Hispanic & Latino News
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Global4PL Receives Presidential Award for Export Service
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today presented Global4PL with the President’s “E” Award for Export Service, at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., May 21. - May 21, 2018 - Global4PL
Spectrum International 2018, the Best Paso Fino Horse-Show Returns to Miami Next Week
In less than a week one of the major events of the U.S., Paso Fino horse shows will be taking place at the Equestrian Center of the Tropical Park: Spectrum International 2018. A unique event filled with the energy and passion of our Paso Fino Horse enthusiasts! Where professional riders, breeders, and amateur horse owners meet to enjoy the brisk march and brio of more than 600 Paso Fino horses. In Miami from May 23rd to 27th at the Tropical Park - Equestrian Center. - May 16, 2018 - Florida Paso Fino Horse Association, Inc.
The Source OC Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a Cultural "Fiesta de Mayo" Event
• Special ballet folklorico performance by Las Estrellas of the Orange County School of the Arts • Children’s Museum of La Habra, celebrating their 40th Anniversary, to preview their upcoming exhibit “Lindo Mexico” • Rare handcrafts from various regions of Mexico will be showcased, presented by The Consulate of Mexico, Orange County • The event is free and open to all ages on 5/06/2018 (Sun) from 1-4PM - April 26, 2018 - The Source OC
IndieGo Publishing Announces the Release of "Joy Bliss This: A Teacher’s Journey," by William Quigley
“Joy Bliss This: A Teacher’s Journey,” by William Quigley, published by IndieGo Publishing, is the story of the people and events that have impacted the author’s journey as a teacher. He shares his story with soul-baring honesty, his failures as well as his joys and successes. In doing so, he hopes to provide a better understanding of kids, teaching, and education at a time when communities are struggling to define what makes these great - kids, and the ways we nurture and educate them. - April 17, 2018 - INDIEGO Publishing
ARC Business Solutions Partners with The Globe Hub to Launch First Ever Contracting and Procurement Incubator for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Atlanta’s newest co-working space is the home of several small businesses that has been awarded over $125 million in contracts to date. - April 16, 2018 - ARC Business Solutions
Texas Author Celebrates the Great Tradition of Law and Order Western Thriller Exposes Tragic Death and Revenge
Texas author Victor Alvarez has released "Kill Slade-A John Slade Western." The novel tells the story of Texas Ranger John Slade who witnessed the tragic death of his wife in 1881 and follows his journey of revenge. - April 07, 2018 - Author Victor Manuel Alvarez
The Life of Fray Junipero Serra, Sometimes Called the Father of California, in an Animation Film
Pedro Alonso Pablos, Spanish animation producer, has made a film about the life and work of Junipero Serra, sometimes called the father of California. This person founded, in the eighteenth century, some of the missions that led to the major prosperous cities of California, such as San Diego, Los Angeles or San Francisco. His life is indeed worthy of being adapted to film, because of his tenacity and the legacy he has left to us all. The film is available now for watching on the internet. - March 28, 2018 - Pliski
Diversity Can Help Motorsports Become More Competitive
Latest NASCAR races at ISM Raceway in Arizona illustrate the ethnic, gender and age transformations starting in NASCAR. - March 21, 2018 - Denise Meridith
"Murder in the Woods" with Danny Trejo Will Have Its Colorado Festival Premiere at the 20th Annual Xicanindie Film Fest in Denver
Denver will get to witness how Luis Iga's LatinX award-winning horror / slasher is already becoming a cult classic and breaking the diversity barriers in Hollywood with an All-Latino cast in non-stereotypical roles. - March 20, 2018 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC
Conffianz Announces New Board Member Albert Draaijer
The leading Latina focused skincare brand strengthens its executive leadership with the addition of former Galderma President and Head of Nestlé Skin Health Consumer Division. Conffianz, the leading Latina-focused skincare line, today announced that Albert Draaijer will be joining its Board... - March 12, 2018 - Conffianz
Organic Tequilas Target Strategic Growth
Destilería Casa de Piedra, producer of award-winning, USDA-certified organic tequilas is set to continue expansion in the United States through 2018 with April launch in New Hampshire. - March 06, 2018 - Whalebone Spirits Consulting
Who Was Christopher Columbus? Experts Near Astonishing Consensus
Twenty specialists from Europe and America will gather in Lisbon this week. They believe it's time to conclusively validate their decades of research into the origins and the role of history's most famous navigator. Though important questions remain unanswered, the wide-ranging body of facts and inferences that's been assembled appears sufficient to demolish a long-established mythology surrounding Columbus. - March 06, 2018 - Association Cristovao Colon
