Alejandro Morales, accomplished author and professor of Chicano/Latino studies at the University of California, is a covert speculative fiction novelist and a tireless employer of bilingualism in his prose.
Virginia Beach is the picturesque east coast beach town and resort city that attracts millions to its oceanfront hotels, motels and restaurants each year. The city has the longest pleasure beach in the world, a glorious boardwalk, and tremendous opportunities for Latinos.
Spanish-speaking families prefer surgical care and hospital assistance in their native language, according to a new report. Also, low-income Spanish-speaking families are more likely to require communication in their native language.
"Siempre Beauty III: Latinas and Social Media: the 2015 Siempre Mujer Hispanic Beauty Study" found that Latina women and millennial Latinas are deeply engaged in the beauty category, spending billions on products and services. Latina consumers are digitally savvy shoppers who find beauty everywhere, and they're at the forefront of technology.
Cuba and the United States have started restoring relations. In the wake of this, travel opportunities to the island of Cuba are expected to become a reality for numerous individuals looking to travel between the two nations. However, despite political progress and mended diplomatic relations, the U.S. embargo remains in place, which affects Cuba's tourism industry, according to a Florida International University study.
According to a new report, excused absences and instances of truancy are more common among California's low-income, black and disabled students than Hispanic and non-Hispanic white students, producing long-term dropout rates and achievement gaps for the absentee groups.
The PrEP pill has proven to be a vital and successful tool in the fight against HIV/AIDS, helping to protect thousands upon thousands against the deadly virus. However, does the anti-HIV medication promote risky sexual behaviors and the disuse of condoms?
While nearly just 16 percent of U.S. residents indicated they're bisexual, a whopping 31 percent of individuals under the age of 30 consider themselves something other than heterosexual, according to new research.
Although Hispanic consumers may hold $1.5 trillion in buying power, half of U.S. marketers have failed to establish multicultural marketing initiatives within their organizations, according to a new report.
Julian Medina, chef/owner of Toloache Bistro, Yerba Buena, Tolache Taqueria and Coppelia, was born to construct sophisticated Latin and international cuisine. For more than 20 years, Chef Julian has been crafting pan-Latin plates laden with deep flavors and intricate techniques.
The perfect athletic outfit is a hot commodity for Hispanic consumers who are willing to pay a premium for fortified, slimming athletic gear, which they'll find when shopping stores longer, spending more money and seeking product education than non-Hispanic shoppers.
Donald Trump is wrong about immigrants, and there's proof. New research demonstrates that immigrant youth are less likely than their U.S.-born counterparts to participate in delinquent behaviors and use/abuse marijuana and other illegal drugs. Additionally, they only begin to engage in these behaviors when assimilating.
Joe Cepeda, the Los Angeles-born illustrator of awarding-winning picture books, is also an author, a former engineer and a masterful pictorial storyteller.
The Hispanic Federation and the New York Urban League have joined forces to introduce a new public education campaign, "¡Mi Primera Casa!" or "My First Home!," to increase multicultural access to home ownership.
Women and men who carry extra weight during their midlife risk developing Alzheimer's disease sooner than those who maintain a healthy weight at 50 years old, according to research published by The National Institutes of Health.
"Stonewall," a new fictionalized account of the Stonewall Riots that took place at The Stonewall Inn in 1969, made headlines because the trailer for the forthcoming film visibly lacks diverse representation.
Jessica Valeria Cruz Aguirre, a student at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), has developed a new technique for "washing" clothing that doesn't require the use of water, chemicals, detergents or fabric softeners -just bacteria.
According to a new report published by the European Society of Cardiology, poor sleep habits are associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The research also has revealed that midday naps are linked to reduced blood pressure levels and fewer incidences of certain cardiovascular diseases.
The eighth and final season of long-running medical drama "Royal Pains" won't air until next summer, but fans are already eager to learn what will happen during the forthcoming season.
Sofía Maldonado, renowned Puerto Rican public artist, returned to the island nation of Puerto Rico to erect a massive art project to promote arts and sensibility, during a time when thousands leave annually in pursuit of success abroad.
Entrepreneurship is in the blood of Latinos. Latino-owned businesses have grown at twice the national rate, and a majority of Latino business owners plan to leave their businesses in the hands of their children.
Banana ice cream, mini chicken potpie and spinach artichoke dip are just examples of the many delectable recipes that the famous Kid Chef Eliana de Las Casas has tucked up the sleeve of her chef coat.
Cirrhosis of the liver occurs when healthy liver tissue is replaced by scarred tissue, resulting in liver dysfunction, blockage of blood through the liver, slowed protein production, and reduced processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs and naturally produced toxins. Hispanics are greatly affected by the deteriorating condition.
California's Latino and white high school students continue to perform quite differently on college entry examinations. For the last four years, performance gaps on ACT college entrance examinations have persisted between the two groups, with Latinos on the lower end of the scoring spectrum, according to new data.
Daniel Gutierrez is a motivational speaker and the author of the "Stepping Into Greatness: Success Is Up To You" and "Fifty Lessons I Learned on my Path to Peace and Tranquility." Beyond that, the humorous, charismatic and painstakingly honest thought leader has made openness and transformation his life's work.
