Nicky Jam Helps a Young Cuban Artist’s Dream Come True
LOS40 shares how Nicky Jam discovered emerging Cuban artist El Shadow through Instagram and joined him on “La Foto,” transforming a social-media connection into a major studio collaboration.El Shadow attracted Nicky Jam’s attention by sharing his music online and...
Leyanis Pérez Leads Cuba’s Golden Performance
Granma highlights Cuban triple jumper Leyanis Pérez and her gold-medal performance at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo.Pérez’s victory helped define Cuba’s performance at the regional competition and reinforced her position among the...
Premios Juventud Brings Latin Music to Europe
LOS40 reports that Quevedo, Ana Mena, Marc Anthony, Farruko, Greeicy, Christian Nodal, and other stars will perform when Premios Juventud makes its historic European debut in Marbella, Spain.The September 3 ceremony will bring together music, creators, television, and...
Cuban-American Coach José Fernández Leads the Dallas Wings
ESPN profiles Cuban-American coach José Fernández as he begins a new chapter leading the Dallas Wings after 25 successful seasons with the University of South Florida women's basketball program.Fernández guided USF to 10 NCAA Tournament appearances and established a...
Olmo Brings a Chicano Teen Story to the Big Screen
Olmo follows a 14-year-old Mexican-American teen living in 1979 New Mexico who must choose between caring for his bedridden father and escaping to a neighborhood party with his best friend and crush.Directed by Mexican filmmaker Fernando Eimbcke, the warm, John...
Colombia, estamos contigo
Un mensaje de solidaridad de Generation Ñ tras el terremoto del lunes 10 de agosto. El lunes 10 de agosto, un terremoto de magnitud 7,4 golpeó el occidente de Colombia, dejando pérdidas profundas y comunidades enteras enfrentando horas de incertidumbre, dolor y...
Cristopher Sánchez: From La Romana to LatinoMVP
Hector Beauchamp of Latino Sports traces Cristopher Sánchez’s journey from an overlooked teenage prospect in La Romana to the 2025 National League LatinoMVP Starting Pitcher of the Year.We celebrate the Dominican left-hander’s perseverance, elite season and pride in...
Latino DJs and Ravers Push Festival Culture Forward at HARD Summer
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times highlights Bianca Oblivion, Dina, Bianca Maieli, CC Love and other Latino DJs bringing Latin club, reggaeton, Brazilian funk and diasporic sounds to HARD Summer.We celebrate the artists and ravers making festival...
Karol G Releases No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto
Billboard celebrates Colombian superstar Karol G as she opens a vulnerable new chapter with the August 7 release of No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto.We celebrate a Latina global headliner turning fearless emotion into a bold new musical era; you can find the article...
Top Chef VIP Welcomes 20 New Celebrity Contestants
NBCUniversal News Group reports that Telemundo’s Top Chef VIP returns September 1 with Carmen Villalobos hosting 20 new celebrity contestants competing for $200,000.We celebrate a new season packed with Latino talent, flavor and personality on Spanish-language...
Celebrating 100 Years of Mexican Artist Arturo García Bustos
Lydia Leija of Mexico News Daily revisits Frida Kahlo’s devoted students, including Mexican painter, muralist and printmaker Arturo García Bustos, born in 1926 and celebrated in his centennial year.We celebrate a century since the birth of an artist who carried the...
Maria Hinojosa to Receive CHCI’s 2026 Medallion of Excellence
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute announced that Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa will receive its 2026 American Dream Medallion of Excellence, CHCI’s highest honor.We celebrate nearly four decades of fearless journalism, Latino representation...
Pepe Aguilar Joins the Houston Symphony for Special August Concerts
Houston Symphony announced that Mexican music icon Pepe Aguilar will perform two special concerts with the orchestra at Jones Hall on August 28 and 29.We celebrate this powerful meeting of música mexicana and symphonic performance in one of Houston’s signature...
Mexico’s Women Surge Into the Santo Domingo 2026 Soccer Semifinals
Prensa JCC2026 reports that Mexico’s women’s soccer team secured a Santo Domingo 2026 semifinal place with a commanding 7-0 win over Jamaica, highlighted by Natalia Coury’s two goals and Azul Álvarez’s early penalty save.We celebrate a fearless team performance that...
