Latino Generation

The nominations for the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards were revealed today (Sept. 12), with Karol G leading the pack. Other top nominees include Bad Bunny, Peso Pluma, Fuerza Regida, Feid, and more. Billboard will celebrate the top Latine artists and songs of the year across 49 different categories. Following... Read more »

Rauw Alejandro went big for his 2024 MTV Video Music Awards debut. On Wednesday night (Sept. 11), he captivated the audience with an action-packed performance alongside actor Anthony Ramos, proudly showcasing his Puerto Rican heritage. Alejandro kicked off his performance with a cinematic and explosive entrance featuring Ramos. Once on... Read more »

Anitta made a splash at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards with a performance that featured special guests Fat Joe, Tiago PZK, and DJ Khaled. The Brazilian superstar kicked off her set with her latest single, “Paradise,” and was soon joined by Nuyorican star Fat Joe and DJ Khaled, who... Read more »

Karol G made a triumphant return to the MTV Video Music Awards stage on Wednesday night (Sept. 11). She took the stage to proudly represent Latinidad with a vibrant performance of “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.” Karol G brought the beach vibes and her Verano Rosa Bar to life, surrounded... Read more »

Does a company associated with Bad Bunny have ties to the Nicolás Maduro regime? A Puerto Rican politician is asking for the FBI to investigate Rimas Entertainment’s alleged ties to Venezuela’s embattled president. Nina Valedón Santiago, who is the ex-subsecretary for the Popular Democratic Party (PPD), made the claim this... Read more »

María José is going on tour next year. On Sept. 9, the popular Mexican pop singer announced her upcoming Libertad U.S. Tour 2025. The highly-anticipated tour will kick off at the Hard Rock Casino in Sacramento, CA, on Jan. 30, and wrap up at the Bayou Music Center in Houston,... Read more »

La Monarca Bakery is a beloved Mexican food brand known for its pan dulce, cookies, and coffees. Founded by Ricardo Cervantes and Alfredo Livas, the bakery is “inspired by the pan dulce and pastries we grew up enjoying in our hometown of Mexico.” Fan favorites of the Los Angeles bakery... Read more »

Tianguis, or outdoor mercados, are a staple in Latin American society, offering a varied and lively marketplace for locals, while also reflecting the local diversity, flavors, and textures unique to the communities they serve. Inspired by this rich cultural context, French-Peruvian artist, Claudia Rivera, is bringing the Latino mercado to... Read more »

Believe it or not, Fyre Festival is making a comeback. After the unsuccessful festival made headlines back in 2017 when it failed to meet its luxurious promises, it appears that it’s coming back. But this time, in Mexico. On Sept. 9, the American businessman and festival co-founder Billy McFarland announced... Read more »

As you may know, Futuro Media has been dealing with significant financial challenges recently. As a result, we’ve decided to pause Latino Rebels and take a break from our coverage while we work on a plan for Latino Rebels going forward. The post A Message From Futuro Media appeared first... Read more »

Latino Rebels Radio goes on the road for a live podcast recording at Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut. Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes seven students to discuss how a college such as Mitchell is creating more welcoming, accessible living and learning environments in a world that continues to get... Read more »

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Texas' floating barrier on a section of the Rio Grande to stay in place for now, a day after a judge called the buoys a threat to the safety of migrants and relations between the U.S. and Mexico. The post... Read more »

Spanish-language networks Telemundo and Univision suffered audience losses in the past few years. Newspaper distribution rates were also negatively impacted. The post Audience Declines in Traditional U.S. Latino and Black Media Continue appeared first on Latino Rebels.... Read more »

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas must move a large floating barrier that Gov. Greg Abbott placed on the river between the U.S. and Mexico this summer as part of the Republican's escalating attempts to stop migrants from crossing America’s southern border, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. The post A Judge Orders Texas... Read more »

We welcome The Daily Chela founder Brandon Loran Maxwell to discuss his new film, American Homeboy, for a nuanced discussion of Cholo culture and how it still influences pop culture today. The post American Homeboy appeared first on Latino Rebels.... Read more »

Following a historic election victory by the progressive Semilla Party in Guatemala, Latino Rebels Radio producer Oscar Fernandez steps in as guest host to welcome Marco Fonseca, Instructor of Latin American and International Studies at York University in Canada, to discuss how this election almost didn't happen. The post Democracy... Read more »

'Hope, Soledad' is an arresting, powerful film portraying a different slice of Latinidad than is normally seen on screen, centering the interior lives of two Indigenous Mexican women, and drawing on their own cultural traditions in a world that does not value them. The post ‘Hope, Soledad’ Centers Inner Worlds... Read more »

The revitalization of Puerto Rico's professional basketball league is thanks largely to new team owners with the right vision ---like music superstar Bad Bunny--- and an influx of former NBA players looking to extend their careers. Latino Rebels speaks with Héctor Horta, owner of this year's champions, the Gigantes de... Read more »

