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A College Heritage
College Bound, School
The story of Luis Alberto Juarez, a student at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is nothing short of remarkable. Just 10 years ago, Juarez did not speak English. His mother, Agustina Juarez, fondly remembers his…
More Latinos Than Ever In College
College Bound, School
Latinos in higher education; we’re finally making it happen. The image that comes to mind is of Edward James Olmos in Stand and Deliver, grinning from ear to ear, fist-pumping with one arm in the air. According to the Pew Hispanic Center,…
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Honors Latina Achievers
College Bound, School
On Wednesday, October 17, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) will host its annual Alumni Hall of Fame induction to recognize the achievements of past recipients. Among the six inductees for 2012 are Monica Gill and Dr. Yolanda García Romero.
Gill…
Meet Alicia Estrada: Mexican-American Fashion Designer
Money, Work
Meet Alicia Estrada, Mexican-American fashion designer and founder of the brand "Stop Staring!" Estrada, who designed one of our cover girl America Ferrera's dresses, tells us where she got her start and offers her best fashion advice.
Where…
Adelante! Grassroots Financial Empowerment for Latinas
Dollars and Sense, Money
“My dream for all of us is that we make enough money to work because we have to and not because we want to,” says Nely Galan, media dynamo and founder of The Adelante Movement, a grassroots movement that was created to unite Latinas socially,…
Project Runway Alum Emilio Sosa on What Inspired Him to Become a Designer
Fashion, Style
In 2010, as a finalist on Project Runway Season 7, Emilio Sosa (esosainc.com) was known for his bold use of color. With his upcoming spring 2013 collection, the Dominican-born designer explores his roots. Though he’s lived in the Bronx…
Why You Should be Under Qualified For Your Next Job
Money, Work
Although flattering on the surface, the words: You’re overqualified, can be frustrating when you are looking for a job. But there’s a reason why employers avoid hiring people who are over qualified—they tend to get bored, underperform,…
10 Top Latino Artists & How They Climbed to the Top
Entertainment, Life
[EDITOR'S NOTE: Part of a series devoted to Mamiverse attending Festival People en Español Presented by Target in San Antonio on September 1-2. The inaugural festival promises to celebrate Latino contribution to art, music, lifestyle and…
Ryan Guzman Tells His Secrets
Entertainment, Life
I love researching what hot Latino guys are up and coming (my job is tough), so when sexy model-turned-actor Ryan Guzman's photo landed in my inbox, I could hardly contain my excitement! Not only is he starring in his first-ever role as…