Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), the two-day Mexican holiday, is an event to celebrate the dead. Recognizing death as a natural part of the human experience and part of the circle of life, ofrendas, cempazuchitl (marigolds) and calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls) are placed at the altars of deceased, as well as pan de muertos and the favorite foods of the dead.
Within the U.S. Latino community, respiratory health is an important topic, particularly because environmental pollutants and work conditions put Latinos at heightened risk of developing respiratory conditions and diseases.
More U.S. Latinos are considering home ownership as the cost of renting soars across the nation, according to a renter survey conducted by the banking institution TD Bank. In fact, the new report says within the next two years, Latinos are nine percent more likely than the general market to purchase a home (42 percent compared to 31 percent).
Red Ribbon Week, an annual campaign centered on alcohol, tobacco, drug and violence prevention awareness, was sparked by the abduction, torture and murder of Mexican-born DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985. Observed during the last week of October, Red Ribbon Week shines a light on the sweeping damage done by drugs, which destroys communities and the youth dwelling within it.
Households of color accumulate less wealth than non-Hispanic white households, and they own less taxable investment accounts, according to a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education study completed in September.
Jennine Capó Crucet, author of the celebrated short story collection "How to Leave Hialeah" and the exceptional novel "Make Your Home Among Strangers," is humble, modest, methodical and hilarious -and puts all of that into her work.
Decreasing the amount sugar in obese children's diet could reduce diseases associated with metabolic syndrome in as few as 10 days, according to a new study. The research suggests that sugar calories may be "metabolically harmful," impacting weight and health more than other calories.
The future appears bright for upcoming college graduates, who can look forward to employers increasing the number new hires at their firms. According to a new report, U.S. operations plan to hire 11 percent more new applicants from the Class of 2016.
The percentage of U.S. Latinos employed by the federal government is steadily increasing. Unfortunately, Hispanics continue to be somewhat absent from in the federal workplace, representing just 8.4 percent of government workforce employees.
Lourdes Castro, renowned Cuban chef, dietitian, cook book author and professor, recently developed appetizing recipes that showcase fall flavors, Latin spice and the malleability and adaptability of Greek yogurt.
The U.S. Latino community reliably drives trends, and those trendsetters prefer mobile and online banking services that are more enhanced and more convenient.
While U.S. Hispanics tend to feel optimistic about their finances, a new report suggests many could benefit from education about how their credit works and how they can better reach financial benchmarks. Approximately 53 percent reported feeling that they might not know enough about credit and borrowing decisions.
Chef Marcela Valladolid isn't your typical habanero girl. The San Diego and Tijuana raised culinary artist is not a fan of overbearing spice. However, she is a fan of the frequent use of chipotle chilies and pickled jalapenos, and putting her family first.
October has been Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence continues to occur, affecting the lives of countless children, women and men who suffer in silence. The month brings awareness to those most affected.
More than $2.2 billion in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grants were awarded to cities, states and local community-based organizations throughout the 2015 fiscal year, according to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell.
Brooklyn-born author Theresa Varela ("Nights of Indigo Blue" and "Covering the Sun With My Hand") took the scenic route to finding her identity as an author. A psychiatric nurse practitioner by day and an engrossed novelist by night, Varela's characters whisper to her, and inspire their own making.
The U.S. Department of Education released a resource guide October 20, helping educators, community organizations and school leaders to better support undocumented youth and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.
Standard and Poor's Credit Research, a financial ratings and information service, published a report on October 19, which claims millennials inadvertently create unsafe driving conditions on U.S. roads.
BBC's hit series 'Sherlock' won't officially return until spring 2017, but the upcoming Victorian-era special episode will be available to fans much sooner. However, PBS hasn't stated exactly when that will be. According to reports, the much-anticipated "Sherlock" special will air during PBS' early 2016 lineup.
"Tenemos que hablar " ("We Need to Talk"), the new Spanish-language Univision web series, designed to attract 'Billennials' or Bilingual Latino millennial audiences, embraces drama, comedy, profanity and, of course, emojis.
Although many Latino workers claim that they have an understanding of their employer-provided benefits, they're more likely to say it's difficult to select their benefits, according to research published by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Univision and Telemundo maybe be the top two networks among first-generation Latinos, however third-generation U.S. Latinos are far more likely to prefer English-language media.
Claudia Sandoval, winner of the sixth season of the hit FOX series "MasterChef," welcomed the entire world into her cocina by continuously demonstrating incredible skill, showcasing robust Mexican flavors and relentlessly representing Latinas everywhere.
Texting, a chief form of communication for teens, millennials and older Americans, could contribute to the academic demise of high school girls. According to a new report published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media Culture, compulsive texting harms the grades of teenage girls.
The Merck Foundation worked with partners in local communities, as well as other nonprofit organizations, foundations and government agencies to create a report on the increasing disparities in asthma morbidity despite the presence of known management strategies.
