Hispanic & Latino News

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Graffiti Art Legend Chaz Bojorquez Releases Highly Anticipated Website on the Week of Independence Day

The undergound is buzzing with excitement right now. Original and iconic graffiti legend, Chaz Bojorquez has spent the last nine months with his team of diverse artists and tech savvy experts in perfecting an interactive and innovative website designed to flow all of his works, past and present to... - July 03, 2013 - Dave Tourje Studios

Latino Pop-Star Cristian Castro Attached to Indie Film "Deliverance"

Independent USC graduate filmmakers attach Latino Pop-star Cristian Castro to the film “Deliverance,” making it his big screen debut. The film “Deliverance” is a dramatic thriller based on the powerful true story of a domestic violence survivor. The film is intended to inspire change about this pandemic social issue through beautiful story telling. - June 20, 2013 - Deliverance, LLC

SHPE Boston Announces New President, Tomas Maldonado

The Boston Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) announced to its members that Tomas Maldonado has been elected as the new President of the organization. Maldonado is currently part of the board of directors of SHPE Boston and a SHPE Lifetime member. He will assume the... - June 19, 2013 - SHPE Boston

Owner Of Dos Toros Solutions Explains Why He Created Cabaña Latina

Cabaña Latina is a new social network, where all Latinos from around the world, can join together under one roof. - June 15, 2013 - Dos Toros Solutions

Official Grand Open Date Announced for Hispania

The Hispania team have released the much-anticipated Grand Opening schedule for the newest restaurant — a Mexican Fusion fine dining experience — to open in Downtown Delafield. Hispania will be opening to the public on Friday, June 21st at 601 Genesee Street in Delafield. In addition... - June 10, 2013 - Hispania

Yamila and Yalil Guerra Orchestra Pay Tribute to the Hispanic Community with the Album "Latino Pride"

RYCY Productions announces the release of the album "Latino Pride," from siblings Yamila and Yalil Guerra, who pay tribute to the Hispanic community with originals and covers of the Latin American musical repertoire. "Latino Pride" features songs from world famous composers such as the Brazilians Roberto Carlos and Antonio Carlos Jobim, the British singer Amy Winehouse, Puerto Rican Bobby Capo and Cubans César Portillo de la Luz, Maria Teresa Vera, Eugene and Yalil Guerra. - June 05, 2013 - RYCY Productions Inc.

American Dream – Latin Souls Shares the “Untold Story” of Latino Entrepreneurial Success

TVC + Latino announces new talk show featuring author and “America’s #1 Latino Success Coach” Don Daniel Ortiz - May 25, 2013 - Don Daniel Ortiz

Elizabeth Rebozo's New Album "Rosa Frívola" Out on May 6th, 2013

Grammy Winner Composer and Producer Yalil Guerra Presents Pianist Elizabeth Rebozo's Third Album "Rosa Frivola." New Recording Available from RYCY Productions Inc. on May 6th, 2013. - May 08, 2013 - RYCY Productions Inc.

Jose Pepper's Celebrates 25 Years of Business

Jose Pepper's Celebrates 25 years in business as Kansas City's favorite Tex-Mex restaurant. - April 23, 2013 - Jose Pepper's

Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Discusses Pros and Cons of Announced Immigration Reform

New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova shares news about the upcoming Immigration law changes. - April 20, 2013 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova

Soccer Has Become the Largest Youth Sport in the United States: How Companies Are Capitalizing on This Growing Trend

More youth are playing soccer than any other sport. American companies are fighting for market share in a landscape dominated by large European companies. Insights from a marketing director that is on the front lines. - March 14, 2013 - Rukket Sports

Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association to Host NASA Astronaut Jose M, Hernandez in Miami

Hernández will speak at LISTA's National Emerging Technology Leadership Summit scheduled for Monday and Tuesday March 4th and 5th, 2013. - March 01, 2013 - LISTA

Two Boys Launch Entrepreneurial Start-Up, Then Invited to DJ Their High School Turnabout

