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Beautiful pollo guisado.

How to make: Pollo guisado

The word itself is almost as delicious as the actual dish—guisado. To my ears, it just sounds deeply Latino. I love how, upon hearing it, my imagination … Read More

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Making the perfect: arroz con pollo

I’ll never forget coming home after my first year away at college. As I walked into the house, my mother gave me a teary hug and I peeked over her shoulder … Read More

Students Maria  Sofia, left, and Malendez Campos, protest at a "Right to Dream" rally Thursday May 17, 2012 in Los Angeles. The Demonstrators were protesting the deportation of undocumented immigrants by the Obama Administration.  (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Opinion: Obama, what took so long?

President Obama has announced that he will issue an executive order halting deportations of younger immigrants who are undocumented, but have no criminal … Read More

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Why Latinos should reject class warfare

Just in time for the start of the general election, President Obama is seeking to cast himself as a man of the people by pushing for a millionaire’s tax to … Read More

Jorge Pomareda's original poster for the 28th Chicago Latino Film Festival (Photo courtesy Chicago Latino Film Festival)

Essential Culture: Weekend of April 13, 2012

Theatre ‘Ricitos y Los Tres Ositos’/‘Goldilocks and the 3 Bears’  at Teatro Sea (New York, New York) “Goldilocks and the 3 Bears” is given … Read More

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Organization wants Latinos with cancer to live strong too

The LiveStrong Foundation, popularized by cyclist Lance Armstrong, says it wants to be where it is needed the most. Changing demographics and cultural … Read More

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Chef Spotlight: Matt Molina

Vitals:Matt Molina is the executive chef Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles and a rising star in the culinary world. An LA native and one of four … Read More

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Hispanics driving population growth, says study

Hispanic men and women are more likely to be parents, according to a new study today released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The … Read More

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Anti-abortion rights group: “Single most dangerous place for a Latina … is in her mother’s womb”

There are a lot places and people in the United States that could be considered dangerous. But for one anti-abortion-rights group, it’s with her … Read More

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In one high school, two Latina teachers create world of opportunity

In Elk Grove High School, tucked away in one of Chicago’s northwest suburbs, more than 100 Latino students and parents gather once a month to discuss issues … Read More