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Latino is a term used chiefly in the United States to refer to people of Latin American extraction or descent, though the term has also been incorrectly used as a synonym for Hispanic. Hispanic is a narrower term which only refers to persons of Spanish-speaking origin or ancestry, while "Latino" is more frequently used to refer more generally to anyone of Latin American origin or ancestry, including Brazilians. The term latino is used to refer to males only or a combination of males and females in a group, whereas the term latina is used to refer to females only.

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Weekend cocktail: muddled fruit meets its tequila match

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Summer is just around the corner and chilled fruity cocktails – sipped by the pool or patio – are just begging to be mixed up by the pitcher. And there’s … Read More

Cuban actor Andy Garcia.

Andy Garcia will star in new action comedy

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You loved him in “The Godfather” and in “Ocean’s Eleven” franchise; he’s amused children with his voiced roles in animated features like “The Pink … Read More

Shakira will be leaving "The Voice."

Shakira confirms she’s leaving “The Voice”: ‘My poor baby is so tired of flying’

By Kristin Dos Santos, E! Online

Her lips don't lie, either! Shakira won't be back for another season of NBC's "The Voice," the Latin singing sensation has confirmed to E! News, making way … 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

Jennifer Lopez speaks on stage while NUVOtv and Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lopez present 2013-2014 Programming Slate at New York City's Upfront presentation at The Edison Ballroom on May 15, 2013 in New York City.

Jennifer Lopez promises TV programming for “modern Latinos”

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Jennifer Lopez has added the title of Chief Creative Officer of NUVOtv to her rapidly-growing resume which already includes her acting, dancing, singing, … Read More

Can you see if your child can spend a day without sugar. Take the challenge.

Arte Público’s A Day Without Sugar Challenge

By Monica Olivera

By now, it is well known that obesity is a major problem in America. But did you know that Latino children, especially second and third generation, are at … Read More

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Longer US white majority if immigration slows

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Without increased immigration, whites would lose their U.S. majority in 2046, three years beyond official projections, and the nation's … Read More

Apodos or nicknames in the Latino culture are often misunderstood by outsiders. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images)

SpanglishBaby: Understanding how and why apodos (nicknames) are used in Latino culture

By Becky Morales, SpanglishBaby

Although certainly not unique to the Latino culture, los apodos, or nicknames, are ubiquitous in Spanish-speaking countries whether it be on the playground, … 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

Cookbook author Daisy Martinez shares her take on classic Puerto Rican cuisine in "Daisy: Morning, Noon and Night."

Cookbooks we love: Daisy Martinez’s “Daisy: Morning, Noon And Night”

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If love of delicious, fragrant and soul-warming food is the common denominator between Latinos across every country and culture, then this is true as well: we … Read More