Entrepreneurial drive comes naturally for two high school boys in Chicago who launched a start-up DJ business a year ago. One of them is a first-generation Mexican with a 4.0 GPA who takes honors Calculus and Physics. He is going to college to be a Doctor. The boys built their company from scratch, bought their own equipment, and have engagements every week. The business is cash-flow positive and the boys are saving their profits for college. - February 28, 2013 - Health Potion

Leeeping Frog Productions (LFP) Presents "It's Funny, Im Just Saying" (IFIJS) Sketch Comedy Web Series

IFIJS is a silly, sassy, sexy, sketch comedy web series spoofing on humanity at its best, its worse and a lot of the stuff in between. - January 11, 2013 - Leeeping Frog Productions

New Hispanic Marketing Newsletter Launched

The Biweekly Newsletter of the Hispanic Marketing Library is a complimentary, well-referenced digest of recent Web posts important to marketers targeting the U.S. Latinos. - December 11, 2012 - Hispanic Marketing Library

Tidwell Swaim & Associates, Oldest Immigration Law Firm in Texas, Seeks to Help Those in the Immigration Process

Those in the midst of the immigration process may need legal assistance. Tidwell Swaim & Associates can help – they are the oldest immigration law firm in Texas, helping over 35,000 clients in their 35 years of operation. They are committed to offering the highest standard of client service in all areas of immigration law. - December 10, 2012 - Tidwell Swaim

Joseph Gomez Premieres His New Catchy Single "Stay with Me" on VEVO

Joseph Gomez, aka JoeGo, brings a fresh pop-R&B act with catchy tunes and fire tracks from his debut album that are the results of working some of the hottest producers on the net. Joe continues to prove that with passion and determination you can believe in your dreams. - December 04, 2012 - Joseph Gomez

Stars, Stripes, & Salsa! Benefit Concert Captures Memories and Marks Historical Moment for Latino Hispanic Service Men and Women

Stars, Stripes, & Hearts, Inc., held it’s first Stars, Stripes, & Salsa! benefit concert at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. on the last day of Hispanic Heritage month, October 15. The evening was filled with celebration of Latino culture and recognized Latino... - November 28, 2012 - SCI Consulting Services

CobraHead LLC and Green Bay Drop Forge Keep Garden Tool Manufacturing in Wisconsin

Bucking the trend of shifting manufacturing overseas, the partnership between CobraHead Tools and Green Bay Drop Forge shows how Wisconsin manufacturing can produce a quality product and retain local jobs. CobraHead’s founder, Noel Valdes, had developed the idea for a gardening hand tool. He... - November 15, 2012 - CobraHead LLC

A Great Year is Coming Up to Reach Out to the Hispanic Market! Here is the Media Kit 2013 for El Puente Newspaper (Indiana-Michigan). Latinos in the Midwest!

Hispanics in the US have proven the influence they have on the shaping of this country after the November election. Reach out to the growing Hispanic Market in the US! 2013 Media Kit information for El Puente Newspaper (Indiana-Michigan) - Help support their efforts to bring a reliable source of information to our community. Free publication. - November 15, 2012 - El Puente Newspaper

Unity Releases Its 2nd Solo Track, "Será Que No Me Amas" in Tribute to Michael Jackson

“Será que no me amas” the 2nd solo release from the acclaimed and much anticipated musical project “UNITY: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson,” hits the iTunes market worldwide. Fans of Michael’s music will recall this Latin version of “Blame it on the... - October 17, 2012 - UNITY Latin Tribute

“American Dream–Latin Souls” Celebrates Latino Entrepreneur Success

New Televison/Video Talk Show Debuts During Hispanic Heritage Month - October 17, 2012 - Don Daniel Ortiz

Johnny “Tattooed Terror” Cisneros Earns New Endorsement Deal from Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association

Johnny “Tattooed Terror" Cisneros recently received an endorsement deal from the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA). The MMACA bridges the gap between fitness training, sports conditioning science, MMA training methods, and direct application from the ring, octagon, mat or cage. - October 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

8th Mexican and Centro America Independence Festival

The Festival will take place on Saturday, September 15, at the Warner Park, Madison, Wisconsin from 12pm to 9pm. - September 08, 2012 - COFEMEX

