Hispanic & Latino News
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TLC Associates Bringing Over 300 Jobs to Santo Domingo Contact Center Firm Known Best for Amazing Work Culture
TLC Associates is a high-touch, third party contact center service provider, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The company supports many of the USA’s leading brands across many verticals and currently operates from two partner locations in the Dominican Republic. The newest site is conveniently located at Tiradentes Avenue Plaza near 27 de Febrero Avenue in the Capital city, Santo Domingo. - December 16, 2020 - TLC Associates
Florida Vocalist, Lisette Diaz, Launches Her First Book with a Fun Virtual Party
Puerto Rican vocalist, Lisette Diaz, launches her first book, "La Vieja Ramonita," a bilingual tell of Ramonita, an elderly woman with Alzheimer's disease whose spirit is lifted with the help of a special friend. - December 12, 2020 - El Club de las Diosas
Center for Adoption Support and Education Awarded $50,000 Grant from Greater Washington Community Foundation to Serve Foster Children in Northern Virginia
The Greater Washington Community Foundation (The Community Foundation) has awarded the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) a grant in the amount of $50,000 through the Fund for Children, Youth and Families to provide therapy sessions to 33 children in foster care in eight target jurisdictions in Northern Virginia; the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park and Leesburg. - December 10, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Verimos and Well Beyond Care Team Up to Offer Caregivers Benefits
Offering health and wellness benefits the 8.1 million underserved caregivers. - December 09, 2020 - Verimos
Dalia Otero Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Dalia Otero of Brooklyn, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of hair care. About Dalia Otero Dalia Otero is the owner of Afro Latina Cosmetics... - December 02, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
SI&A Confirms Alarming Trends in Distance Learning; Early Data on Chronic Absenteeism
The California Department of Education (CDE) reaches out to School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A) for an early analysis on chronic absenteeism. With over 10 years' experience in K-12 attendance management, SI&A is a leading provider of data trends and data analytics. SI&A's early data reveals attendance taking practices must be modified. - November 19, 2020 - School Innovations & Achievement
Financial Connection to Breast Cancer - All Women Financial Firm, Urban Wealth Management Assists Women
Researchers have connected the term "financial toxicity" to breast cancer. And while the energy of the woman diagnosed with breast cancer should be on healing and taking care of herself; life can spiral out of control and money is the root cause. Urban Wealth Management, an All Woman Financial Firm in Los Angeles is assisting women in getting their financial life in gear and focus on healing and living the life they desire and deserve. - October 30, 2020 - Urban Wealth Management
Vascular Care Leaders Applaud Rep. Ruben Gallego for Co-Sponsoring Bill to Address Health Inequities in Peripheral Artery Disease
The Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act aims to prevent amputations by expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for PAD and establishing a PAD education program. - October 28, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
Vascular Care Leaders Applaud Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. for Introducing Bill to Address Health Inequities in Peripheral Artery Disease
The Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act aims to prevent amputations by expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for PAD and establishing a PAD education program. - October 27, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
Antis Roofing Receives 2020 Leadership Award from Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Although not Hispanic-owned, the company is recognized for its commitment to Hispanic advancement and community involvement. Nearly 90% of the employees are of Hispanic descent. - October 26, 2020 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing
New Self-Help Book Outlines a Fail-Proof Study Plan
"How To Beat A Rigged School System: 13 Steps to 100%," is a new book by author Nicolette Piaubert that lays out clear cut steps any student in any grade level can apply to do better in school. - October 23, 2020 - Gab-Nic Excelsior Nursing Tutoring Center
"Murder in the Woods" is Back in Theaters by Popular Demand to Celebrate the Halloween Season
Richard Roeper from the Chicago Sun-Times calls it “Darkly Funny”; Humberto Guida from LATV “A non-stop thrill ride that doesn’t let up” and Jim Hemphill from Filmmaker Magazine says “...a smart, funny and very effective horror movie that recalls classics of the genre but has a voice and style all its own.” - October 23, 2020 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC
Artist Tumbleweed Announces New Controversial Music Video, Targeting Trump and His Gang
In association with dustblownrecords, Versace L.A. presents the song “Somebody Anybody,” a compelling anthem by artist Tumbleweed, which has evolved into a beautiful and thought-provoking music video that makes a statement by spotlighting America’s current turbulent times. The... - October 21, 2020 - Versace L.A.
