Kahlo’s iconic status is justified for many reasons
Commentary by Tere Siqueira Ask Latinos and non-Latinos alike to name a famous female Latin American artist and, chances are, one name will immediately come to mind: Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Kahlo has become a cultural icon in recent years, particularly since the release of the 2002 biopic “Frida,” starring and co-produced by Salma Hayek. […]
Watson receives Carlos F. Cortes Award
By Chara On Oct. 12, Henri Watson got a surprise. That day, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City (HCC) presented Watson with the Carlos F. Cortes Humanitarian of the Year Award during its gala at the Sheraton Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo. The award is presented to individuals who best exemplify […]
Bipartisan effort underway to continue health insurance
Compiled from Media Reports Healthcare costs might not increase as dramatically as some healthcare experts and average Americans had thought. As multiple news agencies reported, President Trump signed an executive order on Oct. 12 to cease providing federal government subsidies for health insurance. News agencies also reported that the order sent waves of concern through […]
Volume 37 issue 41 • 10/12/2017 – 10/18/2017
In this issue Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Globalization Puerto Rico continues to struggle after Hurricane Maria Healthy Living Habits that Work
Google helping to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
By Tere Siqueira Company helps launch online exhibit honoring Latino art, culture, history To celebrate the influence of Latinos on American life, Google has partnered with more than 35 cultural institutions to create the largest digital collection of Latino art, culture and history in the United States. Debuting on Sept. 7, the exhibit arrived online […]
Rodner Figueroa, regresa a Telemundo
Rodner Figueroa regresa a la televisión, y ahora a la cadena Telemundo, donde estará al lado de su amiga María Celeste Arrarás en el programa ‘Al Rojo Vivo’. El anuncio hecho por la misma conductora, propició una lluvia de críticas y muestras de desacuerdo entre los muchos de sus seguidores, quienes lamentaron la decisión de […]
En la escuela de Jesús: 10.12.17
PAZ Y BIEN HERMANOS, estamos en el MES DEL ROSARIO y el MES DE LAS MISIONES una buena oportunidad para profundizar sobre esta experiencia, les quiero compartir lo que han dicho algunos Papas acerca del Rosario. – El papa León XIII. Este Papa, muy devoto de esta oración, le dedicó 22 documentos. La presentó como una “manera fácil de […]
Supporting latin talent with #MovementMonday
By Tere Siqueira Gina Rodriguez started a campaign on her Instagram account to support Latino members of the television and film industry. Using the hashtag #MovementMonday and the help of the “55 million Latinos in this country”, the Jane the Virgin actress plans to create a more diverse Hollywood. “I wanted to use my platform […]
Mexímetro 10.12.17
10/05/17 La Procuraduría General de la República realizó un operativo en el centro de Delicias Chihuahua en donde se encontraron varios artículos y accesorios piratas. La PGR confiscó los bienes a los locales en donde fueron encontrados. Al día de hoy no se reportaron detenidos y se informó que se continuará hacienda este tipo de […]
Marjorie de Sousa, firma contrato con Telemundo
De Sousa protagonizará la telenovela ‘Al otro lado del muro’.Marjorie de Sousa firma contrato con Telemundo, iniciando así una nueva etapa en su carrera como actriz, tras su paso por Televisa. La actriz venezolana protagonizará la telenovela ‘Al otro lado del muro’ en esa cadena hispana, según informó People en Español. Marjorie se encuentra muy […]