January is Cervical Cancer Prevention/Awareness Month. And throughout the length of the chilly month, health professionals, women's health organizations and experts have made valiant efforts to spread important information, and shed light on the fact that Latina women are increasingly at risk of developing cervical cancer.
Experts from leading women's reproductive health, rights and justice communities agree: birth control and abortion access in this nation is abysmal. And that's simply based on the fact that women who do not have access to abortion care are 3X more likely to fall into poverty.
About 2.6 million Latinos have gained healthcare coverage since the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA; Obamacare) was first unrolled, translating to an 8 percent drop in uninsured Latinos. That said, 25 percent of Latinos remain uninsured.
The Digital Book World Conference + Expo, which took place Jan.13-15 at the New York Hilton Midtown, showcased the nuances of scalable automation technologies, the growing digital industry (ecommerce, ebook, video, online education, immersive reading and beyond), data management platforms and cross-media digital content.
In this edition of Latin Post's "Palabras" series, the acclaimed, award-winning Peruvian-born Chilean-American author Isabel Allende reveals her journey from journalist to acclaimed writer, and discusses relationships and how magical realism inspires her writing.
The 6th annual Digital Book World Conference and Expo, taking place at the New York Hilton Midtown, is kicking off on January 13th, and it will continue on until the 15th.
Advertisers have been tripping over themselves to get a piece of the coveted and growing Latino market. Yet, little attention has been paid to the tectonic transformations in Hispanic marketing that occurred in 2014 or the monumental developments in Hispanic engagement that will likely take place in years to come. Here are eight things you need to know about the ever-changing Hispanic market.
"Cuba: An Intimate Glimpse into Un-sensationalized Realities" was an exhibition held in Brooklyn, NY during early September 2014. The collection of photographs was captured by photographer Hannah Berkely Cohen; and during the exhibit, the audience of like-minded individuals, who are vested in Cuba's future, observed Cohen's passion project. The project revealed the realities of modern-day Cuba and its transition in the unknown.
South America is calling your name... particularly after you've given 20+ years to your respective occupation, and you're good and tired and ready to enjoy your retirement. You've earned it, and when you choose retirement destination, do so with confidence and excitement.
Chicana novelist and poet Ana Castillo who coined the term "Xicanisma" at a time when the lives of Chicanas were finally being formalized into writing.
"Salud, Dignidad y Justicia" (health, dignity and justice) was the greatest demand at Wednesday's demonstration following a hearing at the U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans. There, activists from numerous states, namely Texas, spoke against the closure of abortion clinics, and the restrictions placed on preventative contraception in the state.
The Southeast and Atlanta are exhibiting growth when it comes to the nation's largest consumer market segment, the Hispanic market. While Hispanics/Latinos only represent about 12 percent of Atlanta's population (compared to 17 percent of the total U.S. population), "Hotlanta" has been deemed the hottest Hispanic market in the nation.
Economy lodging brands and airlines that are iconic in the U.S. have shown interest in Latin America, choosing to develop a connection with its southern neighbor and the independent islands that comprise Latin America.
Birth control, the means by which one uses contraception and fertility control to prevent pregnancy and manage family planning, is essential to a woman's economic security. That said, institutional, language, cultural and payment barriers can act as a challenge, perpetuating a belief that one lacks ownership over one's own wealth and body.
"Made by Raffi" and "Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass" are distinctly different. Yes, the two superb works tackle issues of identity, bullying, diversity and acceptance. But one tackles ethnic/racial identity in the midst of experiencing peer intimidation during the years of adolescence, while the other tackles gender norms and walking to the beat of one's own drum during childhood.
In this edition of Latin Post.com's "Palabras series," we speak to best-selling author Hector Tobar, the son of Guatemalteco immigrants and the byproduct of a bilingual L.A. household, who knows that Latino readers are hungry for edgy, bold works that take the craft to a higher level... and he's more than a happy to oblige.
The severity of the influenza season seems to have peaked, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a statement, saying that the high levels of influenza in the U.S. has reached "epidemic" status.
Earning $100K+ annually, affluent Hispanic are growing in numbers and their economic worth is tipping scales. While only 12.2 percent of Hispanic earners are affluent, that fact has not stopped the small segment from quietly wielding that wealth and influencing both the non-Hispanic affluent market and non-affluent Hispanic spenders.
The New Year is fast approaching, and the wondrous eve that promises celebratory drunkenness, bejeweled party dresses and gigantic glitter-embossed balls slowly descending is closer than you think. Find out how to celebrate New Year's Eve in a inexpensive way.
Shifts have transpired, and the previously underserved Latino market has proven to be a mighty force to be reckoned with in 2014, and the upcoming year will likely prove the same, according to top marketing experts.
While others choose a different, simpler route. Rather than spending hours peeling and slicing potatoes, some have opted to give lumps of potatoes clean chops before tossing them in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and thyme before cranking up the oven to a fiery 400 degrees, and letting it hang in there for 20-30 minutes.
The ZTE ZMAX, a collaboration between T-Mobile and Univision, is a Univision Mobile 'phablet' that unites U.S.-dwelling Latinos with their Latin American families abroad.
No, you won't have to re-gift your toaster. Instead, you're going to fish through you kitchen and bathroom cabinets, you going to search through your pantry and you're going to scour that drawer where you all the miscellaneous items that don't normally use, and you're going to use those spare things to create fierce and unforgettable gifts.
Younger than non-Hispanic white shoppers in the U.S. by 10 years, the Latina shopper considers herself passionate, and she "identifies herself with the brands that are trendy, feminine, sexy and fun." With 19.3 million Latina shoppers in the U.S., they command the bulk of $1.2 trillion in Hispanic purchasing power--a number that is estimated to climb to $1.7 trillion by 2017.
