza gathered the African roots of Mexico when she created and recited the enthralling poem, entitled "Yanga," named after the leader of the slave rebellion in Mexico during the early stages of the Spanish colonial rule. "Yanga," included Caraza's new short story collection, "Lo Que Trae La Marea/What the Tide Brings," a piece of work that beckons remembrance and is inspired by the rhythms of Caraza's home state of Veracruz, Mexico, and African history.
1845: the year Latinos first contributed to American history, according to most history books, which excludes Latino presence/influence prior to that date. The truth, however, is that Latinos have had an extensive history in the United States that began three centuries prior to what textbooks indicate.
