LatinaLista — There are several words that can be used to define culture: food, traditions or language. In any of these examples, an explanation or translation is a must to be understood. Yet, one of the most popular forms…
By Natalia A. Bonilla-Berrios LatinaLista ISTANBUL, TURKEY — Probably, people heard them singing or talking out loud in the commons areas after midnight. Or they saw them dancing a couple of salsa steps in almost every corner of the…
LatinaLista — If there is one thing that Latinas can credit the blogosphere, it’s the newfound awareness of who we are, what we are about and where we are going. The first indication of this is when Latinas across…
By Al Carlos Hernandez Herald de Paris HOLLYWOOD — Actress/acting coach Belita Moreno is one of the most recognizable comedic actress on television and probably the most recognizable Latinas in the history of network TV. She can be seen…
LatinaLista — With the rise in social media usage among Latinas, it’s no wonder that the ad industry is trying to dissect the Latina consumer. The latest attempt to put Latinas under the microscope comes from Pink Tank: Innovative…
LatinaLista Chef Denise Portillo shows it takes talent, perseverance and vision to overcome challenges on the way to creating a Bella (beautiful) business. Denise Portillo believes in doing what you love even if it comes with challenges – lots…
LatinaLista — The rise in attacks on Hispanic immigrants, the declaration by Glen Beck of “taking back the Civil Rights movement” and the verbal bashing and stabbing of Muslims are but a few examples of how race continues to…
By Ana Maria Hanssen LatinaLista Mystery author Carolina Garcia-Aguilera creates an award-winning series based on the Golden Rule of writing — write what you know. For award-winning author Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, “in order to be a writer you have to…
LatinaLista — There may yet be a happy ending to the city of Laredo’s quest to have a bookstore in their town. If you remember, the town lost their last bookstore, B. Dalton, when the national chain felt they…
Carolina Garcia-Aguilera LatinaLista (Author Carolina Garcia-Aguilera provides Latina Lista readers with a special overview of what her latest mystery, “Bloody Twist,” is all about — in her own words.) Bloody Twist is the seventh novel in the Lupe…
LatinaLista — As Mother Nature continues to show her strength around the world, we are reminded that there does exist rich countries and poor countries. The poor countries still suffer from the effects of natural disasters long after they…
LatinaLista — When it comes to city budget cuts, more and more of the nation’s libraries are considered expendable. Yet, in a nation that needs reading scores and comprehension levels to increase, cutting libraries out of the budget or…
By Saul Hernandez La Prensa de San Antonio.- Norma Cantu, professor and ardent advocate of education, is also an author and grand contributor to literature. Her education was the key to her success and she demonstrates it proudly carrying…
By Roxanne Macias La Prensa de San Antonio SAN ANTIONIO — Last Friday Fuerza Unida Inc. closed its summer youth program with a celebration and unveiling of a mural and community garden. During the celebration, 11 youth leaders talked…
LatinaLista — The evolution of the Latino community in New York City is a vibrant and colorful history that deserves to be known. The only trouble is that the Big Apple’s Hispanic community has a rainbow of sub-communities, each…
By Martha R. Alonso Hernandez LatinaLista Puerto Rico native Emilio Navarro doesn’t like to sit still. Even at the age of 104, Navarro starts his daily routine with a session of calisthenics, which he happily demonstrates to visitors. His…
LatinaLista — For anyone who has ever experienced the thrill of being on the receiving end of an audience’s appreciative applause, it’s an experience unlike others. Unfortunately, the rate of Latinos who achieve that kind of stage success is…
LatinaLista — Think of Latin music and merengue, mariachi, salsa and even reggaeton may pop first into people’s minds, but choral music? Most people don’t even realize that within the Latino culture there is a rich legacy of choral…
LatinaLista — The phrase “Si se puede” has been used so much in the last couple of years that it has become almost a cliche. Though most know the term originated with Cesar Chavez, most people have forgotten how…
LatinaLista– When talking about the future of the Latino community, everyone always looks to the younger generations. Yet, with the disappointing graduation rates, among other dismal statistics, it’s hard to see how this generation can develop the necessary skills…
LatinaLista — When it comes to technology, some people feel it’s a work of art. In fact, when you actually think about it, technology and art do go hand-in-hand. So, it’s a no-brainer when an art gallery wants to…
By Al Carlos Hernandez Herald de Paris SAN FRANCISCO — Linda Ronstadt is an iconic international singer. Her many vocal styles, in a variety of genres, have resonated with the general public over the course of her four decade…
By Silvia Vinas LatinaLista Before the success of her bestselling, mother of Latina Chick Lit — or Chica Lit — book, “The Dirty Girls Social Club,” Alisa Valdes says, “if you were a Latina you were expected to write…
LatinaLista — It’s one thing to put words to paper or computer screen but quite another to share those words through publication or public reading. When that “sharing” step is achieved, the words don’t just ring out with greater…
LatinaLista — Race is an issue that has been the subject of a lot of conversation, especially since Arizona enacted their infamous immigration bill. Yet, race is not a new topic of discussion or debate. However, since 2007, anthropologists…
