A narrative work that's unapologetic and compelling, addressing immigration, maturation, abandonment, isolation and triumph is not a tale that's easily told. Yet Cecilia M. Fernandez, writer and journalist, shares her story "Leaving Little Havana: A Memoir of Miami's Cuban Ghetto," as if sharing easy conversation a with collection of friends with parallel experiences.
Mexican celebrities took to their social media accounts to celebrate the day. On Sept. 16, 1810, the Grito de Dolores began. The event marked the declaration of the Mexican War of Independence and, since 1825, the date has been known as the Mexican Independence Day.
With a declaration by Central American Criollos on Sept. 15, 1821, five countries announced their independence from Spain. The date would later signify the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S.
Hispanic voters with healthcare concerns are targeted for this years election in Texas Health care is the biggest concern for most Hispanic voters in Texas and may be the key to bringing them out to the polls this year.
Success within the Hispanic market simply demands that small businesses and large corporations provide first-rate service. There are few underhanded tricks to sway the growing community. U.S. born Latinos, as well as those who've recently entered the country under dire circumstances, must be treated with respect, something that many marketers are still struggling to understand.
On a recent visit to the beautiful countries of Belize and Guatemala, I learned that the Mayans were serious about their "ball game," so much so that it was a life-or-death competition as well as a "complex ritual based on religious beliefs."
Belize's Actun Tunichil Muknal (Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre), or ATM, is a true gem and archeologist's dream.Now I understand why "Ghost Hunters International" Season 3, dedicated its ninth episode to feature "The Crystal Maiden: Belize and France" and evaluated the ghost stories behind the "Mysterious Maiden."
Richard Sandoval of New York's Maya Restaurant is enjoying his stint as a guest chef at the U.S. Open, providing him with an opportunity to combine his two passions: tennis and food.
City's comptroller says buildings have gotten worse over recent years Residential buildings owned by the New York City Housing Authority have more than twice as many problems as their market-rate counterparts.
Life is short, and when it comes to matters of the heart, love shouldn't always be taken so seriously. Instead, follow the advice of Aleks Syntek's original song, "Ríete De Amor Hasta Que Mueras!" ("Laugh at Love Until You Die"), created for the film "Cantinflas."
Love hotels get fancier in Mexico Discretion and privacy were the name of the game, but now luxury and comfort are available at some "love hotels" in Mexico, according to The Guardian.
The Brazilian-American blogger and frequent contributor to Feministing spoke with Latin Post about her identity as a Latina, a millennial and a feminist, confessing that while she's enjoyed watching the popularization of feminism among young people, feminism has become "watered down, or reduced to social media soundbites."
States want Supreme Court to put same-sex marriage issue to rest A federal court in Chicago ruled Thursday against marriage equality bans in Indiana and Wisconsin, but all eyes are now on the Supreme Court, according to The Associated Press.
The first Latina on the U.S. Supreme Court will be awarded the 2015 Katharine Hepburn Medal, a prize for women who have made efforts to change the world.
Bogota allowed to hold traditional bullfighting until March, Colombian court rules Colombia's highest court ruled Tuesday that it would rescind a ban, after two months and a hunger strike, on bullfighting in the nation's capital.
President unveiled plans for $9.2 billion airport in Mexico City Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Tuesday revealed ambitious plans for a new airport in Mexico City that, once complete, would be the biggest in Latin America.
Less violence reported by the media has encouraged tourists to return Tourism in Mexico has suffered in recent years with economic troubles and cartel violence discouraging people from visiting the famed Mexican coastline or inland cultural destinations.
Mexican woman Leandra Becerra Lumbreras, 127, is oldest living person At age 127, Leandra Becerra Lumbreras, a Mexican woman, is thought to be the oldest person alive.
