by Yenesis Alvarez | Jun 29, 2026 | Slide
Dominican artist Kandy G. Lopez is redefining portraiture through vibrant, larger-than-life “fiber paintings” that celebrate Afro-Caribbean and Black identity. Using yarn as her medium, Lopez creates textured portraits full of movement, color, and what she calls...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Jun 23, 2026 | Slide
Brian Lewis from the NY Post writes about former Louisville standout Mikel Brown Jr. officially heading to Brooklyn after being selected sixth overall by the Nets in the 2026 NBA Draft. Despite battling injuries during his freshman season, Brown impressed scouts with...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Jun 23, 2026 | Slide
WPBF writes about a Cuban restaurant in West Palm Beach that has made culinary history. Emelina, which opened earlier this year, has become the first Cuban restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin Star. Chef-owners Osmel Gonzalez and Camila Salazar called the...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Jun 22, 2026 | Slide
NBC News writes about how Actor Diego Luna shared a deeply personal memory tied to the 1986 FIFA World Cup, recalling how watching Mexico’s defeat left his father heartbroken and helped spark his own lifelong passion for soccer. The star discussed the emotional impact...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Jun 18, 2026 | Slide
Lionel Messi delivered another unforgettable World Cup moment as Argentina defeated Algeria 3–0 in their opening Group J match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Messi scored all three goals, recording his first World Cup hat-trick and tying Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Jun 18, 2026 | Slide
Dominican music is mourning the loss of Alex Bueno, the beloved merengue and bachata singer known as “El Mayimbito” and “El Ruiseñor de la Sierra.” Bueno died on June 18, 2026, at age 62 after battling brain cancer. With classics like “Colegiala,” “Querida,” “Esa...
