Knights Templar, a notorious Mexican drug cartel, is squaring off with self-defense groups from the Mexican state of Michoacan. The escalating conflict between the self-defense groups and cartels led to a shootout this past weekend in Apatzingan, as well as attacks on power stations that left thousands without power.
The Latino and black student population has dwindled greatly in NYC's elite specialized high schools over the last five years, but the next elected mayor could reverse this.
Seventy-two U.S. Hispanic artists will be represented at the Smithsonian Institute’s American Art Museum, in hopes of showing the beauty and prowess of Hispanic art as well as artists who have often been ignored, and deemed unfamiliar or exotic by American viewers.
Latino Action Network (LAN), a Latino civil rights network filed complaints against the Christie Administration through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, alleging that the governor’s administration broke federal laws by failing to make public knowledge available in English and Spanish for those who seek Sandy recovery grant programs.
On Monday, a federal judge made a powerful determination that affects all women, including a large Latina population, stating that Texas' abortion restrictions place an unconstitutional burden on women seeking to end a pregnancy -- a ruling that keeps open dozens of abortion clinics across the state while officials appeal.
A study recently published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity examined the effects of red meat, soft drinks and refined grains on women. According to the study, women who have diets high in these foods, such as pasta, were more likely to suffer from depression.
Halloween is just around the corner and there are still many who are trying to figure out what to wear on this Thursday night. If you haven't decided yet, here are some last-minute simple yet chic Halloween costume ideas, taken from the iconic fashion-forward characters from the big screen.
Tawny crazy ants have invaded the U.S. Gulf Coast. Tawny crazy ants have invaded the U. S. Gulf Coast. The ants originally come from South America, but in 2002, tawny crazy ants appeared in Texas.
Giant George, once the Guinness Book of World Records' tallest dog, died last week. Giant George, once the Guinness Book of World Records' tallest dog, died last week.
Barneys, who has recently caught heat for two very public accusations of racially profiling against young African Americans, is meant to house Jay Z's forthcoming collection. Due to the recent claims, many are insisting that Jay Z pull his line from the luxury retail outlet, in an act of solidarity.
Glorified Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, one of the world's most notorious and ruthless narco-traffickers of all time, continues to conjure up raw emotions and bring in revenue - not from cocaine, but tourism dollars generated by his corrupt legacy.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is embracing the impressive work of world renowned Mexican cinematographer, Gabriel Figueroa (1907-1997), with "Under the Mexican Sky" that incorporates film, photography, paintings, drawings, prints, capturing the essence of the great "Gaby."
Colombian mother, Margarita de Jesus Zapata Moreno, proves that the selling and purchase of young girls’ virginity is still booming business, by selling the virginity of her twelve daughters for $200 -$300 per girl, once they reached 12-years-old.
As the day of Prince George's royal christening was arriving, many were curious and wondering what the Duchess of Cambridge, known for her classic and sophisticated style, would wear to the special gathering.
Red noses, rosy cheeks and smiles were aplenty at 17th International Clown Convention in Mexico City, and although the vibrancy and good cheer filled the air, there was an ironic twist that overshadowed the event that didn't involve animal balloons or horns.
George Zimmerman, the "innocent" man who is best known for his part in the fatal shooting of teenager Trayvon Martin, is having his ethnic identity questioned, as many immediately classified him as "white" before and during his trial, and some are now referring to him as "white Hispanic."
Social Media mega-site Facebook is receiving slack for allowing the uploading and sharing of graphic/extreme content, which includes beheadings, but opposing the uploading of images/videos that contain nudity –like women breastfeeding their children.
