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Calixto Chinchilla Keeps The New York Latino Film Festival Going Strong

August 20, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwnLB8GCnKU When you listen to New York Latino Film Festival founder, Calixto Chinchilla, speak about the event, he sounds like a fresh entrepreneur ready to launch his first venture ever. The hustle and hunger seeps through wi...

Latina Filmmakers Roar At The Katra Film Series

Emmanuel Ureña

August 17, 2018

The Katra Film Series in New York City brought out emerging talent from all walks of life for a memorable film fest like none other. In over six years, the Katra Film Series has become a hub for up-and-coming filmmakers of the indie film scene. Filmmakers Sole...

All Star Code Is Building A Place in Tech for Young Men of Color

Victor A. Rodriguez

July 25, 2018

It’s no secret that there is lack of diversity in the tech industry. As a result, one would think that efforts to solve the problem would be at an all-time high. Yet, a recent survey conducted by Atlassion found otherwise. While a majority believe in the need ...

Top Rides at the 2018 New York International Auto Show

‘LLERO Editors

April 4, 2018

It’s that time of year, the 2018 New York International Auto Show – NYIAS - has landed. From March 30th to April 8th thousands will walk the halls of the Jacob Javits Center. The NYIAS is a wonderland for gearheads and the casual fan alike and this year is no ...

10 Rides You Need to See at the 2017 New York Auto Show

‘LLERO Editors

March 22, 2018

The 2017 New York International Auto Show (NYIAA) has landed. From April 14th to the 23rd thousands will walk the halls of the Jacob Javits Center browsing the latest and greatest the automotive industry has to offer. The NYIAA is a wonderland for gearheads an...

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Narrowing the Racial Gap in Teaching—And Why It Matters

Casandra Robinson

February 12, 2018

The racial make-up of faculties at American public schools doesn’t match that of their student bodies—and it’s not even close. While students of color are now the majority in public schools, the number of teachers of color remains low. One group in whic...

Latino Superstitions

‘LLERO Editors

January 13, 2017

You know Latinos love us some drama! Whether it is an over-the-top novela, or fine tuning the art of chisme on El Gordo y La Flaca. That’s why if you think about it Friday the 13th is tailor made for us. Because everyone is on high alert for -- some drama. Wit...

A Man’s Guide to Wine

Jessica Rodriguez

May 26, 2015

Gents, while the days of ordering for your lady on a date might be a thing of the past, you shouldn’t be a total slouch when it comes to picking a good wine. With wine now being a “thing” - the tastings, tours, themed restaurants - it’s easy to be overwhelmed,...

Bobbito Garcia’s Doin’ It In The Park

Navani Otero

February 10, 2015

Bobbito García - legendary Rock Steady Crew Deejay, sports announcer, writer, basketball aficionado and all around culture maven. This summer García is expanding his resume to include the title of director with the documentary Doin’ It In The Park. Though he h...

Joell Ortiz Feels Right at Home

Navani Otero

September 10, 2014

Joell Ortiz greets me in Brooklyn on a hot summer day donning a much slimmer physique, a smile and of course, his house slippers. It symbolizes not only the title of his third solo album but his state of mind, as he is undoubtedly at home in his music and hims...

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