Hispanic & Latino News

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Partners of the Americas’ A Ganar Wins Prestigious Beyond Sport Award

Partners of the Americas’ A Ganar program was announced as the winner of Beyond Sport’s Barclays Sport for Employability Award at a star-studded ceremony late this month. This is A Ganar’s first time winning a Beyond Sport award and third year making the shortlist in at least one... - October 30, 2015 - Partners of the Americas

Chicago’s MainStream Media Ent., Inc. Engages Mary Chuy Avalos as Director of Creative Relations

Chicago’s MainStream Media Ent., Inc. Engages Mary Chuy Avalos as Director of Creative Relations

The comprehensive global production company MainStream Media Ent., Inc. has named Mary Chuy Avalos for the position of Director of Creative Relations. “As our new Director of Creative Relations, Mary Chuy supports our sponsorship initiative for our film & television properties,”... - October 30, 2015 - Mary Chuy

Princess Nadia is Back: Talented Books Launches Its 2nd Princess Nadia Adventure

Princess Nadia is Back: Talented Books Launches Its 2nd Princess Nadia Adventure

Princess Nadia continues her adventure on the high seas by searching for the treasure of Captain James Joker Jib. One surprise leads to another as Princess Nadia and her team learns the real truth of the missing treasure. - October 28, 2015 - Talented Books

Red Carpet Event Will Unite Hispanic Celebrities Who Support Ya Basta – a Non-Profit Created to Bring Awareness to Abuse Against Women in Latin Communities

Red Carpet Event Will Unite Hispanic Celebrities Who Support Ya Basta – a Non-Profit Created to Bring Awareness to Abuse Against Women in Latin Communities

History was made by a group of Hispanic celebrities who came together for Ya Basta, a nonprofit organization founded by TV & Radio personality and host Jenny Patrizia, to film the first ever PSA on abuse against women in the Latin community. - October 13, 2015 - Ya Basta

Stan Lee's Comikaze: Come Meet the First Latina Supernatural Slasher and the Sexiest, Crystal Santos and the Cast of The Boom Boom Girls of Wrestling: MWP Presentation

Stan Lee's Comikaze: Come Meet the First Latina Supernatural Slasher and the Sexiest, Crystal Santos and the Cast of The Boom Boom Girls of Wrestling: MWP Presentation

The hottest and sexiest woman to play a supernatural slasher named Lisa Turner, Crystal Santos, in The Boom Boom Girls of Wrestling will be at Stan Lee's Comikaze on October 30th in the Screening Room 411 at 3:30pm and the Cast of The Boom Boom Girls of Wrestling will be participating in a Q&A panel and signings immediately following the screening. - October 12, 2015 - MWP Entertainment

Taco Bueno Takes Flavor Up a Hatch

Taco Bueno Takes Flavor Up a Hatch

Taco Bueno Offers Hatch Chile Chicken Quesadillas and Tacos for a Limited Time. - October 06, 2015 - Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P.

New Bilingual Book, "Get to Know Your Parks/Conozca sus Parques," Encourages Kids to Visit National Parks

Eastern National is pleased to announce the release of a new publication, "Get to Know Your Parks/ Conozca sus Parques." Written in English and Spanish, the book encourages young people to visit and learn about America’s national parks. Beautifully illustrated with images from a... - September 27, 2015 - Eastern National

Dee & Co Group Presents the New Health & Wellness Guru

Dee & Co Group Presents the New Health & Wellness Guru

Dee & Co Group presents a new doctor in Town. Introducing Dr. Rigoberto aka Dr Rigo, the new Health & Wellness Guru that is taking the health industry by storm. For over 25 years, Dr. Rigo has been actively involved in the Hispanic community, specifically through his nutritional... - September 26, 2015 - Dee & Co. Group

Diana Rodriguez-Zaba Graduates from Crain’s Leadership Academy’s Inaugural Class

Diana Rodriguez-Zaba Graduates from Crain’s Leadership Academy’s Inaugural Class

When Diana Rodriguez-Zaba began her business, ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba 5 years ago in an office the size of a closet, she had big dreams. This ambitious Chicago native is one of the largest franchise owners in Illinois a recent graduate of this fall’s inaugural class of Crain’s Leadership Academy, a division of Crain’s Chicago Business along with 43 other senior leaders. - September 25, 2015 - ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba

