Latinos are not belated when it comes to utilizing electronics and handheld devices. And, Pew Research Center’s recent analysis of three of their surveys supports this claim, stating that a majority of Latinos own smartphones and other mobile devices, access the Web, and visit social networking sites from remote gadgets at a higher rate than other groups of Americans.
The language barriers that Spanish-speaking Latino immigrants face whenever they enter a school hospital or courtroom, particularly in the South, is concerning. Very often, there are no interpreters present to answer questions or to respond when these individuals need to communicate with a teacher, a doctor or a judge, leaving them vulnerable and at the mercy of those individuals with whom they need to communicate. Nonetheless, things may be changing in one small city in Chatham County, Georgia.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to the impoverished individuals of a certain income - including millions of Latino families, will suffer a $5 billion cut to their budget this coming Friday.
U.S. Border Patrol agent Jesus Mesa Jr. shot down a 15-year-old Mexican boy named Sergio Adrian Hernandez-Guereca in 2010, alleging that the boy threw a rock at him. Attorney Robert Hilliard, the lawyer for the victim's family, stated that there was no proof that Hernandez-Guereca threw a rock at the agent, and continues to press on with a lawsuit after U.S. prosecutors chose not to charge Mesa in the wrongful death of the teenager. The teenager's death was witnessed by 25 civilian witnesses and law enforcement officials.
The American Music Awards, which was created by the late Dick Clark in 1973, will be hosted by the first Latino in the history of the show, Cuban rapper Pitbull. Mr. Worldwide's hosting debut was announced this past Tuesday. Born Armando Christian Perez, Pitbull will be the first host of the show since 2008.
"Saturday Night Live," who continues to receive admonishment for their lack of female cast members, is receiving a second round of tongue lashings after it has been realized that the show has never, not once, had a Latina as a regular cast member. And, it has only held one Latino as a regular cast member on the long-running show.
Selena Gomez, who recently admitted in an interview with Teen Vogue that’s she the girl that you “take home to your parents, not for the night,” has to compete with headlines about her ex-beau, Justin Beiber, spending a night out at a Brazilian brothel just a few days ago.
The largest Hispanic-owned business in the United States was founded by a working class man who emigrated from Cuba to the United States in 1959. That man, Jorge Mas Canosa, was recruited by an underground utility construction firm in 1969 by the name of Church & Tower, which he would later purchase. Under his guidance, Church & Tower joined forces with a construction company Burnup & Sims in 1994, and together the two companies, now one, assumed the name MasTec.
Michelle Rodriguez, the 35-year-old spitfire who has earned a great deal of fame and acclaim for her fierce roles in high-wheeling action films, has been active in Hollywood since she was 21-years-old. The fourteen years of experience has given Rodriguez perspective on what it means to live and thrive in Hollywood as an actress, particularly when you're looking for life beyond the fame.
"Saturday Night Live" decided to the handle recent controversy over their lack of diversity with the same tact that they use when handling any other controversy or topic of interest, with biting satirical commentary and shrugging-of-shoulders.
Kate del Castillo, the phenomenal Mexican actress, who convincingly played the role of Teresa Mendoza on La Reina del Sur, (The Queen of the South) has decided to use her star power for good and assist Latin American organizations in the fight against human trafficking through an informative documentary produced by the Esclavos Invisibles (Invisible Slaves) campaign.
America Ferrera, America’s plum Latina sweetheart, opens up about growing up in Los Angeles, politics and more, on an episode of "Cafecito." The Honduran actress met up with the NBC Latino funded conversational segment at the Voto Latino Power Summit in Washington, DC, earlier this year.
Dominican Republic native and Boston Red Sox designated hitter David “Big Papi” Ortiz in gaining attention after leading the Red Sox in their third World Series title with a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 on Oct. 30. The World Series win marks the first victory at Fenway Park since 1918, earning the title in the hometown for the first time in 95 years.
The Puerto Rican alternative hip hop duo, Calle 13, comprised of the stepbrothers and bandmates, Eduardo “Visitante” Jose Cabra Martinez and Rene “Residente” Perez Joglar, has an independent album in the works, the release of their upcoming single drops in little over a week.
Bubba Sparx who rapped verses about "Ms. New Booty," and Sir Mix-A-Lot who professed, "I like big buts and I cannot lie" may have been on to something, after all. New research suggests that those who "pack much back" may carry more than extra weight, but also greater intelligence and resistance to chronic illnesses.
The importance of individualized education, especially in regards to children who suffer from learning disabilities, ESL students, and students who don't identify with the euro-centric text that they are tested on in school, has proven to be a remarkably effective method when teaching students of any age.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro unveiled a new government division, the Deputy Ministry of Supreme Social Happiness (Viciministerio para la Suprema Felicidad), a new department that will track, troubleshoot and oversee 30 separate social programs, or "missions," in Venezuela.
Springtime, also known as camping season, may be some time away, but it's already on the minds of many, including Latino leaders who are involved with national parks and historic sites. Latinos, on average, don't utilized national parks, greatly due the fact that camping isn't a cultural practice.
Maybe there's something about success that breeds ruthlessness in some. The elevation into wealth, notability, and all its diamond-encrusted perks may very well turn a certain type of celebrity utterly rotten.
Brooklyn-born American musician, singer and songwriter Lewis Allan "Lou" Reed died just a few days ago on October 27 at the age of 71. In a strange turn of events, a famous Latin pop and Mambo singer was said to have died instead. Lou Bega, his friends and his family received condolences, having been mistaken for the deceased rock legend.
"Latino" and "Hispanic" are interchangeable terms throughout most of America, used to predominately describe individuals who are descended from or who are from Spanish-speaking or Portuguese-language countries. But, if you live in certain states, like Texas, for instance, then the two terms very well might mean different things to you; and you undoubtedly have preference for one label over the other.
One North Dakota resident called into the Y94 radio station in Fargo offering some children tricks rather than treats this Halloween. Instead of simply giving candy to every child, children who she considers to be “moderately obese” will get a critical letter in their goodie bag as well.