Latina Business Owner Sidelined by Pandemic Receives Nationwide Recognition for Farmworker Caravans
Darlene Tenes, founder of CasaQ by Darlene, is being recognized by AARP®, Brawny® Paper Towels, Modern Latina and Latina Coalition for the inspiring work she has done in her community to benefit the country’s most essential workers. - October 17, 2020 - CasaQ
Young Professionals Network (YPN) of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) to Host Próximo Nivel Young Professional Conference Virtually
The conference provides professional development best practices that are culturally relevant while giving local companies the opportunity to recruit and connect with Latino talent. - October 17, 2020 - Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Technology Coast Partners Announces Partnership to Bring the Procore Platform to the Latin American Markets Through Their Joint Initiative: TCP for Construction
Technology Coast Partners (TCP) announced today a partnership with Procore, a leading provider of construction management software. Under the TCP for Construction division, the partnership will bring the Procore platform into Latin American markets for mid and large construction companies... - October 15, 2020 - Technology Coast Partners
CloudWave and Neptuno Partner to Deliver Cloud Services to Hospitals Utilizing the MEDITECH EMR/EHR in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
CloudWave offers fully managed, HIPAA-compliant hosting of the MEDITECH Electronic Health Record and a wide range of other healthcare applications with the newly expanded OpSus Healthcare Cloud. - October 14, 2020 - CloudWave
Mountain View Advisors to Develop Digital Affordable Housing Underwriting Product to Expand Racial Equity in the Housing Market
Mountain View Advisors, LLC, a progressive “finnovation” consultancy in partnership with the Center for NYC Neighborhoods and Aegis, LLC, will develop a digital affordable housing underwriting platform to improve racial equity and expand home ownership with a grant received from the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge sponsored by Enterprise Community Partners & Wells Fargo. - September 29, 2020 - Mountain View Advisors, LLC
Mexican Filmmaker, DACA/DREAMER, LGBTQ Gets Golden Globe Buzz
Announcement of film Your Iron Lady by Jorge Xolalpa Jr. Golden Globe consideration. - September 19, 2020 - Jorge Xolalpa Jr.
Concert Season is Back - and Dominican Superstar DaniLeigh is Breaking Boundaries Through MADDCity.Live
Social media sensation DaniLeigh is teaming up with live-stream service MADDCity.Live to take virtual concert experiences to new heights. - September 14, 2020 - MADDCity.Live
State of the Underdog Report Shows Upside for Investors but the Gap is Widening for Underestimated Entrepreneurs to Access Capital
The 2nd Annual State of the Underdog Report 2020 shows there is tremendous potential upside for investors if the barriers faced by underestimated entrepreneurs can be overcome. Underdogs include women, Blacks, Browns, Latinx, LGBTQ, older, differently-abled, non-Ivy League graduates and all others who have been conditioned to believe that entrepreneurial success is not possible for people like them. Promise Phelon, an underdog, highlights the upside for investors and opportunity for founders. - September 10, 2020 - The Growth Warrior
Highly Acclaimed Teen Entertainer JAC Carrera to Host a Young Performer Awards Ceremony in New York City
Escape 2 Productions and highly acclaimed teen entertainer, Jose Carrera (JAC) from Brooklyn, NY, have partner to create New York City’s first ever show showcasing young performers. With an amazing Advisory Board team, Joshua Packard, Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick, Jackie Almonte, Willie Pena, Anthony Notarile, Diante Jenkins, Joseph Guevara, Albania Matos, Julie Probst, Patrick M. Valley, Marlene Rhein and Jessica Adams, will be hosting and picking this years winners. - July 25, 2020 - Escape 2 Productions
