LatinaLista — Guadalupe Victoria Yolí Raymond was a sexy songstress who conquered the music scene in the United States after her arrival in 1962 from her native Cuba where Fidel Castro exiled her from her beloved homeland. It wasn’t long…
LatinaLista — Francisco X. Alarcón is proud of his Latino roots but even more proud that he speaks two languages and literally grew up both in the United States and Mexico. Alarcón was born in California but grew up…
LatinaLista — The country of El Salvador, which borders Honduras, Guatemala and the Pacific Ocean is the smallest country in Central America but the most densely populated. From 1980 to 1992, the country endured a civil war that drove…
LatinaLista — One of the disturbing fallouts of any election is how people of different political views try to suppress one another. In this year’s election, the range of suppression has evolved from simple neighborhood vandalism of one another’s…
LatinaLista — The US-Mexico border is the frontline of what many feel is the ‘overlooked’ war between the United States and Mexican drug cartels. The ‘soldiers’ defending this frontline are the Border Patrol. While many of these men and…
LatinaLista — Since Halloween and Día de los Muertos are just a week away, it’s natural that the story of La Llorona be remembered at this time. The legend of the woman who haunts near bodies of water wailing…
LatinaLista — El Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead has been a longstanding Mexican and Latin American tradition dating back thousands of years to the Aztec festival in honor of the goddess Mictecacihuatl. It’s a celebration…
LatinaLista — Since so many readers were having difficulty enlarging the infographic on the LL Facebook page, I’ve decided to create a post featuring it. It really is an interesting snapshot of just how quickly technology has transformed our…
LatinaLista — With all the violence and international bad press Mexico has garnered in the last few years because of the ongoing cartel feuds, it makes sense that people’s spirits need to be lifted and a sense of national…
LatinaLista — Efforts are underway to impress upon Latino voters the importance of actually going to the polls to cast their votes. Yet, though the intent to vote is admirable, and what politicians and campaign workers are counting on,…
LatinaLista — Every poll measuring the candidates’ standings among Latino voters shows that Obama is easily ahead. Polls: 70 Percent of Latinos Back Obama Poll: Obama leads Romney by 45 points among Latinos However, everyone — campaign workers, Democrats,…
LatinaLista — Latinos are being hailed as the swing voters in the 2012 presidential election. Yet within the Latino electorate there is a sizable sub-group of voters — Latino Evangelicals. Numbering over 7 million, Latino Evangelicals voted for George…
LatinaLista — Jessica Gonzalez is a mother and will always be mom to Rebecca (10), Katheryn (8), and Leslie (7). Though Jessica has gotten grayer over the years, her girls haven’t changed one bit. They will always be 10,…
SaludToday Is the “modern neighborhood” a root cause of the U.S. obesity epidemic? Check out this new video featuring Dr. James Sallis, a psychology professor at San Diego State University, who works to change how U.S. residential areas are…
LatinaLista — New Mexican artist Anita Rodriguez is a 10th-generation Taoseno whose art reflects the unique mezcla of “Native American ceremonialism, traditional curanderos, Mexican history and mysticism, Hispanic folk art, customs and religious art, and the living presence of…
LatinaLista — Every Latin American country has their own distinct music that has put that country on the cultural map. Whether it’s the passionate tango of Argentina, Mexico’s cumbias or the Andean musical style of Peru, each sound is…
LatinaLista — “Latinos are everywhere!” It’s a common exclamation from people, Latinos and non-Latinos, who think that only a few states in the nation are home to Latinos. The Hispanic population is growing in ‘non-traditional’ states and in the…
LatinaLista — Juarez, Mexico has become synonymous with the country’s out-of-control drug war. For too long, Juarez has been considered the frontline of the cartel violence. In October 2010, the city of Juarez, Mexico averaged over 10 murders per…
LatinaLista — With all the “Real Housewives…” reality shows on the air, there was one missing — an all-Latina ensemble. Not anymore. Wives in the Heights is described as “an original web series by Latinas for Latinas, illuminating the…
LatinaLista — Young adult author e.E. Charlton-Trujillo grew up in a small South Texas town where she was known as the “Mexican white girl” because she could pass as an Anglo. Yet, Charlton-Trujillo never denied her Latino heritage and…
LatinaLista — Argentina has seen its share of sorrows. From the dirty wars of past dictators to the economic crisis that ravaged the country, it was natural that the people should have a history of feeling hopeless — and…
LatinaLista — The Latino vote has rightfully garnered much media attention during this presidential election. Unfortunately, outside politicians and the political parties, the Latino electorate/community is not seen as the consumer/citizenship force it is quickly becoming. It’s an issue…
LatinaLista — An undocumented immigrant of any age is the most vulnerable within the US population, for a simple reason — they have no legal rights. Though the Obama administration has taken steps to help the youngest of the undocumented with…
LatinaLista — The dream of any web series creator is that some big production company will buy their idea for millions of dollars and keep them on to create to their heart’s content. It’s a dream come true for…
LatinaLista — Hispanic Heritage Month is all about celebrating Latino history and ongoing contributions to the country. In North Carolina, Latino artists were asked to create an exhibit for the North Carolina Central University Art Museum. It was the…