Teen Success Inc. Celebrates the Accomplishments of Central Valley Teen Moms

Teen Success Inc. Celebrates the Accomplishments of Central Valley Teen Moms

Teen mothers share their stories and their successes with supporters and members of the Fresno community during the Open House at Fresno Barrios Unidos on Wednesday, September 30th. - September 25, 2015 - Teen Success

Arizona Family Florist Supports Hispanic Women's Corporation's 2015 Scholarship Benefit Luncheon

Arizona Family Florist Supports Hispanic Women's Corporation's 2015 Scholarship Benefit Luncheon

Arizona Family Florist is proud to provide 150 table centerpieces for HWC's Scholarship Luncheon, benefiting young Arizonan Latinos as they strive to achieve higher education and socioeconomic success. The luncheon takes place Friday September 25 at the Phoenix Convention Center. - September 23, 2015 - Arizona Family Florist

Mexico’s War on Drugs Exposed Through Art

Mexico’s War on Drugs Exposed Through Art

Renowned Mexican artist Luz María Sánchez opens "detritus" in Houston, Texas examining Mexico's War on Drugs today at She Works Gallery. Sanchez is making an impact on Texas, recently being named the "Climate Change Art Commission" from Land Heritage Institue and a the exhibition of her epic piece on immigration entitled "diaspora" in San Antonio. - September 19, 2015 - AtravesARTE

HBO's True Detective Introduces the Controversial Character, Tony Chessani, Played by Vinicius Machado 7/5

HBO's True Detective Introduces the Controversial Character, Tony Chessani, Played by Vinicius Machado 7/5

Tune-in alert: Vinicius Machado plays another controversial character, Tony Chessani, in HBO's hit series True Detective. - July 03, 2015 - Vinicius Machado

Teen Mothers Defying the Odds

Teen Mothers Defying the Odds

Seven teen mothers received college scholarships at an event held in Menlo Park earlier this spring. The keynote address was delivered by Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge and former teen mom Teresa Guerrero-Daley. Judge Guerrero-Daley shared her own remarkable story from teen mom and high school dropout to being the first Latina elected to the Santa Clara County Superior Court. - June 18, 2015 - Teen Success

Violeta Galagarza, Bessie Award Winning Choreographer of the KR3TS Dance Academy Announces a Call-to-Action Dance for Peace NYC Event

Violeta Galagarza, Bessie Award Winning Choreographer of the KR3TS Dance Academy Announces a Call-to-Action Dance for Peace NYC Event

A call for peaceful action has taken place in Spanish Harlem. Violeta Galagarza, Creative Director for KR3TS will present a call for peace dance performance to encourage progressive discussion and interaction between the city and its communities. - June 01, 2015 - KR3TS

Columbia University Debuts Radical Play "United States of Banana"

Columbia University Debuts Radical Play "United States of Banana"

"Banks are the temples of America. This is a holy war. Our economy is our religion." -Giannina Braschi, United States of Banana - May 29, 2015 - Columbia Stages

Madrinas© Welcomes New President, Miriam Muléy

Madrinas© would like to welcome Miriam Muléy, Author, CEO and Founder of The 85% Niche, to the role of President of Madrinas, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization whose vision is to support the leadership development and career advancement of Latinas in corporate. This change is... - May 29, 2015 - Madrinas, LLC

Sultry International Artist, Nanci Guerrero, Releases Her Latest Hit in Both US & Latin Markets

Sultry International Artist, Nanci Guerrero, Releases Her Latest Hit in Both US & Latin Markets

Sultry International singer Nanci Guerrero has released her latest single, "No Te Voy a Perder" (I will not lose you). It has become the latest hit sensation for this sexy artist in both the South American and US markets. - May 01, 2015 - Nanci Guerrero

Aida Cosmetics Introduces International Re-Launch of Confidence and Glamour Campaign