Latin Music Stars Lead the 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Lineup
iHeartMedia announced that Myke Towers, Blessd, Farruko, Manuel Turizo, Eladio Carrión, FloyyMenor, Greeicy, Alleh and Rey Tony y Helabusador “Los Titis” will lead the 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina in Miami on October 17.We celebrate a vibrant showcase bringing...
Dominican Women’s Basketball Team Wins Bronze at Santo Domingo 2026
Prensa JCC2026 reports that the Dominican Republic women’s basketball team earned bronze at Santo Domingo 2026 with a 66-53 victory over Panama, powered by Leyla Núñez’s 17 points and double-doubles from Nathaly Santana and Arisleidy Tolentino.We celebrate a...
Karol G Launches Tropicoqueta Tour Ahead of Two Miami Stadium Shows
Karol G’s Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour began in Chicago and will reach Miami Gardens for two Hard Rock Stadium shows on October 2 and 3.
Aileen Cerchiara Crowned Miss Florida USA 2026
Registered nurse and multicultural Latina Aileen Cerchiara will represent Florida at Miss USA 2026 after winning the state crown.
Congratulations Yenesis!
Big news at Generation Ñ: our managing editor Yenesis Alvarez and her beau Wilsson Angeles have tied the knot. Yenesis spends her days chasing our stories, wrangling our deadlines, and making the rest of us sound better than we are. This time the headline is hers. A...
Puerto Rico Defends Men’s Water Polo Gold at Santo Domingo 2026
Puerto Rico defeated Colombia 16–12 to defend its men’s water polo title and earn the delegation’s first gold medal at Santo Domingo 2026.
Latin Recording Academy Announces Its 2026 Special Awards Honorees
The Latin Recording Academy has announced the celebrated artists and creators who will receive its 2026 Special Awards, recognizing influential careers that have enriched Latin music across generations and borders. Alaska, Francisco Céspedes, Lila Downs, Daniela...
Carmen Talavera Named First Dunia Elvir Scholarship Recipient
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists has announced Carmen Talavera as the inaugural recipient of the new Dunia Elvir Scholarship, an initiative supporting the next generation of Latino journalists. Talavera is a student-athlete at Emerson College in Boston...
Puerto Rico Honors the Legacy of Dr. José Celso Barbosa
Puerto Rico commemorates Dr. José Celso Barbosa, the pioneering Afro-Puerto Rican physician, educator and political leader born in Bayamón on July 27, 1857.
Litzy Vázquez Ochoa Captures the WBA Super Lightweight Crown
Rowerth Goncalves reports that Mexico’s rising star Litzy Vázquez Ochoa defeated Edith Soledad Matthysse by majority decision in Puerto Rico to claim the interim WBA super lightweight championship.We celebrate a young Mexican fighter whose speed, stamina and...
2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards Set for October 22
NBCUniversal News Group reports that Telemundo and Billboard will bring the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards live to Miami on October 22 with major stars, performances and honors shaped by sales, streams, radio and social data.Get ready to celebrate the music moving...
Maria Hinojosa to Receive CHCI’s Medallion of Excellence
CHCI will honor Maria Hinojosa with its 2026 American Dream Medallion of Excellence for her trailblazing journalism, leadership and commitment to Latino representation.We celebrate a Pulitzer Prize-winning storyteller who has opened doors and amplified communities for...
New Exhibit Celebrates 250 Years of Latino Impact in America
Michela DiLorenzo reports that Seton Hall’s Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute launched a traveling exhibit honoring 250 years of Latino leaders in American history.We celebrate the courage, innovation and service represented across its 30 panels; you can find the...
Latino Arts Celebrates 40 Years of Cultura y Corazón
David Luhrssen celebrates Latino Arts, Inc. as the Milwaukee cultural organization marks 40 years of concerts, exhibitions, education and community connection.Here’s to four decades rooted in cultura and led by corazón; you can find the article here.Photo credit:...
Julio Sáenz Named 2026 Hispanic Business Person of the Year
Suzanne Rodriguez reports that the Rochester Hispanic Business Association named Julio Sáenz, WXXI Public Media’s first chief content officer, its 2026 Hispanic Business Person of the Year.We celebrate a Latino leader whose vision, heart and community-centered...
Patricia Mercado Sánchez Wins the 2026 ICFJ News Innovation Award
ICFJ celebrates Patricia Mercado Sánchez, founder of Conexión Migrante, as its 2026 News Innovation Award winner for building journalism that has reached and assisted millions of migrants.Cheers to a Latina media pioneer whose work proves trusted information can...
