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Coquito-Masters

The Coquito Master’s

Candida L. Figueroa
Nothing can turn a family holiday into a group challenge like the sweet blended flavor of coquito. Sleeves get rolled up as bottles of rum fill the kitchen for the prized title of coquito connoisseur. Usually abuela or madrina grab the win but with the advent ...
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Why I Marched for Puerto Rico

Miguel Guadalupe
On November 19th, at 4:30 a.m. on a cold, rainy Sunday morning in New York I joined one of many busloads of citizens traveling to Washington D.C. to participate in the Unity March for Puerto Rico. The march was organized by a small group of activists led by ...
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The Indie Movement: The 411 on Hispanic Heritage Month

Yahaira Toribio
Consider yourself lucky: As a Latino-American you’re entitled to July 4th’s rowdy BBQ’s and beach side chilling in the name of America’s freedom and Hispanic Heritage Month to commemorate the awesomeness of your Latinidad. Not sure why or what you’re supposed ...

HOW YOU CAN HELP MEXICO EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS NOW

‘LLERO Editors
As with the hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, Mexico has suffered tremendous earthquake activity with no less than three earthquakes afflicting various parts of the nation. The most powerful a 7.1 quake occurring in Mexico City last week. The death...
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HOW YOU CAN HELP PUERTO RICO NOW

‘LLERO Editors
The damage inflicted upon Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria is well documented. It is reported that the entire island, home to 3.4 million people, is without power and it may take up to six months before power is fully restored. The infrastructure, including vari...
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Papi – The Latino Dads Club

Miguel Guadalupe
On July 4th, of 2008, I got news that my father had passed away. It was also the weekend we were celebrating my daughter’s 2nd birthday. It was an intense and surreal experience celebrating life while preparing to mourn death. Solace was found during a call wi...
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