Aida Cosmetics, known for their amazing colors and enhancing make-up, is proud to unveil the international re-launch of their Confidence and Glamour campaign. Aida Cosmetics introduced the Confidence and Glamour campaign, featuring Chenese Lewis, with the purpose of celebrating plus size beauty in... - April 29, 2015 - Aida Cosmetics

Danny Trejo’s New Film BOOST Set to Premiere at The 15th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival

Danny Trejo’s New Film BOOST Set to Premiere at The 15th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival

On Friday, April 24, 2015, BOOST (GF Pictures) will make its first public screening at The 15th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival opening night at The Regal Cinemas L.A LIVE (1000 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015). Written and directed by Nathan Gabaeff, starring Grazi DiPaolo, Justin Dray,... - April 17, 2015 - BOOST

Cuba and the United States Shake Hands in Yalil Guerra’s New Album

Cuba and the United States Shake Hands in Yalil Guerra’s New Album

With his Complete Works for String Orchestra, the young composer Yalil Guerra launches his fifth album into the classical music market. On this occasion, he presents the Ensamble Solistas de la Habana and its founder/director, Ivan Valiente. Cuba has always been a source of inspiration for Guerra,... - April 14, 2015 - RYCY Productions Inc.

Hispanic Celebrities Unite to Support Ya Basta – a Non-Profit Created to Bring Awareness to Abuse Against Women in Latin Communities

Hispanic Celebrities Unite to Support Ya Basta – a Non-Profit Created to Bring Awareness to Abuse Against Women in Latin Communities

History was made by a group of Hispanic celebrities who came together for Ya Basta, a nonprofit organization founded by TV & Radio personality and host Jenny Patrizia, to film the first ever PSA on abuse against women in the Latin community. The nonprofit organization was created to bring awareness to domestic abuse against Hispanic women. The PSA was organized to send a clear message that this type of abuse is not acceptable and to empower Hispanic women in abusive situations to seek help. - March 23, 2015 - Ya Basta

Popurri Tv Announced Today the World's First NanoFilms Contest

World's First Contest for NanoFilms. - March 22, 2015 - x27film

MCB Network Corp Joins Forces with Mako Communications, LLC to Expand Network to 36 Additional Markets Nationwide via 19 OTA  Affiliate Stations

MCB Network Corp Joins Forces with Mako Communications, LLC to Expand Network to 36 Additional Markets Nationwide via 19 OTA Affiliate Stations

MCB Network Corp announced today that it has entered into a television affiliation agreement with Mako Communications, LLC under which MCB’s over-the-air (OTA) reach will increase to nearly 59 million people in 36 markets across the U. S. Building on its solid foundation of the OTA market... - March 16, 2015 - MCB Network Corp.

Robert Renteria, Corporate Kid Form Collaborative Partnership

Robert Renteria, Corporate Kid Form Collaborative Partnership

Experts join forces to create strategic advocacy. - March 12, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!

Boxer Jonathan "El Conquistador Cepeda" Continues to Conquer in Convincing Style

Boxer Jonathan "El Conquistador Cepeda" Continues to Conquer in Convincing Style

Cepeda destroys Hammond! - February 27, 2015 - Kran Sports & Entertainment Management

New Obama Immigration Law and Court Injunction Seminar for Immigrants and Families by Attorney Zulu Ali

Attorney Zulu Ali is conducting a free informational seminar on the Obama Executive Action and the impact of the recent federal court decision. - February 23, 2015 - Law Office of Zulu Ali

The Golden Chalice of Hunahpu by William Vlach is Praised in a New Review by the Historical Novel Society

The Golden Chalice of Hunahpu by William Vlach is Praised in a New Review by the Historical Novel Society

The Historical Novel Society, in a recent review, has praised the literary historical novel The Golden Chalice of Hunahpú: A Novel of the Spanish Attack on the Maya (Full Court Press, 2014). The reviewer, Charlotte Kirsch, states, "The Spanish conquest of the Mayan civilization in the... - February 12, 2015 - William Vlach

