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President Barack Obama greets people on the tarmac as he arrives on Air Force One at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta, en route to the Morehouse College commencement and a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) event. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Opinion: Controversy plagues Obama’s administration and diverts attention from real issues

By Raul A. Reyes

Last week, the Obama administration was engulfed by controversy.  Each day brought more revelations on Benghazi, the IRS, and the government probe of the … Read More

Hispanic students are often taken out of school as the school year ends.

Opinion: Hispanic students missing school for vacation deserves more scrutiny

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- It's that time. If you're a teacher in a school with a large concentration of Hispanic students, you're doing end-of-year reviews and preparing for … Read More

Disney's new line of quinceañera gowns will range in price from $530-$999 and will be sold at specialty and formal wear retailers in the US and Canada.

Disney launches princess-inspired quinceañera gowns

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There are multiple Disney theme parks across America and countless stores where one can purchase Disney-branded merchandise ranging from sippy cups and onesies … Read More

Latino students have too much exposure to fatty snacks in school.

Research shows Latino students have high exposure to unhealthy snacks at school

By Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez

Latino students are widely exposed to high-fat, high-sugar snacks and drinks sold in schools, but implementing stronger nutritional standards can yield … Read More

Actress America Ferrera is celebrating a milestone achievement - her graduation from college.

Celebrity Rewind: America Ferrera celebrates getting college diploma

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Actress America Ferrera has several notable accomplishments to her name - including Emmy and a Golden Globe  - but among her proudest accolades is officially a … Read More

The Latino Rebels Foundation, shown here in a YouTube video featuring actor Esai Morales, aims to create scholarships for young journalists.

Latino Rebels Foundation starts pipeline for Hispanic filmmakers, journalists

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Latino stereotypes may still abound in television shows and movies, but the Latino Rebels Foundation is looking to change that. Latino businesses, … Read More

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Chicago school teachers fear for their students

By Erika L. Sánchez

Maria Trejo, Elev8 director at Ames Middle School in Chicago, says that her school, which was recently in danger of becoming a military school, will not be … Read More

A new report shows the rate of Hispanic high school students heading to college is higher than whites for the class of 2012.

Latino high school grads surpass whites in college enrollment rate

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A record number of Hispanic high school students are college-bound. A new report says the rate (69 percent) of Hispanic high school graduates from the class of … Read More

PBS cooking show personality Patricia Jinich shares how her Mexican-Jewish heritage has inspired her in the kitchen and beyond.

What am I? Chef Patricia Jinich on being Mexican-Jewish and reflecting her culture in the kitchen

By Patricia Jinich

There are many words I can use to describe myself – so many in fact, that I prefer to share my identity, my Mexicanness, through food and at the table: the … Read More

Hispanic parents aspire for their children to have a higher education, graduate college and attend graduate school.

Poll: For Latinos in Texas, schools are the heart of the community

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For Latinos in Texas, education is very personal.  Hispanic parents have high aspirations for their children’s education; over 90 percent of parents want … Read More