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Valencia Goalkeeper Diego Alves

South Americans Goalkeepers Leading the Ways in Spain

The 2014-15 La Liga season is entering Week 26. While everyone is focusing on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, South American-born goalkeepers Claudio Bravo and Diego Alves have been nothing short of incredible this season.

Why Aren't There More Female & Minority TV Writers? Writers Guild of America, West Explains 'Unlevel Playing Field'

What is the state of diversity in writing for television within the entertainment industry? That's a question that The Writers Guild of America, West asked and sought answers in its latest findings in 2015 TV Staffing Brief.

BEHIND THE SCENES: 'Little Boy' Executive Producer Eduardo Verástegui Talks Filming American Film in Mexico

There's nothing more Americana than a Norman Rockwell painting where the artist captured the essence of American culture with the stroke of a paintbrush. Have you ever wondered what it would look like if Rockwell's paintings came to life during the 1940's, in the middle of World War II - but set in Mexico? Well Mexican Director Alejandro Monteverde, Mexican Executive Producer Eduardo Verástegui, and Executive Producers Roma Downey ("Touched by an Angel," "Son of God" & "The Bible" series) and Mark Burnett (producer of "The Voice," "Shark Tank," "Son of God" & "The Bible" series) have made this a reality with their upcoming major motion picture, "Little Boy," which hits theaters on April 24.
President Obama Announces America’s College Promise Program; What You Need To Know

CUNY, the Nation's Largest Urban University, to Repay Thousands to Undocumented Students

CUNY will be repaying thousands to 150 undocumented students who recently overpaid their tuition; the confusion largely due to the students' legal status.
Jeb Bush tackles question on last name, immigration

Jeb Bush Says Members of His Family Are Different, Wants Immigrants to 'Come out of the Shadows'

Analysts have long noted that Jeb Bush's last name may prove a liability when it comes to the Republican presidential hopeful's shots at the White House, and the former Florida governor is taking the issue head-on.
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California GOP Votes to Recognize Gay Rights Wing

California's Republicans extended an olive branch to gay and lesbian supporters on Sunday when they voted overwhelmingly to officially recognize the Log Cabin Republicans as a charter volunteer organization. The party's LGBT wing, which has at least 200 members in California, had long been marginalized.
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Biggest Personal Harry Potter Collection on Display in Mexico City

J.K. Rowling enthusiasts who don’t want to take a trip to Florida for Universal Orlando’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter might want to consider going down to Mexico to experience the ultimate collection.
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9 Arrested by Spanish Police on Suspicion of Selling Fake Art by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and John Miro

In Spain, police have busted up a gang that allegedly created and then sold fake works of art to unsuspecting collectors.
Powerful Women

Mujeres in Power: Sonia Sotomayor, Gina Rodriguez and Ten Other Latinas Making Incredible Strides in Their Respective Industries

It's time to focus some attention on las chicas...the women who've penetrated industries and markets, offering their unique talents and perspectives, while simultaneously making enormous gains for themselves and setting the stage for the multi-generational success of Latinas. These women are power-wielding bombshells and champions of Latina sisterhood.
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Philippines Designer Talks Culture Seen in New Filipino Mutya Barbie Doll From Global Glamour Collection

Mattel released a new Filipina Barbie doll as part of its Global Glamour collection earlier this month. Inspired by the glitz and glam of traditional Filipino beauty pageants, the doll is named Mutya Barbie and was created by Filipino designer Carlyle Nuera, who recently spoke about the creation.
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Spanish Art Icon Salvador Dali’s Work Showcased in New Exhibit in Cuba, NYC

The National Arts Club is presenting a rare collection of work from Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dali. The month-long free exhibition, entitled "Dali: The Golden Years," is a unique exhibition of drawings and prints from Dali that range from the 1930's to the 1970's.
Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez

MLB: Can Latino Resurgence Propel Red Sox to World Series? (VOTE)

The Boston Red Sox have had one of the best offseasons of any MLB team. The additions of numerous Latin American players is expected to improve this Red Sox team significantly. Latin Post takes a look at the Latino free agents additions by the Red Sox this offseason.
Helena Maria Viramontes

PALABRAS: Award-Winning Author Helena Maria Viramontes Delves Into Love and Chicanos' Impact on Los Angeles

Helena Maria Viramontes, critically acclaimed author and professor, reinforces the belief that fiction can rise from experience and personal understanding, amass amid the memories of generations of Chicano families raised in East Los Angeles, and grow around the fervor of familial love that only words can attempt to capture.
Chef Doreen Colondres

SABOR: Puerto Rican Chef Doreen Colondres Spreads New Approach to 'Thinking' About Food

How do you think about food? Does it involve savoring the flavors, seasonal produce or boosting your energy, or is it just scarfing down what's available, pre-made and processed? For celebrity chef Doreen Colondres, who talks one-on-one with Latin Post, that's an easy question, for food is her passion and a way of life.
San Antonio Spurs Players Manu Ginobili and Tiago Splitter

NBA: Spurs Need Support From South American Stars Ginobili, Splitter Now More Than Ever

The San Antonio Spurs aren't playing nearly as good as they did last season when they won the NBA Championship. The team is in seventh place in the Western Conference standings. The South American pair of Tiago Splitter and Manu Ginobili will be needed greatly down the stretch by head coach Gregg Popovich.
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Haiti Carnaval 2015: Thousands Attend Funeral for 17 Who Died After Stampede

On Saturday thousands of people made their way into Haiti's main public park in to show their respects to the 17 victims who recently died in an accident that involved a carnival float.
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Oscars 2015: A Look at Biggest Latino Oscar Winners of the Past

Since the 2015 Oscars are being being justifiably attacked as the whitest in years, with the only nominated men of color being the Mexican director Alejandro G. Iñárritu for Birdman, it is perhaps time to take a look at some of the Latino actors that were nominated and some years even won an academy award for their efforts.
Chef José Mendín

SABOR: Puerto Rican-Born Chef José Mendín Talks Role as 'Pork Ambassador' at Goya Foods' 'Swine and Wine' Event

The Puerto Rican-born chef, who's been voted Best Chef in Miami 2014, knows how to get to the "Pubbelly" of the beast and will share his skills at Goya Foods' 'Swine and Wine' event presented by the National Pork Board and held at the 2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival, which is presented by FOOD & WINE.
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Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2015: Top Samba School Beija-Flor Accused of Receiving $3M From Controversial Equatorial Guinea

There is controversy at the Carnival. Beija-Flor, the Brazilian samba school which has been crowned champion of Rio de Janeiro's annual Carnival festivities, is alleged to have received funding from Equatorial Guinea.
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