Jonathan "El Conquistador" Cepeda's 2nd Bout in 2015 Scheduled

Jonathan "El Conquistador" Cepeda's 2nd Bout in 2015 Scheduled

Jonathan “El Conquistador” Cepeda’s second bout in 2015 is all set. Middleweight Jonathan Cepeda looks to continue his winning streak and take another step closer towards a championship bout. Jonathan will be fighting Lattekwei Hammond, 21(14) - 8(6) - 0 in a 10 round... - February 11, 2015 - Kran Sports & Entertainment Management

Boxer Jonathan Cepeda Improves to 16-1

Boxer Jonathan Cepeda Improves to 16-1

Jonathan "El Conquistador" Cepeda now has an 88% knockout record as he wins yet again and improves to 16-1. - January 31, 2015 - Kran Sports & Entertainment Management

Hopkins Commercial Real Estate Announces Louie Tijierna as New Leasing/Marketing Manager

Hopkins Commercial Real Estate Announces Louie Tijierna as New Leasing/Marketing Manager

Hopkins Commercial Real Estate, a Dallas-based full-service commercial real estate company, is pleased to announce the hire of Louie Tijerina to the position of Leasing/Marketing manager. As Leasing/Marketing Manager, Tijerina focuses on the company’s leasing and sales. He is responsible for... - January 22, 2015 - Hopkins Commercial

INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015 ANNOUNCES WINNER - Powered by LaMusica

INCA KOLA brand a trademark of The Coca Cola Company announced Melissa Mercado, the winner of the INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015. Melissa Mercado, a Bronx, NY Native and INCA KOLA Corporate Executives will be joining the celebration together at the INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015 Concert which will provide great entertainment to Latin Urban music fans and the opportunity to sample INCA KOLA at the CALIBASH 2015 Festival. - January 18, 2015 - Continental Food and Beverage Inc.

Author Tackles the I-601A Immigration Waiver Topic

“Visiting Juarez to handle an I-601A immigration waiver is a stressful process. We watched numerous people turned away due to not having necessary documents.I decided to write a book that provided valuable information for those involved in the I-601A immigration waiver process,” author Diana Loera stated. - January 05, 2015 - Loera Publishing LLC

Attorney Zulu Ali Files Grievance with D.H.S. Office for Civil Rights Alleging Unlawful Deportations by Immigration Officials

A California immigration attorney files grievance and alleges that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) removal procedures has resulted in systematically removing immigrants in deportations proceedings with judicial stays. Removing an immigrant with a judicial stay of removal is a violation... - December 29, 2014 - Law Office of Zulu Ali

College Track Announces Commitment to Expand College Access and Completion at White House Event

College Track CEO, Elissa Salas and Senior Advisor, David Silver joined President Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Biden along with hundreds of college presidents and other leaders in higher education at the second White House College Opportunity Day of Action. Organizations announced over... - December 09, 2014 - College Track

The Violent Birth of the Americas is Told in a New Historical Novel, The Golden Chalice of Hunahpú, by William Vlach

The Violent Birth of the Americas is Told in a New Historical Novel, The Golden Chalice of Hunahpú, by William Vlach

The Golden Chalice of Hunahpú: A Novel of the Spanish Attack on the Maya Full Court Press, 2014 - November 11, 2014 - William Vlach

elements® Fitness Opens First Las Vegas Facility

elements® Fitness Opens First Las Vegas Facility

Miami Beach based elements® fitness has opened it's most recent outpost in Las Vegas, Nevada. The popular fitness and lifestyle brand, designed for women, plans to deliver a mix of fitness, spa, and lifestyle services to service a growing demand for expanded niche fitness offerings in the market. - October 10, 2014 - elements®

BalanceDiet Announces the BalanceDiet Institute in Miami

BalanceDiet Announces the BalanceDiet Institute in Miami

The BalanceDiet Company has announced the establishment of the BalanceDiet institute in Key Biscayne, a multi-disciplinary lifestyle and research facility, serving as a research and training center for its fast-growing nutrition and weight loss brand. - October 06, 2014 - elements®

Cáserez Reveals Its Spring/Summer 2015 Collection, "To Pablo;" a Mix of Art and Science

Cáserez Reveals Its Spring/Summer 2015 Collection, "To Pablo;" a Mix of Art and Science