"Murder in the Woods" with Danny Trejo Will Have Its Midwest Festival Premiere at the 34th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival
Luis Iga's award-winning horror / slasher is already becoming a cult classic and Chicago will get to witness how this film breaks the diversity barriers in Hollywood with an All-Latino cast in non-stereotypical roles. - February 20, 2018 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC
Heartland Coalition GoFundMe Campaign to Supply Fresh Drinking Water to Puerto Rico
4 Months after Hurricane Maria, fresh drinking water is scarce in Puerto Rico. - January 26, 2018 - PanLbilt
AlphaStaff, Inc. and The Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Form New Strategic Alliance
AlphaStaff, Inc., a leading Human Resources outsourcing firm, announced it has become a Trustee Member of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FSHCC). This strategic partnership will enable FSHCC 600,000 members full access to AlphaStaff’s services and resources. - January 23, 2018 - AlphaStaff
Immigration Authority Scaros Pens New Book on How to Deal with Persons Here Illegally; Author Announces New Book: Stop Calling Them "Immigrants"
Author announces new book: Stop Calling Them "Immigrants": They are PHIs (Persons Here Illegally) - The Solution Begins with Using the Right Term; Viable solutions to our complex immigration problems, from an expert on immigration law and policy who is also the son of immigrants - January 11, 2018 - Constantinos E. Scaros
Latcareers.com Reviews Hundreds of Toy Requests for Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Bilingual Diversity recruitment job board to provide toys to families in need at 15th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. - December 21, 2017 - Latcareers.com
Latcareers.com Leading the Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Employment Initiative
Bilingual Latino Career Company to spearhead the Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Employment Initiative to assist Puerto Ricans with employment opportunities. - December 20, 2017 - Latcareers.com
The Technology Headlines Magazine Named Global4PL's CEO Sergio Retamal One the 50 Most Admired CEO’s of 2017
Global4PL's CEO Sergio Retamal of one the 50 Most Admired CEOs. - December 15, 2017 - Global4PL
Knight Foundation Awards $75,000 to Latino Public Radio Consortium to Help Deliver Essential Information Services to Puerto Rican Communities, Advance Hurricane Recovery
The Latino Public Radio Consortium (LPRC) received a grant from the Knight Foundation to help get noncommercial stations in Puerto Rico operating at full capacity after Hurricane María. - November 29, 2017 - Latino Public Radio Consortium
Color Marketing Group Announces 2019+ Latin America Key Color - Opulencia
Color Marketing Group, the leading international association of color design professionals, introduced the organizations’ forecasted key colors today at the 2017 International Summit in Portland, Oregon. Exaggerated, eclectic, and energized, Opulencia is a hue of sumptuous power and opulent living. “More is more” is our passionate cry as we celebrate a new era of maximalism. - November 10, 2017 - Color Marketing Group
Grand Opening of Park Lane Jewelry Mexico
Local Monterrey family business owners become first Park Lane Jewelry Franchise Owners in Mexico. - November 10, 2017 - Park Lane Jewellery LTD
A Sweet Way to Get Rid of Halloween Candy - Redwood Smiles Announces Candy Buy-Back Program
Halloween Candy Buy Back Program for Redwood City - October 21, 2017 - Redwood Smiles
Tampa Bay Charitiable Fundraiser Donates Over 200 Generators to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria Cleanup
HelpMeDonate.org, a Fundraising Company located in Tampa Bay has provided over 200 generators to aid Puerto Rico's cleanup following the devastation provided from Hurricane Maria. - October 16, 2017 - HelpMeDonate.org
SolidTrust Pay Partners with PayKii for Cross-Border Bill Payments
SolidTrust Pay, a global payment processor, and PayKii, the leading provider for Latin American bill payment coverage, have announced that they have signed an agreement to bring cross-border bill payment solutions to the SolidTrust Pay platform. - October 14, 2017 - SolidTrust Pay
Latcareers.com to Host 14th Annual Bilingual and Diversity Career Fair in Denver October 12, 2017
Amazon and many employers to recruit Bilingual and Diverse job seekers at annual career fair in Denver. - October 11, 2017 - Latcareers.com
Palm Beach Based Jet Company Sends Relief to the Caribbean
Exclusive donates thousands of pounds of supplies to all affected by devastating hurricanes. - October 10, 2017 - ecs inc
New York-Style Salsa Artist, NYJoe, Releases First Single "One More Chance." Live Concert with Big Band on November 18 with Portion of Proceeds Going to Puerto Rico.
