LGBQT youth have long been invisible within the foster care system, evident by the lack of data presented on the underserved and over-represented group. However, a groundbreaking study, "Sexual and Gender Minority Youth in Los Angeles County Foster Care: Assessing Disproportionality and Disparities," has finally emerged, and it tracks the sexual orientation and gender identity youth in Los Angeles' foster care system, and it exposes their needs.
The brand-new "Get Smart About Credit" campaign, engineered by Wells Fargo, helps Latinos and others toward financial independence by offering Wells Fargo customers an opportunity to obtain a free copy of their credit score and a complimentary credit report from now through November 16.
Tony and Grammy Award-winning, "In the Heights" composer-lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda knows how to grab the audience's attention, bring forth stellar performances and pay homage to Washington Heights.Once again, he's is taking it back to the streets of 'The Heights,' but this time he's doing it through Pivot's new TV series, "Freestyle Love Supreme," the on-screen version of Miranda's popular stage show featuring freestyle rap.
Zoraida Córdova, the acclaimed Young Adult novelist, immigrated to the United States from Guayaquil, Ecuador at the age of 6. Her relocation to the multicultural metropolis of New York City made a profound impression on her, and it deeply informed her writing. Her trilogy, "The Vicious Deep," owns Brooklyn as its backdrop, yet each character in the riveting, urban fantasy novels claims a small bit of Ecuador.
Basketball is becoming more and more popular in the Latin American country of Brazil. Here, Latin Post takes a look at the most talented and high-profile Brazilian players heading into the 2014-15 NBA season. Some of these players are considered the best at their position.
500-pound meth operation busted in California, linked to Mexican drug cartel California police seized what they call a staggering amount of methamphetamine - almost 500 pounds -- and arrested 22 individuals involved in an operation that links to a Mexican drug cartel.
Argentine officials have announced the discovery of a brutally beaten teen body in an unmarked grave, five years after the the teen was reported missing.
Chef Gilberto Cetina teamed up with writer Katharine A. Diaz and son Gilberto Diaz Jr. to create a cookbook that invokes crisp images of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. The hardback culinary tour offers techniques, a glossary, a "rule-of-thumb guide" and tips.
Celebrated actor Hector Elizondo, who was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Hispanic Organization of Latino Actors in New York, takes his roles very seriously, whether it's on the stage, the small or big screen, or on the radio as a member of the distinguished L.A. Theatre Works for National Public Radio.
Glacial melt-off in Peru reaches 40 percent in 4 decades Glaciers near the southern South American country of Peru have shrunk by 40 percent in the past four decades, which has created a number of high-altitude lakes, Reuters reported.
Imagine seeing your life's work come alive on the big screen, watching your heartfelt storytelling and illustrations inspired by your upbringing and culture unfold -- all with the help of your favorite producer, Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro, a stellar cast, including Diego Luna, Channing Tatum and Zoe Saldana and a soundtrack that features the legendary Plácido Domingo. Now imagine it all in 3D.
Escritora Melinda Palacio is renowned and known best for her chapbook "Folsom Lockdown," her full-length poetry book "How Fire Is a Story, Waiting," and her novel, "Ocotillo Dreams." Those works, in addition to contributions to journals and anthologies, have proven her creative prowess and asserted her as a key player in American & American Latino literature.
Colombian officials announce break-up of underage prostitution ring, aided by filmmakers Colombian officials rescued 55 sex-trafficking victims and announced the arrest of 11 suspects in three cities Tuesday.
Don Omar's court case was once again postponed. Don Omar is in the middle of a domestic abuse case, and he's ready to move forward. The singer, who has been charged with two counts of threatening a person and two counts of weapons violation, was supposed to appear on Oct.
Central American earthquake kills 1, damages 12 homes Monday night One person is dead and damage has been reported in El Salvador after a 7. 4 magnitude earthquake shook regions off the coast of the country and neighboring Nicaragua.
Vatican reveals document toying with idea of accepting homosexuals A new document supporting homosexuals from the Vatican has caused controversy within the ranks of church conservatives but has won cheers from LGBT rights advocates.
When author Natalia Sylvester was young, a teacher told her that there's a story behind every story behind every story. And Sylvester found this to be exceptionally true when applied to the narrative of Latinos and Latino writers in the U.S.
