Bill Teck, Author at Generation Ñ

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Starfire! Inspired by Iris Chacon

Bill Teck March 13, 2025

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According to Reddit user Modusros, when George Pérez and Marv Wolfman created her, they were thinking of La Bomba de Puerto Rico, la bella Iris Chacon (who many of us grew up watching on our abuelo’s TV) – Taylor Mills has the tale on Screenrant: https://screenrant.com/starfire-dc-comics-origins-inspiration-iris-chacon-factoid/ pic creds: Screenrant

Becky G Not Backing Down

Bill Teck March 12, 2025

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Victoria Leandra has the story, on how like Bad Bunny, Becky G reps “hyperlocal sounds in her albums “Esquinas” and “Encuentros.” “The songs on these albums, once considered too niche for the US mainstream, are now a form of resistance and cultural pride.” Check it out at the Huffington Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/back-g-latina-identity-music_n_67b8b011e4b09eb93770333d

Tonita’s is OPEN

Bill Teck March 11, 2025

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Toñita’s is still standing in Los Sures, in south Williamsburg—the most gentrified neighborhood in New York City. Marta Martinez has the story at LatinoUSA. https://www.latinousa.org/2025/02/09/tonitasclub-2/.

Zoe Saldaña Wins it!

Bill Teck March 2, 2025

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Let’s Go!!!! “My grandmother came to this country in 1961. I am a proud child of immigrant parents. With dreams and dignity and hard working hands,” Saldaña said. “And I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award. And I know I will not be the last” – Zoe Saldaña getting […]

ALT. Latino

Bill Teck February 24, 2025

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At NPR’s ALT Latino, a few weeks back they brought another legit jazz descarga with Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, and made our fave mix in a while, which went from “Dia de los Muertos III Mambo Cadaverous” to XIXA, “Xolo de Galáxia” and Jessie Reyes, “GOLIATH”. as usual, Felix Contrerras and Ana Maria Artemsa Sayre set […]

Afro-Latino Excellence: Arturo & the Executives Elevating Our Community

Bill Teck February 22, 2025

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At Hispanic Executive, we’re thrilled to see a longtime great friend of ñ who we’ve been proud to feature many times, Arturo Nuñez – Featured, on a list of distinguished executives who are Afro-Latino – Many of whom are highlighted in this piece from Hispanic Executive. Other execs include Carla Vernón, Megan Hogan, Julio A. […]

HIP HOP SOUL CONCERT alo Cubano

Bill Teck February 21, 2025

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Prepárate para una noche épica donde el “Hip Hop cubano” brilla con su esencia más pura, combinando lo mejor del “Old School” y la nueva generación. Un cartel de lujo con algunos de los artistas más influyentes y representativos del género: CARTEL MUSA – Melodía del rap femenino en su máxima expresión. Kiele – Una […]

Bad Bunny Meets The Lonely Island

Bill Teck February 19, 2025

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Claro que si! Jeanette Hernandez writes: Not only did the icon sing his hits from DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, he also joined T-Pain and Lady Gaga on a musical skit. The three singers sang a dramatic rendition of The Lonely Island’s “I Just Had Sex,” lending their vocals to an orchestral performance of other The Lonely Island Classics […]

Hialeah Turns 100 with Emilio

Bill Teck February 17, 2025

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As the City of Hialeah gears up to celebrate its 100th anniversary, renowned music producer Emilio Estefan composed a new anthem celebrating its spirit and energy. Telemundo 51’s Alejandra Molina reports Here: https://www.nbcmiami.com/on-air/as-seen-on/emilio-estefan-composes-brand-new-anthem-for-hialeahs-100th-anniversary/3538755/

High School Entrepreneurs Launch a Venture

Bill Teck January 31, 2025

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It all started with an empty room full of old paint, chairs, and tables. Mater Brickell Academy’s Business Club executive board alongside their advisor decided to take on the challenge of creating a business in school. They aimed to “go beyond the textbook” and actually know how to run a business. Students Gabriella Diaz, Cesar […]