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Olympic medalist Marlen Esparza on how her culture has shaped her into one of the world's most accomplished boxer.

What am I? Boxer Marlen Esparza: I feel my Latino passion with every punch I throw

By Marlen Esparza, Boxer, Olympic bronze medalist

I am a Latina.  Being a Latina has given me heart and, above all, it has given me passion, a trait most men and women from my culture share.  I have brought … Read More

It's a myth that eating disorders affect Latinas less than other groups, doctors say. (Gazimal, Getty)

Latina struggles when eating disorders and culture collide

By Erika L. Sánchez

Corazón Tierra, 43, began developing an eating disorder when she was only eight years old. As an immigrant from Puerto Rico, she felt like her physical … Read More

Abraham Velázquez Tello explored machismo through a series of photographs titled "Macho." (Photo by Abraham Velázquez Tello)

Latinos challenge machismo through art and mentoring

By Erika L. Sánchez

Yosimar Reyes began to notice machismo when he was a young man being raised by his grandmother. “I saw it was my grandma who was always doing … Read More

While the Los Icehogs promotion has added Latino veterans and a popular Latino band, the jerseys for the Friday event were called controversial by some.

Hockey team’s controversial Latino promotion moves forward minus Dora and plus Latino veterans

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When the Rockford Icehogs, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, announced their “Los Icehogs” promotion, there were some … Read More

Asked what the most important part of their identity is, Latinos responded that "familia" defines them most

For Latinos, their identity is defined by “familia”

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A study released by Telemundo media and FAM (Familia Americana Moderna) explored the evolution of the Latino family and found that 86 percent of Hispanics … Read More

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[PHOTOS] ¡Viva México! – Mexican Independence Day Redux

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Mexican Independence Day events were celebrated across the country on Sunday. Check out the wonderful photos from El Palacio in Chandler, Arizona where the … Read More

This image of a mural of Che Guevara was attached to an email to mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, which left many scratching their heads.

Hispanic Heritage Month Fail: EPA celebrates Latinos with Che Guevara, plagiarism

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If this were a court case, it would be exhibit A in the case against token Latino outreach. The Environmental Protection Agency sent out an internal email to … Read More

Gay Marriage Becomes Legal In California

Mami, I’m Gay

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What do you do when your son tells you, “Mami, I’m gay”? For a trio of Latino authors – Charles Rice-Gonzalez, Justin Torres and Roberto Santiago – … Read More

Courtesy of LasGringasBlog.com

Latino culture through two gringas eyes

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Usually writers behind Latino culture blogs are, well, Latino. Las Gringas Blog is a Latino entertainment and lifestyle blog written by two non-Latinas from … Read More