Quarter of Tijuana, Juarez's Sex Workers Forced Into Sex Work as Minors

Young girls, not just women, are forced into prostitution in Tijuana and Juarez.

Hispanic Infants More Likely to Be Born Into Poverty

"Do Hispanic infants start life's race behind the starting line, poor and disadvantaged?" questioned a new report from the University of New Hampshire's Carsey School of Public Policy.

Best Cities for Latinos: Baltimore Appeals to Latinos with Job Opportunities & Attractions

Baltimore, "The City That Reads" and the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner, is home to America's first Catholic cathedral, countless attractions and a developing Hispanic/Latino market.

Irma Martinez, Entrepreneur and Celebrity Stylist to Shakira and Pitbull, Says 'Be Yourself'

Shakira, Pitbull, Sofía Vergara, Gloria Estefan and numerous other U.S. Latino and Latin American celebrities rely on the expertise of Irma Martinez, founder and creative director of Trendy Inc., who's made it her life's work to dress and style the biggest names in the business. She's also worked with "big brands" needing a little education how to appeal to Latin audiences.

'Second Cancers' Threaten Health, Lives of Cancer Survivors

The rate of "second cancers" have been on the upswing for the past few decades, increasingly affecting the health and lives of cancer survivors, according to a new report.

Latina Entrepreneurship: Hispanic Women Own Nearly 1.5 Million Businesses Nationwide

Women-owned business growth has been swelling for years. Non-white, multicultural women are the secret force behind overall progress and the introduction of more than $1.5 trillion in revenue to the nation's economy, according to a new report.

Hispanic Men Least Likely to Dial 911 Following a Stroke

During a stroke, the blood supply to a portion of the brain is interrupted, causing a severe reduction of oxygen, nutrients and glucose, resulting in the sudden death of brain cells. Already, two-thirds of U.S. sufferers of stroke fail to call emergency services when a stroke occurs, but Hispanics are far more resistant to dialing 911 for assistance, according to new research.

SABOR: Professor, Author & Chef Lourdes Castro Explores Zesty Flavors, Educates Hispanics on Healthy Eating Habits

Lourdes Castro, professor, author and chef, has a profound understanding of superb food and energetic flavor combinations, which embraces taste and health. Her comprehension of dishes, such as Smoked Paprika Crusted Shrimp, Avocado Tomatillo Mousse and Braised Chipotle Chicken, is heightened by an unyielding commitment to nutrition, freshness and zest.

Environment, Global Warming Increasingly Important to Hispanics: Report

The environment has increasingly become an important issue for Latino voters. In fact, it's apparently more important than passing comprehensive immigration reform, according to a new poll.

Wealth of Hispanics, Blacks Not Protected by Education: Report

Across all ethnic and racial groups, education is expected to unequivocally boost income and wealth, and "protect" against the pitfalls of economic and financial blows. However, the wealth of Hispanics and Blacks isn't protected by education.

SALUD: Back to School Means a Focus on Eye Health

Children's Eye Health and Safety Month comes but once a year, and August is an ideal time to focus attention on the importance of vision care and blindness prevention in order to protect the eyes and vision of American youth.

PALABRAS: Author Sergio Troncoso Shares Incredible Truths About the Border and Storytelling

Sergio Troncoso, author of "From This Wicked Patch of Dust" and "The Nature of Truth," was born to a legacy of storytellers, writers and educators, and he was obliged to follow suit and tell incredible truths and stories through writing --even if his grandfather warned him against it.

Moving Beyond 'One Size Fits All' Marketing Approach Could Attract Latino Millennials

The ever-popular "one size fits all" approach to marketing is likely the biggest mistake that marketers, brands and businesses can make, particularly when marketers are looking to win a fragment of Hispanics' spending power.

'Disconnected Youth' Rates Have Declined Since the Great Recession, Principally Among Hispanics

Disconnected youth - teenagers and young adults between ages of 16 and 24 without educational or occupational commitments - are present in the U.S., but the rate of youth disconnection has fallen since the Great Recession, particularly among Hispanic populations.

Report: Blacks and Hispanics Believe Racism is a Big Problem; Hispanics Less Aware of Confederate Flag Debate

Blacks and Hispanics believe racism is a big problem in society, according to a Pew report, which also shared that Hispanics are largely unaware of the Confederate flag debate.

Hispanic Millennials Still Live With Parents Despite Working More

Economic recovery has been on the horizon for some time now: full-time employment is up, unemployment is down, and wages have corrected following the recession to meet the needs of young adults in the labor market. Nonetheless, millennials continue to take up residency with their parents, according to a recent Pew report. This is particularly true for many young Hispanics, who are "unbanked" or "underbanked."

SABOR: 'Coqui the Chef' Creator Chef Tania Lopez Educates Kids About Healthy Snacks, Quality Foods

Wendy, the Nold, Jack Box, the Colonel and Ronald McDonald are prominent mascots that have long promoted unhealthy foods. However, Coqui the Chef, the pint-size Puerto Rican sensation, is an educational tool that helps children and families to learn better habits to lead healthier lives. Chef Tania Lopez, the designer of Coqui, created the health-conscious frog as a vital symbol to improve health through cooking and nutrition classes.

SALUD: Coca-Cola, Mars and Burger King Overspend on Spanish-Language TV Ads Geared Towards Hispanic Youth

Coca-Cola, Mars, Burger King, Wendy's, McDonalds and many other brands spend above average on Spanish-language TV ads to promote nutritionally poor products and to steer consumer trends, according to a new report. Consequently, their decisive spending has contributed to poor diets and disease in multicultural communities.

Cuban-American Poet Richard Blanco to Read Poem at Re-Opening of US Embassy in Havana

Cuban-American poet Richard Blanco, who has publicized he's "made in Cuba, assembled in Spain, imported to the USA," announced via Facebook on Wednesday that he will read a new poem at the re-opening of the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday.

Spanish-Speaking, Asian-American, Disabled Medi-Cal Enrollees Less Likely to Access Doctors

Medi-Cal enrollees who are Spanish-speakers, Asian-American, ill and the disabled are most likely to face difficulty when searching for a doctor who will accept them as a patient, according to a recently published study.

PALABRAS: Cuban Author Yoss Discusses 'A Planet for Rent,' the Joys of Writing, and Cuban Economics

José Miguel Sánchez Gómez, author of "Timshel" Historia de Gladiadores" and "Los Pecios y Los Naufragos" is well-known around the island of Cuba as Yoss, a notable champion of science fiction and a leader of rock and roll.

Best Cities for Latinos: St. Louis' Burgeoning, Skilled Latino Population is its Greatest Attraction

St. Louis, Missouri relies heavily on its manufacturing, trade transportation of goods and tourism industries, but more and more the metropolis has grown to rely on its burgeoning Latino population, which offers the city labor and entrepreneurial spirit.

Gun Violence and Its Impact on the Latino Community

Gun violence disproportionally marks the Hispanic community, particularly young Latinos who are more likely than non-Hispanic whites to die at the hand of strangers.

Hispanic Heavy Radio Users Are Influential, 'Possess Enormous Buying Power'

While upscale Hispanic millennials command wealth with their heavy internet and social media usage, the Hispanic 39-year-old heavy radio user is still quite influential.

Yelp's Diversity Report Reflects Improvement

Across Silicon Valley, diversity has been hailed as one of the tech industry's greatest problems. Facebook, for example, has publically acknowledged its struggles with gaining a diverse employee base. But diversity isn't quite the same challenge for one Bay Area-based tech company: Yelp.
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