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Hispanic Heritage Month Quiz: Who brought merengue to the U.S.?

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), Mamiverse will be quizzing you on the historic Latinas who opened countless doors for all of us. Q: Which Dominican singer and performer is credited with bringing merengue…
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A Latino Success Story for Hispanic Heritage Month

When Jose Hernandez was born, many people thought his life was mapped out for him. Raised by migrant farm workers, it was assumed he would continue working in the fields just as his ancestors had done before him. But Jose defied those expectations…
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Join TECHOus at COLECTA, and Help Defeat Poverty in Latin America

What do you get when you combine civic action, guerilla fundraising, digital technology and a Latino street party? It’s #COLECTA, the innovative event hosted by TECHO and intended to raise funds to build transitional housing, promote community…
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Latinos and STDs, Facts You Should Know

It's no secret that sexually transmitted diseases affect Latinos at a disproportionately higher rate than other groups. Here are the five most common ones, along with a guide on how to detect, treat and prevent them. For a full STD guide,…
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Why the US Needs to Speak Spanish

How many times have you heard this: “Hey, this is America! Learn the language…speak English?” I heard it as a child speaking with my grandparents and parents. I heard it as a teenager when speaking to my friends. I hear it as an adult…
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Is Your Child Right for Fraternity or Sorority Life?

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To frat or not to frat; that is the question for many first-year college students. And if you're a Latino student, then maybe the question is: Which Latino fraternity or sorority should you join? Sure, we all saw the movie “Animal House.”…
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Nico Berardi: A Young Man with a Vision

It’s hard not to have a crush on Nico Berardi. After all, the 25-year-old Argentinian has already found his life’s work and passion; to eradicate poverty in Latin America through community development and empowerment. At his relatively…
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What is Really Happening with Immigration Reform

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Here’s a prediction you don’t often hear from inside the beltway: Immigration reform that strengthens border security, grows the economy, and gives 11 million undocumented immigrants an eventual shot at citizenship will be signed into…
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Latinos are Social Media Mavens!

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There is no one more hashtag happy or "Like" giddy than the average Hispanic online. Hispanics are the most active group on social media networking sites, according to a new Pew Report, reinforcing the importance of this young demographic…