New Book, "Bombshell in the Barrio" Reveals How Educators Defeated the FBI, DOJ, the Texas Education Agency, and El Paso's Oligarcy
This new book by Parrhesia Press examines the experience of five El Paso educators who refused to admit to crimes they didn't commit. It documents the terrorist tactics they endured from the FBI, DOJ, corrupt politicians, and a media that refused to question the authorities' side of the story, even as the case unraveled. Finally, it corrects the official narrative and demonstrates how their miraculous victory ultimately exposes the facts behind the fiction. - July 06, 2020 - Parrhesia Press
Amilcar Releases "At the Lounge" with a Unique Fresh Lounge Style
Franco-Venezuelan artist Amilcar releases the digital album, "At the Lounge" after a long hiatus from the music scene with an interesting fresh lounge style. Smoothly influenced by Bossa Nova, Electronica and 60’s grooves, this lounge album takes the listener to a fascinating trip of seductive sounds and lush rhythms. - July 02, 2020 - Amilcar
Sanguine Pro Esports Teams Earn Number One World Spot in Hi-Rez Studio Major Esports Titles, SMITE & Paladins
Sanguine Esports, a professional competitive gaming brand, has just finished 1st place in the spring split of the 2020 season in top Hi-Rez Studios Titles, SMITE & Paladins. Additionally, the Sanguine Paladins team was invited to the Paladins Summer Playoffs to compete against opposing teams from North America, Europe, & Brazil. Through adversity, the group of players won the grand finals of the tournament thus earning the title, best Paladins team in the world. - July 01, 2020 - Sanguine Esports
Bestselling Author’s New Book Explaining How to End Racism Will be Free June 16-18
In his latest release, Stephen Hawley Martin puts a finger on what he believes to be the root causes of racism and what must be done to end the scourge, and it won’t cost readers anything to find out. The Kindle edition is free to download from Amazon, June 16-18. - June 15, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
eMudhra Adds Soft & Net Solutions to Their Growing Partner Network in the Americas
eMudhra, a global digital enabler and a premier provider of AI based Analytics and Cybersecurity solutions for education, banking, insurance, and manufacturing sectors in the Americas, has successful signed up Soft & Net Solutions - an authorized Certifying Authority in Peru - as a partner. - May 31, 2020 - eMudhra Inc.
Orchestra FUEGO to Release 5th Studio Album
Orchestra FUEGO to release it's 5th studio album under Daville Entertainment. - May 20, 2020 - Daville Entertainment, LLC
Trump Immigration Ban 2020: Will It Help to Fight COVID-19?
Alena Shautsova, New York City Immigration lawyer, comments on the newly ordered Immigration ban prohibiting entry of certain immigrants into the United States. - April 25, 2020 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Get CVRD! Mask Making Coalition Rises Up to Cover Essential Farm Workers
Several established LA-based clothing companies have joined forces to make masks with the mission of sustaining local employees and protecting essential farmworkers. The coalition, called CVRD (Covered) Mask, is working with the United Farm Workers to distribute the donated masks. CVRD Mask's reusable face coverings are made with sustainable bio-based fabrics to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills. - April 22, 2020 - CVRD Mask
Upcoming Album Release: "Flamenco Sin Fronteras" Flamenco Guitarist, Antonio Rey
Available on March 27, 2020. - March 09, 2020 - El Cerrito Records
J.C. Restoration, Inc. Ranks on Crain’s 2019 List of Chicago’s Biggest Minority-Owned Businesses
J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) has earned a spot on Crain’s 2019 list of Chicago’s biggest minority-owned businesses, ranking at number 20, based on 2018 revenue. Headquartered in Rolling Meadows, IL and a 100% Hispanic/Latino-owned company, J.C. Restoration employs over 100 people and... - March 05, 2020 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.
