This Piece Originally Appeared in Latin Post authored by Melissa Castellanos Writer, producer and science-fiction guru Roberto Orci is the literary and cinematic mastermind behind some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, from “Mission Impossible 3,” to “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” and “Star Trek.” He co-created and executive produced the hit TV shows “Fringe,” “Hawaii Five-0” and “Alias” and […]
Roberto Orci Reinvents the American Hero, Busts Stereotypes with ‘Latin James Bond’ in ‘Matador’ on Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network
July 28, 2014 By
Comentarios From Maria: Education is Key for the Future of Our Community and Our Country
July 28, 2014 By
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the annual convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), during which I attended an event that gathered more than 1,500 Latinos and the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. During the event, the First Lady emphasized the importance of education for the success […]
Obama to Meet with Central American Leaders Today to Discuss Border Crisis
July 25, 2014 By
According to White House officials, President Obama will urge the presidents of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador to exhaust all options in order to curb the influx of migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. The meeting will underscore the importance of identifying and dealing with the underlying causes of […]
AT&T’s #BetweenTwoWorlds Campaign: A New Way to Connect with Latino Millennials
July 24, 2014 By
This week, AT&T announced it would be expanding The Mobile Movement (TMM) campaign to include an innovative multicultural component known as #BetweenTwoWorlds to connect with a coveted young, tech-savy, Latino millennial demographic. AT&T has partnered with Virtue, an in-house creative agency of Vice Media, to create bilingual and […]
Guest Blogger: Jason Llorenz “Net Neutrality’s Brain Drain and Distraction”
July 24, 2014 By
As a national community, we debate and think often about the impact of the Internet on our lives. The issues that emerge in those conversations are tied to real needs – for affordable connectivity, access to laptops and mobile tech for learning and business, as examples. Latino tech leaders talk about the stories of Dreamers […]
New Border Plan to be Introduced by Senate Democrats
July 23, 2014 By
Senate Democrats are set to propose a new $2.7 billion funding bill in order to deal with the current crisis at the border. The legislation falls short of the $3.7 billion President Obama had asked for, “based on a review of what is needed in calendar year 2014 to meet needs at the border”, explained […]
Guest Blogger: Maria Cardona “GOP, show you care about kids at border”
July 22, 2014 By
Madness has gripped our border. I am not talking about the migrant children fleeing from crime and violence in their home countries in Central America and looking for the opportunity to live a better life. I am talking about the misguided protesters—and the right-wing public officials that egg them on, railing against anything they think […]
Mobile Technologies Bolstering Productivity and Growth of Hispanic-Owned Businesses
July 21, 2014 By
According to a recent survey sponsored by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), Mobile Future, and Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media (LATISM), mobile technologies have greatly enhanced the productivity and growth of Hispanic-owned businesses. 82 percent of those surveyed credited mobile technology with boosting the productivity of their business. Furthermore, 62 […]
Charlie Crist Names Latina as Running Mate in Florida Gubernatorial Race
July 18, 2014 By
On Thursday, former Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced that he has picked Annette Taddeo-Goldstein, a seasoned Latino political operative and businesswoman, as his running mate for the upcoming gubernatorial election. In addition to founding and running her own small business, LanguageSpeak, Colombian born Taddeo-Goldstein serves as the chairwoman of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party and vice-chair […]
Gallup Poll: Immigration A Top Concern for One in 6 Americans
July 17, 2014 By
According to a Gallup poll released Wednesday, one in 6 Americans identified immigration as one of the nation’s most pressing concerns. The percentage of Americans who ranked the issue at the top rose by a considerable margin, from 5 to 17 percent, since June. The spike in public awareness about the issue is namely attributed […]
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