Latino Generation

Nicki Minaj has tapped a rising Texas native for her new album. Last night (Dec. 7), the rap icon released Pink Friday 2, featuring Mexican-American artist Lourdiz on the song “Cowgirl.” Minaj’s highly-anticipated Pink Friday 2 boasts high-profile collaborations. Drake features on the song “Needle,” Lil Wayne joins her on... Read more »

Rauw Alejandro is helping reggaeton permeate the English-language music market. The Puerto Rican superstar was tapped by Pharrell Williams for his new music video “Airplane Tickets,” released today (Dec. 8). The collaboration also features Rae Sremmurd‘s Swae Lee. In February, Williams became the creative director for Louis Vuitton Men. On... Read more »

Fuerza Regida is celebrating the end of their Otra Peda Tour with a new music video. On Dec. 8, the Mexican-American band released the official visuals for “CUCU” from their latest album, Pa’ Las Babys y Belikeada. “CUCU YA DISPONIBLE POR EL CANAL DE FUERZA REGIDA 🌊🌊,” the popular música... Read more »

[Trigger warning: This story contains information about domestic violence] The Mexican rapper Alemán, born Erick Raúl Alemán Ramirez, is being accused of domestic violence. On Dec. 8, the rapper’s former partner Akasha posted explicit audio messages and images on her Instagram stories. The publications have since been deleted, but they’ve... Read more »

A second season of the hit HBO series The Last of Us starring Pedro Pascal has been confirmed for a release in 2025. During a preview reel of all the network’s shows premiering in 2024 and 2025, The Last of Us was included in the latter year alongside other series... Read more »

The Copa América 2024 is finally taking shape. The 16 teams have not yet been decided, with two playoff spots remaining, but the 4 groups have already been drawn and we already know who will play in the inaugural game. Argentina, the head of Group A, is set to play... Read more »

Selena Gomez took to social media to not just to confirm her new relationship with producer Benny Blanco, but to defend it. The actress, singer, and entrepreneur went off on Instagram after confirming she is dating Blanco, 35. Selena Gomez reacts to rumor that she's dating Benny Blanco: “Facts” pic.twitter.com/sJSJZx5EjD... Read more »

J Balvin is putting his life on the line in Alaska for his newest music video. The Colombian superstar embraces his inner movie survivalist in his “Amigos” music video, released today (Dec. 7). After stepping away from the spotlight to focus on fatherhood, J Balvin returned with a string of... Read more »

Peso Pluma is continuing to explore sounds in el movimiento. On Dec. 7, the Mexican sensation teamed up with Anitta on “BELLAKEO,” a sexy reggaeton collaboration. The result? A perreo-ready joint track to end the year on a high note. “Mañana vamos a activar el #ModoBellakeo Bellakeo Bella Ke Ke... 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 »

In an extraordinary acknowledgment of U.S. Veterans Magazine’s (USVM) commitment, actor, producer, director and dedicated veterans advocate Gary Sinise recently endorsed the publication. This endorsement came as he received the [...] The post Gary Sinise Endorses U.S. Veterans Magazine: A Testament to Excellence appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

Kelley Mitchell, Diné (Navajo), American Indian College Fund Program Officer for College Access and Success, has been selected to participate in a year-long Neighborhood Builders Leadership program offered by the [...] The post Kelley Mitchell, American Indian College Fund Program Officer, Selected for Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Leadership Program... Read more »

By Sydney Severn   After a rather dangerous year in the peaks and plummets of the tallest mountain on the planet, Deaf Maryland locals Shayna Unger and Scott Lehmann summited Mount [...] The post Anyone Can Do It: Unger and Lehmann’s “Ripple Effect” appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

In a triumphant celebration of women entrepreneurship, the National Association of Women Business Owners—Los Angeles (NAWBO-LA) recently wrapped up its 6th Annual Procurement Event at the Port of Long Beach [...] The post NAWBO-LA Celebrates Women Entrepreneurship at 6th Annual Procurement Event appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

The future of disability rights took center stage in New Orleans this November as The Arc gathered its mighty nationwide community for three days of visionary learning, sharing and connecting. [...] The post The Arc Builds Community Ties & Charts Path Ahead appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

By Natalie Rodgers, Regardless of where you are in your business or entrepreneurial journey, you understand the difficulties that can come with being your own boss. Not only do you [...] The post Certify as a Disability-Owned Business Enterprise appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR), the membership organization of the 78 public vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs across the U.S., held its fall conference in October. The [...] The post CSAVR Conference: Celebrating the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 appeared first on DiversityComm.... Read more »

National Scholarship Month, is a national campaign designed to raise awareness of the vital role scholarships play in reducing student loan debt and expanding access to higher education. To celebrate [...] The post IOScholarships and Society of Manufacturing Engineers Celebrate National Scholarship Month with Thousands of Dollars for Students in... Read more »

In a significant nod to Native American valor, the U.S. Navy continues its tradition of honoring Indigenous heroes by naming its latest salvage and rescue vessel after a distinguished Native [...] The post Honoring a Naval Hero: The USNS Solomon Atkinson and Its Legacy in Native American History appeared first... Read more »

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This report was written by Luis Noe-Bustamante, Research Analyst; Ana Gonzalez-Barrera, Senior Researcher; Khadijah Edwards, Research Associate; Lauren Mora, Research Assistant; and Mark Hugo Lopez, Director, Race and Ethnicity research. Editorial guidance was provided by Lopez; Tanya Arditi, Communications Manager; Kiana Cox, Research Associate, Jens Manuel Krogstad, Senior Writer/Editor; and... Read more »

Overview The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. Panelists participate via self-administered web surveys. Panelists who do not have internet access at home are provided with a tablet and wireless internet connection. Interviews are conducted in both... Read more »

How we measured racial identity among Hispanics The survey used the following four questions to assess the racial identity of Latinos: What is your race or origin? White Black or African American Asian or Asian American Two or more races Some other race or origin How would most people describe... Read more »

Over the last decade, the United States has been deeply engaged in a national conversation surrounding race and racial discrimination, from the Black Lives Matter movement to growing attention about racial inequality and structural racism in America to concern about the rise in violence against Asian Americans. For U.S. Latinos,... Read more »

The social and personal impact of race and skin color is on the minds of many U.S. Hispanics today. Most view skin color as an important influence in their daily lives and say having a lighter skin color is an advantage for getting ahead today. And while about a quarter... Read more »

During the first 12 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than half (54%) of Latinos say they experienced at least one of eight specific forms of discrimination, according to the March 2021 survey of Latino adults. However, experiences with discrimination vary notably by skin color, age and partisanship. In the... Read more »

Latinos with darker skin color report more discrimination experiences than Latinos with lighter skin color. The post Majority of Latinos Say Skin Color Impacts Opportunity in America and Shapes Daily Life appeared first on Pew Research Center's Hispanic Trends Project.... Read more »

This statistical profile of the foreign-born population in the 50 states and the District of Columbia is based on Pew Research Center tabulations of the Census Bureau’s 2010 and 2018 American Community Survey (ACS) and the 1960-2000 decennial censuses. The post Facts on U.S. immigrants, 2018 appeared first on Pew... 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 »