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Quinceañeras for boys? How Gen Z is reinventing the traditionally gendered Latino celebration
The Quinceañero tradition can be traced back to the Aztec civilization when a kid’s 14th marked when they mastered their life-long skills.
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30 famous Hispanic Heritage Month quotes to share now and forever
No two Latinx or Hispanic experiences are the same. The layers of identity, cultural expression and history are as varied as the shades of skin tones of those with Latinx or Hispanic roots.
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Oaxacan woman in SoCal keeps heritage alive by creating flowers made of corn husks
A Oaxacan woman residing in Ventura County shares her love for Mexican crafts.
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IE therapist helps heal Latino community through social media
Jackie Garcia founded TherapyLux in 2020 in an effort to promote the understanding of generational trauma.
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Perseverance keeps LA DACA recipient on track to become a doctor
A Mexican immigrant who grew up sleeping on the floor of a one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles’ Koreatown has overcome all obstacles in her path toward a career in the challenging world of science and medicine.
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New mural presented by NBC 7, Telemundo 20 will celebrate San Diego's Hispanic heritage
NBC 7 and T 20 are partnering with Ground Floor Murals to paint a new National City mural in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. And YOU are invited to help create the mural too!
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New mural presented by NBC 7, Telemundo 20 celebrates San Diego's Hispanic heritage
NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 will present a multimedia mural featuring the stories of our area’s Hispanic heritage.
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How Jessica Alba's Mexican heritage has inspired her parenting style
To be honest, Jessica Alba knows she likely wouldn’t helm a billion-dollar brand if it wasn’t for the work of those who came before her, telling E! News, “My grandparents sacrificed so much.”
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Hispanic Heritage Month: What does it mean to be Chicano?
During Hispanic Heritage Month, many proudly celebrate their culture, diversity and heritage. Others take advantage of this month to highlight their identity, as is the case of Adolfo “Zarco” Guerrero, who reflects on his ethnic identity, which is related to the term “Chicano”.
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Jose Hernández, migrant worker turned astronaut, says it's an ‘honor' to have movie about him
Michael Peña stars in the film inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández.
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We're kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month at the annual El Grito Celebration
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis previews Downtown LA’s annual El Grito fest with Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, this year’s Madrina. The highly-anticipated event honors Mexican Independence Day.
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52% of Hispanic and Latina women investors are more confident about their money than 5 years ago
Hispanic investors have a long way to go to close the wealth gap between them and non-Hispanic white Americans. But their investing knowledge is on the rise.
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Ashley Sanchez and Sofia Huerta embracing Mexican American identities with USWNT
USWNT players Ashley Sanchez and Sofia Huerta detailed how they came to accept and embrace their Mexican American heritage.
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‘Azucar!' Celia Cruz, the ‘Queen of Salsa' now has her own Barbie on sale
The long-awaited Barbie doll inspired by the “Queen of Salsa” Celia Cruz finally went on sale this week after Mattel announced news of the dolls release in 2021.
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From chips to memes: How Flamin' Hot Cheetos became a cultural icon for U.S. Latinos
The spicy snack has inspired songs, clothes and movies, but for some Latinos in the U.S., the chips hold a particularly special meaning.
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How Spanglish is being embraced as a ‘lenguaje' of its own
Once shunned as the language of “no sabo kids,” it’s now being called a “literal lifestyle.”
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What is Hispanic Heritage Month and why is it celebrated?
Americans across the country celebrate this month with pride and joy to highlight the importance of diversity.
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Movie Review: ‘A Million Miles Away' charms and inspires with the tale of an unlikely astronaut
If ever there was an inspirational story about reaching for the stars, it’s “A Million Miles Away,” the real-life journey of a how a boy who grew up as a migrant farmworker became a NASA astronaut.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: 8 Latinos who influenced American life
They are activists who worked for the rights of migrant workers, law makers and politicians as well as fashion designers and innovators. Hispanic Latinos are the fastest growing population in the United States accounting for roughly 18% — 60.6 million — of the nation’s total population. Latinos continue to contribute to American culture as musicians, small business owners, chefs, veterans…
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Campaign aims to raise Alzheimer's awareness in Hispanic communities
Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than other races, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.