LatinaLista — Do you Zumba? Do you know what Zumba is? Well, if you’re at all into exercise chances are you have heard of Zumba — an exercise program that melds Latin music with a calorie-burning workout. Before this…
It is a fact that Hispanic children represent slightly more than 20 percent of all children under age five in the United States and yet, only 14 percent of Latino fourth-graders and nine percent of eighth-graders can read at…
LatinaLista — As the world mourns the passing of Michael Jackson by celebrating his musical legacy, it can’t be said enough that MJ’s dance style influenced generations of people who found the ultimate freedom of expression through dance. One…
By Mariana Llamas-Cendon LatinaLista It has been almost a year since a group of professional Latinas from different parts of Ventura County gathered to talk about how they could spread the word about Latino culture in the region. The…
LatinaLista — According to Wikipedia, the Chicano Movement encompassed a broad cross section of issues–from restoration of land grants, to farm workers’ rights, to enhanced education, to voting and political rights, as well as emerging awareness of collective history….
LatinaLista — What kid doesn’t want to be a rock star — or at least pretend they’re one? Well, Disney.com wants to grant that precise wish for several lucky wannabe rock stars. The site launched their U Rock 2…
LatinaLista — It’s said that one of the most popular rooms of any house is the kitchen. It’s where families come together for a variety of reasons — to eat, to cook and most of all to bond with…
LatinaLista — The nomination of the first Latina to the Supreme Court, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, has been a source of pride for many Latinas and Latinos. Yet, for those of us who were not as familiar with Sotomayor’s background…
LatinaLista — Last week, several lucky Latino writers and illustrators were honored at the 11th International Latino Book Awards ceremony held in conjunction with the national BookExpo America conference in New York City. Book genres spanned from Best Picture…
LatinaLista — Amid all the bills that were signed into law in this session of the Texas legislature, there was one that was loooooong overdue about 500 years to be exact. El Tejano Sculpture by Armando Hinojosa The bill…
La Prensa .- For decades, the San Antonio River north of the popular downtown River Walk was overgrown and blighted. Not anymore. A $72 million overhaul has essentially doubled the size of the River Walk. In doing so, it…
LatinaLista — When it comes to filmmaking, there are so many talented Latinos behind the camera that it’s always a treat to learn about yet one more. That’s the case with Anthony Rivero Stabley of Super Grande Films. We…
LatinaLista — Most people are familiar with bullfights. For U.S.-born Latinos, the pageantry and tradition associated with the one event that is a staple form of entertainment in almost every Spanish-speaking country, gets sidetracked in the debate of animal…
By Mariana Llamas-Cendon LatinaLista Curanderos, at first look, seem to be another Latino rock band, of which we already have plenty. But it only takes a song, to change people’s mind about who they are. Yes, they sing in…
By DANIEL NEWHAUSER Cronkite News Service WINSLOW _ Before Homolovi Ruins became a state park, relic hunters with shovels and even backhoes used to tear through the rolling high desert here scrounging for ancient pottery. A reconstructed dwelling at…
LatinaLista — Know what tiki tiki means? Well, if you’re Cuban-American you might already know it means a constant conversation — complete with talking fast, constantly moving hands and not taking a break between conversations on (and the number…
LatinaLista — The second season of that smart, Latina journalist, known as Ylse (played by Ruth Livier) is finishing up production and will be releasing a whole slate of new webisodes next month. This year, Ruth tells Latina Lista…
LatinaLista — This past May 1, the day when this year’s May marches were supposed to surpass the ones held in May 2006, was a big disappointment for some who organized the marches in their communities. LOS ANGELES, CA…
LatinaLista — From the very beginning when news broke of the immigrant detention centers, the one element that united people across ethnic, religious and political lines was the fact that families were being held in jail-like conditions. Since then,…
LatinaLista — Cinco de Mayo has been celebrated in the U.S., especially in the southwest, for as long as people can remember. The day, along with Sept. 16, are big days, we were taught, in Mexico, the land of…
LatinaLista — May is Latino Books Month. Founded by Latina author Pat Mora in 1996, the annual month-long observance is meant to highlight and elevate Latino-authored books, as well as, promote literacy among Latinos of all ages. Some publishers…
La Prensa .- Between the marching, grilling and eating, the sights and sounds of a Fiesta parade were all around. But there were some sounds new to Friday’s event. Vendor Rick Gonzales says, “Times are tough, but you know…
LatinaLista — Though there’s not too much reason to laugh these days — bad economy, insecure job market, swine flu, rising temperatures, suicide bombers — we should never give up on taking a few moments to laugh. This Friday,…
LatinaLista — In October of last year, filmmaker Almudena Carracedo took time from basking in her Emmy win for her documentary Made in LA to share her thoughts and feelings on Latina Lista about how making the film on…
LatinaLista — Tomorrow is Earth Day. Unlike in the past, this year’s observance is taking on special meaning. Most of us know that our planet is in stress. We’ve seen the pictures of the chunks of glaciers cracking into…