Made-to-order, one-of-a-kind designs are produced with the latest technology available to the fashion industry. - September 29, 2014 - Caserez

Latino Business Ownership Can Actually Lead in the Redirection of This Uncertain Economy

Latino Business Ownership Can Actually Lead in the Redirection of This Uncertain Economy

Latino Business Ownership Can Actually Lead in the Redirection of this Uncertain Economy - In The Leadership Shift: The Strategic Positioning of Latino Business Leaders book event Dr. Nilda Perez will discuss how the shift is repositioning Latino business owners in the forefront of change. She details the importance of understanding trends can have an impact on today's Latino business leader. - September 17, 2014 - Foresight Strategies Group

Global4PL Announces Major Global Supply Chain Agreement with Meru Networks

Global4PL Announces Major Global Supply Chain Agreement with Meru Networks

Global4PL Supply Chain Services, an industry leading supply chain consulting and transportation management company, announced that Meru Networks® (NASDAQ:MERU), a leader in intelligent Wi-Fi networking, has selected Global4PL to provide supply chain, importer/exporter of record, RMA depot and... - September 05, 2014 - Global4PL

Voto Latino Statement on Police Shooting of Michael Brown

Voto Latino Statement on Police Shooting of Michael Brown

This tragedy reminds us of the need for our communities to make their voices heard. - August 22, 2014 - Voto Latino

Drug-Free South Says, “Say No to Drugs”

The Drug-Free South community organization will reach out to the Hispanic Community at the upcoming El Protector Festival. - August 21, 2014 - Drug Free South

English for Everyone Now

English for Everyone Now

Practice English online from your desk. Affordable, small classes to help people master English skills they need for a better life. - August 14, 2014 - ESL Helpers

Robert Renteria, Chicago Community, Counter Violence with a Walk for Peace

Robert Renteria, Chicago Community, Counter Violence with a Walk for Peace

Women's Federation for World Peace, Crime Stoppers, Rainbow Push Coalition, NAACP, Cease Fire, Rotary of Chicago, PTA of Illinois, Chicago Public Schools among groups participating. - August 08, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!

Tally Fiesta 2014 / Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Tally Fiesta's mission is to first, educate North Florida over the Hispanic/Latino culture that exists by bringing everyone together & to celebrate the best way we know how “fiesta-style” with live music, dancers, commerce & food. Second, generate funds to provide the Hispanic community with scholarships/monetary support. Tally Fiesta hopes you can be a part of the celebration at this year’s event. - August 08, 2014 - Tally Fiesta, Inc

Financial Resiliency Foundation & Si Puedes Launch Bilingual Lifeonaire Financial Literacy Summer Camp for Students

Financial Resiliency Foundation & Si Puedes Launch Bilingual Lifeonaire Financial Literacy Summer Camp for Students

Students from the Si Puedes Program are learning how to manage their money and increase their financial capability through an innovative weeklong Lifeonaire financial literacy summer camp held at the Madison Public Library at 222 Park Street. Throughout the weeklong Lifeonaire financial literacy... - July 30, 2014 - Financial Resiliency Foundation

"Underwater Dreams" and Voto Latino Team Up to Promote the VL Innovators Challenge in Collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation, MSNBC and AMC Theaters

The Competition Re-Grants up to $500,000 for Community Tech Projects. - July 24, 2014 - Voto Latino

Chicago Will be a Stop for a First Class Cuban Orchestra

Chicago Will be a Stop for a First Class Cuban Orchestra

Alexander Abreu and Havana D' Primera Show in Chicago Announced! August 8th at Logan Square Auditorium; Tickets on Sale Today! Caramelo Entertainment presents Caramelo Timba Party with Cuba's most popular band. - July 23, 2014 - Caramelo Entertainment

Lucky Dog Hot Sauce Launches Kickstarter Campaign

Lucky Dog Hot Sauce Launches Kickstarter Campaign

Self-funded start-up Lucky Dog Hot Sauce releases their new Día del Perro sauce exclusively through Kickstarter! - June 17, 2014 - Lucky Dog Hot Sauce

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