By Ramona Ortega LatinaLista As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month across the nation, it is a good time to highlight the cultural and economic contributions of the largest and fastest-growing millennial population in the country. In 2016, 61% of…
By Eduardo Stanley LatinaLista Despite the government’s promises and laws, indigenous cultures in Mexico are marginalized. “Education is meaningful to keep people’s cultures alive, but there is nothing about Triqui culture in books and educational programs in Mexico,” said…
Bill Sarno CTLatinoNews.com When it comes to traditional Spanish-style cuisine, whether it be soup, beans, chicken, shrimp or anything else bolstered by a zesty sauce, it is very likely that what gives these dishes their distinctive flavor and aroma…
By Maira Isabel Morales LatinaLista Puerto Ricans – and Hispanics generally – are passionate about food. We have a famous saying: “Where one eats, 10 do”. We always make more than enough food, just in case someone comes along….
LatinaLista — There's a Spanish word that neatly sums up a person's drive to achieve their wants, desires and goals — ganas. Ganas is what everyone needs to overcome those challenges to achieving their dreams. A recent Latina Lista…
LatinaLista — The state of the U.S. economy may be uncertain but the same can't be said for business women of color. According to the U.S. Census, businesses begun by women of color are "soaring" and growing at a…
LatinaLista — Campaign: Funding Diverse Startup Founders The average tech workforce is only 2% black, 1% Hispanic, and 25% women. The data for minority entrepreneurs are just as bad, with less than 2% black and Hispanic entrepreneurs receiving venture…
LatinaLista — One stereotype of Latinos that actually evokes pride among la gente is that Latinos are hard workers. In most every family, there is someone, if not several, who fulfills that definition. Also, in many Latino families the…
LatinaLista — The only thing safe about Honduras these days is the fact that it’s not on anyone’s vacation list. Having the dubious distinction of being the murder capital of the world and a place so riddled with violence…
LatinaLista — Argentine-born entrepreneur Gaby Natale has seen her share of economic crises. In 2001, newly graduated with a Master’s in journalism, Gaby found herself one of the millions in Buenos Aires looking for a job in the midst…
LatinaLista — When speaking of innovation, the first people who usually come to mind are the Jeff Bezos (Amazon); Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Bill Gates (Microsoft) and the Steve Jobs (Apple) of the world. Nobody ever thinks of those criminals…