Inspire and Kia Pay Homage to Those Working Behind the Scenes
Inspire Agency (Kia Motors America’s Hispanic AOR) in partnership with Kia, is celebrating Latinos that give it everything outside the spotlight – this time, during Super Bowl LIV on Fox Deportes. The idea was rooted in the insight that while Latinos are vastly underrepresented in Hollywood, they are constantly giving it everything without the recognition as stunt people- just like Latinos. - February 14, 2020 - Inspire
Public Charge Receives Green Light from U.S. Supreme Court
NYC Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova provides comments on the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to lift the stay of implementation of the D.H.S. public charge rule. - January 29, 2020 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
TechLatino Hosts Emerging Latino Tech Leaders Summit Insights from Industry and Policymaker Leaders
TechLatino today convened industry, nonprofits policymakers and tech leaders as part of its 11th annual Emerging Tech Leadership Legislative Summit. TechLatino holds the Emerging Tech Leaders’ Summit series throughout various regions of the country to discuss the State of the Latino Vote,... - January 26, 2020 - TechLatino: Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association
LeonidesArts New York and ArtFront Galleries Newark Presents "To Be CONTINUED," a Solo Art Exhibition Featuring New Work by Multi-Media Painter Ricardo Osmondo Francis
Inspired by Classical art, multi-ethnic antiquity, and present day advertisement imagery Francis' vivid pictorial works present a torrent of imagery culled from every possible corner of the visual culture. His lush elaborately graphic surrealistic paintings and drawings often depict the social constructs of humanity and the complexity of existence through striking introspective, portraiture, still life, and abstract compositions. - January 11, 2020 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
"No More Meltdowns" Now Available in Spanish
Dr. Jed Baker offers parents and teachers strategies for preventing and managing meltdowns. - January 08, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Canidium Named Among the 50 Best Small/Mid-Size Companies for Diversity
Canidium was recognized by Comparably as one of the 50 Best Small/Mid-Size Companies for Diversity shortly after being named among one of Comparably’s Top small companies for compensation in 2019. Read more about how these go hand-in-hand. - December 19, 2019 - Canidium
CEQ Italia and QvExtra! International Join Forces to Raise the Quality and Awareness of Fine European Olive Oil
Most Americans already love extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for its flavor and versatility. But not all of them are aware of the range of flavors and quality that extra virgin olive oils can possess, based on how its produced and stored, the varietal of olives or where it originates. They may not... - December 05, 2019 - CEQ Italia
La Caja from Los Escultores del Aire
In La Caja, a whirlwind 60 minute piece, a group of doctors strive to find the cure of a mysterious ailment. Their patient, Martinez suffers from a rare psychic condition developed after a traumatic event at sea. His condition worsens as he becomes submerged in an imaginary inferno, blurring the boundaries between fact and fantasy. - December 03, 2019 - Teatro LATEA
Vidapoint Takes Personal Emergency Response Worldwide
Finally, a complete and comprehensive personal emergency service anywhere in the world. - December 01, 2019 - Global Wireless Health Limited
RE Marketing Corp Expands Internationally
Denver based RE Marketing Corp has expanded it's operations internationally. - November 21, 2019 - RE Marketing Corp
VOS Digital Media Group Announces Expansion Into Latin American Markets
Brazil Office - First in Wider Latin American Expansion for Digital Media Distribution - October 30, 2019 - Icaro Media Group
Art Camacho Becomes First Hispanic Filmmaker to Direct a Russian Language Film in Russia: "Wild League"
Hispanic Filmmaker Art Camacho becomes the first Latino to Direct a Russian Language film in Russia. - October 17, 2019 - Blue Hemisphere Pictures
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Acquires Rights to Internationally Acclaimed Feature Documentary, Dancers (Danzantes)
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) announced today that it has acquired North American distribution rights to the full length feature documentary and film festival favorite Dancers (Danzantes) from Spain’s Estrategias Para el Arte y la Cultura S.L. Dancers takes... - October 11, 2019 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Neighborhood Music School to Honor Music Trailblazer, Community Partner and Local Business Leader at Annual Gala on October 12
Boyle Heights-Based Nonprofit Organization Celebrates Individuals Commitment to Music Education and Beyond. - October 08, 2019 - Neighborhood Music School
Sound Royalties Hosts VIP Reception in Nashville for Legendary Producer Rudy Perez
Music Industry Leaders Gather to Celebrate Remarkable Career and Creative Spirit - October 04, 2019 - Sound Royalties
Sound Royalties Announces New Artist Relationships Launching Latin/Pop, Hip-Hop and Gospel Projects
Rap Artist/Producer D. Lynch, GRAMMY Nominees Brenda K. Starr and Ben Tankard Team Up with Entertainment Industry Finance Firm. - September 12, 2019 - Sound Royalties
Conch Shell Productions Announces the First Annual Conch Shell New Works Reading Series
3 new plays by 3 Caribbean-American writers. - September 12, 2019 - Conch Shell Productions
"Social Skills Picture Book" Now Available in Spanish
"The Social Skills Picture Book" is now available in Spanish from Future Horizons. A dynamic teaching tool for children with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, “The Social Skills Picture Book” offers pictures of the right and wrong ways to handle nearly 30 social skills,... - September 11, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.