CULTURE & POLITICS

Bilingual Reading Tournament Inspires Over 5,000 Readers Across Mexico & U.S.

May 28, 2024

A landmark event in literacy just concluded in Mexico and the United States. Grass roots organizations311Literacy and Little Bookmates demonstrated the power of reading and a love for books can transcend borders and languages. They did so in the form of th...

National Puerto Rican Day Parade Announces 2024 Theme & Madrina

‘LLERO Editors

May 7, 2024

The Board of Directors of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade dropped its first announcements for the 2024 Puerto Rican Day Parade. Themes, tributes, and honorees for the 67th annual festivities were some of the major announcements. ...

Creative Ways to Give Back to Your Community

‘LLERO Editors

March 22, 2024

As part of everyday life, it can be easy to overlook the impact that our individual contributions make to building stronger communities. So whether you have lofty altruistic aspirations or simply wish to add kindness into the world there are endless ways t...

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

‘LLERO Editors

October 17, 2023

The Bronx has a proud history of honoring its heroes. The intersection of Fordham Road and Grand Concourse is now "Big Pun Plaza" in honor of the groundbreaking rapper. University Avenue between Brandt Place and West 176th Street is now known as “Sta...

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National Dominican Day Parade Makes Its Mark in NYC in 2023

‘LLERO Editors

August 14, 2023

Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Gente! This was the theme of the 2023 National Dominican Day Parade. What a parade it was. Celebrating its 41st year, the history and people of the Dominican Republic were on full display on 6thAvenue in New York City on Sun...

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

‘LLERO Editors

May 23, 2023

Get ready for an exciting celebration of Puerto Rican culture, history and pride at the 2023 National Puerto Rican Day Parade. The parade will be celebrating it’s 66th year. Recently the organizers shared the theme for 2023 and amazing group of h...

Polito Vega – El Rey de la Radio

‘LLERO Editors

March 14, 2023

Latin music has lost one of its greats. Not an artist per se, but still a performer and as impactful as anyone performing on stage could be. Known as “El Rey de la Radio” DJ Polito Vega passed away at 84 years old. Vega was born in Ponce, Puert...

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National Puerto Rican Day Parade Announces Plans For It’s 2023 Celebration

‘LLERO Editors

February 13, 2023

The festivities for the 2023 National Puerto Rican Day Parade are underway. This year the parade marks its’ 66th year. Parade organizers announced that this year’s parade will take place on New York City’s Fifth Avenue on Sunday June 11th.&n...

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Hispanicize #UnidosTogether Summit Keeps Pushing the Latinx Community Forward

‘LLERO Editors

October 24, 2022

Last week the Latinx community of creators, leaders and entertainment figures came together for the annual Hispanicize #UnidosTogether Summit. The half-day hybrid summit provided an opportunity to meaningfully connect and amplify the important conver...

UnidosUS & Mi Familia Vota Release Findings of National Poll of Latino Voters – The Results May Surprise You!

‘LLERO Editors

August 17, 2022

Last week, UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, and Mi Familia Vota, a national civic engagement organization, released the results of a major national poll of Latino voters. The results may surprise you. As th...

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