Cuerpo Mortal Wins Best Classic Fantasy Book 2012 at Global eBook Awards

The book Cuerpo Mortal (Mortal Flesh), Spanish edition, received the Global eBook Award 2012 in the category of Classic Fantasy and an honorable mention in the category of Romance -Historical- Fiction on Saturday. With elegance and intelligence Ana Costa Alongi re-creates the ancient world on the brink of disaster. This is a monumental adventure of epic fantasy. - August 25, 2012 - Sigillum Publishers

Laura Mandala to Participate in National Hispanics in Travel Caucus

Acclaimed researcher to bring market expertise to ASTA and NTA initiative - August 04, 2012 - Mandala Research

Lighten Hispanic Skin Dark Spots or Uneven Skin Tone

Reviva is launching their new “Lighten & Brighten” Serum that is reported to speed up for Hispanic individuals the lightening of skin’s dark spots on face and hands and also brighten skin tone and improve texture. - July 23, 2012 - Reviva Labs

First Multi-Jurisdictional Analysis on Whether Policies Like 287(g) and S.B. 1070 Are Being Used to Racially Profile Latinos, Research Reveals No Significant Effect

The Justitia Institute examines whether laws like 287(g) and S.B. 1070 are being used to racially profile Latinos; reports no significant effect on percentage of Latino juveniles in residential placement, and highlights lack of adequate data to empirically analyze the quantitative effects of “crimmigration” laws on the percentage of Latinos brought in the criminal justice system. - July 04, 2012 - The Justitia Institute

Superior Grocers and Its Foundation Donate $5,000 to Support Education in the City of Industry

Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, through its non-profit organization, Superior Foundation is proud to announce its latest donation to local schools. On Friday, June 29, 2012, Superior Foundation will be awarding a $5,000 donation to... - June 29, 2012 - Superior Grocers

How Hispanics Can Improve Skin Tone, Texture & Clarity

A solution for Hispanics and other women of color experiencing dull, uneven skin tone and texture, is being offered by one of the nations longest-established skin-care innovators. Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., (www.revivalabs.com) has released research showing that varied ethnic, darker skins... - June 28, 2012 - Reviva Labs

LatinVision Media Announces Speaker Lineup for Third Annual “Marketing To Latinas” Conference

Premier Networking Event to be Held in Manhattan on June 14 - June 07, 2012 - LatinVision Media Inc.

ORT America ''Lunch with an Artistic View" Raises $124,000 for Science Education in Israel

ORT America is Jewish organization committed to strengthening communities throughout the world by educating people against all odds and obstacles. A division of ORT, ORT America supports a global network of schools and training programs that reach throughout the United States, Latin America, Israel, Europe, the Baltic and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Africa, fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of over 300,000 people in over 60 countries every year. www.ORTamerica.com - May 16, 2012 - ORT America

Latino Transgender Pageant Spotlights the Beauty of HIV Education and Prevention

The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) will host the 19th annual Hermosa y Protegida HIV Prevention Pageant on Saturday, April 28 at the Pearson Park Amphitheatre in Anaheim. The event regularly draws a crowd of around 500. - April 25, 2012 - Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County

Joseph Gomez Premieres "Just You (Can Have My Love)" on VEVO

Joseph Gomez Restrepo is a Colombian-Canadian pop-R&B singer/song-writer. Born on April 23, 1985 in Medellin, Colombia and now a Canadian Citizen, Joseph moved to Canada at the age of 16. His dream is now coming true as he releases his first single and music video titled “Just You (Can... - April 18, 2012 - Joseph Gomez

Pitusa Boho Chic Summer Collection Reaches Out by Slashing Shipping Costs

While bringing the Collection to Europe, Pitusa’s founder, Clara Lago said: “We are reaching out to boho chic fashionistas worldwide by slashing shipping costs and offering free shipping for orders of US$200 through our internet store.” The Summer Collection includes Long backless dress, Monroe, Polka dotted hot pants, Romper, Neon skirt, Inca kimono, Kaftan w/ bollitas and Inca bikini, among others. Meanwhile, the Inca Abaya and mini-skirt and the Peace Tank continue to be must-wears. - April 15, 2012 - Pitusa Fashion

