Excerpt: Latin Times by Oscar Lopez Día De Los Muertos is one of the most important traditions celebrated throughout Mexico and by Mexicans around the world. The tradition focuses on celebrating and remembering friends and family who have passed away. One of the most important elements of Día De Los Muertos is the altar, elaborate constructions to celebrate those family … [Read more...] about Día De Los Muertos 2015: See The Meaning Behind The Altar
Archives for October 2015
Shop Pink
by Linda Castillo What makes shopping a little guilt-free? Shop pink and know that part of the proceeds go towards breast cancer research. Check out our top picks for purchases that help us move closer to a world without breast cancer. Loft Sparkle Statement Necklace $69 Donald Robertson x Bloomingdale's Crewneck Charitee Tee $18 The Sonic Facial … [Read more...] about Shop Pink
The Latin Explosion: A New America
Latin Explosion by HBO Documentary Films premiers November 16 at 6:00 PM PST on HBO. Through stirring performances, archival footage and exclusive interviews, this HBO Documentary Films production spotlights many of the key Latino musical talents who helped shape America over the past 70 years, showing how a booming Latin population has embraced its homegrown talent and … [Read more...] about The Latin Explosion: A New America
SJSU Latino Alumni Network at Facebook Headquarters
by Linda Castillo On October 15, 2015, the San Jose State University Latino Alumni Network (SJSU LAN) had the pleasure of attending a networking event hosted by Facebook at their headquarters in Menlo Park, CA. The evening was a success, connecting SJSU Latino alumni to professionals at Facebook. The attendees got a firsthand feel of what it would be like to work at … [Read more...] about SJSU Latino Alumni Network at Facebook Headquarters
Lotería the Perfect Read for the Halloween Season
Looking for a book to get you into the Halloween haunting season, pick up LOTERIA by Cynthia Cina Pelayo. Even if you are not a reader of horror stories, you will enjoy reading this collection of short stories based on the Mexican board game of Lotería. You will be entranced by author Cynthia Pelayo’s anthology based on Latin American folklore, superstition, legend and myth … [Read more...] about Lotería the Perfect Read for the Halloween Season