Today is a day of mourning and prayer for former South African President Nelson Mandela in his native country, and around the world millions reflect on his influence and reach around the world.
Mandela's outlook was broad, accepting and forgiving, but his affection for Cuba and its controversial leader, Fidel Castro, didn't settle well with the United States.
Back in 2008, I spoke with Grammy award-winning singer Josh Groban about his involvement in honoring Mandela for his 90th birthday celebration. Groban, who sold out arenas all around the world, told me that he was most moved when he was asked to sing at Mandela's birthday celebration; it was one of the highlights of his very successful career.
You could call it Mexican 'gangsta rap,' but instead of lyrical rhymes, bass and gold chains, it has some accordion-based polka beats, sombreros, and references the drug cartel, which can be bad-ass in its own right. This type of Mexican music is considered to be a 'drug ballad,' otherwise known as the "narcocorrido."
Latino filmmakers, actors and directors bring the passion, drama and intensity to the big screen, and many Latino film aficionados are looking forward to see what's in store for the Sundance Film Festival 2014 lineup.
Latinos in the United States see the world through many dimensions - the vantage point is rich in culture, heritage and diversity. It embodies the love of friends and family, music, sports and delicious cuisine. The Latino experience, which can be both traditional yet contemporary, also encompasses a new dynamic, one that is vibrant and hip and cutting-edge and is constantly being redefined with each generation.
While many prepare for the upcoming holidays by shopping and cooking their favorite recipes, many dedicated activists and community leaders continue to fast in an effort to raise awareness of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants currently in the U.S. who they believe deserve a path to citizenship.
During the holiday season, Disneyland is doing its best to capture the magic - en Español.
California's Disneyland Resort is embracing the Latino culture by featuring "high-energy Latino Christmas acts" featuring live music, food, and a Street Party.
Never underestimate the power of a light bulb moment - is a motto to live by for Jorge Odon, a car mechanic from Argentina who discovered a "potentially revolutionary" device to help women who have difficulty from childbirth.
The U.S. company that will manufacture the device, Becton Dickinson and Company, says it will sell it cheaply to developing countries, thus helping expecting mothers around the globe.
Imagine putting on beautiful yet comfortable lingerie that has a motivational quote written inside of it, and it's made out of Peruvian Pima cotton, and it was manufactured by strong, loving women, many who are displaced mothers in need - well it's possible.
Whether you believe in the good will of men or the spirit of Christmas (regardless of race or religion), there are real-life, modern-day Ebenezer Scrooges all around us - and in New York City, they are in abundance.
Some make 15 shillings and some make millions of shillings, but the bottom line is - you can't buy true happiness, even if you try.
Just in case you find yourself exploring the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and you want to post a cool picture of a tropical bird on Instagram or Facebook, or take a safari-like selfie, Tweet about how awesome you are on your journey, or just simply check your email - chances are, you will be able to, according to Google.
Miami Beach, Fla. is known for its nightlife, good food and tanned and toned beach-goers, but it's taking on another dimension on an artistic level. During a time when "interest has never been higher" for Latin American art, the vibrant, coastal city is embracing the Latin movement by opening its latest museum, the Pérez Art Museum Miami on Dec. 4.
"Fast & Furious" actor Paul Walker had the looks, the charm and the acting chops, but he also had a big heart - which led him to help others in need around the globe, including Chileans devastated by "a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck the area, triggering a tsunami and ravaging the country."
On Sunday, while many Americans were commuting back from their Thanksgiving weekend, lugging baggage and leftovers from Grandma, many might have been too busy to take a moment and reflect on World AIDS Day, which is observed every year on Dec. 1.
Nowadays, musicians and DJs aren't sticking to tradition when it comes to producing music, but that doesn't mean Latino traditional rhythms and sounds can't be infused into modern-day electronic dance music (EDM).
In Mexico's legendary Chapultepec Park, more than 3,000 amateur models joined forces with budding local designers keen to draw global attention to their work with a world record, according to Reuters.
Brazilian-American actress and Paul Walker's "Fast and Furious" co-star Jordana Brewster is devastated to hear the news of her onscreen love interest's sudden death after a Porsche Carrera GT he was riding in crashed into a pole in Valencia, Calif. on Saturday.
Stand-up comedy isn't easy, but many Latino comedians make it look that way. So what's their secret? Some are born with the natural ability to make people laugh and some are literally born into their material - being their culture and family traditions.
When Puerto Rican Reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee isn't making music, running a record label or launching a new product, he's an avid gamer behind the scenes.
Known for hits, like "Gasolina," the multifaceted star, whose been named as "one of most influential Hispanics in the world" by both CNN and Time Magazine, is releasing a new video game called Trylogy.
A lot can happen in a minute - and according to the "Green Google alternative," Ecosia, the world can actually breathe a little easier. With a click of a mouse, a tree is planted every 60 seconds - thanks to the German search engine.
The Latin Post recently spoke to Ecosia Founder Christian Kroll in Berlin, Germany to further discuss the impact this eco-friendly technology as well as how he came to discover the ecological power of a green search engine.
Thanksgiving, otherwise known as "El Dia de las Gracias" or "Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias" in Spanish, is not only a time to show off your culinary skills and be surrounded by with the ones you love, but for many Latinos in the U.S., it's a time to be thankful for many of life's blessings.
Oscar-nominated actor/director Edward James Olmos has been wowing audiences for decades on both the big screen and small screen, breaking barriers and paving the way for other Latino actors.
The United Farm Workers, founded in 1962 by Mexican-American civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, takes its UFW Black Eagle logo very seriously for it's a symbol of Latinos' strength and integrity, not meant to be exploited by major fashion designers, like Ralph Lauren.
If you don't already know what a turducken is, then you are in for a real carnivorous treat just in time for Thanksgiving. And if you're Latino, you may be surprised to hear of it's possible origin.
Many know him as Fez, the hilarious foreign exchange student on "That '70s Show," , but the ALMA award-winning actor/writer/producer is actually a busy bee behind the scenes and is quite business savvy.
