LatinaLista — Once upon a time there was a woman who when she wasn’t busy being a wife and mother of two young children, she dreamed of what it would be like to be a playwright. So she read…
LatinaLista — Every year, 100,000 children travel by themselves to enter the United States illegally, across the harsh U.S.-Mexico border and at the mercy of coyotes, with one goal in mind — to reunite with a parent or parents….
LatinaLista — Latinas have always been a part of U.S. history. Unfortunately, the stories have not always been as widely remembered and known as those of other women. Well, now there is a new website dedicated to teaching us…
LatinaLista — Recently, a panel discussion on the The Status of Latinos in America: Challenges and Opportunities was broadcast on C-Span. It was moderated by Henry Cisneros and included panelists: Aida Alvarez, Former Director of the U.S. Small Business…
By Dr. Anthony Daniel Perez LatinaLista — Dr. Anthony Daniel Perez is a post-doctoral research associate at the Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology and the department of sociology at the University of Washington. Dr. Perez’ research interests…
LatinaLista — Did you know that of the 250 top-grossing films, fewer than 6 percent have been made by women? One organization is trying to remedy that imbalance through their annual short film competition that is focused on celebrating…
LatinaLista — Today is the birthdate of United Farm Worker founder Cesar Chavez. For the the nationwide community of Mexican-Americans, Chavez is a heroic role model because his actions, on behalf of the migrant farmer, resulted in positive change….
LatinaLista — A new study on the Changing Racial and Ethnic Composition of the US Population found that 15.4 million Americans identify themselves solely as “some other race.” Ninety-seven percent of those Americans who do that are Hispanic. This…
LatinaLista — There’s a new license being issued by the Treasure Department that targets Cuban Americans. However, it’s one license that’s bound to prove popular among those who still have family members back on the island. Map of Cuba…
LatinaLista — It seems that it’s never too early to start planning to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The folks at Kleenex (of the Kimberly-Clark family of products) actually began in December of last year when they put out a…
LatinaLista — We’ve been talking about the Billboard Latin Music Awards but you’ve probably yawned through those entries because you’re saying, “So what? I can’t afford to go. Why should I care?” Well, you should care because there is…
By Ramiro Burr SAN ANTONIO — It comes as no surprise but yet it is still a little shocking and sad that Tejano singer Emilio Navaira has been charged with driving while intoxicated earlier on Friday. It is a…
LatinaLista — Sunday, March 8, is International Women’s Day. It is a day in which the United Nations has declared the theme of the day is “Men and Women Unite Against the Violence of Women and Girls.” Some of…
LatinaLista — The Latin Music Billboard Awards isn’t until April 23 in Miami, Florida but if you don’t really care which songs win and like them ALL, then you’re gonna love this. iTunes has grouped all 41 song finalists…
By Ana Maria Hanssen LatinaLista ARGENTINA: I want to tell you about the first Argentine female I met in my life. Her name is Mafalda and I am sure many of you have met her too. Growing up in…
LatinaLista — As any good Latina knows, we are in the midst of the Lenten season. In other words, there are a lot more seafood commercials on TV right now. At any rate, one traditional dish that is very…
LatinaLista — Today is Texas Independence Day. It celebrates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence which occurred on March 2, 1836. It’s a significant day in not just state history but the nation’s because it explains the…
LatinaLista — Everyone always notices the lack of diversity on television programs. After all, it’s shows we watch week in and week out but what about the movies? How often do we see films at the theater that have…
LatinaLista — March is Women’s History Month. In this month, we also celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8). When it comes to having a voice, too many women still have to fight to be heard, recognized and respected. Yet,…
LatinaLista — If you caught the recent Oscars award show then you might remember Best Actress winner Kate Winslet’s acceptance speech where she envisioned her win many years ago — in her bathroom! The golden statue was a shampoo…
LatinaLista — Gender abuse is a real issue within the Latino community. Back in 2006, a survey of American teenagers’ attitudes towards abuse in dating relationships, conducted by Teenage Research Unlimited, found that “fully 13 percent of Hispanic middle-…
LatinaLista — A lot has been said about how children of all ages are at risk in coming into contact with sexual predators on the Internet. Yet, a new PBS special uncovers that there is a greater risk for…
LatinaLista — The Dailyjuez blog site is reporting that editors at Huffington Post are looking into the possibility of creating a Spanish version of the site. (An email to the Huffington Post Press spokesman replied to a Latina Lista…
LatinaLista — Do you know what EITC means? If you guessed Earned Income Tax Credit, you don’t need to read anymore! BUT if you’re like the 20% of people the IRS estimates don’t know they’re entitled to take the…
By Ciarra Adams During his college days, Ed Miles Jr. studied alongside civil rights champion Jesse Jackson, the former Democratic presidential nominee. Ed Miles (Courtesy photo) Though Miles, a leader in the San Antonio community, may not have been…
