by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 22, 2026 | Slide
A new iHeartMedia study says bicultural Latinos now represent nearly 40% of U.S. Latinos and are a major force shaping culture, media, and consumer behavior. The report highlights an estimated $4.1 trillion in U.S. Latino purchasing power and frames cultural relevance...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 22, 2026 | Slide
JetBlue unveiled a community-chosen special aircraft livery celebrating the Dominican Republic, designed by Dominican artist Willy Gómez and selected by public vote. The airline said the plane — set to debut this spring — honors Dominican cultural identity and...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 22, 2026 | Slide
Patriots kicker Andrés “Andy” Borregales was honored by his Florida hometown after a strong rookie season, with the article noting his rise from Miami Hurricane standout to NFL contributor. The coverage also highlights his milestone as the first Venezuelan player to...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 22, 2026 | Slide
Kellie Delka, a Texas-born skeleton athlete who has lived in Puerto Rico for about eight years, represented Puerto Rico as the island’s only athlete at the 2026 Winter Olympics — a visibility moment that also shines a light on growing winter sports communities on the...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 22, 2026 | Slide
Willie Colón, one of salsa’s foundational architects, died at 75, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape the sound, identity, and political voice of Latino communities in New York and beyond. NPR’s remembrance highlights his role in salsa’s rise, his collaborations...
