Navani Otero, Author at LLERO

Mic Check: Ben Ortiz Dishes on Preserving Hip-Hop Culture

August 5, 2020

Curator Ben Ortiz in the archives at Cornell University (2018, photo by Allison Usavage). Latinos have always been at the helm of creating hip-hop culture. Now they are helping preserve it as well. ...

From the Boogie Down to IG Live: How DJ O.Minaya Is Changing the Game During Quarantine

Navani Otero

May 22, 2020

The role of the DJ has always been to serve the crowd. Be the bridge between party rockers and the breaks. Hype up the star of a show and create an experience. But one thing that is certain in life is chang...

Juan Alvarado Valdivia-Ballad of a Slopsucker

Author Juan Alvarado Valdivia Provides Hope with “Ballad of a Slopsucker”

Navani Otero

March 17, 2019

If there’s one thing you learn while fighting what could be a terminal illness it’s that there is no time for writer’s block. All the fears and doubt that routinely plague a writer are immediately overpowered b...

Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday Celebrates 25 Years

Navani Otero

July 19, 2018

When Cypress Hill members B-Real, Muggs and Sen Dog banned together in 1988 (and later Eric Bobo), they didn't know they were creating a legacy. They thought-at most-they might make one or two albums and get so...

Tomas Cookman, Founder of Latin Alternative Music Conference

Navani Otero

July 11, 2018

From July 10th to the 14th thousands of people will rush New York City to tap into the pulse of the Latin music world. The Latin Alternative Music Conference - the biggest event of its kind catering entirel...

Defend Puerto Rico’s Christian Martir Talks Independence By Connection

Navani Otero

June 7, 2018

The plight of Puerto Rico’s status has always been a complicated and confusing one. The politics are complex for one of the last territories to exist. Its a place where you can both be a U.S. citizen, but h...

What’s Your Drinking Personality?

Navani Otero

October 27, 2017

Bartenders (who are basically modern-day psychologists) can tell a lot about a person by what they order. We wondered what this meant for Latino bebidas and the men who drank them. ‘LLERO did some digging to fi...

LAMC 2017 | The Performances, Panels and People to See

Navani Otero

June 27, 2017

The 18th Annual Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) is kicking off July 11th-15th in New York City and we’re excited. The renowned conference that began over a decade ago to carve out a space to highlight...

WWE Total Divas – The Bella Twins

Navani Otero

March 29, 2017

Brianna Garcia-Colace and Nicole Garcia-Colace have always had a flair for competition. Better known to their fans as The Bella Twins, the Mexican-Italian duo have taken their love of competing and winning ...

Blazing Her Own Trail…DJ Amanda Blaze

Navani Otero

March 20, 2017

If you partied in Miami recently chances are you’ve been grooving to the tunes of one of the city’s most in-demand DJs - Amanda Blaze. Known for rocking crowds in some of the hottest SoBe clubs, like Cameo, S...

Ryan Garcia Upsets Devin Haney

Why You Need to See “The Long Game”

First Trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux Drops

Rudy Mancuso Steps Up to Leading Man Status in Música

How To Help Ease Your Partners Stress

Get a Head Start on Your Valentine’s Day – Here’s How!

Transform Your Dating Game with 3 Simple Mindset Shifts

Learn What Stress Does to the Women In Your Life

Why Good Grooming Tools Make a Difference

How You Can Create a Style For Yourself

Have Car Trouble? Here’s What You Need To Do

Can You Reduce Car Costs Without Giving Up Car Access?

Natural Remedies That Actually Work

Why Exercise is the Best Stress Buster

Effective Ways to Detox Your Body & Mind

How To Get More Energy Into Your Life

The Art of Recruiting Employees with Specialized Skill Sets

How to Keep Fleet Drivers Safe on the Road

Elevate Your Game, Elevate Your Life: A Guide for Aspiring Athletes

Why It’s Important To Be Yourself

Creative Ways to Give Back to Your Community

Celebrate a True Bronx Hero: Unveiling of “Officer Richard Lopez Way”

National Dominican Day Parade Makes Its Mark in NYC in 2023

The Puerto Rican Day Parade Announces Grand Marshall, Padrino, Madrina & Queen for 2023

NYLFF 2021 New York Latino Film Festival : ¡Que siga la fiesta!

Fat Joe, The Dad Gang & CIROC Collab for the March of Dads

5 Reasons Why the New York Knicks are a Playoff Threat!

This Culture Will Not Be Cancelled – The 2020 New York Latino Film Festival Marches On with Hybrid Format

Mic Check: Ben Ortiz Dishes on Preserving Hip-Hop Culture

From the Boogie Down to IG Live: How DJ O.Minaya Is Changing the Game During Quarantine

Author Juan Alvarado Valdivia Provides Hope with “Ballad of a Slopsucker”

Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday Celebrates 25 Years

Tomas Cookman, Founder of Latin Alternative Music Conference

Defend Puerto Rico’s Christian Martir Talks Independence By Connection

What’s Your Drinking Personality?

LAMC 2017 | The Performances, Panels and People to See

WWE Total Divas – The Bella Twins

Blazing Her Own Trail…DJ Amanda Blaze

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