David Oliver Contributing Writer Turn on your television set. Flip through the channels. What do you find in common with each individual network? Stereotypes. Stereotypes permeate the airwaves on television today, whether one is watching stand-up comedy, a cooking show or a sitcom. However, the real question is, why do these stereotypes exist, and if [...]
Sarah Siguenza Contributing Writer When President Obama proclaimed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to be Hispanic Heritage month, he praised the culture, saying, “Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service.” The statement’s validity is extremely evident when referring to two [...]
Hannah Porter Contributing Writer In the past several years a handful of Latino stars including super models, baseball sensations, and chart-topping music artists have risen among the rankings of the wealthiest celebrities in America. In Forbes Celebrity 100, an annual list that ranks the wealthiest and most powerful people in the entertainment industry and pop-culture, [...]
By Elana Fink Entertainment Editor On September 16th, NBC aired the National Council of La Raza 2011 American Latino Media Arts Awards, hosted by George Lopez and Eva Longoria. The ALMA awards celebrate Latino achievements in and contributions to American television, film, and music. Presenters for the awards ceremony included Jessica Alba, who won Favorite [...]
The baseball season is underway, and there is not one game that does not feature at least a few star Latino players.So how many Major League Baseball players are Latino?
After Karen Rodriguez sang the first line of Mariah Carey’s “Hero” for the Top 24 performance of American Idol, many viewers may have thought they accidentally pressed a button on the remote.
The Major League Baseball season is still roughly two weeks away. But it’s not too early to take a look at the 2011 All-Star Game.And this year, it might be about more than just a game.
When the Denver Nuggets traded Carmelo Anthony to the New York Knicks in February, not only did they send one of the league’s best players on the move, but also one of its finest Latino athletes.
The Los Angeles Lakers made big news within the Latino community last month when the team announced it reached an agreement with Time Warner Cable to launch the nation’s first Spanish-language regional sports network, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The U.S. Postal Service announced on December 28,2010 that it will be releasing new stamps in 2011 that commemorate five famous Latino musicians, all of whom have been deceased since 2003 or earlier.