Hispanic & Latino News

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Pope Francis Receives 1st Torah Project Book

Pope Francis Receives 1st Torah Project Book

The Torah Project has created the Jewish book which has both artistic and religious value. The mission is to create awareness about The Torah Project and share the important messages of the Torah in the Jewish book to everyone around world and encourage them to engage in interfaith dialogue. - February 28, 2017 - ACC Arte Scritta

Robin Hood Donors Volunteer for Annual HOPE Count of New York City’s Homeless Population

Robin Hood Donors Volunteer for Annual HOPE Count of New York City’s Homeless Population

The Robin Hood Foundation pulled together its community of donors to support fellow New Yorkers.  The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was privileged to offer a helping hand as Robin Hood volunteers for the annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE). - February 09, 2017 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation

Kweli Wireless is Preparing to File for Their FCC 214 Authorization. They Are Poised to Becoming the First Major Black Owned Wireless Service Provider in America.

Kweli Wireless is Preparing to File for Their FCC 214 Authorization. They Are Poised to Becoming the First Major Black Owned Wireless Service Provider in America.

Kweli Wireless' primary target is ethnic-based. There are 43 million black Americans, 50 million Latino Americans and a few million Native Americans, when you add in pop culture the numbers run over 100 million people as a potential subscriber base. About 2/3 of their base are at least 16 years old or older. Some of them use more than one device or service. Kweli is projecting they will register at least 10% of their base and become a billion dollar corporation within their first two years. - December 18, 2016 - Kweli Wireless

Elayna Fernandez Awarded Best Latina Blogger and Top Latina Influencer for the Second Year in a Row

Elayna Fernandez Awarded Best Latina Blogger and Top Latina Influencer for the Second Year in a Row

Elayna Fernandez, of Fort Worth, Texas, also known as “The Positive MOM,” was named one of the Top Latina Influencers in the U.S. and awarded as the Best Latina Lifestyle Blogger of 2016 by LATISM (Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media) for her remarkable labor of love, empowering moms to live a life with purpose on purpose. - November 27, 2016 - ThePositiveMOM.com

PreK12 Plaza Launches Free, Bilingual Education Collaboration App, eBook Plaza

PreK12 Plaza, a social impact enterprise working to ignite the genius in every child announces the launch of app eBook Plaza, a new, free, bilingual, multimedia resource, providing teachers with blended lessons supporting English-language standards. The eBook Plaza app provides free access to... - November 17, 2016 - PreK12 Plaza

Jorge Herrera, Valentino Danchev, and Roberto Chapur Among Industry Leaders Attending the Latin American Vacation Ownership Forum (LASOS) This Week

This year, Los Cabos will be represented at the most important forum in the vacation ownership industry in Latin America. "LASOS – The Latin American Shared Ownership Summit" will be held on October 26th and 27th at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. - October 24, 2016 - Valentino Danchev

Americana Grocery Launches US First Latino Grocery Mobile Application for Android and IOS

Americana Grocery Launches US First Latino Grocery Mobile Application for Android and IOS

Americana Grocery announce the launch of their mobile iPhone and Android application, a free interactive tool that allows grocery shoppers to receive notifications and alerts via their new application. The application, is the first Latino Grocery Store APP in the US, available online through the... - October 06, 2016 - Americana Grocery

Summit Funding’s JJ Mazzo Joins Giveback Homes and Funds a Home for a Family in Nicaragua

Summit Funding’s JJ Mazzo Joins Giveback Homes and Funds a Home for a Family in Nicaragua

JJ Mazzo, a nationally recognized top producing mortgage originator, is announcing his membership and donation to build a complete home for a deserving family in Nicaragua. - September 26, 2016 - The Mazzo Group

Hills Invest Further Expands Palm Beach Team

Hills Invest Further Expands Palm Beach Team

Katlyn White joins Hills Invest, bringing additional investment expertise to clients in Mexico and the Northwest region. - September 21, 2016 - Hills Invest

