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PBS re-makes history with Latino Americans

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From conquistadors to Dolores Huerta to your mami, papi, and abuelita, Latinos and their experiences have been woven into the great tapestry of America’s history since even before there was a United States of America to speak of. Latinos have helped to shape the history of the United States for over five centuries. Yet, our Read More

Get to know Cubana-Americana Kat Dahlia

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For anyone who’s seen Kat Dahlia’s Gangsta video on MTV or BET’s 106 and Park, two things become evident from the jump- she’s taking the R&B, pop and hip-hop worlds by storm and this, Miami born and raised, Cubana-Americana reps her hometown hard.  Selected as a rising artist to participate in BET’s “Music Matters” campaign Read More

Red Bull Music Academy: Top Latino Participants

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The Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA) is a platform provided by well-known energy drink company Red Bull, to allow new, up and coming artists the opportunity to showcase their talent. The RMBA was originally created in 1998, and ever since then, has travelled around the world to cities like Berlin, Cape Town, Sao Paulo, Barcelona, Read More

“Vamos Equipo con el Corazón”

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By: Ana L. Ruedaquintero “Come on team, put your heart into it,” these are words common to many Hispanics as they scream at their soccer team during games. These fans do not scream this out of anger or disparity, rather it happens because we are characterized for having a very fervent passion for soccer, which Read More

#Billboards2013 Day 2 – #ALoGrande Pics

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Established Artist Sergio Vallín – Maná guitarist Music Influencers Bruno del Granado – CEO, RM Entertainment Group, Ricky Martin Manager Fernando Rodriguez – CEO at Terra Networks USA Leila Cobo – Executive Director, Latin Content & Programming, Billboard Delia Orjuela, Vice President, Latin Writer Publisher Relations, BMI Johnny Marines – Romeo Santos Manager  Up-and-coming Artists /Showcase artists Debi Read More

Cinco de Mayo: La Batalla

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There are several things we know Cinco de Mayo is not. For example, it is not Mexico’s Independence Day, Mexico wouldn’t gain its independence until six years later. When Benito Juarez became president, the country was heavily indebted to European countries after opposing forces in the civil war borrowed money to finance their battles. With Read More

#Billboards2013 Day 1 – #ALoGrande Pics

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In these pics… Established Artist Sergio Vallín – Maná guitarist Music Influencers Bruno del Granado – CEO, RM Entertainment Group, Ricky Martin Manager Fernando Rodriguez – CEO at Terra Networks USA Leila Cobo – Executive Director, Latin Content & Programming, Billboard Delia Orjuela, Vice President, Latin Writer Publisher Relations, BMI Johnny Marines – Romeo Santos Manager Up-and-coming Artists Read More

Peter La Anguila – Minuto Para Ganar “Prank” (Broma) 2013

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Peter La Anguila – Minuto Para Ganar “Prank” (Broma) 2013

Jennifer Lopez Arrested for Smuggling 10 Kilos into the US

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By Lance Rios   I lied… this has absolutely nothing to do with Jennifer, and if she was arrested, I wouldn’t care, but it made YOU click the link. This write-up is about what people say they want versus what they REALLY want. When I first started Being Latino, Inc, I was VERY OPEN to asking people Read More

HBO Latino brings us “Habla Women”

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In a room full of strong, beautiful Latinas, and the Latinos who love them, we viewed the latest in the ten year old Habla series – Habla Women. Thanks to the talent of Alberto Ferreras and Trina Bardusco, of Latino Media Works, we have another great show to watch on HBO Latino. The show brings Read More