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Keeping an eye on future Latino politicians

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By now you already know it’s an election year. I just thought I would remind you, in case the plethora of televised debates hasn’t already clued you in. While there are no Latinos on this year’s national ballot, we present you 10 Latinos to keep an eye on, for the future. Keep your eye on… [Continue Reading]

Rice and Beans 101: The health benefits of our favorite dish

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If you are Latino and have everattempted to diet, I can bet first thing you thought was: “I’ve got to cut down on rice and beans.” You probably realized a week into it how nearly impossible that is. However, you don’t need to beat yourself up over your rice and beans addiction – we’re all… [Continue Reading]

Guatemala’s protest against domestic violence

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A human chain of 12,000 people scaling a volcano is certainly one way to create awareness. According to the BBC, thousands of people climbed Guatemala’s Volcán de Agua on Jan. 21 in protest of domestic violence, making what they hope is the world’s largest human chain. Prensa Libre notes that the volcano towers more than… [Continue Reading]

Sin Palabras

A hot night under the cool blue canopy of Miami.

Welcome to this week’s Sin Palabras. Winter is here…or is she? Our very own Maitri Pamo escaped to South Beach. ———————————- From Gabriela Segovia-McGahan in the San Francisco/ Bay Area. Next week’s theme will still be winter. Submit your best and favorite interpretations of winter. Check out previous Sin Palabras entries or learn how to submit your own.

Art talk with Cheech Marin (video)

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Cheech Marin is best known as one half of the hilarious duo of Cheech and Chong but did you know that he is an avid art collector? The actor, director, writer, musician and activist owns one of the largest and most renowned collections of Chicano art in America. Cheech’s most recent passion is collecting Chicanitas,… [Continue Reading]