Frecuencia Latinoamérica, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com, Announces M2Games Latam 2016 in Miami

Latin America’s mobile games industry will meet in Miami on December October 4-5th - September 02, 2016 - topseos.com

Promoting Hispanic Women Business Owners in Miami

The inaugural HispanaPreneur™ “Juntas Rompiendo Barreras” Conference, on October 22nd, 2016, will motivate Hispanic Women business owners to grow their business as well as inspire Hispanic Women who want to open up their own businesses. The Conference will be held at the... - August 19, 2016 - HispanaPreneur

Dress for Success Mercer County Celebrates Graduates of Latina Empowerment Initiative Program

Critically important bilingual career development and educational training available to Mercer County Latina Women - August 04, 2016 - Melissa Tenzer

Judge Allows Class Action Against HSBC USA to Proceed for Allegedly Assisting Ponzi Scheme

Court Denies HSBC USA's Motion to Dismiss Alleged Ponzi Scheme Case Citing Sufficient Allegations in Complaint Regarding Alleged Knowledge and Substantial Assistance to WCM777 Fraud. - July 05, 2016 - Law Offices of Julio J. Ramos

Baila Baila Spanish Through Music and Movement Opens in Santa Monica

Baila Baila Spanish Through Music and Movement Opens in Santa Monica

Baila Baila is an innovative studio where parents and kids ages 0 to 5 can sing, dance and play while learning Spanish. - July 05, 2016 - Baila Baila

Announcing the Spanish Voice Over Experts New Website and Branding, Ready to Help Clients Reach and Engage the Fast - Growing Latino Audience

Announcing the Spanish Voice Over Experts New Website and Branding, Ready to Help Clients Reach and Engage the Fast - Growing Latino Audience

Spanish Voice Over Experts, Julio and Tamra Rivera, announce the release of their new website and branding for social media outlets. Their main goal is to help their clients reach and engage the increasingly affluent and influential Hispanic population through Spanish Voice Overs that earn their trust and loyalty. - June 21, 2016 - Spanish Voice Over Experts

New Album by Tito Gonzalez Y Su Son De Cuba

New Album by Tito Gonzalez Y Su Son De Cuba

La Vida Te Da Sorpresas available for purchase now. - June 17, 2016 - El Cerrito Records

Atlantis Health Care Group to Launch Cultural Exchange Program to Develop First Dialysis STEM Platform in Puerto Rico

Atlantis Health Care Group to Launch Cultural Exchange Program to Develop First Dialysis STEM Platform in Puerto Rico

Atlantis Health Care Group to launch cultural exchange program to develop first dialysis STEM platform in Puerto Rico. Undergraduate pre-licensure nursing students, dialysis patients, High School and Middle School students from the mainland US and Puerto Rico will participate in the first dialysis science, technology, engineering and technology (STEM) educational program pilot. DORADO, Puerto Rico – June 16, 2016 -- Atlantis Health Care Group (AHG), University of Puerto Rico Mayague - June 17, 2016 - Launch Team Consulting

Kalona Bank Publishes New Promotional Interest Rates for Customers in Latin American Countries

Kalona Bank, a finance company based in Iowa with new offices in Florida to serve all Hispanic customers in the region, recently published on its website www.kalonabank.com, new promotional interest rates for certificates of deposits accounts. These rates are valid until next September 30,... - June 15, 2016 - Kalona Bank

Chris Voigt Releases Studio Album, "All I Need"

Chris Voigt Releases Studio Album, "All I Need"

Chris Voigt releases first praise and worship album available on Amazon.com, iTunes, Spotify, and all major music sites. - June 11, 2016 - BentBeat Productions

Latina Digital Content Creator and Educator Invited to Attend the White House United State of Women Summit

Bernadine Santistevan, Latina founder and CEO of digital media company Wolf Dog, has been selected to attend the White House United State of Women Summit, emboldening women to take action towards gender equality. - June 02, 2016 - Wolf Dog

NAFSA Honors Marlene Johnson with $250,000 Donation to 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative

NAFSA Honors Marlene Johnson with $250,000 Donation to 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is pleased to announce the 2017 Marlene M. Johnson Innovation Challenge, a NAFSA-sponsored $250,000 grant round for the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative. Johnson’s public policy leadership resulted in NAFSA becoming a founding partner in... - June 01, 2016 - Partners of the Americas

Source One’s Latin America Liaison to Become an Inaugural Member of The Mexican Entrepreneur Association in Chicago

This week, Source One’s Latin America sourcing pundit Diego De la Garza becomes an inaugural member of the Chicago chapter of the Mexican Entrepreneurs Association (AEM). Recognized for his work in building relationships with academic and business leaders in Mexico, as well as educating... - May 18, 2016 - Source One, a Corcentric Company

American and Cuban Musicians Collaborate on Composer Yalil Guerra's New Album

American and Cuban Musicians Collaborate on Composer Yalil Guerra's New Album

The new era of relations between the US and Cuba inspired Guerra's new album, which features virtuoso musicians from both countries. - May 16, 2016 - RYCY Productions Inc.

Magazine Publisher Participates in Islands Society Platform on Future of Hilton Head Island

Eric Esquivel, founder and publisher of La Isla Magazine, recently provided the Islands Society’s initial Hilton Head Island Vision 2030 discussion centered on his dreams for what the island should look like in 2030. The new community platform for those with an interest in the future of... - April 30, 2016 - Islands Society

Foresight Strategies Group Announces Launch of Business Vitality Test

Dr. Nilda Perez, President of Foresight Strategies Group announced the launch of the Business Vitality Test offering insights into untapped markets. - April 27, 2016 - Foresight Strategies Group

Foresight Strategies Group Strategically Positions Your Organization for the Future

Dr. Nilda Perez, President of Foresight Strategies Group announced the launch of the Business Vitality Test offering insights into untapped markets. - April 27, 2016 - Foresight Strategies Group

New Album Coming Soon: "La Vida Te Da Sorpresas" by Cuban Singer and Tres Player, Tito Gonzalez Y Su Son De Cuba

New Album Coming Soon: "La Vida Te Da Sorpresas" by Cuban Singer and Tres Player, Tito Gonzalez Y Su Son De Cuba

On June 17, 2016, El Cerrito Records will release “La Vida Te Da Sorpresas,” an album by Cuban Singer and Tres player, Tito Gonzalez y su son de Cuba, resident of El Cerrito, California. A release party will follow on June 26 at 7 pm, at Freight & Salvage, in Berkeley, CA. - April 22, 2016 - El Cerrito Records

Immigration Expert Elizabeth R. Blandon to Brief DNC Committee on a U.S. Supreme Court Case Affecting 3.7 Million People

On Monday, April 18, board-certified immigration attorney Elizabeth R. Blandon will brief the Democratic Women’s Alliance in a national conference call from her Weston, FL, office to inform the DNC’s women community about the importance of United States v. Texas. - April 17, 2016 - Blandon Law

Scientologist Team Up with Experts and Social Leaders to Say No To Drugs

Scientologist Team Up with Experts and Social Leaders to Say No To Drugs

In commemoration of World Health Day, Mexican Scientologists opened the doors of their mega-church, located in the center of Mexico City, where both community members and leaders of different social sectors gathered to discuss current health issues related to the consumption of drugs, and declared a resounding "Say No to drugs, Say Yes to Life." - April 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology International

Writers and Illustrators of the Future Honored at 32nd  L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards

Writers and Illustrators of the Future Honored at 32nd L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards

Matt Dovey of Lincolnshire, UK and Adrian Massaro of Neuquen, Argentina were were named grand prize winners of the 32nd annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards for Writers & Illustrators Future Contests for Science Fiction & Fantasy in Los Angeles on April 10, 2016. - April 14, 2016 - Galaxy Press

One Night Only - A Night of Fashion

One Night Only - A Night of Fashion

A Night of Fashion to... have fun, be inspired by guest speakers, win incrediable door prizes, feel warmth, hear extravagant melodies from Ashthon Jones, Angelina Sherie, and Cristina Quinones, witness exquisite fashion, want to support a breast cancer survivor even more, share a smile, indulge in laughter, network with several business and industry professionals, sample amazing food, indulge in a beverage, and support a great cause all at the same time, for One Night Only. - April 12, 2016 - I Will Survive, Inc.

