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Inspiring Young Latina: Zoraida Córdova

By Sugey Palomares | 05/09/2012 - 11:18 | 0 Comments

Zoraida Córdova is the author of the fantasy fiction young adult book series, The Vicious Deep. The Ecuadorian writer takes readers on a journey into a mystical world, where a lifeguard-turned-merman is fighting for his life and searching for his true self. Córdova’s love...

Racist Teens

WATCH: Racist Cuban Teen Forced To Leave School And Apologize For Hateful YouTube Video

By Sugey Palomares | 02/22/2012 - 16:47 | 0 Comments

Two racist teens, including a half-Cuban student, are suffering the backlash of producing a xenophobic video about African Americans. The girls have been asked to leave Gainesville High School in Florida and apologize to their community and fellow peers. In the video that lasts about 15 minutes, the girls make hurtful comments like, "You can understand what we are...

Demi Lovato

WATCH: Demi Lovato Opens Up About Path to Recovery For MTV's 'Stay Strong'

By Sugey Palomares | 02/22/2012 - 12:29 | 0 Comments

Demi Lovato is getting real and uncensored about the struggles that come with recovery for MTV's new documentary Demi Lovato: Stay Strong. In 2010...

Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Amy Davila

Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Amy Davila

By Jill Pankow | 02/20/2012 - 10:02 | 0 Comments

Twenty-year-old Amy Davila has her eye on the prize. She consistently uses her rampant creativity to better herself and prop open the door for opportunity to come rushing her way. Her drive to continue to push herself toward greater things has encouraged others to pursue their dreams and is the reason we have chosen her to be our inspiring young Latina this...

Selena Gomez & Justin Bieber Pose With Fans
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Selena Gomez & Justin Bieber Pose With Fans

By Jill Pankow | 02/14/2012 - 15:26 | 0 Comments

Whoever said big names don’t make time for the little people should spend a day with couple Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. The multi-talented part-Mexican and her famous beau are two celebrity big wigs who take the time to appreciate their devotees. Recently, the lovebirds took time out of their hectic schedules to pause and pose with some...

Why Aren't America's Latinos Taking -or Passing- AP Exams?
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Report: Latino High School Students Aren't Taking AP Exams

By Jill Pankow | 02/14/2012 - 13:43 | 0 Comments

Every year, thousands of high school students take advanced placement exams; however, the shocker stems from who isn’t taking them. According to a report done by The College Board released last week, 60 percent of students who are said to have AP potential didn’t take any AP exams, including many Latino, black...

Selena Gomez & The Scene Separating
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Selena Gomez Reacts to Separating From The Scene: "Currently Bawling My Eyes Out"

By Jill Pankow | 02/13/2012 - 16:14 | 0 Comments

Selena Gomez & The Scene are parting ways, for the moment anyway. Part-Mexican Gomez and the members of her band The Scene, drummer Gregory Garman, bass guitarist Joey Clement and keyboard player Dane Forrest, will be going their separate ways while Gomez pursues other avenues of entertainment. “This...

Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Caitlin McGinnis

Inspiring Young Latina of the Week: Caitlin McGinnis

By Jill Pankow | 02/13/2012 - 13:40 | 0 Comments

At the tender age of 14, Caitlin McGinnis already understands the importance of loving others, and she is putting that belief into action. McGinnis is representing her community and giving the greatest gift that one can give - her time. This is why we’re proud to honor Caitlin as this week’s Inspiring Young Latina!

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