"Made by Raffi" and "Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass" are distinctly different. Yes, the two superb works tackle issues of identity, bullying, diversity and acceptance. But one tackles ethnic/racial identity in the midst of experiencing peer intimidation during the years of adolescence, while the other tackles gender norms and walking to the beat of one's own drum during childhood.
In this edition of Latin Post.com's "Palabras series," we speak to best-selling author Hector Tobar, the son of Guatemalteco immigrants and the byproduct of a bilingual L.A. household, who knows that Latino readers are hungry for edgy, bold works that take the craft to a higher level... and he's more than a happy to oblige.
The New Year is fast approaching, and the wondrous eve that promises celebratory drunkenness, bejeweled party dresses and gigantic glitter-embossed balls slowly descending is closer than you think. Find out how to celebrate New Year's Eve in a inexpensive way.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello reportedly got engaged while on vacation in Hawaii. Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello reportedly got engaged while on vacation in Hawaii.
President Fernandez de Kirchner "adopted" a new presidential godson as part of an Argentine tradition. Somehow tradition and myth intertwined and it became a story about werewolves.
2014 was an exciting year in the field of sports. Many Latin American athletes showed off their talents by winning championships, breaking new grounds and records in the process. Latin Post.com looks back at some of the biggest moments featuring Latinos in sports this past year.
While others choose a different, simpler route. Rather than spending hours peeling and slicing potatoes, some have opted to give lumps of potatoes clean chops before tossing them in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and thyme before cranking up the oven to a fiery 400 degrees, and letting it hang in there for 20-30 minutes.
The ZTE ZMAX, a collaboration between T-Mobile and Univision, is a Univision Mobile 'phablet' that unites U.S.-dwelling Latinos with their Latin American families abroad.
No, you won't have to re-gift your toaster. Instead, you're going to fish through you kitchen and bathroom cabinets, you going to search through your pantry and you're going to scour that drawer where you all the miscellaneous items that don't normally use, and you're going to use those spare things to create fierce and unforgettable gifts.
BMX pro rider Erick Soto, a.k.a "Soto Moto" (derived from BMX - bicycle motocross), took some time out of his busy schedule to reflect upon his successful BMX career, the evolution of the extreme sport and its impact in his native Mexico, in an exclusive interview with Latin Post.
Many Latinos start celebrating Christmas on Dec. 24, which is known as Noche Buena. Though traditions differ from one Latin American country to another, the night is about being surrounded by loved ones.
Younger than non-Hispanic white shoppers in the U.S. by 10 years, the Latina shopper considers herself passionate, and she "identifies herself with the brands that are trendy, feminine, sexy and fun." With 19.3 million Latina shoppers in the U.S., they command the bulk of $1.2 trillion in Hispanic purchasing power--a number that is estimated to climb to $1.7 trillion by 2017.
Well-heeled Hispanics constitute 12.2 percent of Hispanic earners, and these influences tend to throw about their financial weight a bit more than non-Hispanic affluent spenders.
Exercise is the key to a fit and healthy life, and it wards off potentially life threatening afflictions, such as heart disease. That said, taking up routine bike riding, running and gym workouts can be hard to commit to, even though new studies show that exercise changes DNA, the shape and performance of genes, which is vital when seeking improved fitness and health.
What is it like to look behind the lens of a rifle as the most lethal sniper in U.S. Military history? Jason Hall, who also co-wrote the thriller "Paranoia" starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Liam Hemsworth, speaks to Latin Post.com in an exclusive interview where he shared what it was like to bring the story of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (played by Bradley Cooper) to the big screen in the upcoming movie "American Sniper."
Whether a book is an audiobook, loaded up on a device, like an iPad, Kindle or Nook, or if it's in print form (which is still extremely popular among savvy teens), books continue to be a safe bet.
The United States of America and Cuba appear to be on their way to ending their more than 50-year dispute with each other. This could have a dramatic impact in Major League Baseball for many Cubans who dream of playing in the big game.
President Obama announced the U.S. will re-establish its diplomatic relations with Cuba, and open economic and travel ties between the two nations after a decades-long embargo.