NexGen Networks Expands Latin American Services with New Presence in Mexico

NexGen will meet continued strong demand for network services into Mexico by extending its network into Mexico City. - April 11, 2016 - NexGen Networks

18-Wheeler Case Settles: Deadly Crash Caused by Sleep-Deprived Trucker

18-Wheeler Case Settles: Deadly Crash Caused by Sleep-Deprived Trucker

A lawsuit filed in the death of a Sinton man and two seriously injured passengers against Texas Premier Resources, LLC, has settled, announced attorney Billy Edwards of the Edwards Law Firm, Corpus Christi, TX. The deadly chain-reaction crash was caused by a sleep-deprived 18-wheeler driver,... - April 05, 2016 - The Edwards Law Firm

President Obama Announces Commitment to the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund to Support Community College Student Exchanges Between the U.S. and Argentina

Today President Obama announced a new commitment to the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund that will create new partnerships to enhance regional cooperation and competiveness and provide new study abroad opportunities between the United States and Argentina. The commitment from CAF:... - March 23, 2016 - Partners of the Americas

ThinkNow Research Client Wins Gold at 2016 David Ogilvy Awards; Clorox’s “United We Grill” Campaign Wins Gold Cross-Platform Award

ThinkNow Research is thrilled to congratulate one of their core clients, Clorox, on their win at the 2016 ARF David Ogilvy Awards. Clorox was honored for their exceptional use of market research in advertising at the awards gala held March 15th in New York City during the Advertising Research... - March 22, 2016 - ThinkNow Research

Embracing Our Cuban Neighbors: A Smart Business Decision 

Embracing Our Cuban Neighbors: A Smart Business Decision 

A select regional delegation of more than 40 representatives from the public and private sectors from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia traveled to Havana on an official mission organized by VamosGlobal. The purpose of the mission was clear: to see the country and explore... - March 18, 2016 - VamosGlobal

SPEAK OUT Art Show: Celebrate Earth Month with a Meaningful Art Experience Real Art for a Humanitarian Cause

SPEAK OUT Art Show: Celebrate Earth Month with a Meaningful Art Experience Real Art for a Humanitarian Cause

To celebrate April the month dedicated to the Earth, Sexual Assault Awareness, Sexually Transmitted disease Awareness and Poetry, the Grace Divine Gallery with Sam Shakib bring together over 30 original large-scale artworks that speak to critical social issues including depression, suicide, abortion, sexual identity, gay rights, rape, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, stillbirth, PMS, pregnancy, fertility, harassment, sexual objectification and others in an art show titled, SPEAK OUT. - March 16, 2016 - Grace Divine Gallery

SPACELINES: URBAN LA  - The Architecture of 4 Ecologies

SPACELINES: URBAN LA - The Architecture of 4 Ecologies

In association with Architect Dion Neutra, and curators Dulce Stein and Roy Oldenkamp, The Neutra Institute Museum and Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of multi-disciplinary Los Angeles based artist and architectural designer: Seda Saar - Dates: from March 17th to April 5th; Opening Reception: Saturday, March 19th, 6-9 PM; Closing and Artist Talk: Sunday, April 3rd, 2-4 PM - March 09, 2016 - Studio Seda Saar

It’s Time to Raise a Glass & "Drink" for St. Patrick’s Day, with Celebratory Single from Ayhan Sahin’s Album "Pop"

It’s Time to Raise a Glass & "Drink" for St. Patrick’s Day, with Celebratory Single from Ayhan Sahin’s Album "Pop"

