Give Miami Day 2018
Over at givemiamiday.org, there's a chance to honor and celebrate by giving back to the city that raised many greats. #GiveMiamiDay is a day where Miamians are encouraged to give back. It's not too late to give to your favorite charity! Click HERE to check it out!...
Drake And Bad Bunny Take Miami Stage
Over at Urban Islandz, S. Leslie writes about the Drake concert that stole the hearts of everyone in Miami yesterday night. Click HERE for all of the details and pictures!! Photo: Youtube
Luis Coronel “Mentirosa”
Mexican sensation Luis Coronel releases music video for rising hit single "Mentirosa" that will leave you on the edge of your chairs! Photo: Courtesy
2018 Latin GRAMMYs
Over at ET Online, Liz Calvario writes about one of the most awaited nights for Latin@s: the 2018 Latin GRAMMYs. Click HERE for all the details. Photo: Jason Koerner/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
Record-Breaking Latinxs In Congress
Over at PBS News Hour, Luis Alonso Lugo writes about the history-making moment of having a time where there are more Latin@s in Congress now than ever before. Click HERE for full commentary. Photo: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Miami Craving Experience
https://www.facebook.com/louis.dilbert/videos/10111596248801293/UzpfSTg4NTQ4MTA4NzU6MTAxNTU2MzMxMTQwMTU4NzY/?eid=ARDAjPlnQRia5GFaceWces0SuUrixvzjuRQNhjktxFoIRAPdGLfxF1T_C-Ton6BnLkFYn_eNKn9_d1-2 Have you ever had that moment where you're away from Miami and you just...
Dolores Huerta Podcast Interview
Over at NPR Latino USA, SOPHIA PALIZA-CARRE introduces the podcast between two iconic figures: Dolores Huerta and her daughter Juana Chávez. Dolores Huerta is a civil rights activist that has devoted her life fighting for human rights especially that of farmers. She...
Rise of Latina Artists
Over at Billboard, Leila Cobo writes about the movement promoting the rise of Latinas in the music industry like never before!! Click HERE for full article! Photo: JC Olivera/WireImage Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Día De Los Muertos
Over at New York Times, Concepción de León writes about different ways the small businesses are keeping the Day of The Dead cultural traditions alive. Click HERE for more. Photo: Allison V. Smith for The New York Times Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Nobodys Fool… with Tyler Perry
Weed for Tyler???? It's always a pleasure to sit down with the incredible Tyler Perry. His films bring so much laughter to us, and this one doesn't stay behind. Tiffany Haddish brings down the house in Tyler Perrys first Rated R film. Meli Mel chats with Tyler about...
Ghost of Gabriel García Marquez
Over at Latino USA, ANTONIA CEREIJIDO interviews LUCÍA BENAVIDES on living in the Barcelona apartment Gabriel García Marquez used to live in 50 years earlier. Click HERE to hear spooky full interview. Photo: GORKA LEJARCEGI Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Words By Matt Haggman
As the election approaches, we thought it would be a great time to share a bit of very beautiful writing about participating in the electoral process as a candidate and what he learned. Over at Medium, longtime friend of ñ Matt Haggman wrote this piece after the...
MECA & Día De Los Muertos
Over at Chron, Ana Goni-Lessan writes about the way MECA is educating thousands of children and families on El Día De Los Muertos. Click HERE for article and pictures! Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Latin AMA Highlights
Over at Billboard, Jennifer Machin writes about the top moments of the 2018 Latin AMA's which was filled with girl empowerment and energetic performances!! Click HERE for videos and full article. Photo: Billboard Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Latin Fashion Show
Over at 9News, a video gives us an inside scoop on the display of Latin storytelling through fashion going on in Sante Fe! Click HERE to take a look! Photo: 9 News Video Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Hispanic Population Growing
Over at U.S. News, Susan Milligan writes about the doubling of the Hispanic population in many states over the last 17 years. Click HERE for more info and the full article. Photo: Pew Research Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Mariachi Heroine
NBC Left Field tells us about Rita Ramirez, a Mariachi who is active in Detroit not only by providing music, but also by helping people have access to internet! Photo: Youtube Video for NBC Lefy Field Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Fewer Than 50K Puerto Ricans Settled Florida
Over at Orlando Sentinel, Bianca Padró Ocasio writes about the recent study done to prove that less than 50k Puerto Ricans have settled in Florida post-Maria. Click HERE for more info. Photo: Joe Raedle Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
HBO, The Sentence.
Meli Mel sits with the talented director Rudy Valdez. Rudy chatted about how this project began as a mere documentation for his sister who was imprisoned for over 9 Years for something known as the "girlfriend" conviction. It's a moving documentary about how unjust...
Google Doodle Honors Roberto Clemente
Over at cnet.com, STEVEN MUSIL writes about the Puerto Rican humanitarian and legendary baseball player, Roberto Clemente. Click HERE to learn about the wonderful and record-breaking person Bob Clemente was. Photo: Google Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Cuban Migrants Arrive In Virginia Key Jump Off Boat
Over at 7 News Miami, Jessica Holly writes about Cuban migrants arriving at Virginia Key in a raft after a long ride from home. Click HERE for full story and footage of event. Photo: Channel 7 News Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Rosa Maria Plasencia Passes Away Unexpectedly
At gen ñ we are proud to call Rosa Maria Plasencia our friend. Always a kind word, always a caring spirit. Tireless work at Amigos For Kids Such a loss. Sending all our love and prayers to her friends and family - we miss you already. #RosaMariaPlasencia Over at Miami...
App Launches Trying To Increase Indigenous Representation
Over at Latino Rebels, Jacquelyn Kovarik writes about the United Nations trying to increase indigenous representation in different ways such as with an app. Upon noticing the lack of influence indigenous people have on the authoritative decisions made on their own...
Sonia Sotomayor On Writing Best Selling Books
Over at Latino U.S.A, Antonia Cereijido writes and publishes a podcast about Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor writing books aimed at young adults. Click HERE for full article and podcast! Photo: Allison Shelley/Getty Images Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
New Netflix Series On 1840’s California
Over at Remezcla, Manuel Betancourt writes about Shonda Rhimes launching a new series called "Pico & Sepulveda" meant to narrate the life in 1840's Los Angeles, when it was still a part of Mexico. Click HERE for more info. Photo: Old map of continental North American....
Happy World Teachers’ Day !
Over at NDTV, Richa Taneja writes about today- October 5th- being World Teachers' Day! A special thank you to all the educators that are nurturing the minds of the next generation. We love and appreciate you! Click HERE for more. Photo: Education Writer's Association...
One Direction Reunion?
Over at E online, Vanessa Odreman writes about the possibility of One Direction uniting again for one last reunion! Click HERE for more info. Photo: Ricky Vigil M/GC Images Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Approaching Race In Schools
Over at conscientiousengagement.com, Raquel Ríos writes about how teachers and school leaders better take measures to create an inclusive environment for kids of all races, backgrounds, etc. Click HERE for more info. Photo: Child Trends Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Latin Empowerment on Instagram
Over at Remezcla, Yara Simón writes about young influencers who are leaving the world better than they found it through community building. Click HERE to read all about their impact! Photo: Alex Reyes instagram Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
Miami’s Declared October 1 Croqueta Day
Over at Miami.com, Carlos Frías writes about Miami officially declaring October 1 as croqueta day! Yes, there were free croquetas for the day! Click HERE for more info. Photo: Recipe Community Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez
