Despite an outcry from civil rights groups, a call for close examination by President Barack Obama and even a 1960s-style sit-in at the Florida governor’s office, the jury’s verdict that George Zimmerman was justified in shooting unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin
Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) at Arizona State University is now enrolling veterans for free academic services and college prep classes but veterans must enroll by the deadline of July 31. VUB offers academic and career counseling, refresher courses in mathematics,
Chingo Bling is a multi-talented Latino performer famous for this rap and hip-hop as well as his re-makes of other singer’s sounds with a Latino twist. He has turned 50 Cent’s “Candy Shop” into “Taco Shop,” and created an immigration-reform
By Ruben Hernandez Arizona-based band Clan-Destine shoots for the American mainstream market in its headliner concert “Clan-Destine and Friends,” Saturday, July 27 at Wild Horse Pass Casino and Hotel. The band hopes to join other ethnic musicians that have successfully
These days, as the economy recovers and more jobs are added, it can be hard for many Latinos to get back on their feet. Innovation Generation is a coalition effort determined to get more Latinos in tech jobs as that industry expands.
By Valeria Fernandez New America Media PHOENIX — At age nine, U.S.-born Kathy Figueroa became the public face of hundreds of children impacted by immigration raids and family separation in Arizona. In a YouTube video she pleaded with President Barack
Sofia’s on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar. Here’s what the 41-year-old actress had to share with the mag: On if she feels pressure to look good 24/7: “No. I’m Latin; I do it no matter what. It’s automatic. I shower,
Fans of America’s favorite pastime were not thrilled to see Marc Anthony sing “God Bless America” during the eighth inning of Tuesday’s MLB All-Star game. Much like when mariachi sensation Sebastien de la Cruz sang the national anthem at the
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) have introduced the D-backs Luchador as an official mascot of the team. The popularity of last year’s Lucha Libre mask, which was later followed by a Lucha Libre match, inspired the creation of the
By Xi Chen Cronkite News WASHINGTON – Valley health officials insist that it’s safe to drink the water, but area residents don’t appear to be so certain. A recent Census Bureau survey showed that 17 percent of residents in the
