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Thanksgiving Recipes 2014: Celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez Shares Latin-Inspired Thanksgiving Food Tips, Memories

This Thanksgiving, celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez is reflecting on his love for Latin-inspired Thanksgivings and all of the wonderful memories and tasty dishes that come along with this cherished holiday. He also shared his Latin-inspired "Chorizo and Cornbread Stuffing" with Latin Post as part of our exclusive interview.

Thanksgiving 2014 Recipes: 15 Ingredients For Best Latino Thanksgiving Dishes; Spend Less This Thanksgiving

Si, your abuela knows it best... she knows how to stretch a dollar and turn a meal that's seemingly meant for two into a small feast fit to feed you, your siblings, your aunts, your parents and a few of the primos. Latin Post.com brings you the best and most affordable recipes for Latino dishes to add some spice to your Thanksgiving Day meal.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: J Balvin, Other Celebrities Wear Red Lipstick To Bring Attention to Abused Women

On Nov. 25, plenty of celebrities grabbed red lipstick to bring attention to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Thanksgiving 2014: Martin Sheen Honors Cesar Chavez, UFW & Farm Workers Who Bring Food to Our Table

Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table with your loved ones and reflect upon what you're thankful for, it's also the perfect time to remember the hard-working farm workers who help bring food to your table.

Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto's Stepdaughter Sofia Castro Called a Thief Before Attending Latin Grammys

Sofia Castro, the stepdaughter of Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto, was verbally attacked before attending the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas on Thursday.

US Invests $68M to Modernize Mexico's Courts; Defendants Will Be Innocent Until Proven Guilty

The U.S. government is going to fund the Mexican court and justice system reform by providing $68 million over five years, The Associated Press reported.

Author, Activist José Luis Vilson Shares His Thoughts on Public School System

José Luis Vilson, author of "This Is Not a Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education," and an applauded math educator for middle school children in Inwood / Washington Heights, New York City, spoke with Latin Post about his narrative work, which touches upon his role as a student, educator, father, husband, advocate for children and activist.

59-Year-Old Latina Community Organizer Spends Her Days Looking to Rein in California's Oil Industry, End Fracking

Rosanna Esparza, 59-year-old Latina and community organizer for Clean Water Action, is posted in Taft, California, a town that's built on one of the largest oil fields in the nation. Esparza continues to speak out against the lack of transparency within the industry, the reckless distribution of pollutants, the silencing of those who raise questions and poisoning of low income people to inflate others' gluttonous wealth.

Miss Colombia 2014 Ariadna Gutierrez Says She Wouldn't Have Won Last Year, Is Honored to Be Compared to Sofia Vergara

Ariadna Gutierrez has just been named Miss Colombia, but the beauty queen is reflecting on the past.

Asian Group Files Lawsuit Against Harvard University for Rejecting Them: Does the School Have Higher Admission Requirements for Asians?

A lawsuit filed Monday by Asian students rejected from Harvard University is attacking the school's affirmative action policies, stating that Asians often with higher grade-point averages and test scores than black and Hispanic students who get in are not accepted.

43 Missing Students in Mexico: Thousands Protest in Mexico City Over the Disappearance of 43 Students

Mexico reels after the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 college students in September. Mexico has been reeling after the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 college students in September.

Colombian Mayor of Cali Rodrigo Guerrero Using Data Analysis to Fight Crime

Harvard grad and mayor of Colombian city tackles violence using scientific tool A mayor of a violent town in Colombia is using scientific techniques to curb crime in his city.

WhatsApp Used to Warn of Impending Violence in Brazil

WhatsApp used to warn of coming violence in Brazil A forwarded message circulating in northern Brazil warned people to stay inside on the night of Nov.

Mexico Drug, Gang, and Crime News: Son of Sinaloa Cartel's Boss Captured in Mexico

Son of Sinaloa cartel's boss captured in Mexico The son of alleged Sinaloa drug cartel boss, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, was captured on Thursday, a Mexican official announced, according to The Associated Press.

Authors Esmeralda Santiago, Andrés Neuman Among Several Latino Writers Making National Appearances

With "Traveller of the Century," Neuman taught attendees at his recent appearance in New York City that transacting can be an act of love, and love can be an act of translating. With humor and charm, listeners learned that explanative meaning, exact feeling and precise words are efforts inherent to translation and love, as it was with protagonists Sophie and Hans.

Ban on Blood Donation From Gay and Bisexual Men May Be Partially Revoked by Congress

Ban on blood donation from gay or bisexual men may be partially revoked A 31-year ban preventing gay and bisexual men from donating blood may soon be under consideration to be partially revoked by Congress.

Colombian Beauty Queen Confuses Nelson Mandela For Beauty Pageant Founder

A beauty queen's mistake became a trending topic on Twitter. A Colombian beauty queen had a very public misstep. Laura Saavedra, the Miss Huila representative, was practicing her talent when she was asked who Nelson Mandela was.

Puerto Ricans Upset With Univision, Over 30,000 Facebook Users Vow to Boycott

Page now has almost 35,000 likes After massive layoffs at Univision Puerto Rico in October, a new Facebook page calling for a boycott of the company has been launched.

Spanish-Language Version of Groundbreaking Film About Menopause Could Be Available to Latinas

When the award-winning documentary about fact and fiction surrounding menopause, "Hot Flash Havoc," was released in 2012 it transformed the lives of many women experiencing "the change." Now, the creators to the revolutionary film are looking to reach Spanish-speaking audiences, by working toward developing the film in Spanish.

'Interstellar' Star Matthew McConaughey on Why Peruvian Jungle Was Pivotal Turing Point in His Career

"Interstellar" star Matthew McConaughey may have gone to the ends of earth and beyond in his latest, Chris Nolan-directed blockbuster, but during a turning point in his career he decided to venture off to Peru in search of some clarity and to flee his new-found fame.