Nuyorican Salsa artist “NYJoe” releases his first single “One More Chance” worldwide and performs live on November 18th at the Cuban Civic Club in Tampa. This social event will feature live Salsa, Bachata and Merengue music, dancing, and food. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to a Puerto Rico Relief Efforts at the wake of Hurricane Maria. - October 10, 2017 - Hands in Motion Music & Marketing
Tomi Malm to Release Debut Solo Album Walkin' On Air, October 15, 2017, on Contante & Sonante Records
Contante & Sonante Records is thrilled and proud to announce the highly-anticipated debut album by Finnish producer, arranger & songwriter Tomi Malm, scheduled to release on October 15. The album features vocal performances by Jason Scheff, Frank Adahl, Clif Magness, Jeff Pescetto, Jerry Lopez, Julian Thomas, Shem von Schroeck, Ashton Moran, Zosia & Warren Wiebe, and includes legendary players such as Vinnie Colaiuta, Simon Phillips, Alex Al, Brandon Fields, Luis Conte and more. - October 05, 2017 - Contante & Sonante
Brooklyn Artist Creates "Prints for Puerto Rico" Hurricane Relief Effort
Brooklyn Artist, Subway Doodle, Designs Print to Support the Hurricane Recovery and Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean - October 05, 2017 - Subway Doodle
National Bar Association Denounces DACA Reversal; Calls on Congress to Fill Trump’s Intellectual and Ethical Void
“When the authors of the United States Constitution sought to outline a vision, and lay the foundation for our democracy, children were not excluded from the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. We cannot turn our backs on innocent children to aid in fulfilling a campaign promise, nor can we permit the misaligned values and self-serving agendas of this Administration to undermine the character and integrity of our nation." -- NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 06, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
"Art to Me Was My Way Out" Says Rosalba Llenas. Once an Immigrant Born Into Poverty, But Today She is One of the Most Sought After Interior Designers in the US.
Foreign born entrepreneur and expert interior designer, Rosalba Llenas is quickly becoming known throughout the Washington Metropolitan area for her boldly stylish and ultra-modern design aesthetic. Llenas, the visionary behind the dazzling designs at Mason Social, a buzzy contemporary American... - July 21, 2017 - Rosalba Llenas
RE/MAX Platinum Agent, Guillermo Salas, NAHREP Ranking, #1 in Philadelphia
Local Real Estate Broker/Owner, Guillermo Salas, III, of RE/MAX Platinum receives award for Top Latino Agents in the United States. - July 12, 2017 - RE/MAX Platinum
Nation’s First Cross-Border Latino VC Firm Announces Its First Investments
LEAP Global Partners launches its first early stage fund, LEAP Partners I and invests in disruptive Latino-led companies: Listo and PayStand. - July 06, 2017 - LEAP Global Partners
The TITAN Foundation for Sustainable Growth Announced Today That They Have Accepted an Engagement to Raise USD $9 Billion Investments for Latin American Countries
The engagement, directed at funding a 10 year development plan, is focused on the areas of mining, renewable energies, agriculture and health. The investments will be backed up by local regional tangible assets, sovereign bonds, sovereign guarantees. - June 28, 2017 - TITAN foundation
MDO Partners’ Richard Montes De Oca Elected to the Executive Council of the Florida Bar International Law Section
Election announced at the 67th Annual Florida Bar Convention. - June 27, 2017 - MDO Partners
Smithsonian Instutution Latinos and Baseball Collection Event at the Baseball Heritage Museum
The Smithsonian is coming to Cleveland to review artifacts and stories relating to Latino Baseball across the US and Puerto Rico. - June 26, 2017 - Baseball Heritage Museum
Historic Uriel Saenz “Resist Dress” Travels to San Francisco Pride
Following a successful run at the LA Pride resist march, International couture designer, Uriel Saenz takes his creation to San Francisco on June 25, as it continues its LGBTQ pride circuit. - June 15, 2017 - The US Lifestyle Group LLC
Religious Leaders of All Faiths to Give Sermons on Food Waste
Weekend of September 8-10, 2017 - June 08, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
A Widow Pursues Her Children’s American Dream After Defying the Cuban Tyranny That Stole Her Wealth and Her Future — A New Memoir
When does a memoir become a testimony of historical events? When the narration weaves dramatic personal stories within a country’s history, and when each historical event as it evolved impacted on people's destinies. Louis Villalba’s “Cuban Seeds” tells an astonishing tale centered on Chelo, a politically quiet and a towering figure, and the Llano family, whose struggles against a Communist dictatorship and yearnings for freedom led them to America in 1961. (LatinoBooks.Net.) - May 23, 2017 - Louis Villalba
Phoenix Soccer Club, Excel Soccer Academy, Created a Team for Underprivileged Boys. Then the Unthinkable Happened.
Excel Soccer Academy boys team recently won the right to represent Arizona in the Regional Championships. - May 19, 2017 - Excel Soccer Academy
MiFo LGBT Film Festival Celebrates Its 19th Anniversary Season
The MiFo LGBT Film Festival (now OUTshine Film Festival) celebrates its 19th anniversary with 28 film premieres; a special Made-in-Miami spotlight; and an exciting opening night honoring two incredibly LGBTQ allies. - April 13, 2017 - OUTshine Film Festival
NASTY WOMEN AND BAD HOMBRES - an Exhibit of Bronze and Wax Sculptures About Our Times
From May 1 to May 6, Peruvian-born New York Sculptor, Oscar Garcia, will present “NASTY WOMEN AND BAD HOMBRES,” an exhibit showcasing the Wax and Bronze work of more than 30 New-York–based sculptors, also known as “The ASL Bronze Artists.” The exhibit is dedicated to the past, present and future women and immigrants who have the courage to pursue their dreams against all odds. Opening reception is May 2, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m., at The Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, 215 W 57th St, NY NY 10019. - April 10, 2017 - ASL Bronze Artists
Local Elementary School Children Create an Art Exhibit at Aventura Place for World Peace and Harmony
Inaugural art installation for The Harmony Project, a grassroots community organization with a mission to promote and inspire global harmony through the art and perspective of children. - April 08, 2017 - Aventura Place
A New Name for the Oldest LGBT Film Festival in South Florida
The MiFo LGBT Film Festival gets a fresh new look with a re-branding to help expand its audience and further its mission of educating and entertaining through culturally diverse LGBT film. - April 05, 2017 - OUTshine Film Festival
Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand to Celebrate Grand Opening of Flagship Store in San Diego
Grand opening weekend event April 21-23 to feature giveaways and special guests including Instagram sensation Haley Wight, Ashley Rosales, and more. - March 29, 2017 - Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand
MDO Partners to Lead Expert Discussion on Mitigating International Compliance Risk
Managing Partner, Richard Montes de Oca Selected as Moderator for Upcoming Compliance Panel at Hispanic National Bar Association’s 8th Annual Corporate Counsel Conference. - March 28, 2017 - MDO Partners
Local Latin Band Aramis Y Sol Caribe Releases Their 1st Video
Aramis Y Sol Caribe has been bringing the best in Latin Music for the last 10 years and in 2016 they released their first CD and now their first video. They have performed with many Artist and Played background for many more and now they are finally doing their own thing. They originally started as a 6 Piece Band and now has a full 11 piece band with full Brass and Orchestra. - March 28, 2017 - Aramis Y Sol Caribe
Cop Critic Mobile App Brings Transparency and Accountability to ICE Raids and Immigration Reform
Mobile app reduces law enforcement tensions and provides ICE accountability for victims of collateral arrests and mistaken identity. - March 16, 2017 - Victor Holman
Tre H Publishing, a Division of Tre H Productions, LLC Releases New Provocative Book on Kids Views of President Donald Trump
Kids tackle Trump in the new book “Kids On Trump: America’s Children on President Trump” and the result is both hysterical and riveting. Published just shortly after the controversial NBC story of kids views on Donald Trump, this new publication by Tre H Publishing is sure to stir the pot once again. - March 07, 2017 - Tre H Publishing, A Division of Tre H Productions, LLC