Latin Scholarships
Over at Remezcla, Yara Simon gives a list of scholarships Latinos can apply to, ranging from high school to grad school! To take a look and/or apply, click HERE. Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
J Balvin Opens The Grammys
The awaited Grammys are highly awaited this year as NBC News writer Gwen Aviles tells us the artists set to open the show are Camila Cabello, Ricky Martin, Young Thug, & innovator J Balvin! Click HERE for all of the info! For video interview, click HERE. Photo: David...
17-Year Old Mexican Girl In Harvard Masters Program
Over at Remezcla, Yara Simon writes about the innovative, legendary, 17-year-old Dafne Almazán who is currently in the Harvard Math Masters program after being the world's youngest psychologist! Click HERE to hear/read more about this young lady's passion to help...
Kemily Corrales On Team Vives For La Voz US
Venezuelan-Cuban vocalist and actress Kemily Corrales talks to Telemundo about her upcoming in music & why it means so much for her to be in this journey. Click HERE for full interview video. Check out her audition for La Voz US above! Photo: La VOZ US Posted by:...
SLAM! Gives Rise To First Ever Student-Run Radio Station
Over at publiccharters.org, Kelsey Nelson writes about history in the making as SLAM! launches the first ever radio station ran by students in Miami: SLAM RADIO on SIRIUSXM. Click HERE to learn more about the innovation! To check out a video of SLAM RADIO in action,...
Meli Mel Interview With Taylor Schilling
The one and only Meli Mel interviews Taylor Schilling, "The Orange Is The New Black" actress, now starring as Sarah, mother of Miles in "The Prodigy." Schilling talks to us about being a mother herself, her experience working on the film, and the season finale of the...
Abuela At Your 15s
Do you remember how your Hispanic grandma was at your 15s? If you want to take a look back and remember a bit, check out this video from We Are Mitú!! It even features legend Elvis Crespo! Photo: When Abuelas Throw Shade At A Quinceñera w/ Elvis Crespo | mitú Posted...
Carlos Vives Helps With Colombian Railway Museum
Over at Billboard, Jessica Roiz writes about vallenato singer Carlos Vives donating property in Colombia that will be used in developing an educational railway museum. Click HERE to view full details on this exciting project! Photo: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images...
Gina Rodriguez Produces Disney Show “Diary Of A Female President”
Over at NBC News, Reuters writes about Puerto Rican Gina Rodriguez producing an upcoming Disney comedy about a 12 year old Cuban-American girl who is on her way to becoming the U.S. President. Click HERE for more information!!!! Photo: Frederick M. Brown / Getty...
Maluma’s Super Bowl Commercial
Over at Billboard, Taylor Weatherby writes about Maluma representing the Latin culture in the 2019 Michelob ULTRA Super Bowl Ad! For his full interview transcript and Super Bowl video, click HERE. Photo: Courtesy of Michelob Ultra Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Latinos Claim Hollywood
Over at Miami Herald, Jose Luis Martinez writes about the importance of Latin representation in Hollywood. Click HERE to read the full article. Photo: Creature from ‘The Shape of Water,” by Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Que Pasa, U.S.A Writer Luis Santeiro’s Miami Show
The Hialeah Park Studios Blog gives us all the details on how to get tickets for Luis Santeiro's two night, one man show on February 8th & 9th at Hialeah Park! To get tickets for Friday, click HERE. To get all the possible details about the one man show, click HERE....
Hialeah Series+Hialeah Park=Hialeah Experience
The Hialeah Park Studios blog gives us a scoop at how they have been using their historic venues for settings in the Hialeah series. To check out more info, click HERE. To find out how you can have a film production use Hialeah Park as a setting, click HERE. To see...
Colombian John Leguizamo Stars In Miami-Based Film “Critical Thinking”
Over at Miami New Times, JESSICA LIPSCOMB writes about the upcoming 2019 film "Critical Thinking." It based on the true story of 5 students from Miami Jackson Senior High becoming national Chess Champions thanks to their coach Mario Martinez. To know more about the...
