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Awake Zion: A Latina Jewish Girl’s Rasta-Reggae Odyssey

Awake Zion: A Latina Jewish Girl’s Rasta-Reggae Odyssey

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“More love!” says Ras Tewelde, an Italian Rastafarian at Rototom Sunsplash 2012, when we say goodbye after meeting for the first time under a scorching Valencia sun, where the scents of seafood paella, hemp and human musk mingle in the…
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French Kids Eat Everything: Our Kids Can Too!

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From my years living in France, and being married to a Frenchman, I know a few things about the French and their love of food. They love fresh fruits and vegetables purchased at the marchées. They like food in season. They enjoy long meals…
Afro-Latino Celebrities

Afro-Latino Celebrities

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In honor of Black History Month, we found this entertaining panorama of Afro-Latino celebrities. Some may surprise you! For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse! Related Video: Morgan Freeman on Black History Month
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6 Spots in Latin America You Must Visit

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Many lucky families are already planning their annual vacations. I’m hoping that travelers will turn their eyes southward, and consider some of the fantastic destinations in Latin America that are cleaner, safer and more comfortable to…
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What to Name Your Latino Baby

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Naming our children was always an organic affair. There were those special names that I loved the sound of, the names of important people, names that meant something special. Each and every time I became pregnant, my husband and I would…
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Great Innovators & Inventors of Black History

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The first time I heard of Black History Month, I was in high school. There was a display set up in a trophy case, highlighting some books that had been set aside in the library to mark the month. That was it. But it was just enough to pique…
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Groundhog Day: A Fun Tradition with Ancient Roots

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Groundhog Day is one of those seemingly all-American traditions that is part folklore, part farce and all fun. The tradition holds that when the groundhog emerges from his den on the morning of February 2, he will prognosticate one of two…
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PARADE Magazine Debuts New Series on Latinos in America

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In a move that speaks volumes to the growing Latino influence in the U.S., PARADE magazine—the weekly Sunday newspaper circular known more for its lighthearted lifestyle coverage than for social commentary—is launching a year-long series…
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Potaje de Garbanzos—A Hearty One-Plate Meal

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When I was a kid, this is one of those dishes my abuelita tricked me into eating to get me to eat healthy meals. I remember being amazed at her patience as she soaked the dried garbanzo beans overnight. Though nowadays we can get…