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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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Daily Chisme: Selena Gomez

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Daily Chisme: Selena Gomez Makes a Scene In Brazil, Beyonce Flaunts Post-Baby Body And More!

By Sugey Palomares | 02/07/2012 - 11:04 | 0 Comments

Need your chisme fix? We have you covered!

- Selena Gomez is the center of attention everywhere she goes! The “When The Sun Goes Down” singer celebrated with fans in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for her South American tour. Fans went wild when the talented starlet sang “Who Says” at the...

Our January Inspiring Latinas

Our 4 Inspiring Young Latinas of the Month!

By Latina Staff | 01/31/2012 - 15:29 | 0 Comments

We previously reported on the inspirational story of Mercedes Ramirez Johnson, who survived a tragic plane crash in 1995. Johnson lost her parents in the accident and suffered severe injuries. Despite all of the challenges she faced, the...

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Selena Gomez to Star in 'The Sky is Everywhere'

By Adriana Rivera | 01/24/2012 - 16:07 | 0 Comments

Part-Mexican pop star/actress Selena Gomez is doing good in the world and getting back to her acting work in The Sky Is Everywhere.

According to E! Online, the Disney star and UNICEF ambassador is planning a...

EXCLUSIVE: Bella Thorne On Her New Film 'Frenemies'

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EXCLUSIVE: Bella Thorne On Playing 'Frenemy' To Her Real-Life Best Friend Zendaya Coleman

By Amaris Castillo | 01/13/2012 - 13:00 | 0 Comments

Bella Thorne’s new Disney Channel Original Movie Frenemies premieres tonight, and we caught up with the Cuban American actress over the phone yesterday to chat about it!

WATCH: Bella Thorne...

Steal Her Style: Selena Gomez

Steal Her Style: Selena Gomez’s Grown-up Chic Look

By Miranda Noland | 01/06/2012 - 19:10 | 0 Comments

With Wizards of Waverly Place coming to an end, it’s even more of a reminder that the young Latina, Selena Gomez, is growing up. Even the way she’s dressing proves to us that she’s no longer a little girl. While the starlet went for a gas run, she was dressed like a stylish young lady, so much so that we’d like to steal her style...

Latina.com touches on issues affecting Latino teenagers today, including education, self-esteem, bullying, and peer pressure. We keep you updated on young Latin American Hollywood and teenage celebrities like Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Victoria Justice, Bella Thorne, Naya Rivera, Tyler Posey, and Jake T. Austin. We also feature Inspiring Young Latinas making a difference in their communities.