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Harlem Helps Benefit Raises $55,000 for Displaced Families With the Help of Food Network's Aarón Sánchez & Marcus Samuelsson

What does community mean to you?A true sense of community is more than borrowing a cup of sugar, saying hello or holding the door, it's going the extra mile in a time of need. For East 'Harlemites' who are still reeling from the tragedy of the East Harlem explosion at 116th St./Park Ave on March 12, the community is pulling together to raise funds for displaced families and making sure their voices are heard well beyond the quadrants of their block.

Ramiro Hernandez Death Row and Execution Update: Texas to Execute Mexican Immigrant Who Killed His Boss

Mexican man who killed his boss will be executed in Texas. Texas set Wednesday as Ramiro Hernandez's final day. The Mexican citizen was convicted of murdering a man and raping the man's wife multiple times at knife-point.

Justice Over Sustenance!: Women Fast to Bring an End to Deportation and to Urge Lawmakers to Act on Immigration Reform

Women have mobilized before, prompted by a number of causes. History has shown that education, reproductive rights, equal pay, domestic and sexual violence, sexual harassment and women's suffrage has caused women to act; now women are acting in solidarity with immigrant families.

Weird Kentucky Local News: Farmer Found With 49 Dead Horses Denies Animal Cruelty, Says It's "Humane to Slaughter"

On Monday, in what could be one of the most shocking cases of animal cruelty in recent news, 49 dead horses were found on a Pendleton County, Kentucky farm.

America Prisoner Alan Gross Starts Hunger Strike in Cuban Jail

Alan Gross says the U.S. government isn't acting fast enough to get him released from a Cuban prison.

National Retail Foundation Calls For Support, Transparency Against Patent Trolls Targeting Retailers

As Latin Post reported, "patent trolls" have received notoriety for suing major tech companies over alleged patent infringements. The patent trolls, however, might have a new target: retailers.

USAID Makes Its Case for Cuban Twitter on Capitol Hill

Last week, the AP released an exclusive investigative report showing that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) had developed a "Cuban Twitter" with - perhaps - covert, political motives. On Tuesday, USAID's administrator answered to Congress on the matter.

GOP Louisiana Congressman Vance McAllister Caught Kissing Staffer in Video Leak

Louisiana Congressman Vance McAllister has landed himself in hot water following a leaked video showing McAllister in a passionate embrace with one of his staff members.The video, sent to the Ouachita Citizen by an anonymous source, dates back to December 23, just over a month after McAllister assumed office as Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District.

Amanda Knox Trial and Guilty Charge: Italian Judge Rules In Favor Of Knox’s Right To Privacy, Realtors Have Tough Time Selling Her House

Despite the horrific turn of events, Knox has finally found some justice within the Italian court system. A Milanese judge recently ruled in favor of Knox who filed a civil complaint against RCS Mediagroup for moral damages.Others who are suffering from the chaos surrounding the Amanda Knox case are the realtors who are currently trying to sell the Perugian villa where Knox’s roommate, Meredith Kercher was murdered.

LBJ Children Support Gay Marriage, Say One's Sexuality 'Not a Choice’.

Lyndon Baines Johnson was known for many things during his illustrious lifetime including taking over the Presidency of the United States of America when JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

Immigration Reform and Bills: Jeb Bush Calls Undocumented Immigration An "Act of Love"

While the Republican party has failed time and again to connect with the Hispanic and Latino community especially in terms of its tough position on immigrants, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush voiced his opinion about the millions of undocumented immigrants living in the U.S.

Hispanic And Latino Brothels, Prostitution Rising in American Cities

The US sex trade wasn't well documented until now A recent study commissioned by the Justice Department and conducted by the Urban Institute think tank that investigated the sex trade in eight big American cities: Miami, Dallas, Washington, D.

2014 Midterm Election Voting and Predictions: A Look At The House, Senate, and Gubernatorial Races

The midterms are a predictor of the presidential election When the 2014 midterm elections roll around this year, seats in the senate and house will be up for reelection.

East Harlem Explosion Aftermath: Displaced Families Are Separated in Shelters, Refuse to Return to What Govt. Agencies Deem 'Safe' Apartments

The tragic East Harlem explosion that destroyed two buildings, killed eight and injured more than 60 people on March 12, continues to bring more heartache, separation anxiety and financial hurdles for displaced families, many who are a part of the Latino community.

Gun Control Pros and Cons: Kansas Lawmakers Push Bill That Would Loosen Gun Control Laws

What does it mean for Kansas? How is the rest of the country affected by this? Kansas lawmakers are one step closer to passing a bill that could allow its citizens to carry firearms into any public building, or any where, at any time.

Earthquakes in Chile: How Has President Michelle Bachelet Handled Natural Disasters?

What is Pres. Bachelet doing about this accusation? Pres. Bachelet continues to run the country. . On Wednesday this week, Chile experienced an 8. 2 earthquake in the northern part of the country, and some thought that President Michelle Bachelet was responsible.

State of Virginia Police Investigate Sexting Conversations in Teen Sext Rings

Parents, however, are beginning to discover the more risqué behavior cell phones allow. Teenagers have been sexting each other since before smartphones, but parents have recently caught on to the trend, and police are right behind.

President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats Plan 2014 Paycheck Fairness Act, Aim at Equal Pay for Women and All Races

President Barack Obama is expected to sign an executive order and issue a presidential memorandum Tuesday, both with the purpose of promoting equal pay for woman and transparency in the work place.

Flight 370 Still Missing: New Information Could Point Search Crews Towards Plane, But Where?

New information discovered by search ships could tell us what happened to the missing plane. Nearly a month after its disappearance, new developments bring the search teams closer to finding the missing Boeing 777 plane.

Immigration News 2014: L.A. Hosts Nationwide Anti-Deportation Rally

The Free LA: No More ICE event was one of 10 similar rallies staged in Southern California, which were all part of about 70 #Not1More demonstrations held across the nation.