Although the New York Police Department (NYPD) announced the disbanding of its controversial Muslim surveillance program last month, a growing number of Latino Muslims living in New York City remain concerned about being watched and harassed by authorities.
Memorial Day weekend has arrived again, and although we know the holiday brings us plenty of pleasure as we watch movies, eat barbeque and enjoy the warmer weather, we also want to remember to pay respect to the men and women who have lost their lives in service to our country, and salute the ones who continue to serve.
What does Memorial Day mean to Latinos serving in the U.S.?
"It's an honor to be back in New York. It's my third time coming to Fleet Week. It's always great time to interact with New Yorkers," "It is truly an honor to be given the opportunity to serve. There is no greater feeling to be in a position to help others and to show that you can make it anywhere," Waldamar Sefaro of Puerto Rico, who is serving in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Norfolk, Virginia told Latin Post.
:Game of Thrones" is taking a break this week for memorial weekend, but while some fans are waiting in anticipation for next week's episode, others are looking even further ahead. All the way to season five, that is.
This year's FIFA World Cup promises to be a must watch for soccer fans across the world. Although team USA is not perceived as a dominating force, this team should be fun to watch. The final 23 player roster has been announced for team USA to play in Brazil. There were some questionable decisions, the most controversial of course being the fact that Landon Donovan was not included.
In the wake of controversial segments aired Monday on MSNBC's program "Way Too Early," Hispanic media advocates and watchdogs are outraged, and the network has been forced to issue an apology.
Joe Biden may have arrived late to his scheduled commencement speech at Miami Dade College, but for many of the graduates listening, his message was right on time.
A new Department of Health and Human Services report indicates that a lower number of Latinos than expected are seeking medical coverage through Obamacare. Out of all the people who reported their race after selecting plans on the federal exchange, only 10.7 percent were Latino. In contrast, 63 percent of new signups were white, 16.7 percent were black, and 7.9 percent were Asian.
The racially-charged comments about African-Americans allegedly made by NBA owner Donald Sterling have offended minority groups across the spectrum, but the controversy has also brought his past legal housing issues with Latinos in the L.A. area back to light.
