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Why retired football player Victor Cruz is spreading awareness about obesity
The former New York Giants star partnered with the NFL Alumni’s Tackle Obesity program this year to drive change around obesity rates within the Hispanic community.
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Latina author is latest addition to Barbie Inspiring Women Series
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mattel has added internationally known Latina author and activist Isabel Allende to its Barbie Inspiring Women Series.
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5 myths about Hispanic household wealth debunked
2024 The State of Hispanic Wealth Report, a publication of both NAHREP and the Hispanic Wealth Project, addresses the misconceptions that fuel misleading narratives about Hispanic economic contributions. It debunks these myths with data-driven insights to better understand and encourage greater investment in Hispanic businesses and communities.
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Temple or museum? How Diego Rivera designed a place to honor Mexico's pre-Hispanic art
In the 1940s, Mexican artist Diego Rivera had a dream: to build a sacred place to preserve and display his lifelong collection of pre-Hispanic art.
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Embrace Boston celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Masso ¡Con Salsa!
Embrace Boston is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month on the right foot or should we say “¡Con Salsa!”. Community leader Jose Masso III and Embrace Boston’s Dr. Imari Paris Jefferies discuss the importance of honoring social justice through their upcoming International Music Festival. ...
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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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Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Oscar Escobar
After Oscar Escobar was forced to leave a comfortable life in Colombia, he faced hunger and worked hard; now, he builds houses for people seeking to make their own American dreams come true.
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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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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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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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Speak now: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
This Hispanic Heritage Month we’re sharing the stories from NBC10 Boston and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra in our “Speak Now” series. In this edition, we present the emotional stories from our Hispanic employees, including their struggles and challenges in the United States. Watch the videos below and join us in celebrating Hispanic culture!
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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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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Fiesta En La Plaza's programming and performances
September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Elsa Mosquera, co-founder of Agora Cultural Architects, stops by the studio to tell us all about the sort of festivities and events that people can expect.
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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…