J Balvin Leads Guess Spring Campaign
Over at Rolling Stone, Tim Chan writes about J Balvin mixing his talent for reggaeton and taste for fashion as he becomes the first Latin man to be the face of a Guess campaign. Click HERE for the article. Click HERE for a look at Balvin's Guess VIBRAS collection....
When Abuela Meets La Novia
Over at Jenny Lorenzo's Youtube channel, we get a taste of a Latina grandmother who finally meets the awaited girlfriend! Photo: Jenny Lorenzo Video Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Puerto Rican Teen Invents EFarm
Over at NBC News, Nicole Acevedo writes about a Puerto Rican teenager who came up with E Farm, a program that helps farmers in the island sell directly to local consumers!!! Click HERE to learn more!!! Photo: NBC Latino Video Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Rise Of Latin Art
Over at Remezcla, Christina Noriega writes about the intentional uplifting of Latin art and artists throughout mega cities like Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, etc. Click HERE to learn more. Photo: Art by Alan López for Remezcla Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Jencarlos Canela’s Street In Hialeah!!
Vida Moderna gives us a look at what it was like for Cuban-American Jencarlos Canela having a street in Hialeah named after him about 1 year ago!!! Photo: Vida Moderna Video Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
The Mezcal Rush: Tequila’s Cousin?
Over at Joy Tutela, the David Black Literary Agency writes about the journey Granville Greene took on to learn more about the drink "The Mezcal Rush" in the very regions of Mexico. Click HERE to learn more about the journey of Greene and Mezcal's rich history. Click...
Dulce De Leche Recipes
Want to add a bit of flavor to your cuisine? The cookbook "Dulce De Leche: Recipes, Stories, & Sweet Traditions" by Josephine Caminos Oria gives us a look at some of the things we can mix up with some delicious Dulce De Leche!!! Photo: Book Cover for "Dulce De Leche:...
Lin Manuel Miranda: Discover Puerto Rico
The new series "Discover Puerto Rico With Lin Manuel Miranda" features the Boricua exploring the island as he gets ready to premiere the musical Hamilton in Puerto Rico. Photo: Video for Discover Puerto Rico With Lin Manuel Miranda Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Pitbull’s New Restaurant Opening
Over at Miami.com, Connie Ogle writes about the grand opening celebration of Pitbull's new restaurant in Miami Beach: ilov305! Click HERE for the article with more info. Click HERE to make an event reservation for tonight! Photo: Ilov305 Posted by: Yenesis...
Rosalía’s Flamenco Twist
NPR's Lucia Benavides presents us with new upcoming sensation Rosalía, a modern Flamenco interpreter that topped second in most nominations for the 2018 Latin Grammys! Click HERE for an interview and intro to her Flamenco music, a mix of Spanish tradition and R&B....
Selena Netflix Series
Over at Vulture, Dee Lockett writes about the new Netflix series "Selena" that is set to be released with the Quintanilla Family as the executive producers! Click HERE for all the details. Photo from the Netflix Announcement of "Selena" Posted by Yenesis Alvarez
Season 3: One Day At A Time
Over at Remezcla, Kristen Lopez writes about season 3 of Netflix favorite "One Day At A Time" premiering on February 8! Click HERE for details on the show!!! Photo: Mike Yarish. Courtesy of Netflix Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Three Kings Day Tradition
Over at NBC News, Gwen Aviles writes about how some U.S Latino families keep alive the Three Kings tradition instead of Santa Claus! Click HERE for the details on what it means to believe in the Three Magi and where it even came from! Photo: Gwen Aviles / NBC News...
Luis Fonsi On La Voz & New Album
Over at VIBE, Raquel Reichard writes about the interview she had with Luis Fonsi on his premiere of Telemundo's La Voz, his new album, and some inside details! Check out HERE for full interview!!! Photo: Brian Ach/Getty Images for Universal Music Group Posted by...
Francia Raisa Brings Her Latin Self Everywhere!
Over at ET, Liz Calvario writes about how she uses her Latin roots to bring her culture into the workplace! Click HERE to read more about it. Photo: Kaitlyn Flannagan Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Jennifer Lopez Interview
Over at People, Jess Cagle interviews New Yorican superstar JLo on her life as narrated through her albums. Photo: People Video Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
