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Charlie Sheen is rebranding himself as Carlos Estevez - even if only temporarily.

Why Charlie Sheen now wants to be called “Carlos Estevez”

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Charlie Sheen’s unpredictable antics usually get top billing but now it looks like he’s relying on his Latino identity to make a splash, using his birth … Read More

Feeling thirsty this Memorial Day weekend? We have you covered with a variety of great drinks to make by the pitcher.

Stir up some fun this Memorial Day with cocktails by the pitcher

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The thing about weekends is that they’re usually too short. The glorious exception is, of course, the much anticipated holiday weekend. There’s something … Read More

Actress Eva Longoria has earned her graduate degree in Chicano Studies.

Eva Longoria graduates, earns Master’s degree in Chicano Studies

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Congratulations, Eva! Eva Longoria has officially wrapped up her post-graduate studies, earning a degree in Chicano Studies from California State University, … Read More

Adriana Martin shares her favorite tips and tricks for recreating traditional Mexican dishes on her blog, Adriana's Best Recipes. Pictured here is her recipe for shrimp ceviche, inspired by her memories eating by the ocean in Mexico.

Food blogs we love: Adriana’s Best Recipes

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Who's blogging: My name is Adriana Martin and I’m a Latina, born in Mexico, an immigrant with a story and U.S. citizen as a choice. I’m a wife, friend, … Read More

The "Geography of Hate" map by academics called the Floating Sheep, looked at the use of hateful slurs across Twitter over the last year.

“Geography of hate” looks at use of racist terms against Latinos, blacks on Twitter

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It's no secret that internet users have always been able to get away with saying things online that they probably wouldn't say in person, and a new map … Read More

Pete Salgado, Rosie Rivera and Juan Rivera attend "Jenni Rivera, La Gran Senora" exhibition. (JC Olivera/Getty Images)

Jenni Rivera honored with Grammy Museum exhibit

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Video by Olivia Santini and edited by Ignacio Torres Jenni Rivera's family wanted to give her a Mother's Day gift -- the first without their matriarch and … Read More

Jenni Rivera's son Mikey had a likeness of his mom tattooed on him in time for Mother's Day. (Mikey Rivera, Instagram)

Jenni Rivera’s son has Kat Von D tattoo his mom’s likeness on his arm

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Mikey Rivera, the son of Mexican icon Jenni Rivera, who died tragically in a plane crash, decided to honor his mom in the best way he could think of for … Read More

Lalo Alcaraz created this illustration and distributed on social media when he heard about Disney's attempt to trademark Dia de los Muertos.

Social media raises concern about Disney trademark

By Russell Contreras, Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- When Lalo Alcaraz learned this week that Disney was seeking to trademark "Dia de los Muertos," the name of the traditional "Day of the … Read More

Chef Sue Torres reveals why her grandmother remains one of her greatest culinary inspirations.

Kitchen lessons from abuela: Sue Torres’s sweet plantain gorditas

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Sue Torres is a noted chef whose Mexican restaurant Sueños is currently celebrating its eleventh year of success in New York City. The anniversary is a victory … Read More

Ballet Folklorico Cystal de Los Angeles at Dia de Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 2011 (Photo/Colin Young-Wolff)

Disney drops bid to trademark Dia de los Muertos name

By Associated Press

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- Disney has dropped an effort to trademark "Dia de los Muertos," the name of the traditional "Day of the Dead" holiday celebrated by … Read More