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez to be Keynote at ALPFA Boston Sixth Annual Latina Summit

ALPFA Boston announced details of its Sixth Annual Boston Chapter Latina Summit entitled Building Latina Leaders, Strong From the Inside Out. This year’s Latina Summit is part of ALPFA National’s 10-City Tour to recognize the tenth year for the Women of ALPFA program. The tour aims to... - April 14, 2012 - ALPFA Boston

Descuento Libre Acquires Another Latino Daily Deal Site: Established Partnerships to Serve Hispanics in Over 70 North American Markets

Latino daily deal site Descuento Libre acquired Mi Cupon Del Dia, a Miami-based competitor, last month. This is one in a series of strategic acquisitions and media partnerships that allowed the Hispanic deals site to expand and reach its audience. - January 21, 2012 - Descuento Libre

Swain Techs Nominated as Hispanic Business of the Year

Swain Techs is pleased to announce that it has been nominated as the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business of the Year. The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) is a non-profit organization that works to promote and advance Hispanic businesses in... - January 20, 2012 - Swain Techs

Translation Plus Honored by National Minority Supplier Development Council

New Jersey-based language services company, one of the best companies for 2011 among 16,000 certified minority-owned businesses. - November 09, 2011 - Translation Plus

RMCN Gives Back to the Community

On Saturday, October 22, 2011, representatives from RMCN Credit Services, Inc. participated in McKinney Make a Difference Day by volunteering at Holy Family School. There were over 40 volunteers; many were in the current class of Leadership McKinney or were prior graduates. At 8:00 AM in the... - October 25, 2011 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.

Hispanic and Bilingual Job Fair Comes to Los Angeles

LatPro’s Nationwide Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Hilton Los Angeles Airport on November 16, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. - October 22, 2011 - LatPro Inc.

LatPro’s Hispanic & Bilingual Job Fair Returns to Dallas

Latpro’s Nationwide Career Fair Series, in conjunction with the National Society for Hispanic Professionals, visits the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Dallas Market Center on October 27. - October 06, 2011 - LatPro Inc.

Donald H. Ramirez is Awarded Certified Financial Planner™ Designation

Donald H. Ramirez, a Managing Principal of Peak Wealth Advisors with 16 years experience providing financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families and businesses has been awarded the Certified Financial Planner™ designation, a certification recognized as the standard of excellence for the financial planning profession. - October 05, 2011 - Peak Wealth Advisors

YMCA Celebrates the Hispanic Heritage at FIESTA

Sylvan Learning of Weston Celebrates Hispanic Heritage as a Sponsor Of “FIESTA” at the Sheinberg Family YMCA of Weston on October 30, 2011 - September 25, 2011 - FIESTA Hispanic Heritage

An Interactive Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour - Three Celebrity Chefs Share Secret Recipes & Stories from Their Childhood

From Culinary Bad Boy Productions, Chef Chris Nirschel has reunited with self-taught culinary wunderkind and acclaimed Mama’s Boy, Chef Vic Vegas along with the Queen of Spice, Chef Susie Jimenez in an all access look at the recipes from Childhood, that defined the methods that they are... - September 21, 2011 - Culinary Bad Boy Productions

In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, a National Search to Honor Latina Moms

MAMIVERSE.com, a lifestyle, news, and social media web site for Latina moms and daughters, is proud to announce a new campaign, in partnership with Target Corporation, Latina Moms Changing America. - September 21, 2011 - MAMIVERSE.com

Brother2Brother Emphasizes Academic Success and Graduation at IU Northwest

The Brother2Brother (B2B) College Success Program begins its fourth year on the campus of IU Northwest in Gary, Indiana with one goal in mind: Making sure that all male college students, particularly those of ethnic minority descent, do not permanently leave campus until they have earned an undergraduate degree. - September 06, 2011 - Brother2Brother (B2B) College Success Program