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"Orientation: And Other Stories" by Daniel Orozco

Opinion: Read these stereotype buster books

CHICAGO -- Last year I took some heat for writing about my favorite books that were "Diverse-But-Not-About-Diversity." I described these works as "really … Read More

Mexican actress Salma Hayek poses with her Bambi trophy at the Bambi awards in Duesseldorf, western Germany, on November 22, 2012.

Salma Hayek snags prestigious German award

Salma Hayek is known for always looking stylish, but even she knows that the best accessory is a shiny gold trophy. The 46-year-old former telenovela star … Read More

Colombian songstress Shakira has released the very first photo of her baby bump via Twitter and Facebook.

Pregnant Shakira tweets first photo of baby bump

Shakira may be recognized as one of the most popular Latin crossover stars of all time, but the social media-savvy entertainer is just like any first-time … Read More

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Secrets of Tejano cooking, from Chef Johnny Hernandez

Tex-Mex food is the stuff of legends: sure, you can buy it neatly wrapped in a box complete with refried beans (Old El Paso, we’re looking at you) or dig … Read More

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Opinion: The language of assimilation

CHICAGO — Back in the mid-1700s, German immigrants were the bane of my favorite founding father, Benjamin Franklin, who believed they’d never assimilate … Read More