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Hispanic Heritage Month

20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards nominees announced

Hispanic Heritage Month

Top trends in Mexican cuisine coming to tables across the country in 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Cacique® Inc. – one of the country’s top authentic Mexican food brands – is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by partnering wit...
Hispanic Heritage Month

Ninth annual NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards

NEW YORK (AP) – The National Football League and its teams will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of special events during Hispanic Heritage...
Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month campaign celebrates Hispanics in healthcare

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA (AP) – Healthy Hispanic Living (HHL) today launched a campaign to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by showcasing the wide rang...
Hispanic Heritage Month

Arkansas town sees first Latina city council member

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA) — A grandmother’s love found in a nickname — Sonia que soña. Which means Sonia who dreams. And, dream she did while staying true to he...
Hispanic Heritage Month

Hidden History: Baile Folklorico brings Mexico’s history to life

It’s a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration through song and dance. Baile Folklorico translated to folkloric dance brings Mexico’s history to life wi...
Hispanic Heritage Month

Documentary looks into a long-standing Latin tradition

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA) – A quinceañera is a celebration symbolizing a girl’s transition from girlhood to womanhood when she turns 15. Director Fan...
Hispanic Heritage Month

New film explores legacy of Puerto Rican actor Raúl Juliá

Members of Generation X may know Raúl Juliá for his energetic and playful role as Gomez Addams in the 1991 movie adaptation of “The Addams Family.” ...
Hispanic Heritage Month

The Pueblo chile, a unique source of heat

(KXRM) – In Southern Colorado, Hispanic heritage is diverse and rich in traditions. One element that is keeping those traditions alive through generations...
Hispanic Heritage Month

Growing Hispanic businesses exceed community’s population in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The spirit of entrepreneurship among Hispanics across the nation is breaking boundaries. The percentage of Hispanic-owned small business...
Hispanic Heritage Month

Profile of a Hispanic leader: Rep. Veronica Escobar

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR) — Democratic congresswoman Verinoca Escobar is one of the first two Latina women to represent the state of Texas in Congress. S...
Hispanic Heritage Month

Spanish, Baroque-Pueblo architectural influence seen throughout the Southwest

(KRQE) – Just taking one look around New Mexico, you can see the influence that Spanish architecture still has today. Arriving between the 1300 & 1400...