Cristiane Martini, vice president, Tom’s of Maine and general manager of North America sustainability, Colgate-Palmolive, has dedicated 20 years to the company, working across three continents. Her Brazilian heritage has [...] The post A Journey in Leadership & Sustainability with Colgate’s Cristiane Martini appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

Sunrise Medical is pleased to announce the launch of the Red Dot award-winning Empulse R90 push assist device. This sleek, simple, and smart push device powers manual wheelchairs with ease, [...] The post Sunrise Medical Announces the Launch of the Empulse R90 appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

How can you learn more about the ins and outs of a specific job? Consider an informational interview! Unlike a traditional job interview, an informational interview is a meeting that [...] The post Informational Interviews: What Are They & Why They’re Important appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

Whether for work, school, relaxation or fun, smartphones and other devices have become a critical part of our lives. But for those with disabilities, these products aren’t always as accessible [...] The post Apple Unveils Game-Changing Accessibility Features Across Product Lineup appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ DiversityComm Magazine is proud to announce the release of its special September issue, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, with a strong emphasis on Latinas and [...] The post DiversityComm Magazine Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Special September Issue Focused on Latinas & Latinos Making a... Read more »

One of the most challenging aspects for Hispanic students pursuing a degree is a lack of funds. For this reason, one of the biggest ways that SHPE helps the future [...] The post ScholarSHPE: Ensuring a Better Future appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

Being the namesake of a naval ship is no small feat. For years, the U.S. Navy has used its vessels to honor veterans and historical figures who made significant contributions [...] The post USNS Cherokee Nation Pays Tribute to Cherokee Service Members appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

By Natalie Rodgers    In a ceremony hosted by the Elevate Prize Foundation, NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Dwyane Wade was awarded the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award in recognition of [...] The post NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade Awarded Elevate Prize Catalyst Award for Transgender Advocacy appeared first on... Read more »

By Fawzia Reza     Activist, CEO and a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, Amanda Nguyen can now add astronaut to her resume. Nguyen will become the first Vietnamese and Southeast [...] The post Amanda Nguyen Blazes Trails as First Vietnamese American Woman To Go to Space appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

Reuters photographer Jon Nazca has traveled to Ronda in the southern Spanish city of Málaga to compare this year’s empty streets to the festivities seen in 2019 and 2018... Read more »

In a surprise institutional statement, Quim Torra said the date will not be set until the regional budget is passed in parliament... Read more »

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Spain is planning to repatriate citizens who are trapped in the Chinese city due to a coronavirus outbreak, but for Dácil Sánchez that means leaving her partner behind... Read more »

The picturesque spot in Mallorca is home to just over 600 people, but the high number of visitors in the summer is putting a strain on resources... Read more »

China has recommended that foreigners stay put in the quarantined city, but added that it will not prevent them from leaving... Read more »

Oriol Junqueras, who is serving a 13-year sentence for his role in the 2017 breakaway bid, appeared at an investigation commission into the suspension of the Catalan government’s regional powers... Read more »

Quim Torra got his Together for Catalonia party to abstain from the day’s voting after the speaker warned him that his own vote would not be counted... Read more »

The female employee discovered a pen drive that had been used to record her when she got changed at the Madrid clinic where she worked. The victim has also won compensation... Read more »

  In a historic event, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla has been appointed as United States Senator by Governor Gavin Newsom. Secretary Padilla, who has a mechanical engineering degree... The post Alex Padilla, Latino Champion of Voter Access, New California US Senator appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »

With the country more divided than ever, the Democrats secured the White House for the next four years and it was undoubtedly with the help of people of color across... The post Fifteen Competitive Congressional Districts Latinos Will Decide in 2022 appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »

By Edward Vargas Latino voters indicate that the President and Congress should reinstate and enforce regulations that existed prior to the Covid-19 pandemic and create clean jobs and green infrastructure... The post Latinos and the Environment appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »

The importance of the Native American vote in 2020 was most apparent in Arizona, a state that had not gone to the Democrats since 1996. A key swing state in... The post Native American Voters Help Biden Take the State of Arizona appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »

There was major enthusiasm about the Native American electorate’s potential role in the 2020 election outcome following a historic 2018 mid-term election where the importance of the Native American population... The post Native Americans Overcome Major Obstacles; Part of Voting Coalition That Led Biden to Victory appeared first on Latino... Read more »

The 2020 American Election Eve Poll includes over 15,000 voters nationally with oversamples of Latino/Latinx, African American, Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and rural voters, along with other voters; as... The post Colorado and the Latino Vote appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »

The 2020 American Election Eve Poll includes over 15,000 voters nationally with oversamples of Latino/Latinx, African American, Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and rural voters, along with other voters; as... The post North Carolina and the Latino Vote appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »

The 2020 American Election Eve Poll includes over 15,000 voters nationally with oversamples of Latino/Latinx, African American, Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and rural voters, along with other voters; as... The post The Latino Vote appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »

The 2020 American Election Eve Poll includes over 15,000 voters nationally with oversamples of Latino/Latinx, African American, Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and rural voters, along with other voters; as... The post Nevada and the Latino Vote appeared first on Latino Decisions.... Read more »