Third single from upcoming collection is commandeered by NYC-based label Young Pals Music’s founder & executive producer Ayhan Sahin. - March 07, 2016 - Young Pals Music

VentaTV.com Launches New Shopping Reality TV Show Into the Hispanic Market

VentaTV.com Launches New Shopping Reality TV Show Into the Hispanic Market

VentaTV.com today announced their newest TV show to air on Hispanic TV stations such as Telemundo, Mega TV and Rutas de America Terrestre TV! Vamos de Compras con Jenny Patrizia (Let’s Go Shopping with Jenny Patrizia) is a one of a kind 30 minute TV show that will highlight the latest,... - March 03, 2016 - VentaTV

Digital Network Specialty Corp Acquires Energy Flow Network and Prepares Launch of My Viva TV

Digital Network Specialty Corp., set to be a leading provider of digital content management and distribution services to the television broadcasting industry, announced today that it will distribute Energy Flow Network and My Viva TV. Digital Network Specialty Corp will distribute the TV networks... - March 01, 2016 - Digital Network Specialty Corp

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine Selects Sergio Retamal as One of the Top "Pros to Know" for an Unprecedented Ninth Time

“Supply & Demand Chain Executive congratulates Sergio Retamal’s selection as 2016 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know. Sergio has made this prestigious list nine times,” states Ronnie Garrett, editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “The Pros to Know... - February 17, 2016 - Global4PL

Jury Awards $25 Million to Motorcyclists Injured by Truck; Puts Most Blame on Trucking Company

Jury Awards $25 Million to Motorcyclists Injured by Truck; Puts Most Blame on Trucking Company

A $25 million judgement has been entered in Nueces County District Court against a Chicago-area trucking company and two others in a crash that severely injured two local motorcyclists, announced 18-wheeler injury attorney Billy Edwards. A Nueces County Jury had found that Dillon Transport, Inc. was 60 percent at fault in the accident because it did not properly supervise its drivers. - February 12, 2016 - The Edwards Law Firm

Hispanic TV Talk Show Host Announces New Book

Hispanic TV Talk Show Host Announces New Book

Hispanic talk show host, Maria Laria, has come out with her latest novel "Fear of Love." Laria, who has many talents such as being an executive producer, television hostess, concert pianist and classical ballet dancer, has written a captivating novel filled with passion and great... - February 08, 2016 - Maria Laria

New Muralist on the L.A. Block Brings Light, Color and Loud Mexican Strokes

New Muralist on the L.A. Block Brings Light, Color and Loud Mexican Strokes

Dionisio Ceballos, noted chief artist for the legendary Miramax film Frida, as well as an Emmy award winner for his digital artwork as an animator, is Southern California’s newest Mexican muralist. Dionisio’s return marks a permanent commitment to the home of Hollywood, opening his new... - February 03, 2016 - studios dio

Supreme Court to Rule on DAPA/DACA Legality

On January 19, 2016, the Supreme Court of the Unites States granted certiorari in Texas v. United States, No. 15-764___ U.S.___ (2016) inviting both sides to present arguments on the legality of President Obama’s executive action which purported to provide temporary shield from deportation and work authorization to thousands of undocumented residents of the U.S. - January 25, 2016 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova

ThinkNow Research Expands Demographic Focus

ThinkNow Research Expands Demographic Focus

ThinkNow Research, a culturally-integrated market research agency, today announced its shift from a U.S. Hispanic focus to include African-American and Asian demographics. “With the success of our Millennial Project Research initiative over the past year and a half which was inclusive of... - January 20, 2016 - ThinkNow Research

Institutions of Higher Education Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad with Support from the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced eight new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by Campus Puerto Rico to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more globally competent workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas

Institutions of Higher Education Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad with Support from ExxonMobil

The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced nine new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by ExxonMobil to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more global workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas

Colombian Vocational and Technical Higher Education Institutions and U.S. Community Colleges Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad

The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced five new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by SENA-CAF to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more global workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas

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