Like countless puertorriqueños, entrepreneur Cynthia Sepulveda anticipates the holidays not because of the potential gifts but the opportunity to enjoy a glass of chilled coquito. Flaco Coquito offers a vegan and dairy-free alternative to the traditional coquito.
Bren Herrera, owner of the award-winning culinary blog of Flanboyant Eats, subsists on passion. The personal chef, life stylist, food blogger, television personality and queen of chic has developed a career by sticking to her passions, producing grand meals, and being authentic her most authentic self.
Between 2003 and 2011, U.S. Children saw a 43 percent increase in the number of ADHD diagnoses. Those increases were chiefly pronounced among girls and non-white communities, particularly Hispanics.
National Influenza Vaccination Week, observed December 6-12, 2015, is a week dedicated to highlighting the importance of vaccination coverage, and the high risk of serious flu complications faced by pregnant women, the elderly, young children and individuals with chronic health conditions.
Puerto Rican-born identical twins Nicole and Natalie Albino -- known as Dance and R&B duo Nina Sky -- prove that the sky is the limit with their collaborations, independent projects, and countless successes. Their bond and commitment to family has helped to push them toward their dreams.
Colombian-American television personality and restaurateur Ingrid Hoffmann is a sorceress in the kitchen, enhancing and elevating anything with a Latin twist. The chef has proven that with her latest endeavor, cultivating Latin-Italian fusion.
Nationally, HIV diagnoses declined nearly 20 percent, although progress has been uneven. Diagnoses among Latina women and white women declined steadily over the past decade (35 percent and 30 percent, respectively). Although, there have been increases among HIV diagnoses for Latino men who are gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.
Chef Michelle Bernstein, the Miami native and Latin-Jewish master of cuisine, has always been interested in food. A fan of layered flavored, minimalism and remarkable ingredients, Bernstein creates soulful Latin-style menus.
BRIC, the Brooklyn-based space for contemporary art, performing arts and community media programs, is currently displaying the work of influential Latino artist and Nuyorican cultural figure Juan Sánchez. His solo exhibit, ¿What's The Meaning of This?, opened on Nov. 6, and will continue through Dec. 27.
People en Español and Essence linked up with Fortune and Great Place to Work to choose which U.S. companies best met the needs of multicultural employees. Also, they learned which companies selected diversity as one of their top priorities and which offered the best environment for Hispanic employees, with regards to pride, atmosphere, rewards, communication and great bosses.
Oswaldo Guayasamín, the acclaimed Ecuadoran artist, may be gone but his art lives on. A travelling interactive exhibit featuring the artist's work is on display at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University, starting Nov. 11, continuing through Dec. 21.
Low income Latino students are less likely to take on student loan debt, but that's only because they're less likely to attend or complete college. Barriers to higher education make it less likely that Latino students will begin college or take out loans, or easily repay loans when they're acquired.
Harvard's Latino students approached the school's president demanding reform and expressing frustrations over perceived inequalities, desired inclusivity of students of color and the visible absence of staff and faculty members of color.
The economic future of Mexico is linked to the U.S., due greatly to the mounting influence of Latinos. However, to attain optimum economic and political success, Mexico has to acknowledge U.S. Latino excellence, particularly because of the political ties that exist between Mexico and the U.S.
Hours of planning, shopping and cooking are devoted to the hand-crafted Thanksgiving Day dinner (and subsequent meals for the following few days). For this special meal, many cooks choose to go the traditional route, while others opt for the non-traditional. Numerous famous Latino chefs used social media to share what will be on their tables this Thanksgiving.
Puerto Rican-born novelist Margy Millet has long been attracted to contemporary romance, classic Hollywood endings, and the creation of paranormal worlds. So far, the author of "Daughter's Revenge" and "My Vampire, My King" has only published three books that employ these elements, but there are many more novels planned.
"The Steel City," aka Pittsburgh, boasts a variety of attractions, from the Andy Warhol Museum to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. "The Golden Triangle," the local feast of educational institutions, and the captivating sports teams also draw thousands to the region each year, but affordability, entrepreneurial interests and the budding tech industry truly lure countless transplants to Pittsburgh, including members of the Latino population.
The world's largest Latin American art museum, Nader Latin American Art Museum (NaderLAAMuseum), is underway, with a 2018 completion deadline. The $50 million project is headed by Gary Nader, a Dominican-Lebanese arts developer.
DECIMOS NO MÁS, a new campaign, hopes to facilitate communication between Latino children and parents. The NO MÁS project promotes the notion that conversations about healthy sexual behaviors, consent and domestic violence will empower young people to act responsibly.
Benito Molina, Mexican superstar chef and restaurateur, honors his Yucatecan roots with his sharp technique, and prepares savory seafood dishes in Ensenada, one of Mexico's rising gastronomic hotspots.
The Hispanic market is traditionally underserved, but that may change soon. Several firms with the financial services, insurance and retail sectors have discovered that reallocating funds and increasing ad dollar spending on Hispanic media could mean a greater return on their investment.
The burden of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) disease can be devastating. While the rampant infection leave most unscarred, HPV instigates the manifestation of genital warts, cancers and other health problems in thousands each year, pressing the need for girls and boys to get vaccinated against HPV.
Richard Blanco, author of "City of a Hundred Fires" and "The Prince of Los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood," is "a reluctant poet" who habitually seizes the adoration of the American public with winning, relatable poetry. With a great deal of success under his belt already, the 47-year-old inaugural poet is just getting started.
